School of Engineering

Course Descriptions

Electrical Engineering (EE) Undergraduate Courses

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EE 311: Signals and Systems

3.00 Credits

Techniques for analysis and synthesis of signals, both continuous and discrete. Engineering applications involving simple design problems. Mathematical modeling methods for both continuous and discrete time systems. Techniques include the Fourier Series, Fourier and Laplace Transforms. Computer-aided design methods used to obtain hands-on experience in analysis and simulation. Prerequisite: ENGR 212.

EE 312: Microprocessor Programming and Design

3.00 Credits

This course presents the fundamentals of microprocessor architecture and interfacing. Topics include instruction set architecture, assembly language, debugging and IO device interfacing techniques. The PIC processor architecture will be studied, utilizing windows based integrated development environment and tools suite. A PIC hardware evaluation board is used as the basis for interfacing experiments. Software will be written in assembly language. The Pentium processor architecture and the PCI bus will be studied. A hardware/software project will be assigned towards the end of the course. The course is 50% lab and 50% lecture. Prerequisite: EE 326 Switching Circuits and Logic Design

EE 313: Electric and Electronic Devices

3.00 Credits

no description available

EE 315: Electrical Lab

1.00 Credits

no description available

EE 322: Electronic Circuits II

3.00 Credits

Study of feedback, the analysis, design, and applications of operational amplifiers, oscillators, multivibrators, wideband amplifiers, tuned amplifiers, and power amplifiers. Prerequisites: EE 311, ENGR 321.

EE 326: Switching Circuits and Logic Design

3.00 Credits

Analysis and design of digital circuits, number systems, combinational and sequential circuits. Basic computer arithmetic, applications and implementation of logic design. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

EE 327: Switching Circuits and Logic Design Laboratory

1.00 Credits

This laboratory course is meant for students in an introductory digital electronics course that emphasizes logic circuit analysis, applications, and design. The lab work consists of circuit projects that range from investigating basic logic concepts to synthesizing circuits for new applications. Most digital design projects will be implemented using complex programmable logic devices (CPLDs) and/or field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). The projects are intended to challenge students and to provide them with directed laboratory experience that develops insight into digital principles, applications, and techniques of logic circuit analysis and design. Co-requisites EE / CSC 326

EE 342: Electromagnetic Fields and Waves

3.00 Credits

Theory and application of electromagnetic waves. Maxwell's equations in vector differential form introduced; solutions to the wave equation for bounded and unbounded cases examined. The rectangular waveguide and the transmission line are studied. Radiation from simple geometrics included. Prerequisites: ENGR 222, PHYS 216.

EE 356: Electrical Laboratory II

2.00 Credits

Correlated sequence of laboratory experiments designed to illustrate the theory of junior-level electrical engineering courses, including active filters, nonlinear applications of operational amplifiers, switching and logic circuits, digital system design, push-pull amplifiers, oscillators, A/D and D/A converters, signal processing and digital filters. Prerequisites: EE 326, ENGR 355; concurrent: EE 322.

EE 357: Electromag Laboratory

1.00 Credits

This laboratory course is offered in conjunction with the junior level courses on Electromagnetic Fields and Waves (EE342) and Analog and Digital Signal Processing (EE362). The electromagnetic component of the lab covers experiments related to the basic concepts, fundamental principles of antennas and electromagnetic fields. The signal processing component covers experiments related to techniques for analysis and synthesis of signals and includes techniques such as the Fourier series, Fourier and Laplace transforms digital filter design. Computer-aided design methods will be used to obtain hands-on experience in analysis and simulation. Prerequisite: In conjunction with EE342 Prerequisite: EE326, ENGR 355; concurrent: EE322

EE 362: Analog and Digital Signal Processing

3.00 Credits

Analysis and synthesis of analog and digital filters. Laplace and Fourier analysis used in analog filter design, with z-transform analysis in digital filter design. Fundamentals of digital signal processing, relevant to digital filtering. Computer-aided design and simulation. Prerequisite: EE 311.

EE 404: Solid State Devices

3.00 Credits

Electronic properties of materials including conductivity, dielectric and magnetic permitivity. Semiconductor theory with emphasis on junction devices. Introduction to semiconductor lasers. Prerequisite: EE 342.

EE 406: Advance Digital Logic Design

3.00 Credits

no description available

EE 412: Microprocessor Programming & Design

3.00 Credits

This course presents the fundamentals of microprocessor architecture and interfacing. Topics include instruction set architecture, assembly language, debugging and IO device interfacing techniques. The PIC processor architecture will be studied, utilizing windows based integrated development environment and tools suite. A PIC hardware evaluation board is used as the basis for interfacing experiments. Software will be written in assembly language. The Pentium processor architecture and the PCI bus will be studied. A hardware/software project will be assigned toward the end of the course. The course is 50% lab and 50% lecture. Prerequisites: EE 326 Switching Circuits and Logic Design

EE 413: Communication Systems and Networks

3.00 Credits

(3) Lecture. This course deals with fundamental concepts of communication systems and networks. More specifically it covers the following topics: Concept of signals in the time and frequency domains. Digital communication Systems: Pulse Code Modulation (PCM), delta modulation and differential PCM, multiplexing and wave shaping. Modulation techniques: analog AM, FM, and PM schemes. Digital modulation schemes: On-Off Keying, Frequency Shift Keying and Phase Shift Keying, Optical Modulation Schemes. Computer communication networks: Local Area Networks , Performance of communication systems and networks: Noise considerations. Probability of Error, delay and throughput Concepts. Prerequisite: EE 311 or equivalent.

EE 415: Control Systems Analysis and Synthesis

3.00 Credits

Mathematical modelling of linear systems, state-variable, time-domain, and frequency-domain analysis of control systems. Root locus, Bode diagram, and Nyquist criterion. Stability and Routh Hurwitz method. Computer control system analysis and design. Z-transform and Z-transfer function. Prerequisites: EE 311, ENGR 322.

EE 420: Hybrid Gas/Electric Vehicles

3.00 Credits

This course will cover the basic theory and engineering in modern hybrid gas/electric vehicles. Topics will include hybrid drive trains, regenerative braking, electrical energy storage, fuel efficiency calculations, performance metrics, the economics of hybrid vehicles, future design of automobiles, including 'plug-in' electric vehicles, hydrogen powered vehicles, and fuel cells. This course will dedicate a few weeks exclusively to the Toyota Prius, covering not only the design and engineering of the Prius, but also the social and economic impact of this particular hybrid vehicle. Prerequisites PHYS 215 & PHYS 216 (or equivalent) MATH 121 & MATH 122 (or equivalent) ENGR 321 (or equivalent)

EE 422: Mixed Signal VLSI Design

3.00 Credits

Design of very large scale electronic circuits, including layout, circuit analysis and component selection, extensive use of SPICE and circuit layout CAD tools. Following current industry paradigms, the class emulates a design house, where chips are completely designed and thoroughly simulated prior to their fabrication in a foundry. Pre-Requisite EE322

EE 457: Communications Laboratory

1.00 Credits

A correlated sequence of laboratory experiments designed to illustrate the theory of senior level communication courses including sampling and ananog to digital conversion, analog and digital amplitude, frequency and phase modulation and demodulation schemes, analog and digital fiber optic likn design and architectures and protocols of local area networks. Prerequisite: ENGR 357 Co-requisite: EE 413

EE 459: Introduction to Wind Energy Technology

3.00 Credits

This course will take an interdisciplinary approach to understanding wind power, focusing first on the evolution of the technology and reviewing basic technical principles associated with wind turbines and their operation. There will also be an explanation of the electric industry context within which wind technology must operate and the challenges associated with integrating a variable resource such as wind into the utility industry's resource mix. The course will review the impacts and effectiveness of renewable energy policy in the U.S. over the past few decades, and will explore the economics of wind as well as the basics of the industry's structure and operations. Finally, the course will explore the potential for wind power in the U.S., as well as the barriers or constraints to achieving that potential. Prereqs: PHYS 215 (Physics I) or equivalent MATH 121 (Calculus I) or equivalent

EE 460: Photovoltaics

3.00 Credits

EE 358: Introduction to Photovoltaics This course covers a variety of topics related to solar photovoltaic devices, solar panels, and the generation of electrical energy form light. The course will concentrate on traditional silicon-based solar panels, with some discussion late in the semester about newer, more efficient types of solar cells. The course also covers some of the electrical and electronic hardware commonly included in photovoltaic systems, such as charge controllers, batteries, and inverters. Specific topics covered include: ' The Physics of Light o Waves and photons o The EM spectrum o Solar radiation ' Semiconductors o Band theory and doping o The p-n junction o Absorption and recombination ' Solar Cell Response o Spectral response o Temperature response o Efficiency ' Module Design o Cell interconnection o Cell Circuitry ' Power Storage and Distribution o Charge controller circuits o Batteries o Inverters o Metering schemes ' Advances in PV o 'Exotic' Solar Cells o Solar concentration o Multi-junction cells o Organic cells Prerequistes: PHYS 215 (Physics I) or equivalent MATH 121 (Calculus I) or equivalent

EE 461: Photovoltaics Laboratory

1.00 Credits

This course is intended to provide hand-on experience with photovoltaics. Students will design and construct circuits and hardware for converting solar energy into electricity, including: solar cells, solar panels, solar trackers, solar concentrators, conversion circuits and battery charging circuits. This course is intended to be co-requisite with EE 358 (Applications of Photovoltaics). Prerequisites PHYS 215 (or equivalent) MATH 121 (or equivalent) Corequisites EE358 Intro. to Photovoltaics Suggested Textbook None Suggested Topics Light Measurements: Powermeters and Spectrometers IV Characteristics of Solar Cell: Parallel vs. Series Shading Effects Charge Circuits and Batteries Load Matching and Power Measurements Solar Trackers Inverters and Grid Connections

EE 462: Introduction to Electric Power

3.00 Credits

no description available

EE 491: Engineering Practice and Design I

2.00 Credits

Two-semester sequence teaches the tools of the engineering profession, including project organization, application of engineering design standards, technical writing, and effective presentation. First semester: researching the problem, learning design fundamentals and procedures, and refining written and oral communication skills. Second semester: implementation and detailed investigation of engineering design and tradeoffs. Prerequisite: Senior engineering status.

EE 492: Engineering Practice and Design II

3.00 Credits

Two-semester sequence teaches the tools of the engineering profession, including project organization, application of engineering design standards, technical writing, and effective presentation. First semester: researching the problem, learning design fundamentals and procedures, and refining written and oral communication skills. Second semester: implementation and detailed investigation of engineering design and tradeoffs. Prerequisite: Senior engineering status. Prerequisite: EE491