Course List - Summer 2009

Programming skills for problem solving; programming in C; elementary data structures; asymptotic analysis. Three lecture hours and one recitation hour a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 306 or Biomedical Engineering 303 with a grade of at least C.

Boolean algebra; analysis and synthesis of combinational and sequential switching networks; applications to computer design. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 306 or Computer Sciences 307 with a grade of at least C; and credit with a grade of at least C or registration for Electrical Engineering 312 or Computer Sciences 310.

Programming with abstractions; data structures; algorithm analysis. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 312 with a grade of at least C.

Introduction to electrostatics and magnetostatics; properties of conductive, dielectric, and magnetic materials; solutions of Maxwell's equations; uniform plane wave applications; frequency- and time-domain analyses of transmission lines. Prerequisite: Physics 303L and 103N and Mathematics 427K with a grade of at least C in each.

This course covers the work period of electrical and computer engineering students in the Cooperative Engineering Program. Forty laboratory hours a week for three semesters. The student must complete Electrical Engineering 325LX, 325LY, and 325LZ before a grade and degree credit are awarded. Prerequisite: For 325LX, application to become a member of the Cooperative Engineering Program, approval of the dean, and appointment for a full-time cooperative work tour; for 325LY, Electrical Engineering 325LX and appointment for a full-time cooperative work tour; for 325LZ, Electrical Engineering 325LY and appointment for a full-time cooperative work tour.

This course covers the work period of electrical and computer engineering students in the Cooperative Engineering Program. Forty laboratory hours a week for three semesters. The student must complete Electrical Engineering 325LX, 325LY, and 325LZ before a grade and degree credit are awarded. Prerequisite: For 325LX, application to become a member of the Cooperative Engineering Program, approval of the dean, and appointment for a full-time cooperative work tour; for 325LY, Electrical Engineering 325LX and appointment for a full-time cooperative work tour; for 325LZ, Electrical Engineering 325LY and appointment for a full-time cooperative work tour.

This course covers the work period of electrical and computer engineering students in the Cooperative Engineering Program. Forty laboratory hours a week for three semesters. The student must complete Electrical Engineering 325LX, 325LY, and 325LZ before a grade and degree credit are awarded. Prerequisite: For 325LX, application to become a member of the Cooperative Engineering Program, approval of the dean, and appointment for a full-time cooperative work tour; for 325LY, Electrical Engineering 325LX and appointment for a full-time cooperative work tour; for 325LZ, Electrical Engineering 325LY and appointment for a full-time cooperative work tour.

This course covers the work period of electrical engineering students in the Cooperative Engineering Program. Forty laboratory hours a week for two semesters. The student must complete Electrical Engineering 225MA and 225MB before a grade and degree credit are awarded. Prerequisite: For 225MA, application to become a member of the Cooperative Engineering Program, approval of the dean, and appointment for a full-time cooperative work tour; for 225MB, Electrical Engineering 225MA and appointment for a full-time cooperative work tour.

This course covers the work period of electrical engineering students in the Cooperative Engineering Program. Forty laboratory hours a week for two semesters. The student must complete Electrical Engineering 225MA and 225MB before a grade and degree credit are awarded. Prerequisite: For 225MA, application to become a member of the Cooperative Engineering Program, approval of the dean, and appointment for a full-time cooperative work tour; for 225MB, Electrical Engineering 225MA and appointment for a full-time cooperative work tour.

Practical work experience in industry or a research lab under the supervision of an engineer or scientist. Requires a substantial final report. At least ten hours of work a week, for a total of 150 hours a semester or summer session. May be repeated for credit, but only three hours may be counted toward an electrical engineering degree. Prerequisite: Consent of the undergraduate adviser.

Quantum theory of energy levels; semiconductor materials and carrier transport; p-n junctions and Schottky barriers; bipolar and field effect transistors; light-emitting diodes, lasers, and photodetectors. Prerequisite: Mathematics 427K and Physics 303L and 103N with a grade of at least C in each.

Elective course open to upper-division students in electrical engineering for original investigation of special problems approved by the department. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Elective course open to upper-division students in electrical engineering for original investigation of special problems approved by the department. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Elective course open to upper-division students in electrical engineering for original investigation of special problems approved by the department. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Elective course open to upper-division students in electrical engineering for original investigation of special problems approved by the department. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Elective course open to upper-division students in electrical engineering for original investigation of special problems approved by the department. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Elective course open to upper-division students in electrical engineering for original investigation of special problems approved by the department. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Elective course open to upper-division students in electrical engineering for original investigation of special problems approved by the department. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Elective course open to upper-division students in electrical engineering for original investigation of special problems approved by the department. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Elective course open to upper-division students in electrical engineering for original investigation of special problems approved by the department. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Elective course open to upper-division students in electrical engineering for original investigation of special problems approved by the department. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Elective course open to upper-division students in electrical engineering for original investigation of special problems approved by the department. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Elective course open to upper-division students in electrical engineering for original investigation of special problems approved by the department. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of three laboratory hours a week for one semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Analysis of linear automatic control systems in time and frequency domains; stability analysis; state variable analysis of continuous-time and discrete-time systems; root locus; Nyquist diagrams; Bode plots; sensitivity; lead and lag compensation. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 438 and Mathematics 340L with a grade of at least C in each.

Design and experimental projects, done in the laboratories of local companies, for electrical engineering students working full-time in industry; the ethics of design for safety and reliability; emphasis on written and oral reporting of engineering projects. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with additional laboratory hours to be arranged. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 364D and 366 with a grade of at least C in each; and Electrical Engineering 321K, 440, 345L, 345S, 362L, 371C, 372L, or 374L with a grade of at least C.

Restricted to students in the Engineering Honors Program. Design and experimental projects done under the direction of a University faculty member; the ethics of design for safety and reliability; emphasis on written and oral reporting of engineering projects. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with additional laboratory hours to be arranged. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 364D and 366 with a grade of at least C in each; Electrical Engineering 321K, 440, 345L, 345S, 362L, 371C, 372L, or 374L with a grade of at least C; and a University grade point average of at least 3.50.

Design and experimental projects done in Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering laboratories; the ethics of design for safety and reliability; emphasis on written and oral reporting of engineering projects. Three lecture hours and six laboratory hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 364D and 366 with a grade of at least C in each; and Electrical Engineering 321K, 440, 345L, 345S, 362L, 371C, 372L, or 374L with a grade of at least C.

Design and experimental projects done under the supervision of a University faculty member; the ethics of design for safety and reliability; emphasis on written and oral reporting of engineering projects. Three lecture hours a week for one semester, with additional laboratory hours to be arranged. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 364D and 366 with a grade of at least C in each; and Electrical Engineering 321K, 440, 345L, 345S, 362L, 371C, 372L, or 374L with a grade of at least C.

Three lecture hours a week for one semester, or as required by the topic. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

Three lecture hours a week for one semester, or as required by the topic. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

Three lecture hours a week for one semester, or as required by the topic. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

Three lecture hours a week for one semester, or as required by the topic. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.

Problem selected by the student with approval of the department. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in electrical engineering and consent of the graduate adviser.

Problem selected by the student with approval of the department. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in electrical engineering and consent of the graduate adviser.

Problem selected by the student with approval of the department. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in electrical engineering and consent of the graduate adviser.

Problem selected by the student with approval of the department. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in electrical engineering and consent of the graduate adviser.

Problem selected by the student with approval of the department. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in electrical engineering and consent of instructor and the graduate adviser.

Problem selected by the student with approval of the department. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in electrical engineering and consent of instructor and the graduate adviser.

Problem selected by the student with approval of the department. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in electrical engineering and consent of instructor and the graduate adviser.

Problem selected by the student with approval of the department. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in electrical engineering and consent of instructor and the graduate adviser.

Selection of topics based on needs of an adequate number of students. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in electrical engineering and consent of instructor.

Topic 1: Conference Course: May be repeated for credit.

Selection of topics based on needs of an adequate number of students. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in electrical engineering and consent of instructor.

Topic 1: Conference Course: May be repeated for credit.

Research associated with enrollment in the Graduate Research Internship Program (GRIP). Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in electrical engineering and consent of instructor.

Preparation of a report to fulfill the requirement for the master's degree under the report option. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in electrical engineering and consent of the graduate adviser.

Preparation of a report to fulfill the requirement for the master's degree under the report option. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in electrical engineering and consent of the graduate adviser.

Preparation of a report to fulfill the requirement for the master's degree under the report option. The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in electrical engineering and consent of the graduate adviser.

Teaching under close supervision for one semester, attending group meetings or individual consultations, and submitting reports as required. Three lecture hours a week, or the equivalent, for one semester. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and appointment as a teaching assistant.

Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy for the doctoral degree.

Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy for the doctoral degree.

Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy for the doctoral degree.

Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 399R, 699R, or 999R.

Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 399R, 699R, or 999R.

Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite: Electrical Engineering 399R, 699R, or 999R.

Problem selected by the student with approval of the department. For each semester hour of credit earned, the equivalent of one lecture hour a week for one semester. Offered on the credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in electrical engineering and consent of the graduate adviser.