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Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Undergraduate Programs

211 ENGINEERING AND COMPUTING CENTER/(320) 308-3252
www.stcloudstate.edu/ece

Also see College of Science and Engineering description and requirements.

Chairperson: Tim Vogt
Faculty: Deng, George, Glazos, Heneghan, Hossain, Hou, Petzold, Thamvichai, Vogt, Yao, Zheng

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department offers two majors: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. The majors emphasize analog and digital electronics, embedded microprocessor systems, signals and systems, computer architecture, computer software, communication systems, control systems, integrated circuit design and applications, and computer aided design. The course work is designed to provide the student with skills needed to work in engineering, research, and development positions in high technology industries. In addition, students have opportunities to participate in industry sponsored projects. The program also serves as preparation for graduate study in electrical engineering, computer engineering and computer science.

Mission. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at St. Cloud State University continues the tradition of excellence and opportunity by providing advanced instruction and training for its students emphasizing practical aspects of electrical and computer engineering to meet the needs of the regional and state economies. This mission is fulfilled by achieving the Program Educational Objectives.

Educational objectives of the electrical engineering and computer engineering programs are:

1. Our graduates will have the ability to apply technical knowledge to analyze and solve practical electrical and computer engineering problems.
2. Our graduates will have the ability to practice engineering in a professional manner with effective communication and teamwork skills.
3. Our graduates will have the ability to pursue post-graduate or continuing education opportunities to acquire the latest knowledge and skills.
4. Our graduates will be able to understand the societal and ethical issues associated with the engineering profession.

Students entering the programs should have strong aptitude in physical sciences and mathematics. They will be expected to have had course work in physics, chemistry and mathematics through trigonometry and advanced algebra in high school. Remedial courses are available for students without this preparation, but credits in remedial courses will not count toward completion of the major.

Admission into the major program will be considered after completion of ECE 101, 102, 201, 221, MATH 221, 222, PHYS 234, 235, CSCI 201, and CHEM 210 for BSEE, CSCI 201 and MATH 273 for BS CompE with a grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 and with an overall GPA of at least 2.5. The minimum grade allowed in each of these courses is "C".These courses can be taken at SCSU or transferred from other institutions. Students must satisfy prerequisites of a required course before taking the course. Students will not be allowed into 300 and 400-level classes until they are admitted into the major or receive permission from the major adviser. A student admitted into the electrical and/or computer engineering major will be placed on probation if his/her semester GPA of major courses is below 2.0 or if he/she does not take any major courses in that semester. A student will be disqualified from the major if he/she is on probation for two consecutive semesters or three non-consecutive semesters.

Students majoring in electrical and/or computer engineering follow the university General Education curriculum with a few exceptions. The CORE 193 Mathematical Competency course is satisfied with a required calculus course. The 9 credit general education requirement in the Natural Science Distribution is considered satisfied, because of the extensive course work in science and mathematics required to complete the major.

Electrical and computer engineering students are required to take the following general education courses (Core: ENGL 191; CMST 192; PHIL 194; PESS 122; and a Democratic Citizenship course. Distribution: Fine Arts and Humanities (6 Cr. all in left hand column), Social Science (6 Cr. all in left hand column). Of the combined 12 Fine Arts and Humanities and Social Science credits, nine credits must be MGM and three must be racial issues.

Because of the unique engineering and general education requirements for the major, students considering a major in engineering are strongly encouraged to meet with an engineering advisor before registering for classes. (See the current course schedule for details.)

Computer Engineering Program

Computer Engineering is one of the fastest growing engineering disciplines. It is a combination of electrical engineering and computer science. Computer engineers have excellent career opportunities in many industrial sectors. There is significant overlap between the computer and electrical engineering disciplines. Computer engineers focus primarily on computer hardware and software design and development. Computer engineers design faster and more efficient computing systems, useful and effective computer interfaces, and computer based instruments.

The Computer Engineering program at SCSU emphasizes computer digital circuits and systems, embedded microprocessor systems, computer architecture, computer networking, data structure, operating systems, software engineering, computer aided design, and computer hardware and software design and development.

Bachelor of Science — Computer Engineering

Major (102)
Required Classes (78 credits): ECE 101, 102, 201, 202, 203, 221, 301, 311, 322, 323, 461, 462; CSCI 201, 301, 310, 311, 331; PHYS 234, 235; MATH 221, 222, 273, 325.

Statistics Elective (3 credits): Choose either STAT 353 or STAT 417.
Junior Elective (3 credits): Choose from ECE 312, 381, 391, CSCI 330, 430, MATH 373.
Math and Physics Electives (3 credits): Choose from MATH 311, 312, 321, 373, 452; PHYS 328, 333, 346
Senior Elective (3 credits): Choose from PHYS 435, 436, 445; ENGR 425, 447; MATH 421, 423, 427, 452, 461; MME 450, or any 400 level ECE or CSCI course not included in the student's Computer Engineering Elective sequence.
Computer Engineering Electives (12 credits): Choose 1 sequence from the following:

• Hardware Systems: ECE 421, 422, and 423 (ECE 422 cannot double count as the Junior Elective), and 3 credits of 400 level CSCI coursework (CSCI 412 Highly Recommended).
• Software Systems: CSCI 411, 412, and 413, and 1 of the following: ECE 421, 422 (cannot double count as Junior Elective), 423.

The Upper Division Writing requirement will be satisfied through the Senior Design sequene, ECE 461, 462.

Electrical Engineering Program

Electrical Engineering is one of the largest engineering disciplines. Electrical engineers have a wide range of exciting career opportunities in many industrial sectors. Electrical engineers are responsible for the explosion in computer technology (computers and applications) and communication technology (satellites, wireless systems, broadband cable, GPS, and computer networks). Electrical engineers design and develop analog and digital circuits (including integrated circuits), machine control devices (motion and robot controls), electronic instruments and biomedical devices (Oscilloscopes, function generators, Ultrasound, MRI, CT scanners), commercial electronics (TV, stereo, telephone, multimedia systems), image and signal processing systems (MP3, DVD, image and voice recognition), power systems (power generators and distribution) and many other systems.

The EE program at SCSU emphasizes computer hardware and software development, circuits, analog and digital electronics, microprocessor systems, digital and wireless communications, solid state devices, electromagnetics, integrated circuit design, control systems and instrumentation.

The Bachelor of Science program in Electrical Engineering at SCSU is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone 410-347-7700.

Bachelor of Science — Electrical Engineering

Major (102) - ABET Accredited
Required Classes (75 credits): ECE 101, 102, 201, 202, 203, 221, 301, 311, 312, 322, 323, 391, 461, 462; CSCI 201; CHEM 210; PHYS 234, 235; MATH 221, 222, 325.
Non-EE Elective (3 credits): Choose from ENGR 334, MME 200, 210, 220, 241; PHYS 328, 329, 333; MATH 273; CHEM 211.
PHYS/MATH Elective (3 credits):Choose from PHYS 346, MATH 311
PHYS Elective (3 credits): Choose from PHYS 328, 329, 435, 436, 445
STAT Elective (3 credits): Choose from STAT 353 or 417
Depth Sequence (6 credits): Choose one sequence of courses from the 400 level ECE courses from the sequences listed below:
Digital Sequence: ECE 421 and choose either ECE 422 or 423.
Communication Sequence: ECE 431 and choose either ECE 432 or 433
Controls Sequence: ECE 451 and ECE 452
Digital Signal Processing Sequence: ECE 471 and choose either ECE 473 or 474.
Breadth Electives (6 credits). Choose two from ECE 411, 421, 422, 423, 431, 451, 471, or 482.
Senior Elective (3 credits). Choose from PHYS 435, 436, 445; ENGR 425, 447; MATH 421, 423, 427, 452, 461; STAT 353, 417, 447; CSCI 330, 331, 421, 450; ECE 381, 411, 421, 422, 423, 431, 432, 433, 440, 444, 451, 452, 471, 473, 474, 482; MME 350, 351, 450.

The Upper Division Writing requirement will be satisfied through the Senior Design sequence, ECE 164/462.