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EGCP-4950
1–3 hours
Advanced Topics in Computer Engineering
Selected topics in computer engineering at the 4000-level that
expand the depth of existing 3000- and 4000-level courses or
expose the students to advanced concepts not taught in other
courses. Topics may be proposed by the engineering faculty or
students.
Prerequisite: instructor’s permission.
Electrical Engineering (EGEE)
EGEE-2010 Circuits
–Sp
5 hours
Introduction to basic circuit analysis using Ohm’s law, Kirchoff’s
laws, independent and dependent sources, Thévenin and Norton
equivalency and source transformations, transient responses in
RC, RL, and RLC circuits, phasor analysis of RLC circuits, power
in AC circuits, introduction to 3-phase circuits, mutual inductance,
frequency response, Transforms, Laplace circuit analysis,
Fourier Series, and introduction to transfer functions. Computer
simulations and bread-board circuits are constructed and
evaluated in the laboratory. Four lecture hours and one two-hour
laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: PHYS-2120 General Physics II;
MATH-2740 Differential Equations.
(Fee: $100)
EGEE-2050 Circuits and Instrumentation
–Sp
4 hours
Introduction to basic circuit analysis using Ohm’s law, Kirchoff’s
laws, independent and dependent sources, Thévenin and Norton
equivalency and source transformations, transient responses in
RC, RL, and RLC circuits, operational amplifiers, and introduction
to polyphase AC circuits. Circuit applications for transducers such
as resistance strain gages, piezoelectric load cells, piezoelectric
accelerometers, and thermocouples are emphasized along
with measurement uncertainty analysis and statistical methods.
Circuits are designed, simulated, constructed, and tested in the
laboratory. Three lecture hours and one two-hour laboratory
per week. This course does not satisfy the EGEE-2010 Circuits
requirement for the Electrical or Computer Engineering majors.
Prerequisites: PHYS-2120 General Physics II; MATH-2740
Differential Equations.
(Fee: $100)
EGEE-2110 Engineering Analysis
–Sp
3 hours
This course introduces students to mathematical tools used
by electrical engineers. Topics include theory and engineering
applications of complex variables, linear algebra, and probability
and statistics as well as the numerical solution of basic differential
equations. Students are introduced to the Matlab computing
environment.
Prerequisites: CS-1210 C++ Programming; MATH-
1720 Calculus II. Corequisites: MATH-2740 Differential Equations.
EGEE-3110 Linear Systems
–Fa
3 hours
Introduction to linear time-invariant analysis of continuous and
discrete-time systems, using both time and frequency domain
methods that include convolution, Fourier Series, Fourier, Laplace,
and Z transforms; classical and computer solution methods are
utilized.
Prerequisite: EGEE-2010 Circuits.
EGEE-3150 Analog Filters
–Sp
3 hours
Introduction to theory, design, and implementing passive
and active analog filters; basic filter structures, passive network
synthesis, operational amplifier limitations, multiple-amplifier filters,
and filter realization methods.
Prerequisite: EGEE-3110 Linear
Systems.
(even years)
EGEE-3210 Electronics I
–Fa
3 hours
Introduction to semiconductor electronic device theory and
applications. Topics include ideal and nonideal operational
amplifiers, diodes, field-effect transistors (FETs), and bipolar-
junction transistors (BJTs). Two lecture hours and one two-hour
laboratory or recitation per week.
Prerequisite: EGEE-2010 Circuits.
(Fee: $100)
EGEE-3220 Electronics II
–Sp
5 hours
Continuation of EGEE-3210 Electronics I to include differential
amplifiers, frequency response of amplifier circuits, multi-stage
amplifiers, power amplifiers, feedback circuits, power supplies,
filters, digital logic families, and oscillators. Four lecture hours and
one two-hour lab per week.
Prerequisite: EGEE-3210 Electronics I.
(Fee: $100)
EGEE-3310 Electromagnetics
–Sp
3 hours
Engineering applications of vector calculus, phasors, and
Maxwell’s equations to electrostatic, magnetostatic and time
varying fields, transmission lines, Smith Chart, propagation of
uniform plane waves, and single-stub matching. Laboratory
exercises introduce field-plotting, transmission line concepts
using wave guides, single stub-tuning, introduction to the network
analyzer, polarization, and radiation fields. Two lecture hours
and one two-hour laboratory or recitation period per week.
Prerequisites: MATH-2710 Calculus III; EGEE-2010 Circuits.
(Fee:
$100)
EGEE-3330 Communications Theory
–Sp
4 hours
Introduction to analog and digital communications theory. Topics
for random processes are introduced to facilitate noise analysis
in modulation techniques. Three lecture hours and one two-hour
laboratory per week; design project required.
Prerequisite: EGEE-
3110 Linear Systems.
(Fee: $100)
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, the
characteristics and analysis of transformers, the four basic types
of rotating machine (DC, SM, IM, and VRM), and their control. 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.
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2017–18 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Course Descriptions
EGCP-4950 – EGEE-3950
ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE