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EGEE-3370
3 hours
Probability and Random Processes for Engineers
–Sp
Introduction to sample points, sample spaces, probability,
random variables, random vectors, statistical averages, linear
transformations, random processes, linear system response to
stochastic input, spectral analysis with application of the central-
limit theorem, and Gaussian processes to engineering problems.
Prerequisite: EGEE-3110 Linear Systems.
EGEE-3510 Power Electronics
–Sp
3 hours
Introduction to the fundamentals of power electronics,
characteristics and application of semiconductor switches, motor
control, device applications, and power processing design. Design
project required.
Prerequisite: EGEE-3210 Electronics I.
(odd
years)
EGEE-3530 Electrical Machines
–Fa
3 hours
Introduction to the fundamentals of power circuits and the
principles of analysis and characteristics of transformers and AC
and DC rotating machines. Two lecture hours and one two-hour
laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: EGEE-2010 Circuits; or EGEE-
2050 Circuits and Instrumentation.
(Fee: $100)
EGEE-3920 Electrical Engineering Internship
1–3 hours
An opportunity for an electrical engineering student to work
closely with an industrial advisor. Specific attention is given to
solving a particular problem(s) in that industry or firm. A faculty
advisor assists in supervising and approving the internship,
including assessing the number of credit hours. A final report
(approximately seven pages per credit hour) describing the
experience, including the problem and solution, is required. Must
be arranged with faculty sponsor and work supervisor before
starting and cannot be used to satisfy elective credit requirements.
Prerequisites: junior or senior engineering major status; faculty
advisor’s permission.
EGEE-3950 Topics in Electrical Engineering
–Fa, Sp
1–3 hours
Selected topics in electrical engineering at the 3000-level that
will complement or extend existing 2000- and 3000-level courses
or expose students to topics not taught in other courses; may be
proposed by the engineering faculty or students.
Prerequisite:
instructor’s permission.
EGEE-3980
1–3 hours
Independent Study in Electrical Engineering
Opportunity to perform independent research or study in
electrical engineering and allied fields of application. A formal
proposal for study must be approved by the faculty advisor
before registering for this course. Up to three credit hours of
engineering electives can be satisfied by an equivalent number
of independent-study hours.
Prerequisites: junior or senior
engineering major status and faculty advisor’s permission.
EGEE-3990
1–3 hours
Project Design in Electrical Engineering
–Fa, Sp
An elective course for students to get academic credit for
extracurricular design work in computer engineering; project
may be related to a design competition, ministry, industry, or
personal interest. Cannot be used to satisfy engineering elective
requirements.
Prerequisite: instructor’s permission.
EGEE-4110 Digital Signal Processing
–Fa
2 hours
Introduction to digital signal processing with emphasis on FIR
and IIR filter design, application of Z-transforms and Fourier
Transforms, spectral analysis, realization and frequency response
of discrete-time systems, and properties and design of FIR and IIR
filters with infinite and finite word-length processors. Filter designs
are implemented in Matlab. Design project required.
Prerequisites:
EGEE-3110 Linear Systems; CS-1210 C++ Programming.
EGEE-4120 Digital Image Processing
–Sp
3 hours
Introduction to digital image processing. Topics include linear
filtering in the spatial and frequency domains, morphology,
image segmentation, wavelets, image compression, and pattern
recognition.
Prerequisites: EGEE-3110 Linear Systems.
(even
years)
EGEE-4310 RF Circut Design
–Fa
3 hours
Introduction to the characteristics of noise and nonlinearity in
radio-frequency (RF) circuit, scattering parameters and two-port
network model, impedance matching techniques, and the radio
transmitter and receiver architecture. Topics of designing the circuit
of low noise amplifier, mixers, oscillators, RF filters, and power
amplifier will be covered. Student will learn to use the state-of-the-
art CAD tool and vector network analyzer.
Prerequisites: EGEE-
3220 Electronics II, EGEE-3330 Communications Theory.
(Fee:
$100)
EGEE-4330
3 hours
Advanced Communications and Networks
–Fa
Analysis of the performance of analog and digital
communication systems and networks in the presence of noise,
M-ary signals, signal space concepts, orthogonal signals, and
introduction to communication networks.
Prerequisite: EGEE-3330
Communications Theory. Corequisite: EGEE-3370 Probability and
Random Processes for Engineers or instructor’s permission.
EGEE-4410 Feedback Control Systems
–Fa
4 hours
Introduction to the analysis and design of analog feedback
control systems with emphasis on modeling, transfer functions,
root locus, frequency response, Bodé plots, Nyquist Criterion,
stability, compensator design for performance and robustness,
PID, phase-lead, phase-lag, lead-lag, and performance indices.
Three lecture hours and one two-hour laboratory or recitation per
week. Design project required.
Prerequisite: EGEE-3110 Linear
Systems.
(Fee: $100)
EGEE-4450 Digital Control Systems
–Sp
3 hours
Introduction to analysis and design of discrete-time sampled-
data control systems, signal sampling, A/D and D/A conversion,
quantization, application of Z-domain transfer function techniques,
transient response, frequency response, stability and performance
of computer controlled systems, digital compensation, and
controller design. Design project required.
Prerequisite: EGEE-
4410 Feedback Control Systems.
EGEE-4510 Power Systems
–Sp
3 hours
Principles of electrical power generation, transmission,
and distribution, three-phase power circuits, power system
analysis, load flow, symmetrical components, fault currents,
system protection, and stability.
Corequisite: EGEE-3310
Electromagnetics.
(Fee: $50) (even years)
EGEE-4610 Medical Imaging
–Sp
3 hours
Introduction to the physics, phenomenology, and engineering
aspects of major medical imaging modalities: photon radiation,
radiography, computed tomography, ultrasound, and magnetic
resonance imaging. Matlab will be used to process imagery.
Prerequisite: EGEE-3110 Linear Systems.
(odd years)
EGEE-4810
4 hours
Electrical Engineering Senior Design I
–Fa
Design and development of electronic products to meet specific
requirements using the top-down design method. Introduction
to project management, reliability, probability and statistics
with engineering applications, serial communication protocols,
product cost and safety, electronic design tools, prototype
methods, noise, and circuit-board layout. Student teams prepare
a project proposal, design and prototype electronic systems using
modern technologies and tools, and conduct design reviews
both written and oral. Three lectures and one two-hour lab per
week.
Prerequisites: EGEE-3220 Electronics II; EGCP-2120
Microcontrollers; EGEE-3110 Linear Systems; senior status in
electrical engineering.
(Fee: $100)
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Course Descriptions
EGEE-3370 – EGEE-4810
ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE