ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING (ECGR)

ECGR 2103.  Computer Utilization in C++. (3) An introduction to the use of computers and computing methods to solve engineering problems.  Structures and object-oriented programming design using C++.     

ECGR 2111.  Network Theory I.  (3)   Prerequisites:  MATH 1242 and PHYS 2101 both with a grade of C or better.   Pre- or corequisites:  MATH 2171 and PHYS 2102, or permission of the department.  Introduction to Kirchoff's laws and terminal equations.  Circuit analysis techniques and network theorems.  Singularity functions and signals.  Transient and natural response of first and second order networks.  State variable analysis.   

ECGR 2112.  Network Theory II.  (3) Prerequisites:  ECGR 2111, MATH 2171, and PHYS 2102, all with a grade of C or better.  Continuation of ECGR 2111.  Introduction to sinusoidal steady state.  Time frequency domain analysis.  Power and energy.  Two port networks.  Fourier series.  Introduction to Fourier and Laplace transforms.   

ECGR 2155. Instrumentation and Networks Laboratory. (1) (W)  Prerequisites: MATH 1242 with a grade of C or better.  Pre- or corequisite:  ECGR 2111 or permission of department.  Network measurements and applications, introduction to laboratory equipment and techniques.

ECGR 2156. Logic and Networks Laboratory. (1) (W) Prerequisites: ECGR 2155 and 2181. Pre- or corequisite: ECGR 2112 or permission of department. Experimental logic design, network measurements, applications, and instrumentations.

ECGR 2161.  Basic Electrical Engineering I.  (3) Prerequisite:  PHYS 2102 with a C or better.  Fundamental concepts and methods of analysis of D.C. and A.C. circuits, elementary operation of electronic devices.  Not open to Electrical and Computer Engineering majors.     

ECGR 2181.  Logic Systems Design I.  (3)  Prerequisite:  MATH 1242 with a grade of C or better or permission of the department. Introduction to Boolean algebra; mixed logic; design of combinational circuits; introduction to sequential systems; MSI building blocks; includes laboratory design projects. 

ECGR 2252. Electrical Engineering Design I.  (2) (O)   Prerequisites:  ECGR 2111 and ECGR 2155 or equivalents.  Pre- or corequisites:  ECGR 2112 and ECGR 2181 or equivalents.  Introduction to the electrical engineering design process including teamwork, design specifications, conceptual design, detailed design, design integration, cost estimation and market considerations.  Product design projects are completed and laboratory prototypes are developed and tested by design teams.  Oral presentations and written technical reports on the design projects are required.    

ECGR 2255.  Digital Design Laboratory. (2) Prerequisites: ECGR 2155 and ECGR 2181.  Experiments in Digital Systems Design including the use of Programmable Logic Devices.    

ECGR 3090. Special Topics in Electrical Engineering. (1‑4) Prerequisite: Permission of the department. The course builds upon and synthesizes knowledge from the engineering science, mathematics, and physical sciences stem of the core curriculum. The specific topics teach engineering analysis, synthesis, and design, while simultaneously affording an opportunity for the students to investigate an area of specialization. May be repeated for credit.  

ECGR 3111.  Signals and Systems. (3) Prerequisite: ECGR 2112 with a grade of C or better. Analysis of  continuous-time signal and systems.  Input-output relationships of linear time-invariant systems.  Transient and steady state analysis.  Frequency domain descriptions and Fourier analysis.  Analysis and characterization of LTI systems using Laplace transforms.       

ECGR 3112. System Analysis II. (3) Prerequisite: ECGR 3111 with a grade of C or better. A continuation of ECGR 3111 emphasizing system response characteristics in the frequency domain. Introduction to techniques of analysis of continuous and discrete systems.  

ECGR 3121.  Introduction to Electromagnetic Fields.  (3) Prerequisites:  ECGR 2112 with a grade of C or better.  A study of electric and magnetic fields using the vector formulation.  Vector analysis.  Electrostatics:  potential functions, dielectrics, capacitance, energy, and forces associated with electric fields, solution of Laplance's and Poisson's equations.  Magnetostatics: vector potential functions, Lorentz forces, hysteresis, magnetic polarization and induction, and energy.  Gauss's, Ampere's, Faraday's laws, etc., leading to the Maxwell's equations.     

ECGR 3122. Electromagnetic Waves. (3) Prerequisite: ECGR 3121 with a grade of C or better. A study of Maxwell's equations, transmission line theory, plane waves in media, propagation of electromagnetic waves in various media. The phenomena of reflection and refraction at interfaces of two dissimilar materials. Guided electromagnetic waves in coaxial cables and waveguides.  

ECGR 3123.  Data Communications and Networking. (3) Prerequisites:  ECGR 2111 and ECGR 2181.  An introduction to data communications, including transmission media, signal encoding, link control, and multiplexing.  Concepts of networking including protocols, LAN, WAN, and wireless networks.  

ECGR 3131.  Fundamentals of Electronics and Semiconductors.  (3)  Prerequisite:  ECGR 2112 with a grade of C or better.  Study of the fundamental concepts and applications of semiconductor devices.  Diode characteristics and applications, including clipping and rectifier circuits.  MOS, JFET, and bipolar transistor fundamentals, including D.C. biasing and small-signal analysis of single-stage amplifiers.  Operational amplifier fundamentals.    

ECGR 3132.  Electronics.  (3) Prerequisites:  ECGR 3131 with a grade of C or better.  Low and high-frequency analysis of transistor amplifiers.  Multistage and feedback amplifier design.  Stability and oscillation.  Operational amplifier design and applications.   

ECGR 3133.  Solid State Microelectronics I.  (3) Prerequisites:  ECGR 3121 and PHYS 3141, or permission of the department.  Simple crystal structures, energy bands, and charge carriers in semiconductors, distribution functions for photons and electrons, optical and electrical properties, carrier diffusion, generation, and recombination.   

ECGR 3134. Industrial Electronics. (3) Prerequisite: ECGR 3132 with a grade of C or better. High power solid state circuits. Topics include choppers, phase controlled rectifiers, triggering devices, inverters and dual converters, limiting and regulating circuits.  

ECGR 3142. Electromagnetic Devices. (3) Prerequisite: ECGR 3121 with a grade of C or better. Principles of operation and basic design features of electromechanical energy converters. The role of the magnetic field in transformers and electrical machines. Generation of induced voltages. Electromagnetic torque development. Speed control. Circuit models and machine performance.  

ECGR 3155.  Systems and Electronics Laboratory. (1)  (W)  Prerequisites: ECGR 2112 and ENGR 2156.  Pre- or corequisites: ECGR 3111 and ECGR 3131, or permission of the department.  Systems and signals measurements and applications; electronic circuits.    

ECGR 3156.  Electromagnetic and Electronic Devices Laboratory. (1) (W) Prerequisite: ECGR 3155.  Pre- or corequisite: ECGR 3132 or permission of the department.  Measurements and applications of electromagnetic and solid state devices.  

ECGR 3157.  Electrical Engineering Design II. (2) (O) Prerequisites: ECGR 2112, ECGR 2252, and ECGR 2181. Pre- or corequisites: ECGR 3111 and ECGR 3131, or permission of the department. Application of conceptual design; circuit design; parameter sensitivity analysis; cost-performance tradeoff analysis and interconnection compatibility design. A design project completed in a laboratory setting and a written technical report and oral presentation on the project are required.

ECGR 3159.  Professional Practice.  (2)  Prerequisite:  Senior standing in engineering.  Ethics; safety and liability in the manufacturing workplace; product design; product development; cost estimating for non-recurring engineering work; production planning; Total Quality Management; and effective technical presentation.   

ECGR 3181. Logic System Design II. (3) Prerequisite: ECGR 2181 with a grade of C or better or permission of the department. Digital systems design and test. Top-down design of multi-input based controller systems; programmable logic devices.  

ECGR 3182.  Digital Electronics.  (3)  Prerequisites:  ECGR 3131 and ECGR 3181, both with a grade of C or better.  Bipolar and field-effect transistors, switching characteristics, device models, logic families.  Memory devices, one-shots, Schmitt triggers, logic gates, drivers.  Use of logic analyzers.   

ECGR 3183. Computer Organization. (3) Prerequisites: ECGR 3181 and ECGR 2103 or ITCS 1215 or permission of instructor. Introduction to key concepts in computer organization, design, and engineering including the following topics: CPU performance analysis, instruction set design, systems-level view of computer arithmetic, design of the datapath and control for a simple processor using VHDL, pipelining, hierarchial memory, I/O systems.    

ECGR 3253.  Senior Design I.  (2) (W, O)  Prerequisites:  Senior standing in engineering, ECGR 2155, ECGR 2156, ECGR 3111, and ECGR 3131, all with a grade of C or better.  A project-oriented course stressing the planning and design of experiments to support the student's project.  Formation of the design problem and specification.     

ECGR 3254. Senior Design II. (3) (W, O) Prerequisite: ECGR 3253 with a grade of C or better. A continuation of ECGR 3253 consisting of project development and analysis, culminating in a written and oral presentation.    

ECGR 3695. Electrical Engineering Cooperative Education Seminar. (1)   Prerequisites:  ENGR 3590 and permission of the ECE department's co-op advisor.  Required for co-op students during semesters immediately following each work assignment for presentation of engineering reports on work done the prior semester.  Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading is used.  May be repeated for credit.  

ECGR 3890. Individualized Study. (1‑3) Prerequisite: Permission of the department. Supervised individual study within an area of a student's particular interest which is beyond the scope of existing courses. May be repeated for credit.

ECGR 3990. Undergraduate Research. (1‑4) Prerequisite: Permission of the department. This course involves the independent study of theoretical and/or experimental problems in the specialized area of engineering analysis and design. The student can pursue some particular area or problem to a depth much greater than can be undertaken within the scope of existing courses. May be repeated for credit.  

ECGR 4090.  Special Topics in Electrical Engineering.  (1-4)   Prerequisite:  Permission of the department.  Directed study of current topics of special interest.  May be repeated for credit.   

ECGR 4101. Embedded Systems.  (3) Prerequisite:  ECGR 3183 or ITCS 3182.  Introduction to designing microcontroller-based embedded computer systems using assembly and C programs.  Examination of real-time operating systems and their impact on performance.  Computer engineering applications will be emphasized.   

ECGR 4102. Engineering Simulation. (3)  Prerequisite: ECGR 2103 or permission of the department. A wide range of simulation related topics will be introduced including the theory of simulation, characteristics of simulators, and trade‑offs in simulation studies. Continuous and discrete simulation with primary emphasis on application of simulation techniques to engineering problems. Simulation of actual problems based on students' interest and experience areas.  

ECGR 4103. Applied Computer Graphics. (3)  Prerequisite: ECGR 3111 or permission of the department. Interactive graphics; raster, character, vector, graphics, display technologies; rotation, scaling, translating of graphics image; image processing/enhancement; feature extraction; 3‑D graphics. 

ECGR 4104. Computational Methods in Power Systems. (3) Prerequisite: ECGR 4142 or permission of the department. Numerical techniques for analysis, operation, and planning of power systems. Sparse matrix techniques applied to power flow algorithms. Economic operation of power systems. Optimum power flow.  

ECGR 4111. Control Systems Theory I. (3) Prerequisite: ECGR 3112 with a grade of C or better. Transfer functions, block diagrams, and signal flow graphs. Feedback control system characteristics. The performance and stability of feedback systems using root locus and frequency response methods. Time domain analysis of control systems. The design and compensation of control systems.  

ECGR 4112. Control Systems Theory II. (3) Prerequisite: ECGR 4111 with a grade of C or better. State space techniques and useful state space methods. System stability. Controllability and observability of linear systems. The formulation of the state equations for discrete-time systems and the analysis of these systems by matrices. Analysis of nonlinear systems. Optimal control systems studies.  

ECGR 4113. Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems. (3) Prerequisite: ECGR 3111 or permission of the department. Models and dynamical properties of mechanical, thermal, and fluid systems, utilizing by analogy the properties of electrical circuit theory. Emphasis on the formulation of circuit models and the development of terminal equations of system components. Dynamic response to step, pulse, and sinusoidal driving functions using Laplace transforms. Sinusoidal steady-state and frequency response of systems.  

ECGR 4121. Antennas. (3) Prerequisite: ECGR 3122 with a grade of C or better or permission of the department. Radiation into free space, the point source, thin linear antenna, arrays of linear elements, aperture antennas, impedance, methods of feeding, matching and termination. Antenna systems.  

ECGR 4122.  Acoustics.  (3)  Prerequisite:  ECGR 3122 with a grade of C or better.  Vibrations and simple vibrating systems; radiating systems; plane waves of sound, dynamic analogies, microphones and other acoustic transducers; acoustic measurements.   

ECGR 4123.  Analog and Digital Communication.  (3)  Prerequisite:  ECGR 3111 with a grade of C or better.  Analysis and transmission of signals, including analog communication systems (amplitude and frequency modulation); digital communications systems (pulse code modulation and data transmission systems). 

ECGR 4124. Digital Signal Processing. (3) Prerequisite: ECGR 3111 with a grade of C or better.  Sampling and signal recovery in linear systems; analysis of sampled systems; discrete and fast Fourier transforms; z-transform; discrete convolution; design of digital FIR and IIR filters.  

ECGR 4125.  Foundation of Optical Engineering. (3)  Prerequisites:  ECGR 3121 and PHYS 3141, both with a grade of C or better or permission of the department.  The engineering aspects and applications of modern optics, optical communications, optical materials, optical devices, basic optical fiber and integrated optics, optical signals, and optical networks, basic Fourier optics, and methods in optical signal processing.  Signal and data processing, principles of integrated optics.    

ECGR 4131. Linear Integrated Electronics. (3) Prerequisite: ECGR 3132 with a grade of C or better. Design of linear integrated circuits utilizing bipolar and MOS devices. Application in linear amplifier design,  control, and processing of analog signals.  

ECGR 4132.  Analog Integrated Circuits Design.  (3)  Prerequisite:  ECGR 4131 with a grade of C or better or Permission of the department.  Topics include analog MOS modeling, design of current mirrors, references, and operational amplifiers.  Both hand analysis and SPICE simulation utilized.   

ECGR 4134.  Solid State and Semiconductor Microelectronics II.  (3) Prerequisites:  ECGR 3133 with a grade of C or better or permission of the department.  PN-junctions and Schottky junctions; bipolar and field effect transistors; optoelectronic and heterojunction devices; lithography and integrated circuits; microwave devices; light emitting devices and detectors; quantum devices using superlattices; quantum wells and quantum dots; material preparation and characterization; and measurement techniques.   

ECGR 4135. Physical Electronics. (3) Prerequisite: ECGR 3122 or PHYS 3181 or permission of the department. Dynamics of charged particles; electron motion in electromagnetic fields; types of electron emission; beam focusing; longitudinal and transverse beam waves; microwave generation; plasma parameters.  

ECGR 4137.  Device Electronics for Integrated Circuits.  (3)  Prerequisites:  ECGR 3132 with a grade of C or better or permission of the department.  The basic operating principles of electronic devices in integrated circuits are treated.  The physical models of these devices are discussed.  Graduate students are required to carry out laboratory experimentation.  

ECGR 4138.  Electronic Thin Film Materials and Devices. (3)  Prerequisite:  ECGR 3132 or ECGR 3133, both with a grade of C or better or permission of the department.  Applications of thin films in microelectronics/optoelectronics manufacturing processes; vacuum technology, deposition techniques, and the characterization methods relevant to optoelectronic applications; thin film applications such as metallization, silicide formation, light emitting diodes (LED) and lasers, and doping of semiconductors.   

ECGR 4139.  Digital Communication Systems. (3)  Prerequisites: ECGR 2181 and ECGR 3131.  Topics include digital data transmission systems, signal and system representation, digital system performance characterization, pulse code modulation, and statistical communications theory.   

ECGR 4140. Introduction to VLSI Processing. (3)  Prerequisite: permission of the department. Microelectronic fabrication; relevant materials, processes, and tools; fabrication of a simple structure in the VLSI clean room/lab.   

ECGR 4141. Power System Analysis I. (3)  Prerequisite: ECGR 3142 with a grade of C or better. Representation of power system components for analysis studies. Transmission line parameters. Network equations. Load flow analysis and numerical methods.  

ECGR 4142. Power System Analysis II. (3) Prerequisite: ECGR 4141 with a grade of C or better. Economic operation of power systems. Short circuit studies. Symmetrical components. Transient stability analysis.  

ECGR 4143. Electrical Machinery. (3) Prerequisite: ECGR 3142 with a grade of C or better. Advanced theory of transformers and rotating. Machines; harmonic and saturation effects on machine performance. Unbalanced operation and transient conditions.  

ECGR 4146.  Introduction to VHDL.  (3)  Prerequisites:  ECGR 3181 with a grade of C or better and knowledge of a computer language, or permission of the department.  Introduction to VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL) including VHDL-based high-level design of microelectronic systems, VHDL programming, and VHDL synthesis; emphasis on learning and using industry-standard VHDL tools.    

ECGR 4161. Introduction to Robotics. (3) Prerequisite: Senior standing. Modeling of industrial robots including homogeneous transformations, kinematics, velocities, static forces, dynamics, computer animation of dynamic models, motion trajectory planning, and introduction to vision, sensors, and actuators. 

ECGR 4162.  Control of Robotic Manipulators. (3)  Prerequisites: ECGR 4161 and ECGR 4111.  Control of industrial robots including linear, nonlinear, and adaptive control of robot's motion plus control of forces and torques exerted by the end-effector.  Additional topics include computer animation of the controlled behavior of industrial robots, actuator and sensor types, robot vision, and control computer/robot interfacing.   

ECGR 4165.  Laser Electronics I.  (2)  Prerequisites: ECGR 3121 and PHYS 3141, or permission of the department. Basic principles of quantum electronics, interaction of light with atoms, properties of laser light, and laser applications. Electromagnetic aspects of lasers, Maxwell's Equations and beam, ray optics, matrix methods for the analysis and synthesis of optical systems. Laser resonator design, oscillation modes, mode frequency and stability. 

ECGR 4181. Computer Architecture. (3)  Prerequisite: ECGR 3183 or permission of the department.  Latest research and development in the area of computer architecture; multiprocessor architecture, multi-computers, interconnection networks, branch prediction, instruction-level, data-level and thread-level parallelism, and memory hierarchy; high-performance machines and special purpose processors.   

ECGR 4182. Digital System Testing. (3) Prerequisite: ECGR 3181 with a grade of C or better or permission of the department. Introduction to VLSI testing, test process and automatic test equipment, test economics and product quality, test economics, fault modeling, logic and fault simulation, testability measures, combinational and sequential circuit test generation, memory test, analog test, delay test, IDDQ test, design for testability, built-in self test, boundary scan, analog test bus, system test and core test. 

ECGR 4183. Network Synthesis. (3)  Prerequisite: ECGR 4113. The positive real concept, properties and methods of testing. Realizability conditions on driving point functions. Methods of synthesis of one‑port. Physical realizability and properties of two‑port networks. Transfer function synthesis. Approximation methods.  

ECGR 4184. Device Characterization, Parameterization and Modeling. (3)  Prerequisite: ECGR 3132 permission of the department. Advance device and circuit analysis; device and circuit simulation using SPICE, ECAP or equivalent. Parametric modeling of active devices. Device characterization and parameterization; temperature effects; thermal cycling. Analysis of device failure modes.  

ECGR 4185. Electromagnetic Optics. (3) Prerequisites:  ECGR 3122 or permission of the department.  This course includes topics of electromagnetic wave in optical devices and optical systems.  Electromagnetic wave propagation in dielectric media: optical waveguide, periodic structure, multi-layer dielectric, photonic crystals, anisotropic, and nonlinear materials.

ECGR 4186.  Optical Communication and Optical Signals.  (3)  Prerequisites:  ECGR 4125 or permission of the department.  The course covers the fundamentals of modern optical networks, optical systems, and protocols.  These include transmission, detection, multiplexing/demultiplexing and related prevailing technology. 

ECGR 4187.  Data Communications and Networking II. (3)  Prerequisite: ECGR 3123 or permission of the department.  Principles of data communication networks; computer communications network architecture (layering) with emphasis on the network layer, transport layer, and application layer; local area networks; medium access control; routing; data transport; Internet applications.

ECGR 4188. Advanced VLSI Systems Design. (3)  Prerequisite: ECGR 4433. A project-oriented course dealing with advanced topics in VLSI systems design and analysis such as circuit design techniques, array structures, performance estimation, automated routing, and device electronics.  

ECGR 4190. Power Generation: Operation and Control. (3)  Prerequisite: ECGR 4142 or permission of the department. Characteristics of power generation units, steam, nuclear reactor and hydroelectric. Economic and thermal system dispatch. Transmission losses, load flow problems. Hydro scheduling, hydro‑plant models. Energy production cost models. Interchange evaluation.    

ECGR 4191. Dynamic and Transient Analysis of Power Systems. (3)  Prerequisite: ECGR 4142 or permission of department. Large‑scale systems state descriptions and hierarchical control. State space models, dynamic stability and testing. Stability of simple and multi‑machine systems. Transient phenomena in electrical power systems. Transient stability problem.    

ECGR 4193.  Experiments in Modern Optical Engineering.  (3)  Prerequisites ECGR 4125 and ECGR 4165 or permission of department.  This course offers lectures and laboratory experiments in lasers, optical fiber, optical sensing, and optical signal processing.  This course is offered as supplement to ECGR 4125 and ECGR 4165 with emphasis on hands on experiments, measurements, and design. 

ECGR 4222. Nonlinear Filtering and Probabalistic Models. (3) Prerequisites: ECGR or permission of department. Review of probability, univariate and multivariate distribution functions, noise modeling, least-squares estimation, non-linear optimization, Markov chains, Bayes theorem; applications. (On demand)

ECGR 4231.  Sensors & Actuators.  (3)  Prerequisite: ECGR 3121, ECGR 3132, or permission of department.  Fundamentals of sensors and actuators, and their applications in smart machines, industry, metrology, and the environment.  Materials for sensors, actuators, electronic and optical sensors, electroptics, magneto-optics, and fiber optics sensors, microsensors and actuators, sensors and actuators, signal processing and interfaces.  

ECGR 4261. Microwave Circuit Design I. (3)  Prerequisites: ECGR 3131; and senior/graduate standing, or permission of department. Design and analysis of microwave devices and circuits; including microwave aspects of discrete active (i.e., field effect and bipolar transistors, etc.) and passive (i.e., microstrips, inductors, capacitors) components; device parameter extraction, using computer aided design (CAD) tools.   

ECGR 4265. Microwave Devices and Electronics. (3)  Prerequisites: ECGR 3122 and PHYS 2102 with grades of C or better or permission of department. Microwave transmission line theory, parameters, microwave waveguides, microstrip line and components including resonators, slow‑wave structures, tees, rings, couplers, circulators, isolators, and microwave tubes. Microwave solid state electronics, including microwave transistors, tunnel diodes, transferred electron devices, avalanche transit‑time devices, and mono‑lattice microwave integrated circuits.  

ECGR 4422. Random Processes and Optimum Filtering. (3) Crosslisted as ECGR 5122.  Prerequisites:  ECGR 3111 and STAT 3128 or permission of Department.  Review of probability, univariate and multivariate distribution functions; random processes, discrete and continuous time processes, widesense stationary, ergodicity; time- and frequency-domain analysis; linear systems, optimum filtering, Wiener filters, Kalman filters; application.

ECGR 4433.  VLSI Systems Design.  (3)  Prerequisites:  ECGR 3131 and ECGR 3181, both with a grade of C or better or permission of the department.  Analysis, design, and synthesis of very large scale integrated circuits.  A project-oriented course relying heavily on computer-aided design tools for logic, layout design, and simulation.    

ECGR 4892. Individualized Study. (1-6)  Individual investigation and exposition of results. May be repeated for credit.