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Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (code EE__BS01) (133 units)
The objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Program are to give students:
1. A solid foundation in basic science, mathematics, and EE practices and major design skills to maintain high employability, adaptability to changing technology, and an ability to conceive new technologies
2. Effective communication skills to be able to progress in their careers
3. An awareness of ethical and societal responsibilities
4. An ability to work effectively in a team environment
The bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is designed to prepare graduates for responsible engineering positions in design, development, research, applications, and operation in the fields of communications, control systems, digital signal processing systems, electromagnetics, digital and analog electronic circuits, physical electronics, computer-aided design and power systems. The curriculum is built around a strong basic core of mathematics, physics and engineering science. This is followed by intermediate courses in electrical engineering topics and finally a senior elective sequence including a senior design seminar and terminating in a capstone design course.
By choice of senior elective sequence comprehensive coverage is provided in any one of the above fields.
Laboratory facilities are available in the engineering buildings allowing for basic as well as more advanced laboratory instruction in electronics, digital signal processing, control systems, microelectronics, communications, power, and digital systems.
Requirements
Core: CECS 174; EE 200, 201; either EE 210 and 210L or PHYS 152; EE 211, 211L; ENGR 202; MATH 122, 123, 224; MATH 370A or equivalent; PHYS 151, 254; EE 310, 330. Each of the foregoing courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better as well as all courses that are prerequisite or corequisite to courses required for the major including ENGL 100 or equivalent. Other required courses are EE 346, 347, 350, 370, 370L, 380, 382, 386, 400D, 430, 430L, 462 or 464; CE 370 or MAE 330; plus an elective sequence with capstone senior design course as follows:
Analog and Digital Electronics Elective Sequence: either EE 301 and 301L or 435 and 435L; 320, 332, 447; plus additional electives* totaling at least 133 units approved by the department.
Communications Elective Sequence: EE 482, 486, 488; plus additional electives* totaling at least 133 units approved by the department.
Controls Elective Sequence: EE 450, 470, 471; plus additional electives* totaling at least 133 units approved by the department.
Digital Signal Processing Sequence: EE 482, 486, 489; plus additional electives* approved by the department totaling at least 133 units.
Power Elective Sequence: EE 450, 452, 458; plus additional electives* totaling at least 133 units approved by the department.
A grade of “C” or better is required for the capstone senior design course in area of specialization.
* See undergraduate advisor for the list of approved electives and the number of elective units required.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Option in Biomedical and Clinical Engineering (code EE__BS02) (135 units)
The Department of Electrical Engineering administers an option in Biomedical and Clinical Engineering that allows the student to acquire substantive competence in biomedical engineering and biology. The program builds upon a strong base of biology, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and engineering science to develop a clinically oriented biomedical engineer to serve medical and industrial needs. It includes a core of standard electrical engineering courses as well as courses and laboratories in biomedical engineering, anatomy, physiology and biology. Elective units are available in the senior year to explore individual areas of interest.
Students planning to attend medical, dental or other health professional or graduate schools in Biomedical Engineering may select courses in Chemistry and/or Biology with the approval of the Biomedical Engineering advisor.
Laboratory facilities in the field of biomedical engineering are available in the engineering buildings; and laboratory facilities for anatomy and physiology are available on campus. Computer systems are available to simulate biological systems and to collect, process and display physiological data.
Requirements
CECS 174; CHEM 111A; EE 200, 201, 211, 211L, 310, 330, ENGR 202; MATH 370A; MATH 122, 123, 224; PHYS 151, 152, 254. Each of the foregoing courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better as well as all courses that are prerequisite or corequisite to courses required for the major including ENGL 100 or equivalent. The interdisciplinary courses as well as the Communications Studies (COMM) courses required for General Education must be taken for a letter grade. BIOL 207 (GE category B1a); EE 346, 347, 350, 370, 370L, 382, 406, 406L, either 407 or 408, 430, 460; MAE 330 or CE 370; plus additional approved biomedical electives, including an approved senior design course to at least 135 units. A grade of “C” or better is also required for EE 406, 406L, and either 407 or 408.
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology
For requirements and courses, see description in the Engineering Technology Programs section of this catalog.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Technology
For requirements and courses, see description in the Engineering Technology Programs section of this catalog.
Certificate in Energy Conversion and Power Systems Engineering (code MAE_CT04)
The 27-unit Certificate Program in Energy Conversion and Power Systems Engineering is an undergraduate program designed to prepare electrical and mechanical engineering students to become proficient in the analysis and design of power generating systems such as direct conversion, coal burning, hydraulic, nuclear, solar, wind and various other types of power plants and systems, and industrial electric power systems design.
For certificate requirements see the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department section of this catalog.
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (code EE__MS01)
This program affords an opportunity for engineers and others to advance their competency in analysis and design to better meet the high technology needs of local industry. Each student selects three graduate courses in one area of emphasis, and the remaining courses must augment and support that area of emphasis. Some current examples of areas of emphasis are biomedical, communications, computer/communication networks and security, control systems and robotics, digital signal processing, digital systems, electromagnetics and optics, electronics, engineering mathematics, networks and filters, and power. Students may create other areas of emphasis with the approval of the graduate advisor. A limited number of laboratory and teaching assistantships are available to qualified graduate students.
Prerequisites
1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in electrical engineering or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited engineering, natural science or other appropriate program with the requirement that essential undergraduate deficiencies in electrical engineering are removed prior to Advancement to Candidacy.
2. Graduate students must consult with the graduate advisor and obtain the MSEE Handbook which covers procedures and requirements. A tentative program must be approved by the graduate advisor. That program must exhibit an area of emphasis comprised of at least three related graduate courses (500 or 600 level).
3. The prospective graduate student must have attained a GPA of at least 2.5 for the last 60 semester units (90 quarter units) attempted prior to entry in the MSEE program. The student should apply directly to the University Admissions Office. There is no need to apply to the Department initially. International students should apply through the Center for International Education.
Advancement to Candidacy
1. Fully classified standing (if initially admitted as conditionally classified) by completing all deficiency requirements.
2. Current enrollment in a regular session.
3. For classified students, removal of all undergraduate deficiencies as determined by the graduate advisor. The GPA must be at least 3.0 for all such courses attempted.
4. Demonstration of competence in technical writing by passing an appropriate writing course with a grade of “C” or better or by providing acceptable proof of technical writing ability. This requirement can be waived for thesis students upon recommendation of the graduate advisor and the thesis advisor.
5. Fulfillment of the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR).
6. Completion of at least 9 units as a graduate student in residence while maintaining an overall GPA of at least 3.0 and a major GPA of at least 3.0. Students are advised strongly to seek advancement before completing 15 units of the program.
Requirements
EE core courses consist of the following: EE 505, 508, 509, and 511. Students must select at least 2 out of the above 4 courses appropriate to their area of emphasis and subject to the approval of the Graduate Advisor. Completion of a minimum of 31 units in 400-, 500-, or 600-level courses as approved in advance by the graduate advisor. Students must choose either the thesis or nonthesis alternatives. Successful completion of a thesis provides a unifying culmination to the program, and an enhanced resume for future industrial or academic endeavor.
Thesis Alternative: 500/600-level courses in EE including the above core requirement (15 units); EE 600 (1 unit); EE 697 (3 units); EE 698 (6 units); 400/500/600-level courses in EE (6 units); Comprehensive Oral Exam on Thesis.
Non-Thesis Alternative: 500/600-level courses in EE including the above core requirement (21) units); EE 600 (1 unit); EE 697 (3 units) on a capstone project; 400/500/600-courses in EE (6 units); Comprehensive Oral Exam on the capstone project.