EB 3561 - Unit Operations-Production Scale Bioseparations

• Apply the principles of transport phenomena and thermodynamics to design and characterize batch and continuous separation unit operations
• Describe the working of various unit operations
• Design and scale-up the equipment for various unit operations

• Differential equations

• Introduction to Bioproducts and Bioseparations
• Cell Lysis and Flocculation
• Filtration
• Sedimentation, Centrifugation
• Extraction and distillation
• Liquid Chromatography, Adsorption
• Precipitation
• Crystallization
• Drying

EB 3570 - Kinetics and Bioreactor Design

• Derive and apply macroscopic mole and energy balances to size reactors.
• Analyze lab data to ascertain the kinetics of a reaction and scale-up design of a bioreactor from lab data.
• Distinguish between various types and arrangements of reactors and understand their operation.
• Design or select a bioreactor for a specific purpose.
• Use a mathematical tool to solve systems of equations.

• Chemical and Biochemical reaction kinetics, collection of reaction rate data, MATLAB programming, mass and energy balances

• Mole balances and introduction to Polymath
• Design equations, Rate vs. Conversion plots
• Types of reactors, Reactor arrangement/staging, Rate laws and Stoichiometry
• Isothermal reactor design-irreversible and reversible reactions
• Pressure drop, Membrane reactors
• Batch, Semi-batch, CTSR, recycle and aerated reactors
• Analysis of rate data, multiple reactions, heat effects/energy balance
• Enzymes, MM kinetics, enzyme inhibition, Fermenters
• Bioreactors, cell growth kinetics/rate laws, scale up and operation
• Review of reactor design, selection, impeller selection as a function of cell type
• Problem solving using Polymath

EB 3600 - Genomics in Engineering

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits

• Be able to describe the principal aims, technologies and statistical issues in genomics and proteomics
• Gain an understanding of the natural and artificial genome and proteome
• Be able to describe instrumental methods used in genomics and proteomics
• Gain an understanding of the applications used in genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, epigenomics and metagenomics
• Be able to write a scientific report in standardized format

• BI 102  or equivalent
• CH 223  or equivalent

• Genome sequences and acquisition
• Genomics
• Genomic variations
• Epigenomics
• Transcriptomics
• Proteomics
• Metagenomics
• Whole genome perspective
• Exams

EB 3610 - Transport Phenomena I

• Derive and apply macroscopic mass, momentum and energy balances and solve engineering problems related to fluid flow
• Solve continuity and Navier-Stokes equations to analyze engineering problems related to Newtonian fluid flow
• Employ dimensional analysis in fluid flow analysis and experimentation
• Distinguish between Newtonian and various types of non-Newtonian fluids’ behavior
• Explain fluid flow behavior on a molecular as well as macroscopic level
• Describe flow parameters and forces acting on objects that are interacting with fluids
• Explain the flow in pipes and ducts and differences between laminar and turbulent flow and solve related engineering problems

• Differential equations
• Vectors

• Introduction to transport phenomena
• Viscosity and mechanisms of momentum transport
• Equations of change for isothermal systems- equation of motion and equation of continuity
• Navier-Stokes equation, Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids
• Approximations of Navier-Stokes equation
• External flow, frictional and pressure drag
• Time dependent flow
• Laminar/turbulent flow in pipes, frictional losses, experimental devices used to measure fluid flow
• Friction factors for flow in various geometries
• Conservation laws of mass, momentum and energy with engineering applications, Bernoulli equation
• Dimensional analysis
• Flow in pipes, ducts, open channels, pumps and reactors
• Computational fluid dynamics simulation demonstration

EB 3620 - Transport Phenomena II

• Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering
• Display through foundation in the basic sciences and sufficient knowledge in the concepts and skills required to design, analyze and control, physical, chemical and biological processes in the field of biomolecular engineering
• Gain a fundamental understanding of the modes of heat and mass transfer
• Will gain the ability to use the governing equations and boundary conditions of heat transfer and understand their relevance in the biological world
• Will gain a fundamental understanding of conductive and convection heat transfer and how it applies to biomolecular problems
• Will develop a fundamental understanding of concepts such as thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity, convective and radiative heat transfer, diffusion, dispersion, and convective mass transfer etc. and their relevance to biomolecular engineering
• Have the ability to identify problems, formulate solutions and solve using mass and heat transfer principles
• Apply fundamental heat and mass transfer relationships to processes such as heat exchange, evaporation, condensation, boiling and drying operations in biological and biomolecular systems

• None 

• Equilibrium, Energy Conservations, and Temperature
• Modes of Heat Transfer
• Governing Eqn and Boundary Conditions of Heat Transfer
• Conduction of Heat Transfer: Stead State
• Conduction Heat Transfer: Unsteady State
• Convection Heat Transfer
• Heat Transfer with Change of Phase
• Radiative Heat Transfer
• Equilibrium, Mass Conservation, and Kinetics
• Modes of Mass Transfer
• Governing Eqns and Boundary Conditions of Mass Transfer
• Diffusion Mass Transfer: Steady State

EB 3800 - Drug Discovery and Development

• Describe overall drug discovery and development process
• Understand the molecular basis of diseases and drug target identification
• Understand the identification and optimization of lead compounds
• Describe the mechanisms of drug action and resistance
• Understand drug metabolism
• Understand the objectives and details of clinical trials
• Understand the importance of drug-drug interactions
• Know about the major lines of drugs being developed
• Appreciate the impact of bioinformatics in drug discovery and development

• None

EB 4000 - Biopolymer Engineering

• No course learning outcomes appended

• None 

• Introduction to polymers and biopolymers
• Natural biopolymers in life science
• Principles of polymerization
• Polymer and biopolymer processing
• Polymer and biopolymer characterization: Physics
• Polymer and biopolymer characterization: Chemistry
• Biocompatibility
• Biopolymers: biomedical applications
• Biopolymers: environmental applications
• Project I (biopolymers: agricultural applications)
• Project I (biopolymers: cosmetic applications)
• Biopolymers: food industry applications
• Bioplastics (green plastics): science of biodegradable plastics
• Engineering biopolymers: market
• Engineering biopolymers: regulations
• Project II

EB 4100 - BioMolecular Engineering Seminar III

• Learn about biomolecular engineering and its applications in today’s society
• Develop how to keep an effective seminar logbook
• Develop professional communication skills by asking critical and logical questions about the materials presented by various speakers
• Develop professional presentation skills through effective presentation to the BioE freshmen and sophomores
• Learn about post-graduate career options with a B.S. in Biomolecular Engineering, including jobs in research, industry, academia and graduate school

• None 

• Introduction
• Take-home assignment for BioE faculty senior design project idea presentations
• Presentation by invited speakers (topics will vary from year to year)
• BioE junior presentations to BioE seniors
• BioE senior presentations to BioE freshmen and sophomores
• Course learning assessment survey and questionnaire (will be done in groups)

EB 4200 - Bioanalytical Instrumentation

• Identify key components of several machines used for probing and analysis of biomolecules
• Demonstrate understanding of concepts, principles of operations and applications of the field
• Recognize the vital components of sample preparation for the probing and analysis
• Distinguish between the principles and constraints of high and low throughput
• Recognize that bioprobing and bioanalysis need constant practice and discipline
• Practice safety and ethics involved with the field of bioprobing and bioanalysis
• Recognize and list the hazards associated with the field of bioprobing and bioanalysis

• Biomolecules structure and function. Physics of mechanics, Physics of electricity and magnetism and modern physics

• Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)-the basics
• AFM-beyond the basics
• Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR). Theoretical foundations of vibrational spectroscopy. Principles of operation of IR and FT-IR
• FT-IR in biomolecular engineering: spectra of functional groups, application of FT-IR to secondary structure of proteins
• Safety, hazards, discipline, sample prep
• Principles of plate reading/immunolabeling
• Applications/constrains of plate reading/immunolabeling
• Electron microscopy-principles and applications
• Mass spectroscopy-principles and applications

• Laboratory safety, hazards, discipline
• Hands on AFM-contact and tapping mode imaging of objects of known morphology. Basic use of nanoscope
• Analysis software
• Hands on AFM. Preparation of biological samples: DNA on mica. Contact and tapping mode AFM of DNA on mica
• Protein sample preparation. Acquiring spectra of buffer and BSA in buffer
• Analysis of FT-IR spectra of BSA in buffer and determination of changes in the secondary structure of proteins
• Hands on sample prep and Plate reader principle and application
• Tour to electron Microscopy facility at UWM
• Tour to Mass Spec facility at MCW

EB 4300 - Metabolic Engineering and Synthetic Biology

• An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
• An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
• An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
• A knowledge of contemporary issues
• An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
• Display a thorough foundation in the basic sciences and sufficient knowledge in the concepts and skills required to design, analyze and control physical, chemical and biological products and processes in the field of biomolecular engineering
• Gain a fundamental understanding of the definitions of Metabolic Engineering and the defining experiments in the field
• Have the ability to understand, and apply basic aspects of, mass/material balances and flux analysis to a metabolic engineering problem
• Develop the ability to identify a metabolic problem, propose solutions, and analyze possible problems
• Gain a fundamental understanding of the definitions of Synthetic Biology and the defining experiments in the field
• Develop the ability to understand, and apply basic aspects of, parts, devices and systems analysis to a synthetic biology design
• Develop the ability to identify a problem and propose possible synthetic biology responses to the identified problem, including detailing the needed design, parts and testing
• Identify ethical considerations related to synthetic biology, including both possible positive and negative aspects of the field
• identify how metabolic engineering and synthetic biology have influenced the areas of production of pharmaceuticals, generation of novel drugs, and energy generation

• None 

• Synthetic Biology: Overview/foundations and engineering principles, BioBricks, designed genetic circuit examples, sensors, output, regulation, oscillations
• Metabolic Engineering: foundations, growth nutrients, material/mass balance, regulation, network rigidity
• Applications: clinical, biofuels, pharmaceutical, food, environmental, and biotechnology
• Theoretical design and proposal of a new sensor and output device
• Laboratory experience with genetic devices, regulation (promoters and RBS sites), complex circuits, and cellular chassis
• Ethical considerations of metabolic engineering and/or synthetic biology research and development

EB 4400 - Molecular Nanotechnology

• No course learning outcomes appended

• None 

• Introduction to nanoscience
• The nature of nanotechnology (from nanoscience to nanotechnology)
• Nanomaterials and nanostructures
• Nanofabrication: Top-Down versus Bottom-Up
• Nanofabrication: Chemical synthesis and modification
• Characterization at the nanoscale
• Demonstration: nanofabrication and nano-characterization
• Bionanotechnology and nanobiotechnology
• Medical nanotechnology and nanomedicine
• Special topic I: Design of nanoparticles for cancer treatment
• Nanotechnology in the Agri-Food sector
• Special topic II: Nanoparticle Interactions with Plants
• Nanotechnology and environment
• Philosophy and ethics of nanotechnology

EB 4510 - Process Design and Control

• Identify common process instrumentation
• Design and analyze a process control strategy for a process requirement
• Choose an appropriate control strategy for a given process requirement
• Tune PID controllers
• Mathematically analyze control behavior of process control loops
• Design and implement appropriate control strategies for a given process requirement
• Synthesize the flowsheet/sequence of unit operations needed in a biomanufacturing process

• None 

• Synthesis of bioseparations processes
• Process instrumentation
• Process Control
• Dynamic modeling
• Laplace transforms
• Transfer functions
• PID control
• PID tuning methods
• Advanced control strategies
• MIMO processes
• Model Predictive Control

EB 4511 - Bio-Process Control

• Identify common process instrumentation
• Design and analyze a process control strategy for a process requirement
• Choose an appropriate control strategy for a given process requirement
• Tune PID controllers
• Mathematically analyze control behavior of process control loops
• Design and implement appropriate control strategies for a given process requirement
• Synthesize the flowsheet/sequence of unit operations needed in a biomanufacturing process

• None 

• Process instrumentation
• Process Control
• Dynamic modeling
• Laplace transforms
• Transfer functions
• PID control
• PID tuning methods
• Advanced control strategies
   

EB 4520 - Engineering of Controlled Drug Delivery

• No course learning outcomes appended

• None 

• Introduction to drug delivery
• Pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
• Physiological and biochemical barriers to drug delivery
• Prodrugs as drug delivery
• Engineered carriers and vectors in drug delivery
• Diffusion-controlled drug delivery systems
• Dissolution-controlled drug delivery systems
• Erodible drug delivery systems
• Osmotic-controlled drug delivery systems
• Oral controlled-release delivery
• Targeting approaches to drug delivery
• Site-specific drug delivery
• Bioconjugates and chemical drug delivery
• Market and FDA requirements for controlled release products

• Biopolymer purification to achieve pharmaceutical grade
• Drug stability
• Alginate-based microcapsules preparation
• Release profiles of encapsulated drugs

EB 4561 - Process Engineering Lab

• Explain the working of each unit operation studied in the lab
• Use the equipment for each of the unit operations from the lab to achieve the desired output
• Use design equations to design the unit operations equipment
• Scale-up the lab equipment for the required output/thoroughput 
• Synthesize and analyze the sequence of unit operations needed to achieve the necessary final product specifications

• None

• Fermentation
• Homogenization
• Centrifugation
• Filtration
• Extraction
• Chromatography
• Drying
• Process simulation

• Fermentation
• Homogenization
• Centrifugation
• Filtration
• Extraction
• Chromatography
• Drying
• Process simulation

EB 4910 - BioMolecular Engineering Design I

• Formulate, analyze, and evaluate design solutions to determine the most feasible solution(s)
• Build, test and demonstrate a sub-system (product or process)
• Maintain an engineering design log
• Present a formal first design review

• None 

• Team building, conceptual thinking and problem definition, feasibility study, composing technical specifications, design aids and research techniques, industry standards, prototype development and testing, and verbal and written communications. Each student is required to keep a design log in a bound engineering logbook. Substantial, continuous individual and team progress is expected. Lab and Process Safety and Hazards. Creative problem solving

• Vary by the project

EB 4920 - BioMolecular Engineering Design II

• Complete the lab/practical work and determine feasibility of the project
• Complete and test the system, demonstrate prototype (product or process)
• Maintain an engineering design log
• Present a formal second design review
• Process Control Topics: Effect of tunning parameters on P/PI/PID control, Cascade, Ratio and feedforward control and an introduction to MIMO systems and Model Predictive Control

• None 

• No course topics appended

• Vary by the design project

EB 4930 - BioMolecular Engineering Design III

• Complete the project report
• Maintain an engineering design log
• Present a formal final design review
• Present a poster
• Submit complete Senior Design Report

• None 

• Specifying process equipment as a function of cell requirements and equipment requirements
• Process control simulation using a visual basic simulator and/or a Matlab version

• Vary by the design project

EE 201 - Linear Networks: Steady-State Analysis

• Write and solve KCL and KVL equations using mesh and nodal analysis, and utilize voltage and current dividers in DC circuit analysis.
• Describe the electrical characteristics of the various passive circuit elements.
• Write and solve KCL and KVL equations using branch and nodal analysis for the AC steady-state case.
• Calculate average, apparent, and reactive powers for an AC circuit.
• Simplify networks using Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems.
• Perform source transformations.
• Use the superposition principle in circuit analysis.
• Be adept at solving DC and AC circuits with dependent sources.
• Use circuit simulation to analyze circuits.

• Differentiation and integration of algebraic and transcendental functions.
• Solution of systems of linear equations.
• Complex number theory and algebraic manipulations.

• DC network theorems and techniques (18 classes)
• Principles of Inductance/Capacitance (4 classes)
• AC steady-state circuit analysis techniques (10 classes)
• AC power concepts (4 classes)
• Circuit simulation analysis of steady state circuits (1 class)
• Tests and quizzes (3 classes)

EE 253 - Analysis and Control of Electromechanical Devices

• Understand the relationship between electric current and magnetic fields
• Understand how magnetic fields can be established in various types of electromechanical devices
• Understand how DC motors, induction motors, and synchronous motors and generators operate
• Understand how single and three-phase transformers work
• Know how to interpret nameplate data for motors and transformers
• Know how diodes and SCRs operate
• Know how a transistor operates as a switch
• Know how to control the speed of DC and AC motors
• Know how split-phase and capacitor start single-phase motors work
• Know how a universal motor works
• Know how to select the proper type of motor for an application
• Know the basic operation of Programmable Logic Controllers

• Kirchhoff’s current and voltage laws as applied to DC and AC circuits.
• Determine the real, apparent and reactive power of an AC circuit.
• Utilize Thevenin’s and Norton theorems to simplify networks.
• Use SPICE in circuit analysis.

• Magnetic theory and magnetic circuits (3 classes)
• AC circuit analysis review (1 class)
• Three phase ac circuits (3 classes)
• Overview of motor construction, characteristics, and ratings (4 classes)
• Transformers, single phase and 3 phase (5 classes)
• AC induction motor theory and operation (5 classes)
• Synchronous motor theory and operation (2 classes)
• Fractional hp motors: single phase ac (1 class)
• DC motor theory and operation (3 classes)
• Examinations (2 classes)

• Lab Safety; demonstration of simple voltage and current measurements - (Optional - Prerequisite assessment quiz: single-phase AC circuits and complex power)
• Single-Phase AC complex power, magnetic fields, and power factor correction
• Single-Phase Transformer Magnetization; Characterization Tests
• Squirrel Cage Induction Motor fixed frequency operation
• Basics of Programmable Logic Controllers

EE 407 - Senior Design Project I

• Approach engineering design problems with an open and creative mind, and use various ideation techniques to explore a variety of alternative solutions.
• Form a team to define and solve an open ended engineering problem.
• Use a variety of resources in researching the problem, including technical periodicals, trade journals, patent listings, manufacturers catalogs and application notes.
• Keep a bound engineering logbook of all design activities.
• Develop detailed design specifications.
• Understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
• Prepare a test plan and conduct a subsystem hardware test.
• Make a formal oral presentation on the project.

• Analysis and design of diode and transistor circuits.
• Analysis and design of combinational and sequential logic circuits.
• Design of microprocessor based systems.
• Electromagnetic field theory.
• Basic AC and DC motors and generators.
• Introduction to linear control systems analysis and design.
• Computer aided design and familiarity with programs for analog and digital circuit analysis and design.
• Technical communications.

• Introduction to capstone design sequence and requirements. (1 class)
• Team formation and team dynamics (1 class)
• Project selection (1 week)
• System design (1 week)
• System diagram (1 week)
• Test plan (1 week)
• Specifications (1 week)
• Subsystem test details (1 week)
• Subsystem hardware demonstration (1.5 weeks)
• Oral design review (1.5 weeks)

• Varies with team project

EE 408 - Senior Design Project II

• Define their team roles and evaluate their performance on a team.
• Design to match a set of detailed specifications.
• Utilize past coursework to generate a reasonable design.
• Choose an appropriate prototype technique and begin constructing a prototype.
• Select and order parts for implementing a prototype.
• Give oral status reports on the design.
• Define their team roles and evaluate their performance on a team.
• Make a formal oral presentation on the project.
• Prepare a formal design report and give a formal oral presentation of the report.

• Completion of EE 407   topics.

• Dependent on student projects.

• Varies with team project

EE 409 - Senior Design Project III

• Work as part of a design team to completely design, prototype, and test a design.
• Demonstrate the iterative nature of design.
• Evaluate their behavior on their design team in the context of professional and ethical responsibility.
• Utilize laboratory instrumentation for debugging and testing a prototype.
• Prepare a compliance test plan and conduct the compliance test.
• Prepare a complete project report documenting the design, prototype, and testing.
• Present the project results to faculty and peers in a trade show setting.
• Conduct a design review.

• Completion of EE 408  topics.

• Dependent on student projects.

• Varies with team project

EE 421 - Digital Communication Systems

• Make fundamental decisions involved in the design of a digital communication system by weighing the performance factors associated with digital communication systems.
• Describe various pulse modulation methods.
• Determine required bandwidths for various digital modulation methods.
• Determine the signal-to-noise ratio needed to achieve a specified bit-error rate for various digital modulation methods.
• Design an optimal detection filter or correlation receiver.
• Explain the properties and features of various error detection and error correction codes.

• Fourier methods.
• Fundamental analog and digital communications principles.
• Fundamental probability and random signal concepts.

• Signaling, including sampling and random signal characteristics (7 classes)
• Pulse modulation, baseband digital communication, line coding, and pulse shaping. (5 classes)
• Digital modulation and detection, including spread spectrum. (5 classes)
• Information theory, source coding and error-correction coding. (6 classes)

EE 423 - Applications of Digital Signal Processing

• Determine the appropriate system design for DSP applications.
• Be proficient in the C programming language of a DSP chip.
   

• Sampling theorem.
• FIR/IIR transfer function design and analysis.
• Discrete/fast Fourier transform.
• Communications systems.
• Computer programming in C.

• DSP system architecture and C programming language. (4 classes)
• Modulation, demodulation (3 classes)
• FIR, IIR, adaptive, multirate digital filter implementation. (6 classes)
• Discrete and fast Fourier transform implementation. (2 classes)
• Auto- and cross correlation methods (3 classes)
• Phase locked loop (2 classes)

• Operation of evaluation module
• FIR or IIR filter
• Demodulator (QAM)
• Modulator (ISB)
• Adaptive filter
• Design project

EE 425 - Radio Frequency Circuit Design

• Analyse and design RF inductors and tank circuits.
• Diagnose and address shield current issues
• Design lumped component matching networks
• Design transmission line matching networks
• Analyze and design a class-C amplifier
• Design microstrip filter circuits
• Analyze and design a single stage RF amplifier
• Learn how to use basic RF test equipment
   

• Electromagnetic field theory
• Electronic devices and circuits
• Transmission line theory

• Resonant circuits and applications (3 classes)
• RF models of inductor, capacitor, and resistor (2 classes)
• Lumped element matching networks (3 classes)
• Transmission lines, S-parameters, and Smith chart review (3 classes)
• Transmission line matching networks (2 classes)
• Class-C amplifier analysis (2 classes)
• Microstrip filters (2 classes)
• Noise figure (1 class)
• Examinations (2 classes)
   

• RF/Microwave CAD software (2 sessions)
• Demonstration and practice the modern test equipments (2 sessions)
• Resonant circuits
• Coupled resonant circuits
• Class-C amplifier
• Baluns
• PIN diodes

EE 426 - Advanced Electromagnetic Fields

• Develop analytic solutions to electromagnetic problems, such as two-dimensional electrostatic boundary value problems, skin depth, plane waves in ferrite media, and the Hertzian dipole antenna.
• Apply scalar and vector potential functions in electromagnetic problems.
• Interpret the analytic solutions to electromagnetic problems.

• Electromagnetic fields (EE 3202  and EE 3212 ).
• Transmission line theory (EE 3212 ).
• Scattering parameters (EE 3212 ).
• Basic Plane Wave and Antenna concepts (EE 3212 ).

• Lecture topical emphasis intended to be at the discretion of the instructor; typical course topics:
• Scalar electrostatic potential, Poisson’s and Laplace’s equations, two dimensional boundary value problems
• Time varying fields / Maxwell’s equations (especially in differential form)
• Wave equation, uniform plane wave solution, propagation, and reflection
• Skin depth
• TEM solution in coax
• Plane wave propagation in ferrite media
• Magnetic vector potential
• Hertzian dipole electromagnetic field solution
• Electromagnetic field simulation

EE 429 - Microwave Engineering

• Describe the operation of and calculate key properties of microstrip characteristics and microstrip components
• Utilize RF/microwave simulation software in high frequency circuit analysis
• Describe and sketch field patterns in common high frequency transmission media, especially microstrip, stripline, and rectangular and circular waveguides
• Determine the analytic expressions for the electromagnetic fields inside rectangular and circular waveguides
• Describe the operation of and key specifications of microwave resonators and ferrite devices.

• Electromagnetic fields (EE 3202  and EE 3212 ).
• Transmission line theory and Smith charts (EE 3212 ).
• Scattering parameters (EE 3212 ).
• Plane waves (EE 3212 ).

• Transmission lines and Maxwell’s equations review. (2 classes)
• TEM, especially microstrip, media and components. (4 classes)
• Rectangular and circular waveguides. (7 classes)
• Microwave resonators. (2 classes)
• Microwave ferrite and other components. (3 classes)
• Homework sessions. (2 classes) [Exams are typically take-home.]

• Laboratory topics and schedule intended to be at the discretion of the instructor; typical laboratory topics:
• RF/microwave simulation
• Measurements of RF/microwave components
• RF/microwave project (usually in microstrip)

EE 444 - Power Electronics

• Demonstrate an understanding of the electrical characteristics of power semiconductor devices.
• Analyze power semiconductor circuits operating at high power levels under transient and steady state conditions.
• Develop the skills necessary to use the computer to analyze and design power conversion circuits.
• Develop the understanding of important considerations in the design of power conversion and switching circuits.

• Steady state and transient circuit analysis.
• Electrical characteristics of diodes, bipolar junction transistors and field effect transistors.
• Analysis of circuits with diodes and transistors.
• Frequency response of electrical circuits.

• Power Electronics applications (2 classes)
• Power Electronics semiconductor devices (3 classes)
• Rectifiers (2 classes)
• Line-controlled converters (2 classes)
• DC-DC converters (3 classes)
• DC power supplies (2 classes)
• Square-wave inverters (2 classes)
• PWM inverters (2 classes)
• Resonant converters (3 classes)
• Practical circuit techniques (3 classes)
• Review (3 classes)
• Exams (2 classes)
• Holiday (1 class)

• Line-controlled SCR experiment should be done under instructor supervision in S341
• Project assignments are available in O:\EECS\EECS Program Specific\EE\Curriculum Library\Jevtic\EE444\Projects folder

EE 447 - Power System Analysis I

• Describe the elements that make up a power system.
• Understand the basic concepts of real and reactive power, direction of power flow, conservation of complex power and power factor correction.
• Understand the per-phase representation of the three-phase systems and computations.
• Calculate the inductance and capacitance of a transposed transmission line.
• Use line models to obtain the transmission line performance.
• Determine the series and shunt capacitors and shunt reactors required for line compensation.
• Understand the basic models of transformers and synchronous generators for the steady-state analysis.
• Develop a program for formation of the bus admittance matrix.
• Understand the computer techniques and algorithms used to obtain the transmission line parameters, line performance, compensation and solution of the load flow problems.

• Linear circuit analysis.
• Three-phase circuits.
• Basic knowledge of electrical machines and transformers.
• Computer programming.

• Power in AC circuits, complex power. (1 class)
• Review of three-phase systems. (2 classes)
• Simple models of transformers and generators for steady-state analysis. (3 classes)
• The per-unit systems and impedance diagrams. (2 classes)
• Transmission line parameters. Electromagnetic and electrostatic induction. (5 classes)
• Transmission line models, performance and compensation. (5 classes)
• Network solution and the bus admittance matrix. (2 classes)
• Iterative solution of nonlinear algebraic equations. (1 class)
• Load flow problem and solution by the Gauss-Seidel iterative method. (3 classes)
• Load flow solution by the Newton-Raphson method. (2 classes)
• Tap changing transformers, real and reactive power control. (2 classes)

EE 449 - Power System Analysis II

• Understand the nonlinear function optimization with constraints.
• Obtain the economical scheduling of real power generation neglecting line losses.
• Determine the loss coefficients of a power system network.
• Obtain the economical scheduling of real power generation including line losses.
• Understand the simplified models of the synchronous machines for fault analysis and transient stability problems.
• Calculate the internal voltages of loaded machines under transient conditions.
• Understand and be able to evaluate the currents in the network for a balanced three-phase fault.
• Transform unbalanced phasors to their symmetrical components.
• Use symmetrical components for short-circuit analysis of unsymmetrical faults.
• Understand the general problem of power system stability.
• Apply the equal-area criterion for stability to system of one machine against an infinite bus bar.
• Obtain the time-domain solution of the swing equation for a one-machine system against an infinite bus.
• Develop computer programs to determine optimal load flow and balanced faults on an interconnected power system.

• Per unit systems.
• Power systems components and models.
• Load flow analysis.

• Optimal dispatch of generation. (5 classes)
• Generator modeling. (2 classes)
• Direct formation of the bus impedance matrix. (2 classes)
• Symmetrical three-phase faults. (3 classes)
• Symmetrical components. (4 classes)
• Unbalanced fault analysis. (5 classes)
• Power system stability. (7 classes)

EE 474 - Programmable Controllers

• Describe and demonstrate the role of programmable controllers in the industrial control area
• Program PLC timers and counters, and develop programs that utilize subprograms and other program flow commands
• Program PLCs using advanced instructions for data manipulation, comparison, and set-point control
• Program PLC sequencers, shift registers, and other high-level data flow instructions
• Develop PLC-based control systems consistent with modern practices for safety, usability, and reliability
• Be aware of modern techniques for data acquisition and communication, computer-controlled manufacturing, and robotic automation

• Number Systems (Binary, Octal, Hexadecimal)
• Computer Codes (BCD, ASCII)
• Binary Arithmetic
• Boolean Algebra
• Fundamental logic operators (AND, OR, NOT, etc.)
• Logic Circuits

• Overview of programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
• PLC Architecture
• Programming basics
• Traditional control circuits
• I/O devices and converting schematics
• Basic timers
• Retentive and cascading timers
• Basic counters
• Program control
• Special functions
• Data manipulation, comparisons, and set-point control
• Math instructions
• Sequencers and Shift registers
• PLC practices, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Process control
• Controllers and data acquisition systems
• Computer-controlled machines and processes
• Data communications, computer numeric control, and robotics

• Laboratory experiments are designed to reinforce lecture topics. In addition, a project will be assigned to be worked on over several laboratory periods. Each student is required to submit a formal project report or give a presentation.

EE 481 - Fuzzy Sets and Applications

• Understand how fuzzy sets model ambiguity.
• Manipulate fuzzy membership functions for simple operations.
• Be familiar with the nature and use of fuzzy relations.
• Perform linguistic analysis using fuzzy sets.
• Develop and simulate simple fuzzy controllers.
• Familiar with a wide variety of areas in which fuzzy sets may be applied.
• Perform a class project.

• Boolean algebra.
• Basic control theory.
• High-level language programming.

• Review of set theory. (3 classes)
• Basic fuzzy set definitions and operators. (3 classes)
• Extensions of crisp operators to fuzzy sets. (3 classes)
• Fuzzy relations and fuzzy reasoning. (3 classes)
• Control theory and the use of fuzzy sets. (5 classes)
• Other fuzzy set applications from the current literature. (7 classes)
• Class project (3 classes)
• Reviews and examinations. (2 classes)

EE 484 - Neural Networks

• Describe the origins of neural networks.
• Describe how neural networks store information.
• Describe the basic configurations of neural networks.
• Describe and implement various learning algorithms for neural networks.
• Develop and simulate simple neural networks.
• Discuss engineering problems to which neural networks may be a suitable solution.
• Use commercially available neural network development tools.
• Perform basic literature searches and prepare short presentations.

• High-level language programming.
• Basic numerical methods.
• Advanced calculus (Taylor Series, gradients, etc.).

• Introduction to neural networks, problems, terminology, MATLAB toolbox (4 classes)
• Data gathering and formatting (2 classes)
• Linear perceptron, learning rules, training styles, convergence of weights (3 classes)
• Multilayer networks, construction and transfer functions (3 classes)
• Backpropagation, training algorithms and associated mathematics (4 classes)
• Choosing relevant inputs and pruning (1 class)
• Special topics (7 classes)
• Project workshops (5 classes)
• Student presentations (3 classes)

EE 487 - Machine Vision

• Describe and apply the fundamental concepts of machine vision systems.
• Describe and apply the principles underlying the application of machine vision systems.
• Describe a variety of machine vision applications.
• Describe the application of machine vision systems to industrial processes.
• Write concise, professional technical reports

• Knowledge of a programming language.
• Knowledge of basics of physical science.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes.

• Introduction to machine vision, image sensing fundamentals, relationship to other disciplines. (2 classes)
• Optics and lighting: fundamentals, practical light sources, imaging by lensing. (2 classes)
• Cameras and sensors: rectangular and linear arrays, CCD sensor architectures. (3 classes)
• Image processors and algorithms: windowing (generalized areas of interest), Sobel operator histograms, SRI algorithms. (4 classes)
• Discussion of term paper requirements, one-hour exam. (3 classes)
• Inspection case studies - examples, pistons, disk brakes, dishes, light bulbs, very high speed bottle inspection in packaging lines. (4 classes)
• Perspective projective and pinhole camera models, world coordinates and transformations. (2 classes)

• Students use the ITEX system to acquire images and measure the effect of f-stop changes on pixel intensity. They also learn basic software commands for the ITEX system.
• The second laboratory makes use of the OPCON linear array camera and processor. The camera field of view is computed and recorded, and a histogram of an edge is generated.
• Using the ITEX systems, students design and implement a program which inspects an object of their choice.

EE 488 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Expert Systems

• Represent knowledge using propositional calculus and predicate calculus.
• Use inference rules to produce predicate calculus expression.
• Solve problems using search techniques: depth-first, breadth-first, forward chaining, backward chaining, best-first, branch-and-bound, and-or-graph, and heuristic search.
• Analyze and design a fuzzy logic system using fuzzy logic tool box.
• Analyze and design a neural network system using neural network toolbox.
• Analyze and design a rule-based expert system.
• Design a machine vision system application

• Working knowledge of a high level computer language.
• Digital logic.
• Fundamental technical courses in the student’s major field.

• Introduction (1 class)
• AI: History and Applications (1 class)
• Knowledge Representation (5 classes)
• Methods of Inference (1 class)
• Search Techniques (3 classes)
• Fuzzy Logic Systems (3 classes)
• Neural Network (3 classes)
• Pattern Recognition and Computer Vision (3 classes)
• Expert Systems (6 classes)
• Languages For AI Problem Solving (1 class)
• Project presentation (1 class)
• Review and Exams (5 classes)

EE 493 - Advanced Microprocessors

• Describe the relative advantages and disadvantages of n-address machines
• Describe the relative advantages and disadvantages of CISC and RISC machines
• Design and implement multiple-interrupt driven programs interfacing with sophisticated

• Assembly language programming techniques (EE 2920 )

• Instruction set formats, n-address machines, instruction set encoding (2 classes)
• RISC and CISC, instruction queue, instruction level parallelism (1 class)
• I/O and memory interfacing (1 class)
• Multiple-event driven programming (1 class)
• Complex I/O devices, I2C, and programming techniques, such as ring buffers (3 classes)

• Design of an interrupt driven UART handler using ring buffers (2 labs)
• Design of an interrupt driven I2C handler using ring buffers (2 labs)
• Design of a basic real-time operating system (5 labs)
• Design of a memory management system (1 lab)

EE 499 - Independent Study

• Carry out an in-depth independent investigation on a technical topic with minimal supervision.
• Write a formal report which clearly presents a new body of knowledge learned.

• Varies

• Course topics to be selected

EE 499G - Independent Study - German Students

• Carry out an in-depth independent investigation on a technical topic with minimal supervision.
• Write a formal report which clearly presents a new body of knowledge learned.

• Varies

• Course topics to be selected

EE 1000 - Introduction to Electrical Engineering

• Gain an understanding of both the engineering profession and what electrical engineers do.
• Use fundamental lab instrumentation, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies.
• Gain an understanding of time management and self-assessment practices which are necessary for success in engineering study
• Understand and use basic electrical engineering terminology and methodology.
• Be familiar with the performance of selected engineering devices typical of the electrical engineering discipline.

• High school algebra and trigonometry

• Lab topics vary depending on instructional staff.  Examples of lab topics:
• Electrical Engineering instrumentation
• Data Acquisition
• Mathematical modeling
• Time management and self-assessment
• Microprocessors
• Wiring and soldering
• Motors
• Matlab
• Digital logic and robotics

EE 1910 - Introduction to Embedded Systems Programming

• Design and document algorithmic solutions for engineering problems
• Understand variables, expressions, and operations in C
• Use structured programming techniques in C
• Design and write functions in C
• Design and write embedded systems software to solve engineering problems
• Use various subsystems of a microcontroller in practical applications
• Use datasheets in support of device interfacing and software development
• Understand concepts and terminology related to microcontroller architecture
• Use embedded systems tools for software development and debugging
• Recognize and employ good software practices as they relate to embedded systems

• College Algebra I

• Introduction to the course (1 class)
• Problem solving, algorithm, flow-chart, and pseudo-code development (2 classes)
• Number systems and data types (2 classes)
• Variables, expressions, and operators (5 classes)
• Control constructs, and looping techniques (4 classes)
• User-defined functions, parameters, returns, and function prototypes (2 classes)
• Subscripted variables, arrays (3 classes)
• Pointers and function parameter passing by pointers (2 classes)
• Basic microcontroller architecture, subsystems, and memories (2 class)
• Tool chain and device programming (1 class)
• Software libraries, header files, and coding conventions (1 class)
• State machines (2 classes)
• Examinations (3 classes)

• Introduction to IDE and embedded hardware platform (1 session)
• Data types, serial console (1 session)
• Blinking/Fading LEDs (1 session)
• Digital I/O (2 sessions)
• Analog I/O (2 sessions)
• Design Project (2 sessions)
• Interfacing considerations, debugging techniques, professional software practices, and use of datasheets (distributed)

EE 2050 - Linear Circuits - Steady State I

• Use an organized process, strategy, or template in solving problems
• Demonstrate a standard of expertise in the understanding of circuit laws and in the analysis of electrical circuits
• Write and solve KCL and KVL equations using standard methods of circuit analysis for DC circuits, including symbolic DC circuits
• Simplify electrical circuits using series/parallel resistance combinations, source transformations and Thevenin’s/Norton’s theorems, including symbolic DC circuits
• Solve a DC circuit problem using the superposition principle
• Demonstrate calculator skills in solving simultaneous equations representing n-node circuit problems
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze DC circuits using Multisim
• Compute power calculations for a DC circuit
• Demonstrate circuit laboratory skills and perform DC measurements
• Demonstrate the use of nodal and branch current analysis in the solution of circuit problems
• Analyze DC circuits that include ideal operational amplifiers

• Differentiation of algebraic and trigonometric functions
• Solution of a system of linear equations using a calculator

• DC concepts and laws (9 classes)
• DC analysis (17 classes)
• Op amps (2 classes)
• Tests (2 classes)
   

• Laboratory experiment details and expectations are described in the on-line EE-2050 Lab Manual
• Students are lectured on laboratory safety
• Students are expected to prepare for the lab by doing all required pre-lab activities and to finish all remaining requirements during the laboratory itself
• Limited laboratory reports will be required.

EE 2060 - Linear Circuits - Steady State II

• Use an organized process, strategy, or template in solving problems
• Represent a complex number in complex exponential form
• Convert complex numbers from polar form to rectangular form and from rectangular form to polar form using Euler’s Identities
• Apply circuit laws and in the analysis of electrical circuits
• Solve KCL and KVL systems of equations using standard methods of circuit analysis for AC circuits, including symbolic AC circuits
• Perform complex power calculations
• Analyze AC circuits with mutual inductors and transformers
• Demonstrate for simple filters the changing circuit performance as a function of frequency
• Relate mathematical expressions of transfer functions to Bode plots and derive frequency-domain transfer functions for passive and active circuits
• Demonstrate calculator skills to solve circuit equations
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze AC circuits using Multisim
• Demonstrate circuit laboratory skills and perform AC measurements

• Integral calculus
• DC circuit laws and analysis methods
• Complex number theory and algebraic manipulations
• Laboratory performance skills
• Multisim analysis of DC circuits

• AC circuit concepts and circuit analysis (7 classes)
• Complex power (4 classes)
• Magnetically coupled circuits (4 classes)
• Frequency as a variable (3 classes)
• Decibels and Bode plots (5 classes)
• Review (5 classes)
• Examinations (2 classes)

• Laboratory experiment details and expectations are described in the on-line EE-2060 Lab Manual
• Students are lectured on laboratory safety
• Students are expected to prepare for the lab by doing all required pre-lab activities
• Limited laboratory reports will be required

EE 2070 - Linear Circuits - Transients

• Use an organized process, strategy, or template in solving problems
• Analyze and design series and parallel resonant circuits
• Determine the time domain transient analysis response of a first order circuit
• Determine the time domain transient response of a second order circuit
• Graph the time doamin transient responses of first and second order circuits
• Classify a second order transient response as either, under damped, over damped, or critically damped
• Use computer simulation tools to do transient analysis
• Determine Laplace transforms for simple time-based functions commonly used in the analysis of electrical and control systems
• Use Laplace methods to obtain voltages and currents in circuits having arbitrary input functions and initial conditions
• Derive transfer functions for simple RL, RC, and RLC circuits
• Derive s-domain transfer functions for simple RL, RC, and RLC circuits

• DC and AC steady-state circuit analysis techniques
• Steady-state Multisim circuit analysis
• Linear circuit models for resistors/inductors/capacitors
• Linear differential equation solution techniques
• Laplace transforms and operations

• Series and parallel resonance (6 classes)
• Time domain transient analysis of first-order circuits (5 classes)
• Time domain transient analysis of second-order circuits (4 classes)
• Laplace transforms of time-based functions that include the unit step, unit ramp, impulse, exponentials, and complex exponentials; and operations (5 classes)
• Transient analysis using transforms of circuits (3 classes)
• S-domain circuit models and analysis (2 classes)
• Review (4 classes)
• Tests and quizzes (2 classes)

EE 2503 - Linear Circuit Analysis

• Understand the concepts of voltage, current, and electrical power and energy.
• Write and solve Kirchhoff’s current and voltage laws for DC circuits.
• Understand how to simplify networks using network reduction and Thevenin’s and Norton theorems.
• Solve standard circuit configurations involving operational amplifiers.
• Understand the current-voltage relationship in inductors and capacitors.

• Matrix algebra
• Differential and integral calculus

• DC steady-state, voltage, current, power, energy, and sources. (3 classes)
• Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s voltage and current laws, voltage and current dividers. (4 classes)
• Node and mesh circuit analysis. (6 classes)
• Network reduction including source transformations. (2 classes)
• Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuits. (3 classes)
• Maximum power transfer. (2 classes)
• Operational amplifiers. (4 classes)
• Inductance and capacitance terminal behaviors. (3 classes)
• Exams and quizzes. (3 classes)

EE 2510 - Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming

• Design computer software to solve engineering problems using object-oriented programming method
• Create and use classes and objects
• Apply encapsulation and information hiding in software design
• Create and apply derived classes (inheritance)
• Create and apply virtual functions (polymorphism)
• Implement objects and classes in designing software for engineering applications.

• Structured programming technique in high level general purpose computer language
• Calculus for engineers including topics of differentiation and integration

• Introduction (1 class)
• I/O, assignment statements, arithmetic, logic, relational operators, arithmetic statements, control structure, looping techniques, arrays, user-defined functions (3 classes)
• Classes and objects (4 classes)
• Encapsulation and information hiding (1 class)
• Operator overloading, virtual functions and polymorphism (3 classes)
• Inheritance (3 classes)
• Engineering examples and applications (2 classes)
• Review (1 class)
• Tests (2 classes)
• Final examination (2 classes)

• Software design life cycle, program structure, data types, I/O statements, arithmetic statements, assignment statements, control structure and looping techniques (1 session 2 sessions)
• Class and object development. Examples and discussions (6 sessions)
• Project: Engineering applications (2 sessions)

EE 2705 - Linear Circuits I: DC

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• None 

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EE 2715 - Linear Circuits II: Transients

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• None

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EE 2725 - Linear Circuits III: Laplace and AC

• None appended

• None

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EE 2900 - Combinational Logic Circuits

• Analyze the static and dynamic behavior of digital logic circuits
• Design, simulate, and analyze CMOS logic gates
• Implement CMOS logic gates with discrete devices
• Perform basic binary arithmetic and convert numbers between different number systems
• Specify combinational logic circuits using structural and behavioral VHDL
• Design complex combinational logic circuits
• Design combinational logic system using a hardware description language

• DC circuit analysis
• Programming concepts

• Logic signals, gates, truth tables (2 classes)
• MOS transistor, CMOS logic, timing diagrams, electrical behavior, simulation (3 classes)
• Logic families and voltage levels (1 class)
• CMOS transmission gates, Schmitt trigger, open-drain outputs, wired logic (1 class)
• Binary arithmetic, number systems, and codes (2 classes)
• Boolean algebra, SOP, POS, K-maps, minimization (3 classes)
• Hardware description language, including structural and behavioral description of various digital circuits (5 classes)
• Half/full/ripple/carry-lookahead adders, ALUs (2 classes)
• MSI devices, multiplexers, decoders, encoders, comparators, and parity circuits (5 classes)
• VHDL std_logic values, tristate devices, buses (1 class)
• Review sessions and exams (5 classes)

• Analysis of simple logic gates, determination of truth tables and timing diagrams (1 lab)
• Design of combinational logic circuits using schematic entry and implementation on programmable device (2 labs)
• Design of combinational logic circuit using VHDL, comparison to schematic entry (2 labs)
• Course Project: Design of complex combinational logic circuits using VHDL and implementation on programmable device (4 labs)

EE 2902 - Sequential Logic Circuits

• Design synchronous sequential circuits using state diagrams, simplify design circuits, and implement the design using schematic entry, VHDL, and Altera MegaWizard on a programmable logic device.
• Use commercially available digital-design software tools and evaluation boards to design, simulate and implement complex design circuits.
• Describe the behavior of Flip-Flops and Latches.
• Describe the operation of memories.
• Describe the configuration of programmable logic devices to implement sequential circuits.

• Combinational logic design techniques

• Latches, flip-flops, register, timing requirements (3 classes)
• Implementation of latches, flip-flops, registers in VHDL (2 classes)
• Counters and VHDL implementation, frequency division issues (2 classes)
• State machines, state diagrams, behavioral description of state machines in VHDL (4 classes)
• Implementation of sequential circuits and state machines in FPGA logic elements (1 class)
• MOS transistor, ROM, SRAM, DRAM, implementation using Altera MegaWizard (3 classes)
• Case studies (e.g., VGA driver, simple microprocessor design, VHDL implementation, discussion of design tradeoffs) (10 classes)
• Review sessions and exams (5 classes)

• Design and implementation of basic element such as latch or flip-flop in schematic entry or VHDL.
• Design and implementation of register in schematic entry or VHDL.
• Design and implementation of counter using VHDL.
• Design and implementation of state machine using behavioral style VHDL. (2 labs)
• Design and implementation of RAM using Altera MegaWizard, schematic, and/or VHDL, and/or interface with external memory.
• Design and implementation of digital system. (3 labs)

EE 2905 - Introduction to Embedded Systems and Digital Electronics

• Design and document algorithmic solutions for engineering problems
• Understand variables, expressions, and operations in C
• Use structured programming techniques in C
• Design and write functions in C
• Design and write embedded systems software to solve engineering problems
• Use various subsystems of a microcontroller in practical applications
• Use datasheets in support of device interfacing and software development
• Understand concepts and terminology related to microcontroller architecture
• Use embedded systems tools for software development and debugging
• Recognize and employ good software practices as they relate to embedded systems

• College Algebra I

• Introduction to the course (1 class)
• Problem solving, algorithm, flow-chart, and pseudo-code development (2 classes)
• Number systems and data types (1 classes)
• Variables, expressions, and operators (5 classes)
• Control constructs, and looping techniques (4 classes)
• User-defined functions, parameters, returns, and function prototypes (2 classes)
• Subscripted variables, arrays (2 classes)
• Pointers and function parameter passing by pointers (2 classes)
• Basic microcontroller architecture, subsystems, and memories (2 class)
• Tool chain and device programming (1 class)
• Software libraries, header files, and coding conventions (1 class)
• State machines (2 classes)
• Review and examinations (4 classes)

• Introduction to IDE and embedded hardware platform (1 session)
• Data types, serial console (1 session)
• Blinking/Fading LEDs (1 session)
• Digital I/O (2 sessions)
• Analog I/O (1 session)
• Lab Exam (1 session)
• Design Project (2 sessions)
• Interfacing considerations, debugging techniques, professional software practices, and use of datasheets (distributed)

EE 2920 - Embedded Systems

• Explain how a microprocessor and a microcontroller work
• Write structured programs in C
• Interpret timing diagrams and machine cycles
• Interface hardware components, such as switches, keypads, and LEDs to the parallel port of the microcontroller
• Develop interrupt driven C programs
• Develop C programs using the subsystems of a microcontroller
• Interpret and apply a standard communication protocol in an embedded system design
• Diagnose software and hardware problems
• Use a Personal Computer for software development and debugging

• Procedural programming concepts in C
• Number systems, basic binary arithmetic, Boolean algebra
• DC linear circuit analysis

• Elementary Computer Operations, Architecture of a typical Harvard 8-bit microprocessor and the ATmega328p microcontroller (1 class)
• Addressing modes, instruction set, C language programming including subroutines (2 classes)
• Number systems, basic binary arithmetic (2 classes)
• Timing, machine cycles and states (1 class)
• Parallel input/output, programmed I/O and interrupt I/O (5 classes)
• Timing system and I/O (5 classes)
• A/D and D/A conversion (4 classes)
• Serial communication (3 classes)
• Power management and sleep modes (1 class)
• Examinations and Review (3 classes)

• Use of PC for developing programs, and for debugging software and hardware
• Laboratory assignments to develop language programming skills
• Laboratory assignments to develop microprocessor interfacing techniques to I/O devices
• Design projects to interface the microcontroller to real world I/O devices. Each project requires a demonstration of the working hardware and software plus a formal design report.

EE 2930 - Systems Interfacing

• Utilize typical micro-controller subsystems such as EEPROM, ADC, Timer, UART
• Design embedded systems for a specific application
• Design interrupt driven programs
• Design complex programs for embedded systems
• Design and conduct experiments
• Write a professional technical report

• DC circuit analysis (EE 2050 )
• Micro-controller subsystem programming (EE 2920 )
• C programming (EE 1910 )

• Hardware and software interface of sensors and actuators (6 classes)
• Mechanical system design (2 classes)
• FSM and interrupt-driven programming (4 classes)
• Test-plan design and implementation (3 classes)
• LCD interface (1 class)
• Hardware design of embedded systems power supply and reset circuitry (1 class)
• Serial to parallel conversion using I2C (1 class)

• Inventory parts
• Build mechanical platform and power subsystem
• Write function and test procedure for LCD serial driver
• Write functions for forward, reverse, and turning
• Write functions for line sensing
• In-lab practical examination
• Write functions for obstacle detection
• Write program and test procedure for navigating the ring and pushing blocks out of the ring
• Write program and test procedure for system compliance testing
• Write program and test procedure for final competition

EE 2931 - Systems Interfacing

• Utilize typical micro-controller subsystems such as EEPROM, ADC, Timer, UART
• Design embedded systems for a specific application
• Design interrupt driven programs
• Design complex programs for embedded systems
• Design and conduct experiments
• Write a professional technical report

• DC circuit analysis (EE 2050)
• Micro-controller subsystem programming (EE 2920)
• C programming (EE 1910)

• Hardware and software interface of sensors and actuators (6 classes)
• Mechanical system design (2 classes)
• FSM and interrupt-driven programming (4 classes)
• Test-plan design and implementation (3 classes)
• LCD interface (1 class)
• Hardware design of embedded systems power supply and reset circuitry (1 class)
• Serial to parallel conversion using I2C (1 class)

• Inventory parts
• Build mechanical platform and power subsystem
• Write function and test procedure for LCD serial driver
• Write functions for forward, reverse, and turning
• Write functions for line sensing
• In-lab practical examination
• Write functions for obstacle detection
• Write program and test procedure for navigating the ring and pushing blocks out of the ring
• Write program and test procedure for system compliance testing
• Write program and test procedure for final competition

EE 3001B - Signals and Circuits I

• Determine the power and effective value of sinusoidal signals in a circuit with multiple AC sources, whether of the same or different frequencies.
• Determine the average and effective values of periodic waveforms.
• Determine the response of linear circuits and systems to periodic signal inputs using the cosine and sine forms of the Fourier series.
• Determine the spectra of periodic signals.
• Identify and explain the reason for amplitude and phase distortion when present.
• Analyze electric circuits with dependent sources.
• Develop the output and gain expressions for basic OP-AMP circuit configurations.
• Apply mathematical software (currently Mathcad) in complex number, transfer function, and Fourier series calculations and plotting.

• DC and AC steady state circuit analysis: series-parallel circuit analysis, complex power, and superposition.
• Transfer functions and Bode plots of first order circuits.
• Differential and integral calculus.
• Calculations and plotting in spreadsheets or mathematical software.
• Circuit simulation software usage.
• Ideal OP-AMP properties

• Course introduction and orientation. (2 classes, not including the usual two lecture classes of the first week lost due to the Labor Day holiday)
• Electrical power of multiple sinusoidal signals, average values, and effective values. (4 classes)
• Periodic signal representation with the sine and cosine (polar) forms of the Fourier series, spectra, circuit analysis, and distortion. (5 classes)
• Nodal analysis with dependent sources, basic OP-AMP circuit analysis to develop output and gain expressions. (6 classes)
• Exams and homework, including the final exam. (12 classes)
   

• Introduction, laptop and software setup and orientation, electronic instruments, safety. (2 sessions) [Exp. 1, 3]
• Mathematical software tutorial. (1 session) [Exp. 2]
• Complex power, average power, and effective values (DMM, handheld power meter). (1 session) [Exp. 4]
• Response of first order circuits (digital oscilloscope with FFT module, arbitrary waveform generator). (2 sessions) [Exp. 5, 8]
• Generating periodic waveforms by adding spectral components from AWGs. (1 session) [Exp. 6]
• Spectra measurements (digital oscilloscope with FFT module, arbitrary waveform generator). (3 sessions) [Exp. 7, 8]
• Activity to be designated per the instructor’s discretion. (1 session)
• OP-AMP phase shifting networks. (1 session) [Exp. 9]
   

EE 3002B - Signals and Circuits II

• Mathematically express step, ramp, sinusoid, exponential, impulse, and combinations of functions (composite waveforms).
• Describe the electrical principles underlying the voltage-current time domain relationships for resistances, inductors and capacitors.
• Set-up and solve differential equations to determine the complete time-domain responses of simple RC, RL, and RLC networks.
• Apply the exponential function and Euler’s identity in the development of the AC sinusoidal phasor relationships from the time domain relationships for resistances, inductors, and capacitors.
• Evaluate Laplace and inverse Laplace transforms using tables, partial fraction expansion, and software.
• Utilize Laplace transforms in the solution of circuits with initial conditions.
• Describe circuit behavior from the poles of a transfer function, including the relationship between frequency and time domain responses.
• Apply mathematical software (currently Mathcad and Matlab) in waveform and transient circuit calculations and plotting.

• Steady state DC, AC, and periodic signal circuit analysis.
• Transfer functions and Bode plots of first-order circuits.
• Basic RL and RC circuit transients (charging, discharging, and time constant concepts).
• Resonant circuits.
• Differential and integral calculus.
• Differential equations.
• Operational knowledge of mathematical software (currently Mathcad).

• Course introduction, mathematical expression of waveforms. (4 classes)
• Time domain behavior and voltage-current relationships of resistors, inductors, and capacitors with application to single waveform functions; the Op-Amp integrator and differentiator. (3 classes)
• Solution of simple RL, RC, and RLC circuits in the time domain using differential equations. (4 classes)
• Development of AC phasor relationships from time domain relationships using exponential functions and Euler’s identity. (2 classes)
• Laplace transform concepts, transform properties and mechanics of circuit analysis. (5 classes)
• Circuit analysis, transfer functions, and time domain-complex frequency domain relationships. (6 classes)
• Mathematical software instruction (currently Matlab). (1 class)
• Exams and homework, including the final exam. (16 classes)

EE 3031 - Signals and Systems

• Compute the power and energy of a continuous-time signal in the time domain.
• Represent a continuous-time signal using a set of orthogonal basis functions.
• Compute the output of a continuous-time, LTI system using time-domain techniques
• Derive the Fourier series coefficients for a given periodic signal.
• Determine and plot the magnitude and phase spectra of a signal using the Fourier series or the Fourier transform.
• Compute the power and/or energy of a continuous-time signal in the frequency domain.
• Compute the output of a continuous-time LTI system using frequency-domain techniques.
• Compute the Fourier transform of a signal by using the Fourier transform integral or a table of common pairs and properties.
• Analyze a multistage system in block-diagram form, such as a communication system
• Relate a continuous-time Fourier transform to its corresponding discrete-time Fourier transform

• Calculus
• Circuit analysis
• 1st and 2nd order differential equations
• Discrete-time Fourier analysis (DTFT, DFS, DFT, FFT)
• Z-transforms
• Laplace transforms

• Introduction to signals and systems
• Signal and system properties
• Convolution integral and impulse and step responses
• Fourier series and its properties
• Fourier transform and its properties
• Spectrum of a continuous-time signal
• Calculation of signal power or energy
• Bandwidth of signals and systems
• Sampling and reconstruction of a sampled signal
   

EE 3032 - Signals and Systems

• Compute the output of a continuous-time, LTI system using time-domain techniques
• Represent a continuous-time signal using a set of orthogonal basis functions.
• Derive the Fourier series coefficients for a given periodic signal.
• Determine and plot the magnitude and phase spectra of a signal using Fourier analysis.
• Compute the power orenergy, as appropriate, of a continuous-time signal using its time- or frequency-domain representation.
• Compute the output of a continuous-time LTI system using frequency-domain techniques.
• Determine the Fourier transform of a signal by using the Fourier transform integral or a table of common pairs and properties.
• Analyze a multistage system in block-diagram form, such as a communication system
• Determine the frequency-domain representation of an impulse-train sampled signal.

• Calculus
• Circuit analysis
• 1st and 2nd order differential equations
• Laplace transforms

• Introduction to signals and systems
• Signal and system properties
• Convolution integral and impulse and step responses
• Fourier series and its properties
• Fourier transform and its properties
• Spectrum of a continuous-time signal
• Calculation of signal power or energy
• Bandwidth of signals and systems
• Sampling and reconstruction of a sampled signal
   

EE 3050 - Dynamic Systems

• Understand basic components of mechanical and electrical (including ideal operational amplifiers)
• Combine mechanical and electrical (including ideal operational amplifiers) components into systems
• Formulate mechanical, electrical, and mixed discipline systems into appropriate differential equation models including state space models
• Analyze systems for dynamic time-domain response and for frequency response
• Recognize the similarity of the response characteristics of various physically dissimiliar systems
• Predict system response using analytic methods

• Linear differential equation solution techniques
• Transient analysis of series and parallel RLC circuits
• Laplace transform analysis of circuits
• Transfer functions
• Electric circuit frequency response
• Draw free body diagrams for static systems
• Identify forces related to each other through Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion
• Apply the principles of Conservation of Energy and Conservation of Linear Momentum to solve problems

• Modeling in the frequency domain
• Modeling in the time domain
• Time response

EE 3051B - Dynamic Systems

• Represent a mechanical system using free body diagrams.
• Understand basic components of dynamic mechanical and electrical systems.
• Combine mechanical and electrical (including DC motors) components into systems.
• Formulate mechanical, electrical, and mixed discipline systems into appropriate differential equation models including state space models
• Analyze systems for dynamic time-domain response and for frequency response
• Predict system response using analytic methods

• Linear differential equation solution techniques
• Transient analysis of series and parallel RLC circuits
• Laplace transform analysis of circuits
• Transfer functions
• Electric circuit frequency response
• Identify forces related to each other through Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion
• Apply the principles of Conservation of Energy and Conservation of Linear Momentum to solve problems

• Modeling translational and rotational dynamic systems in the time domain
• Modeling translational and rotational dynamic systems in the frequency domain
• Time response of 2nd order mechanical systems
• State-space representation of systems

EE 3101 - Operational Amplifiers

• Describe the fundamentals of operational amplifiers.
• Design operational amplifier circuits with resistive feedback.
• Design simple active filters.
• Describe static and dynamic limitations of operational amplifiers.
• Determine stability of operational amplifier circuits.
• Design non-linear operation amplifier circuits.

• Transfer Function, Bode Plots, transient analysis, first and second order circuits

• Operational amplifier fundamentals
• Operational amplifiers with resistive feedback
• Active filters
• Static op amp limitations
• Dynamic op amp limitations
• Stability
• Non-linear circuits
• Signal gernerators

• Linear amplifier design, simulation, and implementation
• Instrumentation amplifier design, simulation, amd implementation
• First-order active filter design, simulation, and implementation
• Second-order active filter design, simulation, and implementation
• Approximate filter design
• Multiple linear amplifier and active filter design, slew-rate determination
• Frequency compensation
• Schmitt trigger design

EE 3102 - Analog Electronics I

• Explain the operation of semiconductor devices.
• Design and implement basic diode and Zener diode circuits.
• Design and implement single-stage amplifier circuits using either BJTs or FETs.
• Create small-signal mid-band equivalent circuits for a single-stage amplifier.
• Design BJT differential amplifier and current sources.
• Apply probability analysis to electronic circuits
• Maintain a laboratory notebook.
• Design and conduct experiments

• AC circuit analysis
• Transfer Functions
• First-order circuits

• Ideal and real diodes and diode circuits
• Zener diodes and Zener regulator
• DC and AC analysis of BJT amplifiers
• DC and AC analysis of FET amplifiers
• DC and AC analysis of differential amplifiers
• DC analysis of current sources

• Diode, BJT, and FET device characterization
• FET and BJT applications in logic, switching, and amplifiers

EE 3111 - Electronic Devices and Circuits

• Explain the operation of semiconductor devices.
• Design and implement basic diode and Zener diode circuits.
• Design and implement single-stage amplifier circuits using either BJTs or FETs.
• Create small-signal mid-band equivalent circuits for a single-stage amplifier.
• Design BJT differential amplifier and current sources.
• Apply probability analysis to electronic circuits
• Maintain a laboratory notebook.
• Design and conduct experiments

• AC circuit analysis
• Transfer Functions
• First-order circuits

• Ideal and real diodes and diode circuits
• Zener diodes and Zener regulator
• DC and AC analysis of BJT amplifiers
• DC and AC analysis of FET amplifiers
• DC and AC analysis of differential amplifiers
• DC analysis of current sources

EE 3112 - Analog Electronics II

• Describe the fundamentals of operational amplifiers.
• Design operational amplifier circuits with resistive feedback.
• Design simple active filters.
• Describe static and dynamic limitations of operational amplifiers.
• Determine stability of operational amplifier circuits.
• Design non-linear operation amplifier circuits.

• Transfer Functions
• Bode Plots
• Transient first and second order circuit analysis
• BJT and FET device operation
• Single stage transistor amplifier analysis

• Operational amplifier fundamentals
• Operational amplifiers with resistive feedback
• Active filters
• Static op amp limitations
• Dynamic op amp limitations
• Stability
• Non-linear circuits
• Signal gernerators

• Linear amplifier design, simulation, and implementation
• Instrumentation amplifier design, simulation, amd implementation
• First-order active filter design, simulation, and implementation
• Second-order active filter design, simulation, and implementation
• Approximate filter design
• Multiple linear amplifier and active filter design, slew-rate determination
• Frequency compensation
• Schmitt trigger design

EE 3202 - Electric and Magnetic Fields

• Apply vector and calculus techniques to the solution of electromagnetic field problems in rectangular, cylindrical and spherical coordinate systems.
• Apply Coulomb’s law, Gauss’s law, potential, and Biot-Savart law to determine the analytical expressions of the electric and magnetic fields produced under idealized geometrical conditions.
• Describe capacitancein terms of electromagnetic field concepts and energy.
• Describe electric and magnetic field behavior from analytic expressions and/or simulation results.

• Calculus
• Physics of electricity and magnetism

• Vector algebra and coordinate systems (7 classes)
• Electrostatics: Coulomb’s law, Gauss’s law, and electric potential (8 classes)
• Capacitance and conductor-dielectric boundary conditions (2 classes)
• Magnetism, current densities, magnetostatics, Biot-Savart law (4 classes)
• Introduction, homework and examinations (including final examination) (10 classes)

EE 3204 - Electric and Magnetic Fields

• Apply vector and calculus techniques to the solution of electromagnetic field problems in rectangular, cylindrical and spherical coordinate systems.
• Apply Coulomb’s law, Gauss’s law, potential, Biot-Savart law, and Ampere’s Circuital law to determine the analytical expressions of the electric and magnetic fields produced under idealized geometrical conditions.
• Describe capacitance and inductance in terms of electromagnetic field concepts and energy.
• Describe electric and magnetic field behavior from analytic expressions and/or simulation results.

• Calculus
• Physics of electricity and magnetism

• Vector algebra and coordinate systems (10 classes)
• Electrostatics: Coulomb’s law, Gauss’s law, and electric potential (9 classes)
• Capacitance and conductor-dielectric boundary conditions (2 classes)
• Magnetism, current densities, magnetostatics, Biot-Savart law (4 classes)
• Ampere’s Circuital law, magnetomotive force principles for magnetic circuits, inductance (5 classes)
• Introduction, homework and examinations (including final examination) (11 classes)

EE 3212 - Electromagnetic Waves

• Apply Ampere’s Circuital law to idealized current distributions, magnetomotive force principles for magnetic circuits, and inductance determination.
• Explain the significance of each term in Maxwell’s equations (integral form).
• Explain wave propagation, characteristic/intrinsic impedance, reflections, and standing waves for T-lines and plane waves.
• Determine DC step and pulse transients on a T-line from a traveling wave viewpoint.
• Apply the wave equation results for the AC T-line to voltage, current, impedance, and traveling and standing waves on a T-line.
• Measure and interpret displays and specifications of circuit/T-line reflection and transmission.
• Determine link loss per the Friss transmission equation.
• Explain electromagnetic interference (EMI) and the other principles behind signal integrity and high-speed circuit effects.

• Vector analysis in rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordinate systems.
• Vector calculus-based electrostatics and magnetostatics (integral forms).
• Differential equations.

• Ampere’s Circuital law, magnetomotive force principles for magnetic circuits, and inductance. (3 classes)
• Faraday’s law, mutual inductors, displacement current, and time-dynamic Maxwell’s equations (integral forms). (3 classes)
• Transmission lines (DC transients and AC steady-state). (7 classes)
• Smith Charts. (2 classes)
• Scattering parameters, components. (2 classes)
• Plane waves, antennas, and links. (3 classes)
• EMI and signal integrity. (2 classes)
• Introduction, homework days and examinations (including final examination). (9 classes)

• Laboratory Safety (LMP)
• Magnetic Circuit (Simulation)
• Laboratory Documentation
• Mutual Inductor Characteristics(lecture and experiment; 2 sessions)
• Electrostatic and Magnetostatic Coupling of Transmission Lines
• Microwave Laboratory: Introduction, Safety, and Power Measurements
• Insertion Loss Measurements
• Directional Couplers, Return Loss, and VSWR Measurements
• RF Simulation (part of VNA experiment)
• Vector Network Measurements (interactive demonstration)
• Horn Antenna Link
• Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Measurements (lecture and interactive demonstration)

EE 3214 - Electromagnetic Waves

• Explain the significance of each term in Maxwell’s equations (integral form).
• Explain wave propagation, characteristic/intrinsic impedance, reflections, and standing waves for T-lines and plane waves.
• Determine DC step and pulse transients on a T-line from a traveling wave viewpoint.
• Apply the wave equation results for the AC T-line to voltage, current, impedance, and traveling and standing waves on a T-line.
• Measure and interpret displays and specifications of circuit/T-line reflection and transmission.
• Determine link loss per the Friss transmission equation.
• Explain electromagnetic interference (EMI) and the other principles behind signal integrity and high-speed circuit effects.

• Vector analysis in rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordinate systems.
• Vector calculus-based electrostatics and magnetostatics (integral forms).
• Differential equations.

• Faraday’s law, mutual inductors, displacement current, and time-dynamic Maxwell’s equations (integral forms). (4 classes)
• Transmission lines (DC transients and AC steady-state). (8 classes)
• Smith Charts. (3 classes)
• Scattering parameters, components. (2 classes)
• Plane waves, antennas, and links. (3 classes)
• EMI and signal integrity. (2 classes)
• Introduction, homework days and examinations (including final examination). (9 classes)

• Laboratory Safety (LMP)
• Magnetic Circuit (Simulation)
• Laboratory Documentation
• Mutual Inductor Characteristics(lecture and experiment; 2 sessions)
• Electrostatic and Magnetostatic Coupling of Transmission Lines
• Microwave Laboratory: Introduction, Safety, and Power Measurements
• Insertion Loss Measurements
• Directional Couplers, Return Loss, and VSWR Measurements
• RF Simulation (part of VNA experiment)
• Vector Network Measurements (interactive demonstration)
• Horn Antenna Link
• Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Measurements (lecture and interactive demonstration)

EE 3220 - Digital Signal Processing

• Represent a sequence of samples as a sum of weighted, delayed unit pulses
• Determine the unit pulse response of a discrete-time system, given its difference equation
• Compute the output of a system using the convolution sum
• Determine the spectrum and noise properties, such as signal-to-noise ratio, of a digital signal

• Circuit analysis
• Transfer function
• Laplace transforms
• Sinusoidal steady-state frequency response

• Continuous, discrete signals, systems
• System concepts - transfer functions
• Convolution, sampling, reconstruction
• Spectrum
• Discrete and fast Fourier Transforms
• Z Transforms
• Frequency response
• IIR and FIR digital filter design

• Matlab principles
• Signals and systems
• Filtering
• Frequency-domain representation
• Filter implementationsSignal-to-noise ratio, quantization noise
• Realtime DSP-1
• Realtime DSP-2
• Designing and applying digital filters

EE 3221 - Digital Signal Processing

• Relate the spectrum of a continuous-time signal to the spectrum of the sampled signal computed using the DFT.
• Compute the z-transform of a discrete-time signal using the z-transform summation and a table of common pairs and properties
• Determine the transfer function, frequency response, and stability of a discrete time system
• Determine the signal-to-noise ratio that results from digitizing an analog signal
• Design an IIR digital filter by using pole-zero placement methods
• Implement a prototype analog filter in a discrete-time system using the Bilinear Transform
• Compute the output of a discrete-time LTI system using time-domain and frequency-domain technique
• Use computer-aided methods to design FIR and IIR digital filters
• Implement digital filters in real-time using actual DSP hardware

• Continuous-time signals and systems including time-domain and frequency-domain analysis
• Laplace and continuous-time Fourier transforms
• Procedural programming in C (or similar)

• Impulse-train sampling
• Signal-to-noise ratio of digital signals
• Discrete-time signals and systems
• Time-domain analysis of discrete-time systems
• Z transform
• Frequency-domain analysis of discrete-time systems
• Relationship between CTFT, DTFT, and DFT
• IIR and FIR digital filter design
• Bilinear transform

• Introduction to real-time processing of digital signals
• Signal generation and aliasing
• Analog input/output in a real-time DSP system
• Quantization error
• Discrete filters and frequency response
• DFT windowing
• FIR filter design
• IIR filter design using pole/zero placement
• IIR filter design using bilinear transformation

EE 3401 - Electromechanical Energy Conversion

• Program a programmable logic controller using ladder diagrams
• Measure complex power flow in single and three phase circuits
• Perform short-circuit and open-circuit tests on a transformer and determine the parameters of the equivalent circuit
• Operate a three-phase squirrel-cage induction motor and measure the motor torque-speed and efficiency curves
• Understand basic methods of starting and speed control of induction and synchronous motors
• Operate a three-phase variable field synchronous motor and measure the open circuit characteristic and V-curves
• Analyze balanced three-phase circuits
• Compute complex power flow in balanced three-phase circuits
• Solve basic two-dimensional magnetic circuit problems
• Analyze circuits with single and three phase transformers
• Know the basic construction features of three-phase squirrel-cage induction (asynchronous) motors
• Analyze three-phase induction motor steady state operation
• Describe the basic construction details of cylindrical rotor and salient-pole three-phase synchronous machines
• Analyze three-phase cylindrical rotor synchronous generator and motor steady state operation

• Steady state single phase ac circuit analysis
• Single phase complex power

• Prerequisite review and assessment (1 period)
• Single phase ac power flow (1 period)
• Three phase ac circuit analysis and power flow (2 periods)
• Magnetic circuits, hysteresis, and eddy-current losses (3 periods)
• Principles of operation, construction, connections, development and analysis of the equivalent circuit of the transformer (6 periods)
• Rotating magnetic fields; performance characteristics and analysis of three-phase induction motors (7 periods)
• Performance characteristics and simplified analysis of synchronous machines (4-5 periods)
• Exams and reviews (5 periods)

• Laboratory safety, engineering logbooks, prerequisite quiz
• Basics of programmable controllers
• Single and three phase ac power measurements
• Single-phase transformer tests
• Three-phase transformer connections
• Squirrel cage induction motor fixed frequency operation
• Squirrel cage induction motor variable frequency operation
• Synchronous motor V-curve
• Synchronous machine open circuit characteristic

EE 3720 - Control Systems

• Analyze systems time-domain performance
• Simplify system block diagrams
• Determine system stability using Routh-Hurwitz criterion, including for a single parameter variation
• Determine steady-state error in a system for typical inputs, including a disturbance input
• Obtain the root-locus for typical open-loop transfer functions
• Design closed-loop phase-type and PID control systems by root-locus techniques
• Design and implement real-time servo-control systems in laboratory
• Write a technical report about a laboratory design project
• Realize closed loop controllers with analog and digital networks
• Analyze systems using frequency response methods: Bode diagrams
• Maintain a laboratory notebook, either electronically or in paper form.

• Obtain a linear dynamic model (state space and transfer function) of physical systems, including electrical, mechanical and electromechanical systems
• Analyze systems for dynamic time-domain response
• Predict system response using analytic and digital simulation methods

• Prerequisite review and assessment (1 class)
• Overview of feedback systems (1 class)
• Electromechanical system modeling review (1 class)
• Time-domain response and performance indices (4 classes)
• Block diagram representation and reduction, Mason’s gain formula (3 classes)
• Control system characteristics; stability analysis via Routh-Hurwitz criterion, steady-state error analysis (4 classes)
• Root-locus analysis (3 classes)
• Root-locus design; phase lead, phase-lag, PID controller designs (5 classes)
• Frequency response analysis (2 classes)
• Reviews and Examinations. (5 classes)

• Introduction to data acquisition and real-time control hardware
• Feedback system simulation
• System modeling time-domain measurements
• Position feedback control design project
• Error-improving velocity feedback control design project
• Phase-lead compensated position control design (digital controller)
• Phase-lead compensated position control design (analog controller)
• Demonstration of mechatronic systems
• System modeling using frequency response measurements

EE 3900B - Design of Logic Systems

• Design combinational logic circuits using VHDL and test on a programmable logic device (FPGA)
• Design storage elements (Flip-flops, Latches), ALU, counters, registers, tristate devices, multiplexers, and bus using VHDL and test on a programmable logic device (FPGA)
• Design synchronous sequential circuits using state diagrams and/or ASM using VHDL and test on a programmable logic device (FPGA)
• Design VHDL model of a digital system, such as simple microprocessor, a video driver and/or communications module, and test on a programmable logic device (FPGA.)
• Use commercially available digital-design software tools and evaluation boards to design, simulate and implement design circuits
   

• Procedural programming concepts, Number systems: Binary, decimal, hexadecimal, Conversion from one number system to another, Binary arithmetic, Boolean algebra , Logic operations, Logic gates, Logic expressions and Logic functions. Simplification of logic functions using Karnaugh map and/or Boolean algebra. Codes: Binary Coded Decimal (BCD), ASCII. Combinational digital circuits. Storage elements such as flip-flops and latches, and synchronous sequential digital circuits.

• Hardware description language for modeling of digital circuits
• Design combinational logic circuits using VHDL
• Design VHDL models of storage elements (Flip-flops, Latches), ALU, counters, registers, tristate devices, multiplexers, and buses.
• Design finite state machines (FSM), state diagrams, ASM, and behavioral description of FSM using VHDL
• Implementation of logic elements, combinational logic circuits, sequential circuits in a FPGA
• Design ROM, SRAM, or DRAM using Altera MegaWizard and/or VHDL
• Design a digital system such as VGA driver, simple microprocessor and/or communications module, using VHDL and test on a programmable logic device (FPGA.)
• Review sessions and exams
   

• Design combinational circuits using VHDL
• Design VHDL models of storage elements (Flip-Flops, Latches), ALU, counters, registers, tristate devices, multiplexers, and bus.
• Design finite state machine (FSM) using VHDL
• Design RAM or ROM using Altera MegaWizard and/or VHDL
• Implementation of combinational logic circuits, sequential circuits and FSM in FPGA
• Design and implementation of digital systems.
   

EE 3910B - Embedded Systems

• Understand all the components required and architecture of an embedded system
• Design programs using a high-level language for programming the microcontroller
• Compile, download, debug, and execute programs in the microcontroller
• Describe and interpret timing diagrams
• Use interrupt vectors and external interrupts to control the system and process
• Use USART, SPI and/or I2C interfaces to communicate with external devices
• Interface external devices to microcontroller
• Design, construct and test an embedded system.

• Procedural programming concepts in C
• Number systems, basic binary arithmetic, Boolean algebra
• DC linear circuit analysis
   

• Elementary Computer Operations, Architecture of a typical Harvard 8-bit microprocessor and the ATmega328p microcontroller
• C language programming including user-defined functions and modules.
• Timing, machine cycles and states
• Parallel input/output, programmed I/O and interrupt I/O
• Timing system and I/O
• A/D and D/A conversion
• Serial communication
• Power management and sleep modes
• Examinations and Review

• Use of PC for developing programs, and for debugging software and hardware
• Laboratory assignments to develop language programming skills
• Laboratory assignments to develop microprocessor interfacing techniques to I/O devices
• Design projects to interface the microcontroller to real world I/O devices. Each project requires a demonstration of the working hardware and software plus a formal design report.
• Design, construct and test an embedded system.

EE 3921 - Digital System Design

• Design a complex (more than 10,000 logic elements) digital system
• Interface to external peripherals (such as audio codecs) using various protocols (like I2C)
• Understand the architecture behind soft processors, such as the NIOS II
• Describe the design and verification process through written communication in the form of laboratory reports.

• Steady state DC electrical circuit theory.
• Design techniques for combinational and sequential digital circuits.
• Familiarity with the campus PC network.

• Introduction and course overview. (1 class)
• Review the combinational logic design process. (1 class)
• Review the sequential logic design process (2 classes)
• Bidirectional bus interfacing (5 classes)
• Algorithmic State Machine specification (1 class)
• VGA interfacing (2 classes)
• External peripheral interfacing (1 class)
• Timing closure (3 classes)
• Design partitioning (1 class)
• Design of digital systems as Data Path and Control Unit. (3 classes)
• Design of a CPU as an example of a digital system - audio codec interfacing to NIOS processor. (2 classes)
• Debugging (4 classes)
• Midterm review (1 class)
• Course overview (2 classes)
• Course survey (1 class)

• Bidirectional bus interfaces
• Timing closureSoft Processor interfacesFinite State Machine (FSM) design using VHDL will be performed using QUARTUS II an implemented on a FPGA.
• A FSM will be designed using the ASM method. The design of the Data Path and Control Unit such as a simple microprocessor will be performed. The circuit will be simulated using QUARTUS II and implemented on a FPGA.

EE 4021 - Principles of Communications

• Develop the representations of analog AM, FM, and PM communication signals both in the time and frequency domains
• Explain the representations of digitally modulated ASK, FSK, and PSK communication signals both in the time and frequency domains
• Analyze communication systems and subsystems (both analog and digital) using both time and frequency domain techniques
• Explain advantages and disadvantages of various modulation systems under differing circumstances
• Determine the performance of digitally modulated amplitude and angle modulation systems with a specified signal-to-noise ratio
• Determine required bandwidths and signal-to-noise ratios needed to achieve specified bit-error rates for various digital modulation methods in the presence of noise, at specified bit rates
• Design an optimal correlation receiver for baseband and bandpass, binary and M-ary, digital communication systems operating in the presence of noise

• Calculate the Fourier series coefficients (in trigonometric and exponential forms) for a continuous-time periodic signal.
• Reconstruct periodic signals from Fourier series coefficients. (This may be done with the aid of a digital computer.)
• Determine the result of signal and system interaction by convolution.
• Obtain the Fourier transform of a finite-energy signal, and the inverse-Fourier transform of a spectrum.
• Properly sample a continuous time signal to create a discrete time signal.
• Determine the probability that a random variable having a specified density function exceeds a stated threshold.
• Determine the mean-square value of a random variable having a specified density function.
• Apply Baye’s rule to determine a conditional probability.

• Signal representations (2 classes)
• System representations (2 classes)
• Analog amplitude modulated (AM) signals and systems (6 classes)
• Analog frequency and phase modulated (FM and PM) signals and systems (4 classes)
• Digitally modulated amplitude-, phase- and frequency-shift key signals and systems (3 classes)
• Random variables, processes, noise, performances with noise, optimal filters (6 classes)
• Pulse code modulation and error-correction coding (2 classes)
• Problem sessions, reviews, and tests (6 classes)

• Spectrum measurements
• Multiplication of signals and frequency conversion
• Amplitude modulation
• Frequency modulation
• Sampling, quantization, and PCM
• Digital modulation: ASK and FSK
• Digital modulation: BPSK and QPSK
• Baseband digital channel bit-error rate
• Direct sequence spread spectrum and code division multiple access (CDMA)
   

EE 4022 - Principles of Communications

• Develop the representations of analog AM, FM, and PM communication signals both in the time and frequency domains
• Explain the representations of digitally modulated ASK, FSK, and PSK communication signals both in the time and frequency domains
• Analyze communication systems and subsystems (both analog and digital) using both time and frequency domain techniques
• Explain advantages and disadvantages of various modulation systems under differing circumstances
• Determine the performance of digitally modulated amplitude and angle modulation systems with a specified signal-to-noise ratio
• Determine required bandwidths and signal-to-noise ratios needed to achieve specified bit-error rates for various digital modulation methods in the presence of noise, at specified bit rates
• Design an optimal correlation receiver for baseband and bandpass, binary and M-ary, digital communication systems operating in the presence of noise

• Calculate the Fourier series coefficients (in trigonometric and exponential forms) for a continuous-time periodic signal.
• Reconstruct periodic signals from Fourier series coefficients. (This may be done with the aid of a digital computer.)
• Determine the result of signal and system interaction by convolution.
• Obtain the Fourier transform of a finite-energy signal, and the inverse-Fourier transform of a spectrum.
• Properly sample a continuous time signal to create a discrete time signal.
• Determine the probability that a random variable having a specified density function exceeds a stated threshold.
• Determine the mean-square value of a random variable having a specified density function.

• Signal representations (2 classes)
• System representations (2 classes)
• Analog amplitude modulated (AM) signals and systems (6 classes)
• Analog frequency and phase modulated (FM and PM) signals and systems (4 classes)
• Digitally modulated amplitude-, phase- and frequency-shift key signals and systems (3 classes)
• Random variables, processes, noise, performances with noise, optimal filters (6 classes)
• Pulse code modulation and error-correction coding (2 classes)
• Problem sessions, reviews, and tests (6 classes)

• Spectrum measurements
• Multiplication of signals and frequency conversion
• Amplitude modulation
• Frequency modulation
• Sampling, quantization, and PCM
• Digital modulation: ASK and FSK
• Digital modulation: BPSK and QPSK
• Baseband digital channel bit-error rate
• Direct sequence spread spectrum and code division multiple access (CDMA)
   

EE 4050 - Low-Noise Analog System Design

• Demonstrate an understanding of noise mechanisms and models as applicable to analog electronic circuits
• Develop the skills necessary to use a computer to analyze and design low-noise circuits
• Analyze noise performance of resistor circuits
• Analyze noise performance of BJT and FET circuits
• Analyze noise performance of amplifiers and power supplies
• Design low-noise amplifiers and power supplies

• BJT DC and AC analysis, FET DC and AC analysis, SPICE simulation of analog electronic circuits

• Introduction, noise mechanisms, origin of noise (3 classes)
• Resistor noise model (2 classes)
• Basic circuit noise analysis (4 classes)
• Noise simulation using SPICE (3 classes)
• BJT noise models and applications (3 classes)
• FET noise models and applications (3 classes)
• Amplifier noise models and applications (3 classes)
• Low-noise amplifier design (4 classes)
• Low-noise power supply design (3 classes)
• Noise measurements (2 classes)

EE 4060 - Introduction to Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos

• Describe the fundamental differences between linear and nonlinear dynamical systems and the importance of studying nonlinear dynamics.
• Define the different bifurcation phenomenon of nonlinear systems in one, two and three dimensions
• Apply bifurcation analysis to study practical systems such as oscillator circuits
• Understand the concepts of Fractal dimensions, Poincare map and Lyapunov Exponents
• Understand how to use circuit elements and devices to build nonlinear circuits
• Perform literature review
• Understand how to use circuit elements and devices to build nonlinear circuits

• Understanding of linear constant coefficient ODEs
• Basic circuit analysis

• Fixed Points and Stability (1 class)
• Circuit elements and devices (3 classes)
• Bifurcations in one dimensions (3 classes)
• Midterm (1 class)
• Introduction to chaotic systems (1 class)
• Analyzing chaotic systems - Routes to Chaos (2 classes)
• The phase plane - linear systems, limit cycles (two dimensional systems)

• Laboratory experiment details and requirements are described in [1].
• Students are expected to prepare for the lab by doing all required pre-lab activities

EE 4112 - Advanced Analog Electronics

• Design differential amplifiers with active loads
• Design output stages of power amplifiers
• Understand different configurations of feedback and their applicability to electronic circuits
• Understand frequency response of single-stage and multi-stage amplifiers
• Understand frequency compensation of feedback amplifiers and design the required feedback network
• Understand non-ideal effects of operational amplifiers
• Design oscillators and voltage regulators using operational amplifiers

• Design of single-stage BJT amplifiers (EE 3111 )
• Design of operational amplifier circuits (EE 3101 )

• Design of the first and second stage of a three-stage amplifier (6 classes)
• Design of the output stage of a three-stage amplifier (2 classes)
• Feedback and stability and frequency compensation (4 classes)
• Frequency response of transistor amplifiers (2 classes)
• Non-ideal effects of Operational Amplifiers (2 classes)
• Oscillators and voltage regulators (2 classes)
• Exams (2 classes)

EE 4250 - Advanced Signal Processing

• Determine the optimal filter that produces the minimum mean squared error at its output.
• Apply adaptive filtering algorithms, such as gradient search, LMS, or RLS, to various signal and noise filtering situations.
• Determine the maximum likelihood estimator for a set of randomly distributed data.
• Apply and compare two-dimensional filters to images in the spatial- and frequency-domains.
• Use nearest-neighbor or bilinear interpolation to determine the values of pixels in a resized or transformed image.
• Identify types (such as smoothing or sharpening) of image filters.
• Complete a project on a topic related to statistical and/or image processing not covered in class.

• Fourier series/transform methods
• Sampling theorem
• Random processes and expectations
• Linear algebra
• Some previous use of MATLAB is desired

• Prerequisite review: random variables and statistics, DSP (3 classes)
• Statistical image processing (12 classes) - topics may include: autocorrelation functions, Wiener filter, gradient search/steepest descent, LMS algorithm, RLS algorithm, maximum likelihood estimation
• Digital image processing (12 classes) - topics may include: 2D signals and systems, sampling, filtering, edge detection, digital image enhancement: spatial and frequency domains, digital image restoration, digital image compression
• Final project (3 classes)

EE 4480 - Electrical Power Systems Quality

• Understand the basics of electric system power quality, including sags, interruptions, and transient overvoltages.
• Understand the principles of power system harmonics and filtering.
• Use the principles of voltage regulation to develop mitigation strategies for long-duration voltage variations.
• Determine what typical problems could occur with the installation of distributed generation.

• Linear circuit analysis
• Three-phase circuits
• Basic knowledge of electrical machines and transformers
• Computer programming

• General classes of power quality problems (1 class)
• Power quality terms and requirements (1 class)
• Sags and interruptions (4 classes)
• Transient overvoltages (5 classes)
• Harmonic distortion (5 classes)
• Principles for controlling harmonics (4 classes)
• Long-duration voltage variations (4 classes)
• Distributed Generation (DG) Technologies (1 class)
• Power quality issues with DG (2 classes)
• Interconnection standards (1 class)

EE 4720 - Control Systems Applications

• Determine the open-loop and closed-loop transfer functions of a system containing a sampler and zero-order-hold
• Determine the stability of sampled data (discrete-time, DT) systems
• Design DT system compensators
• Analyze system controllability and observability
• Design state feedback estimator-regulators
• Build a control system from the component level that includes actuation, transducer feedback, and closed-loop compensation
• Experimentally measure the frequency response of their control system
• Estimate a transfer function representation from their experimental frequency response data
• Implement a closed-loop compensator on their control system

• Simplify control system block diagrams
• Obtain continuous time system time-domain performance specifications
• Determine steady-state error of continuous time systems for typical inputs
• Design continuous time, closed-loop, phase-type and PID control systems by root-locus techniques
• Analyze continuous time systems using frequency response methods: Bode diagrams
• Realize phase-type and PID controllers utilizing operational amplifiers and resistor-capacitor networks
• Demonstrate the effects of discrete-time sampling of continuous signals

• Prerequisite review (1 class)
• System frequency response modeling techniques (1 class)
• Sampled-data systems and the z-transform (10 classes)
• Design state feedback system (5 classes)
• Homework review sessions (2 classes)
• Exam (1 lab period)
• Review state space representation (1 class)

• Design and construct electromechanical actuation system and mechanical structure
• Design and construct transducer feedback instrumentation network
• Calibrate instrumentation network
• Experimentally measure frequency response of open-loop system
• Analyze frequency response data to estimate open-loop system transfer function
• Design and simulate closed-loop compensator
• Implement closed-loop compensator
• Experimentally measure closed-loop frequency response, transient response, and steady state error

EE 4901 - Electrical Engineering Cooperative Practicum 1

• Have gained professional work experience.
• Have presented both an oral and written summary of their work.

• None 

• Vary with the work experience.

EE 4902 - Electrical Engineering Cooperative Practicum 2

• Have gained professional work experience.
• Have presented both an oral and written summary of their work.

• None 

• Vary with the work experience.

EE 4903 - Electrical Engineering Cooperative Practicum 3

• Have gained professional work experience.
• Have presented both an oral and written summary of their work.

• None 

• Vary with the work experience.

EE 4980 - EE Special Topics

• Varies

• Varies

• Varies

EG 103 - Technical Drawing and Visualization

• Have an understanding of logical spatial reasoning and visualization
• Develop the ability to sketch in pictorial and orthographical forms
• Have an understanding of both mechanical and architectural drawing conventions, terminology and symbology
• Have an understanding of projective spatial graphics
• Have an understanding of lifting graphical images from CAD and placing them in word processing documents
• Have an understanding of and appreciation for differences in graphical data presentation forms

• None 

• Scales and required equipment (2 classes)
• Sketching and visualization (4 classes)
• Projection theory and reference planes (3 classes)
• Pictorials (2 classes)
• Projection and spatial geometry (e.g., true length lines, point views, true size, edge views) (6 classes)
• Sections (4 classes)
• Dimensioning (4 classes)
• Graphical presentation of data (4 classes)
• Computer graphics (12 classes)
• Architectural teminology and symbology (6 classes)
• Evaluations (3 classes)

• Problems for each of the topics from the book or handout
• Manipulation of cad files and lifting placing of graphical data in textual documents
• Creation and evaluation of graphs and charts of various types

EG 120 - Engineering Graphics I

• Have an understanding of the process of logical spatial reasoning and visualization
• Develop the ability to sketch in pictorial and orthographical forms
• Develop the ability to read and create two-dimensional layouts with general dimensions
• Have an understanding of and an ability to utilize projective spatial graphics
• Develop the ability to use three-dimensional computer programs for engineering graphics

• None 

• Scales and required equipment (2 classes)
• Sketching and visualization (4 classes)
• Projection theory and reference planes (3 classes)
• Pictorials (2 classes)
• Projection and spatial geometry (i.e., true length lines, point view, true size, edge views) (6 classes)
• Sections (3 classes)
• Dimensioning (3 classes)
• Computer graphics (14 classes)
• Evaluations (3 classes)

• Problems for each of the topics from the book or handouts
• Creation of 3D CAD models and solution of selected problems by means of the CAD program

EG 122 - Engineering Graphics/Visualization

• Gain enhanced three-dimensional visualization skills
• Gain enhanced two- and three-dimensional sketching abilities
• Have a working knowledge of the orthographic projection system and its use in solving spatial relationship problems
• Understand the basics of the general forms and uses of section and detail drawings
• Have a general understanding and working knowledge of dimensioning and tolerancing

• None 

• Scales and required equipment (4 classes)
• Sketching and visualization (7 classes)
• Projection theory, reference planes and auxiliary views (8 classes)
• Projection and spatial geometry (i.e., true length lines, point view, true size, edge views) (5 classes)
• Sections (5 classes)
• Dimensioning and tolerancing (7 classes)
• Evaluations (3 classes)

• Problems for each of the topics selected from the book, workbook, or handouts (11 sessions)

EG 123 - Applied Engineering Graphics/CAD

• Have a greater awareness of spatial relationships and visualization
• Have the ability to understand and utilize projective geometry techniques in the solution of three-dimensional problems
• Have the ability to utilize three-dimensional computer graphics to generate, manipulate, and analyze graphical representations and spatial relationships

• Isometric and orthographic sketching
• Scales
• Projection theory (auxiliary views, points, lines, planes, visibility)
• Spatial geometry (true lengths, point views, edge views, true size)
• Sections
• Dimensioning

• CAD generation and editing of 3-D wire geometry (8 classes)
• CAD view layout and dimensioning (4 classes)
• CAD solid model creation (5 classes)
• True angles (4 classes)
• Rotation (3 classes)
• Perpendicularity (4 classes)
• Parallelism (4 classes)
• Intersections (5 classes)
• Evaluations (3 classes)

• Freehand sketches
• Instrument drawings of spatial problems of each of the course topics
• Computer generation of 3-D objects
• Manipulation of 3-D geometry within a CAD envionment

EG 124 - CAD Graphics I

• Have developed spatial reasoning and visualization skills
• Have developed the ability to sketch in both pictorial and orthographical forms
• Understand and be able to use ASME and ISO graphic standards to read and create two-dimensional layouts with general dimensions and tolerances
• Understand and be able to use projective spatial graphics
• Understand and be able to use standard sectioning conventions for shape and detail definition
• Have the ability to use AutoCAD to produce two-dimensional drawings

• None  

• Scales and required equipment (2 classes)
• Sketching and visualization (5 classes)
• Projection theory, reference planes and auxiliary views (5 classes)
• Sections (4 classes)
• Dimensioning and tolerancing (5 classes)
• CAD (16 classes)
• Evaluations (3 classes)

• Problems for each of the topics from the book, workbook or handouts
• Creation of two-dimensional drawings utilizing AutoCAD

EG 125 - CAD Graphics II

• Develop within the student a process of logical reasoning and visualization
• Apply projective geometry knowledge to the solution of problems both manually and on the computer
• Acquaint the student with spatial relationships of perpendicularity, clearance distance, parallelism, piercing points, intersections and spatial vector analysis

• None 

• No course topics appended

EG 1260 - Engineering Graphics-Visualization

• Develop a process of logical visual thinking
• Develop an awareness of how they see the world around them and how it may differ from what others see
• Develop an awareness of visual stereotypes that can block their seeing
• Develop an awareness of details
• Develop an ability to utilize a variety of drawing and sketching techniques
• Develop an ability to utilize standard drawing conventions and techniques in the communication of technical data
• Develop the ability to create and utilize symbols for diagrammatic representation of information
• Develop an acknowledgment of standards
• Develop an ability to understand technical drawings and their standard representation

• None 

• Materials and environment
• Seeing shapes, forms, structure, proportions, tone, texture, and detail
• Basic sketch techniques
• Isometrics and oblique pictorials
• Transformations of 3-D objects
• Axis system
• Orthographic views
• Sections

EN 131 - Composition

• Understand the principles and techniques of writing unified, coherent, emphatic, and well-organized essays
• Use basic grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, and paragraph development in an appropriate manner
• Be familiar with the basic tools of library research
• Write essays which include the essential parts: introduction, body, and conclusion
• Understand and use revising and editing techniques
• Use good pre-writing strategies when planning and composing essays
• Be familiar with writing audience-based essays
• Understand the need to assume a persona when writing

• None

• Principles and techniques of essay writing (8 classes)
• Pre-writing and editing strategies (2 classes)
• Library research (1 class)
• Evaluation, documentation, and incorporation of sources (4 classes)
• Peer evaluation and writing workshops (4 classes)
• Impromptu, in-class writing and journaling (1 class)
• Analysis of composition strategies and discussion of content in written and visual texts (10 classes)

EN 131E - Composition

• No course learning outcomes appended

• None 

• No course topics appended

EN 132 - Technical Composition

• Know and apply the principles of effective technical communication
• Know the visual techniques which make written and oral technical communication more effective and be able to use them appropriately when drafting technical documents and giving oral presentations
• Know the various formats used in technical communication (e.g., reports, proposals, letters, and memos) and be able to construct each and use each appropriately
• Know the appropriate content of and be able to construct clear, effective introductions, conclusions, recommendations, and summaries/abstracts
• Explain the importance of audience in technical communication and how to use appropriate tone, diction, sentence structure, format, and organization in order to positively affect an audience’s receptivity of a message
• Research a topic using library, Internet, community, and human resources
• Know and apply the principles of documentation when using research in technical documents
• Know and apply the principles of good oral communication when giving technical presentations
• Understand that technical communicators have ethical responsibilities when writing and speaking and uphold these responsibilities
• Understand cultural differences when communicating with those of other cultures and be sensitive to such differences in one’s audience

• Background in basic composition
• Paragraph and essay structure
• Outlining and organizing skills
• Revising, editing and proofreading skills
• College-level vocabulary
• Basic computer and library research skills

• Styles and techniques of technical writings (4 classes)
• Formal and informal reports (4 classes)
• Proposal writing (1 class)
• Article writing and publishing or employment correspondence (3 classes)
• Preparation and use of visual materials in oral and written communication (2 classes)
• Internal and external business correspondence (3 classes)
• Principles of organizing, editing, and revising (1 class)
• Research and documentation principles (2 classes)
• Ethical considerations in technical communication (1 class)
• Formal oral presentations (5 classes)
• Intercultural communication (1 class)
• Effective speaking skills (2 classes)
• Audience analysis (1 class)

EN 241 - Speech

• Understand the fundamentals involved in outlining, organizing, and preparing speeches
• Apply appropriate methods of delivery in various speaking situations
• Be aware of the basic elements of audience analysis, speech evaluation, and library research involved in speechmaking
• Be aware of the importance of building credibility and using evidence and appropriate appeals in speech communication

• Knowledge of basic English and writing
• Patterns of organization and structure
• Audience analysis
• College-level vocabulary

• Basics of speech communication (7 classes)
• Speech organization and composition (6 classes)
• Audience analysis and evaluation skill (3 classes)
• Delivery and use of visual aids (5 classes)
• Listening skills (4 classes)
• Persuasive speaking (4 classes)
• Informative speaking (4 classes)
• Group discussion (3 classes)
• Planning and organizing a speech banquet (3 classes)
• Speaking at banquet (1 class)

EN 342 - Group Discussion

• Define small group communication
• Discuss the general theories that apply to small group communication
• Identify the major components of small group communication
• Identify the task, maintenance, and individual roles that group members assume
• Identify the behaviors that contribute to a defensive or supportive climate
• Explain why nonverbal communication is important to group communication
• Differentiate between group problem-solving and group decision making
• Formulate a question of fact, value, or policy for a problem-solving discussion
• Apply problem-solving techniques to solve a problem
• Explain why conflict occurs in groups
• Identify strategies for managing different types of conflict
• Describe three styles of leadership

• None 

• Course introduction (1 class)
• Understanding small groups (2 classes)
• Small group communication (2 classes)
• The group formation process (2 classes)
• Relating to others in groups (2 classes)
• Improving group climate (2 classes)
• Nonverbal group dynamics (1 class)
• Decision-making and problem-solving in groups (2 classes)
• Small group problem-solving techniques (2 classes)
• Defining conflict in small groups (2 classes)
• Conflict resolutions (2 classes)
• Making effective choices as a participant (2 classes)
• Making effective choices as a leader (2 classes)
• Observing and evaluating group communication (1 class)
• Presentational speaking (2 classes)
• Group Project Work (2 classes)
• Group Presentations (2 classes)