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Dean: Professor Robert Johnson; Associate Dean: Professor Ronald Smelser; Assistant Dean: Patricia Tolley The William States Lee College of Engineering has adopted a vision that:
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The College will
be the engineering college of choice for students,
faculty, sponsors, and partners, reflecting the prestige gained
by the excellence of our programs, research, graduates, and
faculty.
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The College
nurtures collaborative and friendly learning
communities in which all stakeholders (students, faculty,
sponsors, and partners) can succeed and are involved in the
continuous assessment and improvement processes.
§ Student development, faculty development, and resource and community development are guided by the principle that they should enhance our learning environment and promote the prestige of our institution.
The Lee
College offers baccalaureate degree programs in Engineering and
Engineering Technology. On the graduate level, the College
offers programs leading to master’s degrees in Engineering and
Engineering Management; the Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and
Mechanical Engineering; an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in
The College is
composed of the Departments of Civil Engineering, Electrical and
Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Engineering
Science, and Engineering Technology. Engineering Programs. The baccalaureate programs in engineering offer a professional engineering education that can be used as the foundation for several different career objectives: careers as professional engineers in industry, business, or consulting; graduate study to prepare for careers in research, development, or teaching; and a more general and more liberal engineering education with the objective of keeping a variety of career avenues open. Whatever the career objective of the student, a sound engineering educational program ensures their graduates have: (a) an ability to apply knowledge of math, science and engineering; (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments/analyze and interpret data; (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process; (d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams; (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems; (f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility; (g) an ability to communicate effectively; (h) an ability to evaluate the impact of technology in a global/societal context; (i) an appreciation for lifelong learning; (j) knowledge of contemporary issues; and (k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern tools for engineering practice. The course of study will involve the humanities, social sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering sciences. The student expecting to accept employment in industry may emphasize the engineering design and engineering science aspects of his or her program, while the student preparing for graduate study might emphasize the mathematics and science aspects. Some engineering graduates ultimately take on executive and management responsibilities in industries and firms that are based upon engineering products and engineering services. Such students may choose to construct an elective option in their program that includes business administration and economics offerings and other courses to strengthen their communication skills. Engineering students are strongly encouraged to pursue the requirements for registration as a Professional Engineer. The first step in the registration process is the successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam. Students are encouraged to take this exam during their senior year. Additional requirements for professional licensure subsequent to graduation include the accumulation of at least four years of progressive engineering experience and successful completion of the Professional Engineer Examination (PE Exam). Students who complete the Cooperative Education Program or who complete their Master’s degree only need three years of progressive engineering experience to be eligible to take the PE Exam. Engineering Technology Program. Engineering technology is the profession in which knowledge of mathematics and natural sciences gained by higher education, experience, and practice is devoted primarily to the implementation and extension of existing technology for the benefit of humanity. Engineering technology education focuses primarily on the applied aspects of science and engineering aimed at preparing graduates for practice in that portion of the technological spectrum closest to the product improvement, manufacturing, and engineering operational functions. Engineering technology programs are characterized by their focus on application and practice and by their approximately 50/50 mix of theory and laboratory experience. Graduates of the engineering technology program are recruited by most major technological companies in the U.S. They are employed across the technological spectrum but are better suited to areas that deal with application, implementation, production, and construction. Technical sales and customer services fields also account for many placements.
Engineering
technology students are strongly ACADEMIC PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS AND DISCONTINUANCE CONDITIONS FOR: I. Bachelor’s Degree Programs and Advising in the College of Engineering Students may be admitted to one of the four College of Engineering departments: Civil Engineering (CEGR), Electrical and Computer Engineering (EEGR and CPGR), Mechanical Engineering (MEGR), and Engineering Technology (ET). Students may also be admitted as ENGR (engineering undecided), ETGR (engineering technology undecided), or FEGR (freshman engineering) majors. Engineering Undecided (ENGR) and Engineering Technology Undecided (ETGR) are individualized advising programs for students who qualify for admission to an engineering or engineering technology major but who have not decided which program they desire. Students may change their classification to a specific major once they make a decision. Both ENGR and ETGR students should make such a decision no later than the completion of their freshman year. Freshman Engineering (FEGR) is an individualized advising program for students who meet the requirements for conditional admission to a baccalaureate engineering degree program in the College of Engineering but who are not admitted directly to one of the programs. Students are expected to follow the advice and recommendations of their faculty advisors and are expected to know and follow all pre-requisite, co-requisite, and progression requirements of their program. Persistent attempts to circumvent that advice and guidance shall be grounds for discontinuance. Students must demonstrate that they are making satisfactory progress toward completion of their major degree. They are in violation of this requirement and subject to discontinuance if they have two consecutive semesters of unsatisfactory progress.
II. Freshman
Year Requirements All new freshman students are initially advised by a central office within the College of Engineering. Students are eligible for transfer to their major department for further advising once they have achieved the following: 1. completion of all non-elective courses in their freshman year curriculum with grades of C or better, and 2. a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 for all courses taken. III. Sophomore Through Senior Year Requirements In addition to the University requirements for continued enrollment, students must maintain a major cumulative GPA of 2.00 for all courses in the departmental curriculum taught by the College. Failure to meet this requirement for two consecutive semesters will result in suspension from the College of Engineering. IV. Requirements for Readmission to the College after Discontinuation An undergraduate student who has been discontinued for failure to satisfy the College requirement for continuation stated above, but who nonetheless meets the conditions for continued enrollment in the University, will be ineligible for readmission to the College until:
1.
an appeal is accepted through the
College of Engineering, 2. the student elects to use the Two-Year-Rule. A student who has been suspended by the University must follow University guidelines for appeal. Readmission to the College after discontinuation or suspension is not automatic. An application for readmission must be made by the student and approved by the College/department. Students who are readmitted after discontinuation by the College, suspension by the University, or under the Two-Year Rule must meet requirements for continued enrollment appropriate to their individual situation. These requirements are specified in a “Continuation Agreement” that is mutually agreed upon and signed by the student and his/her appropriate advisor. The consequences of failure to meet the requirements of the agreement may be articulated in the agreement itself. However, if these consequences are not included in the agreement, failure to meet the requirements will automatically result in the student’s discontinuation from the College. SPECIAL COLLEGE PROGRAMS MAPS – Maximizing Academic and Professional Success. The College’s nationally recognized MAPS program assists students in developing the personal, academic, and professional skills needed for success. The program includes peer mentoring in individual or small group sessions, Supplemental Instruction (SI), tutoring, workshops and study groups. SI and/or tutoring is available for courses such as calculus, chemistry, and physics and for sophomore and junior engineering and engineering technology courses. Assessment results indicate that students who regularly participate in MAPS perform well academically and are much more likely to graduate from the College. Freshman Learning Community (FLC). The FLC houses a limited number of College of Engineering students on one floor of a residence hall. During the fall semester, FLC students take classes together. Students are assigned a peer mentor, and SI for a variety of freshman courses is provided by the MAPS Program. Other special events such as chemistry study nights, ropes course, community service projects, and social activities are also available to participants. Student Leadership Academy. The Leadership Academy is an optional extracurricular program designed to develop the leadership potential of College of Engineering students through a series of weekend retreats with other students, faculty and industry partners. Top industry executives help facilitate specific activities providing some real-world perspective on being a successful leader in business and in the community. Cooperative Education (Co-op) Program. Students may obtain practical work experience while pursuing their degree by participating in cooperative education whereby a student alternates semesters of full-time academic study with semesters of full-time work experience in industry. Students may also do back-to-back Co-op experiences if their fall or spring Co-op session is combined with a summer session. The work experience is under the direction of the student's major department and is closely related to his or her field of study. Students who fulfill all requirements of the Co-op program receive transcript notation, can earn up to three credit hours for a technical elective, and will receive partial credit toward the professional practice requirement for registration as a Professional Engineer. To be eligible for the Co‑op program, a student must have completed at least 24 credit hours at UNC Charlotte including a number of specified courses with a minimum GPA of 2.5. A transfer student is expected to have completed at least 12 hours at UNC Charlotte. For an undergraduate to be officially designated as a Co‑op student, he or she must participate in at least three full-time semesters of work experience (three work sessions and three seminar courses). Consequently, participation in Co‑op Education usually means that graduation can be delayed up to one year. However, students who participate in Co-op traditionally are more highly recruited and at higher starting salaries than other students. Students interested in learning more about the advantages and opportunities of participating in this program should contact the College’s Faculty Associate for Student Professional Development or the University Career Center. Domestic Internships. A number of opportunities for non-credit internships, called 49erships, exist for students at local and regional employers. Internships are almost always paid positions. A minimum of 80 work hours need to be completed in no less than five weeks for one semester to successfully complete the program. Fall and Spring 49erships are part-time. Summer 49erships may be full- or part-time. Full-time students who are in good University standing, have completed 24 credit hours, and have a 2.0 minimum cumulative GPA are eligible. Internships do not offer academic credit, but students do receive transcript notation. Approval for enrollment must be arranged before the student begins the work experience. Students may begin this program during their sophomore year. Transfer students must complete 12 credit hours at UNC Charlotte before making application for the program. Students interested in learning more about the advantages and opportunities of participating in this program should contact the College’s Faculty Associate for Student Professional Development or the University Career Center. International Internships. The College’s International Exchange program provides opportunities for overseas study, research, and/or an industrial experience. In many cases, students who meet eligibility requirements receive special scholarships and/or grants to help defray the cost of these programs. Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam Review. The first step in professional licensure is the FE exam, which students take their senior year. To encourage and prepare students to take and successfully pass this national exam, the College offers a series of review sessions each fall and spring semester. These sessions focus on technical subjects and test-taking strategies. CONTINUING ENGINEERING STUDIESThe College of Engineering sponsors various special educational programs for practicing engineers, technologists, technicians, and others, in addition to its regular academic degree programs and courses. These include conferences, short courses, seminars, and other continuing education programs designed to aid those practicing in the technical professions and occupations to keep abreast of the latest developments in the rapidly expanding technology. For more information, contact the Office of Continuing Education, Extension, and Summer Programs.
Chairperson: Professor Young; Professors Emeritus: Bayer, Evett, King; Duke Energy Distinguished Professor: Inyang; Professors: Graham, Janardhanam, Wu; Associate Professors: Bowen, Gergely, Hilger, Kane; Assistant Professors: Anderson, Boyajian, Daniels, Ogunro, Weggel The program in Civil Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202, Telephone: (410) 347-7700. The objectives of the undergraduate program in Civil Engineering are to: (a) provide students with the latest social, mathematical, scientific and engineering educational experiences required to access needs, define problems, evaluate alternatives, propose appropriate solutions and implement designs; (b) provide students with the social science and management educational experiences required to effectively work in teams, communicate recommendations and manage the implementation of their designs; and (c) promote concern for environmental, societal and global ramifications of engineering solutions, the value of the profession and its ethics, the opportunities provided by graduate studies, and the necessity of life-long learning. These objectives are accomplished through a flexible curriculum and through interactions with other departments and colleges of the University and with the professional community.
A major role
of civil engineers is to focus scientific and technological
skills on the creation of physical facilities, the engineering
and construction of wh The Department offers a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.) degree, a Master of Science in Civil Engineering (M.S.C.E.) degree, a Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) degree, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Infrastructure and Environmental Systems. Additionally, doctoral studies leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree are available through a cooperative arrangement with North Carolina State University. For information about the master's programs, see the UNC Charlotte Graduate Catalog. Students may plan early in their undergraduate careers for continuation of their engineering studies beyond the first degree. The large number of fields of graduate study that follow the curriculum offered by the Department of Civil Engineering influence how each student plans his/her undergraduate program of study. Twenty-one hours of technical electives allow flexibility for study in specific areas. Each student may design a technical elective program with his or her advisor’s approval in order to achieve individual goals and follow a desired track. Additionally, students may take nine hours (three “Optional Courses”) beyond the BSCE requirements from prescribed menus in each of the areas of Environmental, Geotechnical, Structural, and Transportation Engineering to earn a Department-issued “Area of Concentration.” Although currently under development, a fifth area of concentration, in Construction Engineering, is expected to be available by the time this Catalog is printed. Qualified students may apply for early-entry into the graduate program in Civil Engineering during their junior or senior year. If accepted, students may take these optional courses for graduate credit and to begin work on their master's degree while completing their undergraduate degree. Early-Entry to Master's Program in Civil Engineering
1.
A student may be accepted into the early-entry program at
any time after completion of at least 75 semester hours of
undergraduate work applicable to an appropriate degree.
Admission must be approved by the Department of Civil
Engineering. Full admission to the graduate program is
conditional pending the awarding of the undergraduate degree.
2.
In order to be accepted into the program a student must
have at least a 3.2 overall grade point average and a 3.2 grade
point average in the student's major. The successful
applicant must have taken the appropriate standardized test and
earned acceptable scores.
3.
While in the early-entry program, a
student must maintain a 3.0 overall grade point average
through completion of the baccalaureate degree in order to
remain in the graduate program. 4. Students accepted into the early-entry program will be subject to the same policies that pertain to other matriculated graduate students. Early-entry students must finish their undergraduate degree before they complete 15 hours of graduate work. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING (B.S.C.E.) This curriculum became effective Fall 2000. Students who entered the program prior to Fall 2000 should refer to a previous catalog or contact the Department office for their program of study. Since the curriculum changes periodically, students should contact the Department office for the latest information concerning this curriculum. A major in Civil Engineering leading to the B.S.C.E. degree consists of 128 credit hours. Specific requirements are: English................................................................ 6 Technical Communications............................. 3 Humanities and Social Science Electives.... 15 Mathematics.................................................... 15 Physics............................................................... 8 Chemistry........................................................... 4 Science Elective................................................ 3 Engineering........................................................ 4 Electrical or Mechanical Engineering............ 3 Engineering Science......................................... 6 Departmental Requirements.......................... 40 Open Technical Electives................................ 9 Civil Engineering Technical Electives.......... 12
Total................................................................ 128
Social science
and humanities electives must be chosen both to satisfy
University General Education requirements and to meet the
objectives of a broad education consistent with the educational
goals of the profession. To avoid taking “extra”
humanities/social science electives, students must select their
electives carefully after consulting with their faculty advisor.
The science electives must be chosen from an approved list of physical, life, or earth sciences and must complement the student's overall educational plan. Technical electives allow flexibility for study in specific areas, and each student may design a technical elective program with the advisor's approval in order to achieve an individual goal and follow a desired track. Three “open” technical (TECH) electives may be selected from the areas of engineering, mathematics, science, business and communications. Four Civil Engineering technical (CEGR TECH) electives must be selected from upper-division Civil Engineering courses. CURRICULUM OUTLINE: B.S.C.E. DEGREE
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Infrastructure and Environmental Engineering; and, in
cooperation with North Carolina State University, a program
leading to the Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering (see
ich advance society toward such basic
goals as economic development, environmental protection, and
social well‑being. Civil engineers may be involved in
analysis, design, construction, and monitoring of:
buildings, bridges, dams, and other structures; water resources
for urban use, industry and land reclamation; systems for water
transmission and river control; water quality control systems
for purification and waste treatment; transportation systems
including highways, mass transit, airports, railroads,
pipelines, canals, and harbor facilities; solutions for
environmental problems including air pollution, ground
pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, ecological effects,
land development, and urban and regional planning; and in
subsurface foundation systems. Civil engineers must bring about
a satisfactory blending of constructed facilities with the
natural and social environments, creating an optimum
relationship between humans and the environment while helping
safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the public. 
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DEPARTMENT
OF ELECTRICAL |
Chairperson: Professor Casperson; Professors: Bobbio, Colemen, Daneshvar, Fiddy, Kakad, Lukic, Makki, Tranjan, Tsu; Professor Emeritus: Greene; Associate Professors: Binkley, Conrad, Emmert, Hasan, Howitt, Miri, Stokes, Weldon; Associate Professor Emeritus: Smith; Assistant Professors: Nasipuri, Mukherjee, Ravindran, Xie; Faculty Associate: Hudak, Sheppard.
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department provides instruction and research in areas of electrical and computer engineering such as electronics, microelectronics, optoelectronics, power systems, control theory, digital systems, communications, and VLSI design.
The Department
offers a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.)
degree and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (B.S.Cp.E.)
degree. An eight‑semester sequence of courses that is
designed to develop the concepts and design and analysis
techniques fundamental to the various areas of specializations
forms the core of the curricula. Emphasis is placed on the
utilization of computers throughout the curricula.
Graduate studies in electronics, microelectronics, optoelectronics, computer engineering, VLSI design and testing, signal processing, communications, and power and control systems are offered by the Department at the master's level. The Department also offers a doctoral degree with emphasis in microelectronics, optoelectronics, or computer engineering.
Early-entry to the Master of Science Program in Electrical Engineering
1.
A student may be accepted into the early-entry program at
any time after completion of 75 semester hours of undergraduate
work applicable to an appropriate degree. Admission must be
approved by the Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering. The admission is conditional pending the awarding
of the undergraduate degree.
2.
In order to be accepted into the Electrical Engineering
early-entry program, an undergraduate student must have at least
a 3.2 overall grade point average and a 3.2 grade point average
in the major. The successful applicant must have taken the
appropriate graduate standardized test and achieved acceptable
scores.
3.
If an early-entry student is unable to maintain a 3.0
overall grade point average at the end of his/her baccalaureate
degree, he/she will be dismissed from the graduate program.
4.
Up to six hours earned at the graduate level may be
substituted for required undergraduate hours. (Up to six hours
of graduate work may be "double counted" toward both
baccalaureate and graduate degrees).
5. Students accepted into the early-entry program will be subject to the same policies that pertain to other matriculated graduate students. Early-entry students must finish their undergraduate degree before they complete 15 hours of graduate work.
The program in
Electrical Engineering and the program in Computer Engineering
are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of
the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111
Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202 - Telephone
(410) 347-7700.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (B.S.E.E.)
The curricula described are subject to change. Please consult with the Chair or the Associate Chair for the latest versions.
A major in Electrical Engineering leading to the B.S.E.E. degree consists of a total of 127 credit hours.
The Program Educational Objectives are as follows:
- To provide our students the opportunity and the environment to acquire the educational background necessary to pursue professional careers in Electrical Engineering and/or to continue their education toward an advanced degree in the field.
- To provide graduates who have a comprehensive background in mathematics, physical and social sciences, liberal arts, and human values, with in-depth knowledge of the fundamentals of engineering science and Electrical Engineering that perpetuates life-long learning.
- To provide graduates with the tools to pursue successful and long careers in the profession that places ethical conduct as paramount.
- To prepare graduates who can effectively communicate their thoughts and ideas to their surroundings along with the understanding of the impact of electrical engineering on global, societal, and environmental issues.
- To provide graduates who have state-of-the-art computer skills suitable for a modern career in electrical engineering, where computer utilization is an essential tool.
The laboratory courses are designed to: (1) teach the basic techniques of instrumentation; (2) develop skills in communications; and (3) relate the analytical methods developed in the classroom to the performance of real physical systems.
The degree requirements are:
English..................................................6
Liberal
Studies.......................................12
Mathematics..........................................15
Physics..................................................10
Chemistry..............................................4
Science
or Math Elective..........................3
Engineering............................................5
Mechanical
Engineering...........................3
Departmental
Requirements.....................54
Technical
Electives..................................12
Economics..............................................3
Total
127
Note: one course in foreign language may be considered as HUM/SS.
The social science and humanities electives must include some courses at an advanced level and be chosen to satisfy the University General Education requirements and to meet the objectives of a broad education consistent with the educational goals of the profession.
The science elective must be chosen from college-level physical or biological science courses. The math elective must be chosen from college-level, non-remedial mathematics or statistics courses. This elective course should complement the student’s overall educational plan.
The technical electives are
chosen by
students in consultation with their academic advisor.
Students can use these electives to: (1) obtain some breadth
within electrical engineering by choosing additional advanced
courses; (2) obtain significant depth within a particular area
of electrical or computer engineering; and (3) prepare for
graduate work in electrical or computer engineering. The
technical electives must contain at least
twelve hours of
coursework dealing with engineering science, analysis,
synthesis, or design. See Department guidelines for selection
of these courses.
All junior‑level core courses must be satisfactorily completed prior to enrolling in the senior project courses.
CURRICULUM
PLAN: B.S.E.E. DEGREE
Freshman Year
ENGR 1201
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Intro To
Engineering Practices & Principles I......
2
CHEM 1251 - Principles of
Chemistry.................................... 3
CHEM 1251L - Chemistry
Lab................................................. 1
MATH 1241 - Calculus
I.......................................................... 3
ENGL 1101 - English
Composition......................................... 3
LBST 1101, 1102, 1103, 1104 or
1105...................................... 3
15
ENGR 1202 -
Intro To
Engineering Practices & Principles II.....
2
MATH 1242 - Calculus
II......................................................... 3
PHYS 2101 – Physics for Science & Engineering I........... .. 3
PHYS 2101L - Physics Lab
I.................................................... 1
ENGL 1102 - Composition &
Literature................................. 3
LBST 2101 – Western Cultural & Historical Awareness..... 3
15
Sophomore Year
ECGR 2103 -
Computer Utilization in C++..............................
3
ECGR 2111 - Network Theory
I............................................... 3
ECGR 2155 - Lab: Logic &
Networks..................................... 1
ECGR 2181 - Logic System Design
I...................................... 3
MATH 2171 - Differential
Equations..................................... 3
PHYS 2102 - Physics for Science & Engineering II.............
3
16
ECGR 2112 -
Network Theory II..............................................
3
ECGR 2156 - Lab: Instrumentation and Networks................ 1
ECGR 2252 - Electrical Engineering Design
I........................ 2
MATH 2241 - Calculus
III..................................................... .. 3
PHYS 3141 - Introduction to Modern Physics.....................
3
LBST 2102 - Global & Intercultural Connections................
3
15
Junior Year
ECGR 3111 -
Signals and Systems.......................................... 3
ECGR 3121 - Introduction to Electromagnetic Fields.......... 3
ECGR 3131 - Fund of Electronics & Semiconductors.......... 3
ECGR 3155 - Lab: Systems and
Electronics.......................... 1
ECGR 3157 - Electrical Engineering Design
II....................... 2
ENGR 3295 - Professional
Development............................... 1
LBST 2211, 2212, 2213, 2214 or 2215......................................
3
16
ECGR 3122 -
Electromagnetic Waves..................................... 3
ECGR 3132 -
Electronics...........................................................
3
ECGR 3133 - Solid State Microelectronics I
--or--
ECGR 3142 - Electromagnetic Devices...................................
3
ECGR 3156 -
Lab:
Electromagnetic & Electronic Devices....1
STAT 3128 - Probability and Statistics for Engineers......... 3
ECGR 3112 – System Analysis II
--or--
ECGR 3181 – Logic System Design II.................................... 3
16
Senior Year
ECGR 3253 -
Senior Design
I................................................... 2
ECGR 4123 – Analog & Digital Communication
--or--
ECGR 4124 Digital Signal
Processing....................................
3
ECGR Senior
Elective................................................................3
Technical
Electives (2)............................................................
6
Science
or Math Elective........................................................
3
17
ECGR 3159 -
Elec. Engineering Professional Practice.......... 2
ECGR 3254 - Senior Design
II.................................................. 3
MEGR 3111 -
Thermodynamics.............................................. 3
ECON 2101 -
Economics..........................................................
3
Technical
Electives (2).............................................................
6
17
Total Hours: 127
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING (B.S.Cp.E.)
The curriculum in Computer Engineering leading to the
B.S.Cp.E. degree consists of 125 semester credit hours.
The curriculum was developed to meet the following Program
Educational Objectives:
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Provide our students a solid foundation in the field of computer engineering within an environment that fosters hands-on design and synthesis experience.
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Prepare our students for leadership positions by providing a balanced educational experience with emphasis on communication skills, teamwork, and professional practice, including values and ethics.
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Provide sufficient curriculum flexibility to allow every student to synthesize a program of study that is specific to the students’ interests within the diverse field of computer engineering.
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Provide our students sufficient breadth of knowledge to understand the broad relationships of the various areas within engineering, and sufficient depth as a concentration within one of those areas.
The following curriculum became effective for all students entering the program in the summer of 2002 and thereafter. Students who entered the program prior to the summer of 2002 should consult earlier versions of the Catalog or contact the ECE department.
The degree requirements are:
University Goals. 48 hours meeting and surpassing the University General Education requirements, including 12 hours of communications, 9 hours of math, and 12 hours of science.
Core 1. Advanced Problem Solving: Nine hours of advanced problem solving courses.
Core 2. Computer Engineering: 39 hours of computer engineering including introduction to engineering, programming and data structures, network theory, electronics, logic design, data communications, and computer organization and architecture.
Breadth. 12 hours of required courses from four different concentration areas.
Depth. Six hours of electives, where the student chooses two courses from one of the chosen depth areas. Combined with the Breadth requirement, this results in a minimum of nine hours in a concentration area.
Professional Development and Practice: One hour of professional development and two hours of professional practice.
Senior Design Capstone. Five hours of senior design project.
Restricted Electives. Three hours of engineering, information technology computer science, math, physics, chemistry, or biology at the 2xxx level or above.
Total: 125 semester hours
CURRICULUM OUTLINE: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING
University Goals - 48 hours
I. Communication: ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102, ECGR 3254, and ENGL 2116 –or– any 3-hour 2xxx level (or above) course with a writing intensive (W) designation...................................................................... 12
II. Problem Solving: MATH 1241, 1242; STAT 2122........... 9
III. Social Science: ECON 2101................................................ 3
IV. Science: PHYS 2101/L, PHYS 2102/L, CHEM 1251/L.... 12
V. Liberal Studies/Arts & Society: Choose one course from {LBST 1101, 1102, 1103, 1104 or 1105}.............................. 3
VI. Liberal Studies/Western: LBST 2101.............................. 3
VII. Liberal Studies/Global: LBST 2102................................. 3
VIII. Liberal Studies/Ethical & Cultural issues: Choose one course from {LBST 2211, 2212, 2213, 2214, or