An introductory lecture/lab course to acquaint students with the fundamental techniques in the field of electrical engineering. Topics include technical aspects of electrical engineering including an introduction to computational techniques/software, basic introduction to computer-aided drafting (CAD), an introduction to programming, and basic circuit prototyping.

An introduction to circuit theory and electrical devices. Topics include resistive circuits, independent and dependent sources; analysis methods, network theorems; RC and RL first order circuits, and RLC second order circuits.

Report writing; use of basic electrical measurement devices; voltmeters, ammeters, R meters, wattmeters, and oscilloscopes. Computer modeling and data analysis of AC and DC circuits. Emphasis on developing laboratory techniques through experiments paralleling topics in ELEG 2103 and ELEG 2113. Laboratory three hours per week.

A continuation of ELEG 2103 covering phasor analysis, steady state power, complex network functions, frequency response, transformers, Laplace methods.

Laboratory must be taken during the same semester as the lecture, ELEG 2134. A study of basic digital logic circuit design and implementation. Circuit schematic development utilizing computerized automated design tools. Computer modeling and simulation of digital systems. Emphasis will be placed on proper laboratory techniques, including data collection, data reduction, and report preparation. Laboratory three hours.

Binary numbers and codes, Boolean algebra, combinational and sequential logic including: minimization techniques, memory systems, register transfers, control logic design, and state machines.

A minimum of six weeks of supervised on-the-job training with a university research program, engineering firm, manufacturer, municipality, or company employing engineers. A written report is required within one week of internship completion. Students will also present their internship experience to an engineering class or at a student engineering RSO meeting.

Reduction of engineering systems to mathematical models; methods of analysis using computers; interpretation of numerical results; optimization of design variables. Examples are drawn from various engineering disciplines.

Physics and electrical characteristics of diodes, bipolar transistors, and field effect transistors, behavior of these devices as circuit elements; common electronic circuits in discrete and integrated form; digital circuits including standard IC gates and flip flops, linear circuits including standard discrete and integrated amplifier configurations and their characteristics.

Signal and system modeling, time and frequency domain analysis, singularity functions, the Dirac Delta function, impulse response, the superposition integral and convolution, Fourier series and Fourier and Laplace transformations.

Digital design using microprocessors. Microcomputer architecture, memory structures, I/O interfaces, addressing modes, interrupts, assembler programming, and development tools. This course should also attract computer science students interested in hardware.

An introduction to static and dynamic electromagnetic fields using vector methods. Transmission lines, electrostatic fields, magnetostatic fields, Maxwell's equations, plane electromagnetic wave propagation, reflection, refraction, attenuation, antennas, reciprocity, and gain.

Steady state analysis of single phase and polyphase transformers, direct current machines, synchronous machines, induction machines, and special purpose machines. Special emphasis will be given to the modeling and control of these machines.

Introduction to power system analysis and operation. Topics included: mathematical modeling of power system components, power flow analysis, symmetric and asymmetric faults and economic operation of power systems.

An introduction and comprehensive overview of renewable energy technology. Topics include distributed generations and renewable energies including wind power, solar power, fuel cells and hydropower. Emphasis will be placed on basic concepts, operation principles and economics of existing and emerging renewable energy technologies.

Students will gain experiential learning in an industrial environment by participation in an engineering internship with an approved industry partner. Students will be required to participate in engineering project(s) under supervision of an engineer at the selected partner industry and complete written and oral reports. May not be repeated for credit. Minimum 400 contact hours.

A continuation of ELEG 3103 specializing in characteristics and applications of both linear and digital integrated circuits; amplifiers, feedback analysis, frequency response, oscillators, amplifier stabilization, microprocessors, memory systems, emphasis on design.

The study of discrete-time signals and systems, convolution, correlation, z-transform, discrete-time Fourier transform, analysis and design of digital filters.

The course presents advanced topics in electrical engineering system design. Topics include discrete components, ICs, PLCs, and data acquisition systems.

Principles of digital systems design and the use of hardware description languages (HDL) are targeted toward the development of programmable logic devices in this project oriented course. The basic tenets of HDL will be presented including design flow, structural and behavioral descriptions, data types, concurrent and sequential statements, processes, procedures, functions, and packages. Approximately one hour per week will be devoted to supervised project development.

An introduction to design and analysis of analog and digital communication systems. Amplitude and angle modulation and demodulation, bandwidth, frequency division multiplexing, sampling and pulse- code modulation, detection error statistics in digital communication.

Continuation of ELEG 4143. Design and analysis of analog and digital communication systems, taking into account the effects of noise. Random variables, random processes, analog and digital communication systems in the presence of noise.

First of a two part sequence of courses to complete a group project in electrical engineering design. Emphasis will be placed on designing an electrical system or subsystem with due regard for Safety, environmental concerns, reliability, longevity, ease of manufacture, maintainability, and cost effectiveness. A written and oral report are required.

Second of a two part sequence of courses to complete a group project in electrical engineering design. Emphasis will be placed on designing an electrical system or subsystem with due regard for Safety, environmental concerns, reliability, longevity, ease of manufacture, maintainability, and cost effectiveness. A written and oral report are required.

This course serves as the first part of a two course sequence in which the student completes a senior design project. Design methodologies and tools including real world design considerations such as environmental impact, engineering ethics, economics, safety, product costing and liability are introduced. Design for manufacture, project management, scheduling and proposal writing will be covered. Successful completion of this course shall require completion of a proposal for a senior design project being accepted by the faculty design project review process.

An introduction to the field of control system engineering. Topics include: open and closed loop systems; mathematical modeling of electrical and mechanical systems; linearization; stability; block diagram reduction; signal flow graphs; transient analysis; stability analysis; root locus analysis; frequency analysis; and an introduction to compensator design.

A continuation of ELEG 4303 Control Systems. Topics include: frequency response design, state space analysis, controllability, observability, state space design, robustness, and an introduction to digital control.

Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort made.

Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort made.

Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort made.

Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to a significant problem in a major field of study. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort made.

Individual study in advanced area of the student's choice under the direction of a faculty advisor.

Individual study in advanced area of the student's choice under the direction of a faculty advisor.

Individual study in advanced area of the student's choice under the direction of a faculty advisor.

Individual study in advanced area of the student's choice under the direction of a faculty advisor.

The study of discrete-time signals and systems, convolution, z-transform, discrete-time Fourier transform, analysis and design of digital filters. Students write software for real-time implementation of selected signal processing algorithms using DSP microcomputer hardware.

A project oriented course in which students develop and test custom digital integrated circuits (IC's). An overview of IC design systems and manufacturing processes is presented. Economics of IC production are discussed. Hardware Description Languages (HDL's) are studied. Students design and implement custom IC's using schematic based entry and HDL's.

Continuation of ELEG 4143. Design and analysis of analog and digital communication systems, taking into account the effects of noise. Random variables, random processes, analog and digital communication systems in the presence of noise.

A continuation of ELEG 4303 Control Systems. Topic include: frequency response design, state space analysis, controllability, observability, state space design, robustness and introduction to digital control.