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Prereq. for all EL courses is a major in electrical engineering.
EL 103 Electrical Engineering Orientation (2) Prereq.: Electrical engineering major. This course surveys the engineering profession and gives an overview of the engineering sciences, with special emphasis on electrical engineering. Fall sem.
EL 108 Computer Programming and Graphics for Electrical Engineers (3) Prereq.: Electrical engineering major. 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. This course deals with 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. This course expands phasor analysis to magnetically coupled networks, steady state power and three-phase circuits. Resonance, frequency-selective circuits and Fourier analyses are introduced. Laplace transforms are applied to model and analyze circuits. The lab covers voltage, current, power measurement, polyphase circuits, characteristics of coupled circuits, resonance, frequency selective circuits, frequency spectra, and applications of Fourier series. 3 hours lecture plus lab. Spring sem.
EL 326 Linear Systems (3) Prereq.: EL 224 and MA 401. This course utilizes 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. Topics studied include vector analysis, static electric fields, energy and potential, mapping methods, static magnetic fields, and inductance. Fall sem.
EL 332 Electromagnetic Waves (3) Prereq.: EL 331. This course presents 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. Topics studied include basic semiconductor theory and application of electronic devices and circuits using diodes, bi-polar transistors, and FET’s. 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. 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. This course includes 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 426 Automatic Control Systems (3) Prereq.: EL 326. Analysis and design of linear feedback systems are studied 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. The design and analysis of balanced power systems including three-phase, short circuit conditions, overcurrent device coordination, and an introduction to load flow are presented. Design project. Fall sem.
EL 443 Electronics Design Lab (2) Prereq.: EL 342 and credit for or concurrent enrollment in EL 345 and senior electrical engineering major. This course includes the design, construction, and test of subsystems typical in electronic equipment using modern design methods and electronic design automation tools in the context of the senior design project complete 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. This course includes the evaluation and design of communication systems utilizing Fourier and random signal analysis. Also included are digital and analog modulation techniques, time and frequency domain multiplexing, introduction to spread-spectrum, and introduction to random processes including white noise. Design project. 3 hours lecture, plus lab. Fall sem.
EL 448 Introduction to Microprocessors (3) Prereq.: EL 345. This course introduces 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 electrical engineering major 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.