THE WILLIAM STATES LEE

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Department of Civil Engineering

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Department of Engineering Technology

Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science

Dean: Professor Johnson; Assistant Deans: Tolley, Price

The William States Lee College of Engineering has adopted a vision that:

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.

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; the Ph.D. in electrical engineering and mechanical engineering; and, in cooperation with North Carolina State University, a program leading to the Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering. (See the Graduate Catalog)

The College is composed of the Departments of Civil Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science, and Engineering Technology.

The engineering programs offer professional engineering education to prepare students for careers as engineers, researchers and professional registration. The engineering technology programs are designed to provide graduates of two‑year associate degree engineering technology programs an opportunity to continue their education at the baccalaureate level and to pursue careers as engineering technologists.

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 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 (PE Exam). Students who complete the cooperative education program (next page) 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 a 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, and production as opposed to the conceptual design, analysis and research functions. The technical sales and customer services fields also account for many placements.

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), or FEGR (freshman engineering) majors.

Engineering Undecided (ENGR) is an individualized advising program for students who qualify for admission to an engineering major but who have not decided which department they desire. ENGR students may change their classification to a specific department once they have decided upon a major. ENGR students must 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 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 after Discontinuation

by Engineering

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, or

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 engineering students on one floor of a residence hall. During the fall semester, FLC students take classes together and the introductory engineering course and the first semester English course are taught in the residence hall. Students are assigned a peer mentor, and SI for calculus and chemistry 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 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 in The William States Lee College of Engineering 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. The work experience is under the direction of the student's major department and is closely related to his or her field of study. Civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering students who fulfill all requirements of the co-op program 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, an engineering 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. An engineering technology student must have earned an Associate of Applied Science degree with a GPA of 2.5 or better (out of 4.0) and 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 semesters of work experience (three work sessions and three seminar courses). Consequently, participation in Co‑op Education usually means that the student will take five years to complete the engineering program or three years (at UNC Charlotte) to complete the engineering technology 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.

Domestic Internships. A number of opportunities for internships, called 49erships, exist for students in the College. Engineering internships are almost always paid positions. Students interested in learning more about these opportunities should consult with their advisor, the College’s Faculty Associate for Student Professional Development or the University Career Center.

International Internships. The College’s International Exchange program provides 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.

CONTINUING ENGINEERING STUDIES

The William States Lee 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.

Department of Civil Engineering

Chairperson: Associate Professor Young; Professors Emeritus: Bayer, Evett, King; Duke Energy Distinguished Professor: Inyang; Professors: Janardhanam, Wu; Associate Professors: Bowen, Graham, Kane; Assistant Professors: Anderson, Daniels, Gergely, Hilger, 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 which 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.

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, and a Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) degree. 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.”

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 123 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......................................... 35

Open Technical Electives................................................ 9

Civil Engineering Technical Electives.......................... 12

123

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 adviser.

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

(effective Fall 2003)

Freshman Year

MATH 1241 Calculus I......................................................3

CHEM 1251 Chemistry I...................................................3

CHEM 1251L Chemistry Lab..............................................1

ENGL 1101 English I........................................................3

ENGR 1201 Introduction to Engineering I....................2

LBST 1101, 1102, 1103, 1104 or 1105 – Gen Ed.................3

MATH 1242 Calculus II.................................................... 3

PHYS 2101 Dynamics...................................................... 3

PHYS 2101L Physics Lab.................................................. 1

ENGL 1102 English.......................................................... 3

ENGR 1202 Introduction to Engineering II.................. 2

Social Science Gen Ed............................................................ 3

Sophomore Year

MATH 2241 Calculus III................................................... 3

PHYS 2102 Electricity...................................................... 3

PHYS 2102L Physics Lab.................................................. 1

CEGR 2101 Drawing......................................................... 2

CEGR 2102 Engineering Economics................................. 3

MEGR 2141 Statics (Engr. Mech. I)................................ 3

LBST 2101 Gen Ed........................................................... 3

MATH 2171 Differential Equations................................. 3

STAT 3128 Probability and Statistics for Engrs.......... 3

ENGL 2116 Technical Writing (W)................................ 3

CEGR 2104 Surveying & Site Design........................... 3

CEGR 2154 Design Project Lab (O)............................... 2

MEGR 2144 Solid Mechanics.......................................... 3

Junior Year

CEGR 3122 Structures I...................................................3

CEGR 3141 Environmental I........................................... 3

CEGR 3143 Hydraulics & Hydrology........................... 3

CEGR 3161 Transportation I.......................................... 3

CEGR 3278 Geotechnical I.............................................. 3

CEGR Lab Elective (W) ..………………………...........1

CEGR Lab Elective (W) ..…………………….…..........1

CEGR Elective……………………………….........3

Science Elective ........................................................ 3

LBST 2102 Gen Ed………………………………...........3

Engineering Elective: ECGR 2161-Circuits or

MEGR 3121-Dynamics or

MEGR 3111-Thermodyn……....... 3

Optional Course A (3)

Senior Year

CEGR 3201 Systems and Design I................................. 3

CEGR 3282 Professional Development......................... 1

CEGR Elective......................................................... 3

TECH Elective......................................................... 3

LBST 2211, 2212, 2213, 2214 or 2215 – Gen Ed..................... 3

* Optional Course B (3)

CEGR 3202 Systems and Design II............................... 3

CEGR Lab Elective (W).................................................1

CEGR Elective......................................................... 3

TECH Elective......................................................... 3

* Optional Course C (3)

Total Required Hours 123

Note: (W) indicates a writing intensive course

(O) indicates an oral communication course

*Contact the Department office for more information about the optional courses and their use for an undergraduate concentration or for the early-entry Master's program.

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Chairperson: Professor Tranjan; Professors: Bobbio, Colemen, Daneshvar, Fiddy, Kakad, Lukic, Makki, Phillips, Stroud, Tsu; Professor Emeritus: Greene; Associate Professors: Binkley, Hasan, Howitt, Miri, Stokes, Weldon; Associate Professor Emeritus: Smith; Assistant Professors: Nasipuri, Mukherjee; Faculty Associate: Hudak.

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 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

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (B.S.E.E.)

The curricula described are subject to change. Please consult with the Chair or the Undergraduate Coordinator 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......................................................................... 18

Mathematics............................................................................ 15

Physics..................................................................................... 10

Chemistry................................................................................... 4

Science Elective........................................................................ 3

Engineering................................................................................ 5

Mechanical Engineering.......................................................... 3

Departmental Requirements.................................................. 51

Technical Electives................................................................... 9

Economics.................................................................................. 3

127

*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 the physical, life, or earth sciences and must 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 nine 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 OUTLINE: B.S.E.E. DEGREE

Freshman Year

ENGR 1201 - Intro. To Engr. Pract. & Prin. I........................ 2

MATH 1241 - Calculus I.......................................................... 3

CHEM 1251 - Principles of Chemistry.................................... 3

CHEM 1251L - Chemistry Lab................................................. 1

ENGL 1101 - English Composition......................................... 3

LBST 1101, 1102, 1103, 1104 or 1105...................................... 3

ENGR 1202 - Intro. To Engr. Pract. & Prin II......................... 2

MATH 1242 - Diff & Integral (Cal II)..................................... 3

PHYS 2101 - Physics: Dynamics........................................... 3

PHYS 2101L - Physics Lab...................................................... 1

ENGL 1102 - Composition & Literature................................. 3

Social Science (Gen Ed)........................................................... 3

Sophomore Year

ECGR 2111 - Network Theory I............................................... 3

ECGR 2103 - Computer Utilization in C++.............................. 2

ECGR 2181 - System Design I................................................. 3

PHYS 2102 - Electricity & Mag............................................... 3

MATH 2171 - Differential Equations..................................... 3

ECGR 2155 - Lab: Logic & Networks..................................... 1

ECGR 2112 - Network Theory II............................................. 3

PHYS 3141 - Introduction to Modern Physics..................... 3

MATH 2241 - Calculus III....................................................... 3

LBST 2101.................................................................................. 3

ECGR 2252 - Electrical Engineering Design I........................ 2

ECGR 2156 - Lab: Instrumentation and Networks................ 1

Junior Year

ECGR 2111 - Signals and Systems.......................................... 3

ECGR 3157 - Electrical Engineering Design II....................... 2

ECGR 3131 - Fund of Electronics & Semiconductors.......... 3

ECGR 3121 - Introduction to Electromagnetic Fields.......... 3

LBST 2102.................................................................................. 3

ENGR 3295 - Professional Development............................... 1

ECGR 3155 - Lab: Systems and Electronics.......................... 1

LBST 2211, 221, 2213, 2214 or 2215........................................ 3

ECGR 3142 - Electromagnetic Devices.................................. 3

ECGR 3132 - Electronics.......................................................... 3

ECGR 3122 - Electromagnetic Waves.................................... 3

STAT 2122 - Probability and Statistics............................... 3

ECGR 2156 - Lab: Electromagnetic and Electronic

Devices............................................................ 1

Senior Year

ECGR 3253 - Senior Design I................................................... 2

ECGR Senior Elective............................................................... 3

Technical Elective.................................................................... 3

Science Elective........................................................................ 3

Communication Theory........................................................... 3

Economics................................................................................. 3

ECGR 3259 - Senior Design II................................................. 3

Thermodynamics......................................................................3

Technical Elective.....................................................................3

Writing Intensive......................................................................3

ECGR 3159 - Elec. Engineering Professional Practice..........2

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:

·   Provide our students a solid foundation in the field of computer engineering within an environment that fosters hands-on design and synthesis experience.

·   Prepare our students for leadership positions by providing a balanced educational experience with emphasis on communication skills, team-work, and professional practice, including values and ethics.

·   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.

·   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 consist of the following:

University Goals. 48 hours meeting and surpassing the University General Education requirements, including a technical writing course, nine hours of math, and 12 hours of science.

Core 1. Advanced Problem Solving: Nine hours of advanced problem solving courses.