Dec 11, 2024

2015-2016 Undergraduate Bulletin

2015-2016 Undergraduate Bulletin [Archived Catalog]

Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.)

Program: B.S.E.E.
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science

Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science Building 327 ~ 260-481-6362 ~ ipfw.edu/engr

Educational Objectives

As a framework for the continuous improvement policy, the Electrical Engineering program has adopted a set of programs educational objectives that describe the anticipated accomplishments of our graduates 3-5 years after graduation.

The Electrical Engineering program educational objectives are to produce graduates who:

Function and communicate effectively to solve technical problems.
Advance professionally to roles of greater electrical engineering responsibilities and/or by transitioning into leadership positions in business, government, and/or education.
Participate in life-long learning through the successful completion of advanced degree(s), professional development, and/or engineering certification(s)/licensure.
Demonstrate a commitment to community by applying technical skills and knowledge to support various service activities.

The graduates from the Electrical Engineering Program will demonstrate that they have:

an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
an ability to design electrical systems, components, or processes to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, social, ethical, safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
an ability to function as team members on engineering projects, laboratory experiments, and/or multidisciplinary activities
an ability to identify, formulate, and solve electrical engineering problems
an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
an ability to communicate in both oral and written forms
the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, and societal context
a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
a broad knowledge of contemporary issues
an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for electrical engineering practice

Electrical engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism. IPFW offers a four-year electrical engineering undergraduate program leading to a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree.

Electrical engineers design, develop, and operate systems that generate and use electrical signals and power. The scope of electrical engineering has expanded tremendously in recent years. It is now the largest branch in engineering, with most graduates employed by manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment, aircraft, business machines, and professional and scientific equipment.

Our students, while drawn from diverse backgrounds, are all extremely able and committed to learning. IPFW delivers an exceptional educational experience to engineering students, encouraging collaboration and teamwork throughout the curriculum.

The electrical engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Degree Requirements

To earn the B.S.E.E. at IPFW, you must satisfy the requirements of IPFW (see Part 8 ) and the College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science (see Part 4 ); you must also complete the following courses:

IPFW General Education Requirements Credits: 35

General Education Plan for Electrical Engineering Program
The new IPFW General Education Requirements for the Electrical Engineering program is provided below. The complete list of courses in each category can be found at the IPFW bulletin page: http://bulletin.ipfw.edu/content.php?catoid=31&navoid=796

Category Competency Course Credit Hours
A 1 ENG W131 Elementary Composition 3

A 2 COM 114 Fundamentals of Speech 3

A 3 MA 165 Analytical Geometry and Calculus I 4
MA 166 Analytical Geometry and Calculus II 4

B 4 CHM 115 General Chemistry I 4
PHYS 152 Mechanics 5

B 5 select from the list of approved courses 3
(all Competency outcomes must be met)

B 6 select from the list of approved courses 3
(all Competency outcomes must be met)

B 7 select from the list of approved courses 3

C 8 Senior Design I (ECE 405 or ENGR 410 ) 3
total credit hours = 35

1) This plan satisfies the competency requirements and the credit hour requirement.

2) Adopting this plan reduces the number of required credit hours for the B.S. degree by six credit hours.

3) If a student selects a course from categories B5 or B6 that meets only some outcomes but not ALL, the student will be required to take another course from these categories that meet the remaining competency outcomes.

See Part 2 General Education Requirements for approved courses

Freshman Engineering Credits: 8

ENGR 12700 - Engineering Fundamentals I Cr. 4.
ENGR 12800 - Engineering Fundamentals II Cr. 4.

Core and Concentration (Major) Courses Credits: 49

CS 22900 - C/C++ Programming Cr. 4.
ECE 20100 - Linear Circuit Analysis I Cr. 3.
ECE 20200 - Linear Circuit Analysis II Cr. 3.
ECE 20800 - Election Devices and Design Laboratory Cr. 1.
ECE 25500 - Introduction to Electronic Analysis and Design Cr. 3.
ECE 27000 - Introduction to Digital System Design Cr. 4.
ECE 29300 - Measurements and Instrumentation Cr. 2.
ECE 30100 - Signals and Systems Cr. 3.
ECE 30200 - Probabilistic Methods in Electrical Engineering Cr. 3.
ECE 31100 - Electric and Magnetic Fields Cr. 3.
ECE 31300 - Energy Conversion Laboratory Cr. 1.
ECE 32400 - Introduction To Energy Systems Cr. 3.
ECE 33300 - Automatic Control Systems Cr. 3.
ECE 36200 - Microprocessor Systems and Interfacing Cr. 4.
ECE 40600 - Senior Engineering Design II Cr. 3.
ECE 42800 - Modern Communication Systems Cr. 3.
ECE 43600 - Digital Signal Processing Cr. 3.

Required Mechanical Engineering Courses Credits: 2

ME 25300 - An Introduction to Mechanics Cr. 2.

Mathematics and Science Requirements Credits: 15

MA 26100 - Multivariate Calculus Cr. 4.
MA 35100 - Elementary Linear Algebra Cr. 3.
MA 36300 - Differential Equations Cr. 3.
PHYS 25100 - Heat, Electricity, and Optics Cr. 5.

Technical Elective Courses Credits: 12

At least 3 credits must be from the list of electrical engineering technical electives

Group I: Electrical Engineering Technical Electives

An Electrical Engineering student is required to take two courses from Group I.

ECE 46000 - Power Electronics Cr. 3.
ECE 46500 - Embedded Microprocessors Cr. 3.
ECE 47400 - Introduction to Radio Frequency Circuit Design Cr. 3.
ECE 48300 - Digital Control Systems Analysis and Design Cr. 3.
ECE 54700 - Introduction to Computer Communication Networks Cr. 3.
All Electrical Engineering Technical Electives have design content. ECE 495 can be counted as a Group I technical elective upon the approval by the EE curriculum committee. Other ECE 5xx courses may be included in this group upon the approval by the EE curriculum committee. A course cannot be counted toward both an undergraduate degree and a graduate degree.

Group II: Other Technical Electives

An Electrical Engineering student is required to take two courses from Group II.

ECE 35800 - Introduction to VHDL Cr. 3.
ECE 36800 - Data Structures Cr. 3.
ECE 43700 - Computer Design and Prototyping Cr. 4.
ECE 48500 - Embedded Real-Time Operating Systems Cr. 4.
SE 52000 - Engineering Economics Cr. 3.
CS 32100 - Introduction to Computer Graphics Cr. 3.
CS 36000 - Software Engineering Cr. 4.
MA 27500 - Intermediate Discrete Math Cr. 3.
MA 41700 - Mathematical Programming Cr. 3.
PHYS 32200 - Optics Cr. 3.
PHYS 34200 - Modern Physics Cr. 3.
ECE 496, ECE 497, and ECE 498 can be counted as Group II technical electives, with the maximum of 3 credit hours each, upon the approval by the EE curriculum committee. A student with a major in Electrical Engineering who takes either MA 275 or MA 417 can earn a minor in Mathematics. A student with a major in Electrical Engineering who takes both PHYS 322 and PHYS 342 can earn a minor in Physics.

Special Content Courses for the BSEE

In general, seminars, survey courses, project courses, special topic course, and informal laboratory courses are considered to be Special Content Courses. A complete list of these courses, as approved by the EE curriculum committee, is given below.

The procedure for offering a Special Content Course is outlined below:

• The proposal for offering the course in a semester must be submitted to the Chair of the EE Curriculum Committee three weeks before the end of the previous semester. The course proposal is simply the course syllabus which includes the following information: Course/Project title, Course/Project description, Number of credit hours, Semester, Design content, Topics Covered, and Name of instructor.
• If the course is to be counted toward the EE degree program (i.e., as a technical elective), the proposal must also be approved by the EE curriculum committee before the course is offered.
• The instructor is required to submit a written report to the Department of Engineering, at the end of the semester, at the same time the course grade is submitted. The format and length of the report is at the discretion of the instructor, but at a minimum it should include the course syllabus and a summary of the results.

ECE 49500 - Selected Topics in Electrical Engineering Cr. 1-4.
ECE 49600 - Electrical And Computer Engineering Projects Cr. 1-15.
ECE 49700 - Research in Electrical Engineering I Cr. 3.
ECE 49800 - Research in Electrical Engineering II Cr. 3.
• No more than a combined total of 9 credit hours may be used to satisfy the EE degree requirement.
• A maximum of 3 credit hours of ECE 495 can be counted as Group I technical electives for EE program.
• A combined total of no more than 6 credit hours of ECE 496, ECE 497, and ECE 498 can be counted as Group II technical electives for the EE program.

Total Credits: 121

GPA Requirement

All engineering & technical elective courses must have a combined minimum GPA of 2.0

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