Electrical Engineering
Prereq. for all EL courses is a major in electrical engineering.
EL 103 Electrical Engineering Orientation (2) This course surveys the engineering profession and students learn an overview of the engineering sciences, with special emphasis on electrical engineering. Fall sem.
EL 108 Computer Programming and Graphics for Electrical Engineers (3) This course encompasses algorithmic computer programming using a compiled, high-level programming language and an introduction to graphics applicable to electrical engineering. Programming is taught with a focus on engineering problem-solving while developing skills in program design and coding, debugging, file I/O, structures, strings, arrays and pointers. The graphics portion of the course prepares the student to read electrical drawings and schematics; to understand basic electrical and electronic drafting symbols; and to draw schematics and electrical diagrams using schematic capture software tools. Spring sem.
EL 223 Circuits I (4) Prereq.: MA 222. Students learn the fundamental concepts, units, and laws applied in the solution of circuits, network theorems, and network simplification. Transient analysis of first- and second-order systems is presented. Phasors are used to analyze AC circuits in the steady state. Circuit analysis using SPICE is introduced. The lab is an introduction to computer methods, instruments, devices, and measurements in electrical networks. 3 hours lecture, plus lab. Fall sem.
EL 224 Circuits II (4) Prereq.: EL 223 and credit for or concurrent enrollment in MA 401. Students begin with transient analysis of second order circuits based on differential equations and then use phasor analysis to solve linear circuit problems including magnetically coupled circuits, ideal transformers, steady state power and balanced three-phase circuits. Phasor analysis is extended to investigate resonance and frequency-selective circuits. Fourier analysis is introduced. Laplace transforms are applied to model and analyze transients in circuits and the concepts are linked to transient analysis based on differential equations. In the lab, students make voltage, current, and power measurements and characterize coupled, resonant, and frequency selective circuits. Students use computer simulation to apply the principles of Fourier series. 3 hours lecture, plus lab. Spring sem.
EL 326 Linear Systems (3) Prereq.: EL 224 and MA 401. This course teaches students to utilize Fourier Series, the Fourier Transform, Laplace Transforms, and Z-transforms to analyze continuous- and discrete-time linear systems in time and frequency domains. Spring sem.
EL 331 Electromagnetic Fields (3) Prereq.: EL 224, MA 401, and PY 202. Students learn topics including vector analysis, static electric fields, energy and potential, static magnetic fields, and inductance. Fall sem.
EL 332 Electromagnetic Waves (3) Prereq.: EL 331. Students learn about Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic wave propagation and reflection in various media, transmission lines, rectangular wave guides, antennas, and mapping methods with lab involvement. 2 hours lecture, plus lab. Spring sem.
EL 341 Electronics I (4) Prereq.: EL 224 and PY 202. Students learn basic semiconductor theory and application of electronic devices and circuits using diodes, bipolar transistors, and FETs. Single stage analog circuits are covered and digital circuits are introduced. 3 hours lecture, plus lab. Fall sem.
EL 342 Electronics II (4) Prereq.: EL 341. Students learn small signal analysis and design of single-and multiple-stage amplifiers, frequency response characteristics and amplifiers, and applications are introduced. 3 hours lecture, plus lab. Spring sem.
EL 345 Digital Electronics (3) Prereq.: EL 224 and credit for or concurrent enrollment in EL 341. Students learn binary arithmetic, Boolean algebra, design and application of logic circuits, combinational system design, latches, flip-flops, counters, and registers. Design project. 2 hours lecture, plus lab. Fall sem.
EL 361–461 Electrical Engineering Practicum (1 each) Prereq.: Junior or Senior, major in electrical engineering; and permission of the Dean of Basic Sciences and Engineering. Students receive practical engineering experience in this elective course. Students complete a documented participation at an approved off-campus facility for a minimum of 40 hours.
EL 426 Automatic Control Systems (3) Prereq.: EL 326. Students learn analysis and design of linear feedback systems along with mathematical modeling. Transfer functions and signal-flow graphs are presented. Both state variable analysis and time-domain analysis along with frequency-domain analysis and design of linear control systems are given. Design project. Spring sem.
EL 431 Power Systems (3) Prereq.: EL 332. Students analyze and design balanced power systems including transmission lines and transmissions networks in balanced fault situations. Students are introduced to circuit protection techniques and over-current device coordination. Transmission line design project. Fall sem.
EL 443 Electronics Design Lab (2) Prereq.: EL 342 and credit for or concurrent enrollment in EL 345 and senior. Students design, construct and test subsystems typical in electronic equipment using modern design methods and electronic design automation tools in the context of the senior design project completed in EL 450. Typical subsystems included are microcontrollers, oscillators, amplifiers, and DC power supplies using analog and digital integrated circuits and discrete components. Students prepare project plans and requirements documents for their senior design project to be implemented in EL 450. Fall sem.
EL 445 Communication Systems (4) Prereq.: EL 326 and 342. Students learn to evaluate and design communication systems utilizing Fourier and random-signal analysis along with the amplitude, frequency, pulse, pulse-code modulation and demodulation with multiplexing. Design project. 3 hours lecture, plus lab. Fall sem.
EL 448 Introduction to Microprocessors (3) Prereq.: EL 345. Students learn about fundamental software design, hardware, organization of microcomputers, machine codes, and macroassembly languages. Design project. 2 hours lecture, plus lab. Spring sem.
EL 450 Electrical Engineering Design (3) Prereq.: EL 443 and senior graduating in May or December. A capstone design project is completed which integrates the course work of the electrical engineering curriculum using modern design methods and tools. Design teams complete the design project for the project proposal approved in EL 443. Design project. 1 hour lecture, plus lab. Spring sem.
