Electrical Engineering Technical and Approved Electives

EE Technical Electives

This is a list of typical courses which may be used to fulfill the "EE Technical Electives" on the BSEE (program code EEE). See the degree audit for the minimum number of credits required for the EE degree or the EE degree with a concentration.

Focus Areas

The following lists show which focus area or areas best represent each course. Students may mix and match choices as they like, or take more courses from one area for a stronger focus or area of specialization. Prerequisites must be met to register in a course. EE (Technical) Electives are EE courses that are not specifically required. They are lecture-based or lab-based. Pass/fail courses do not apply. Project work, co-op, independent study, and research credits may not apply in the EE Technical Electives area. Refer to the degree audit for details.

Review the Schedule of Classes in Student Registration for actual offerings for each upcoming semester. It is best to plan ahead by 2–3 semesters for preferred choices. Meet with the academic advisor if assistance is needed. Contact the instructor for course content details or expand the course descriptions below.

Power and Energy

EE 4219 - Introduction to Electric Machinery and Drives

Provides a thorough understanding of how electric machines can be used to drive loads with control of speed, torque and position. Topics include basic electro-mechanics, rotating machinery, dc machines, ac machines, power electronics and load modeling. Applications include industrial systems, hybrid/electric vehicles and electric power systems.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): (EE 2112 or EE 3010) and EE 3120

EE 4220 - Introduction to Electric Machinery and Drives Laboratory

Provides a hands on understanding of how electric machines can be used to drive loads with control of speed, torque, and position. Topics include basic electro-mechanics, rotating machinery, dc machines, ac machines, power electronics, and load modeling.

Credits: 1.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 4219(C)

EE 4221 - Power System Analysis 1

Covers power transmission line parameters and applications, symmetrical components, transformer and load representations, systems faults and protection, and the per unit system.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 3120 and (EE 2112 or EE 3010)

EE 4222 - Power System Analysis 2

Topics covered include symmetrical components; symmetrical faults; unbalanced faults; generating the bus impedance matrix and using it in fault studies; power system protection; power system operation; power system stability.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 4221

EE 4226 - Power Engineering Laboratory

A laboratory based course highlighting single phase and three phase power concepts, including: power factor, single and three phase transformer configurations, non-ideal transformers, synchronous machines, renewable energy, power flow and fault simulations, relay settings and relay testing and calibration.

Credits: 1.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
Semesters Offered: Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Permission of instructor required
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 4221 and EE 4222(C)

EE 5223 - Power System Protection

Real-time monitoring and protection of modern power systems. Secure and reliable operation of radial and grid systems. Protection of transmission lines, buses, generators, motors, transformers, and other equipment against disturbances.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring, in even years
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 4221 and EE 4222(C)

EE 5224 - Power System Protection Lab

Theory-based application of software and hardware used for power system protection. Fault simulations, protective relay settings and coordination, and test operation of relays under static, dynamic, and transient conditions.

Credits: 1.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
Semesters Offered: Fall, in even years, Spring, in even years
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 5223(C)

EE 5250 - Distribution Engineering

Modeling and analysis of electrical distribution systems; load characteristics, load modeling, unbalanced three-phase overhead and underground line models, and distribution transformers. Analysis of primary system design, applications for capacitors, voltage drop, power loss, distribution system protection, and introduction to advanced distribution automation.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring, Summer, in odd years
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 4221

EE 4227 - Power Electronics

Fundamentals of circuits for electrical energy processing. Covers switching converter principles for dc-dc, ac-dc, and dc-ac power conversion. Other topics include harmonics, pulse-width modulation, feedback control, magnetic components and power semiconductors.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 3120 and (EE 3130(C) or EE 3131)

EE 4228 - Power Electronics Lab

Fundamentals of design, construction and control of circuits for electrical energy processing. Covers switching converter principles for dc-dc, ac-dc, and dc-ac power conversion. Other topics include harmonics, pulse-width modulation, feedback control, magnetic components and power semiconductors.

Credits: 1.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-3)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 4227(C)

EE 4295 - Introduction to Propulsion Systems for Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Hybrid electric drive vehicle analysis will be developed and applied to examine the operation, integration, and design of powertrain components. Model based simulation and design is applied to determine vehicle performance measures in comparison to vehicle technical specifications. Power flows, losses, energy usage, and drive quality are examined over drive-cycles via application of these tools.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following College(s): College of Engineering, College of Computing; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
Pre-Requisite(s): MEEM 2700 or ME 2700 or EE 2112 or Graduate Status >= 1

EE 4296 - Experimental Studies in Vehicle Electrification

Hands-on course on vehicle electrification. Covers propulsion architecture, vehicle and component testing, fuel consumption, aerodynamics, rolling resistance, engines, batteries, electric machines, and power electronics. Emphasis on system interactions, powertrain modes, and regenerative braking for efficiency.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following College(s): College of Engineering; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior

Robotics, Control, and Automation

EE 2180 - Introduction to Robotics and Lab

Introduces the following topics: robotic actuators, inverse and forward kinematics, control methods, applied statistics, environment mapping, and path finding. Topics will be further explored during hands on and practical lab experiments.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2)
Semesters Offered: On Demand
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Senior
Pre-Requisite(s): (EE 3010(C) or EE 2112(C)) and (MA 2320(C) or MA 2321(C) or MA 2330(C))

EE 3261 - Control Systems

Mathematical formulation of control problems (both transfer function and state-variable descriptions); analysis of feedback control systems (stability, transient performance, steady-state error, sensitivity, etc.); analog and digital simulation; and experiments with physical systems.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 3160

EE 3280 - Robot Operating Systems

An introduction to the robotics middleware enabling robot platforms used in autonomous vehicles and advanced manufacturing. Students will learn the basics of distributed robotics software architecture, hardware considerations and associated simulation tools.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 2180 and SAT 2711

EE 4235 - Sensing and Processing in Robotic Applications

Sensing and signal processing for robotics applications in manufacturing and autonomous navigation. Heavy emphasis on developing, testing, and evaluating algorithms. MATLAB programming required.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 2180 and (ENG 1101 or ENG 1101T)

EE 4375 - Autonomous Vehicle Design

Design of autonomous systems focusing on safety. Covers localization, sensor fusion, and motion planning. Emphasizes autonomy capability level, functional safety, and hazard analysis. Students will use autonomous vehicle data sets to develop sensing, perception, and path-planning strategies on simulated autonomous vehicles.

Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-2)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): (EE 3261 or MEEM 3750) and EE 3280

EE 4219 - Introduction to Electric Machinery and Drives

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): (EE 2112 or EE 3010) and EE 3120

EE 4220 - Introduction to Electric Machinery and Drives Laboratory

Credits: 1.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 4219(C)

EE 4262 - Digital and Non-linear Control

Introduction to state space analysis and design (state feedback, observers, and observer feedback); digital control system design and analysis (Z-transforms, difference equations, the discrete-time state model, and digital implementation of controllers); introduction to nonlinear systems (equilibrium states, linearization, phase plane analysis, and describing function analysis); and experiments with physical systems.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 3261

EE 5750 - Model-Based Embedded Control System Design

This course introduces embedded control system design using a model-based approach. Course topics include model-based embedded control system design, discrete-event control, sensors, actuators, electronic control unit, digital controller design, and communication protocols. Prior knowledge of hybrid electric vehicles is highly recommended.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-2)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineer
Pre-Requisite(s): MEEM 4700 or ME 4700 or MEEM 4775 or ME 4775 or EE 3261 or EE 4261

EE 3373 - Introduction to Programmable Controllers

Introduction to discrete control systems using Industrial Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) from Allen-Bradley and Siemens. PLC programming includes input-output logic, subroutines, counters, and timers using ladder logic. Electrical interface circuits, sensors and actuators, computer number systems, memory, and PLC applications.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-3)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Robotics Engineering
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 2112 or EE 3010

EET 4373 - Advanced Programmable Controllers

Using Allen Bradley Contr Logix and SLC500 programmable controllers, course covers structured programming, Sequential Function Charts, networking, proportional integral differential control, data acquisition and interfacing. The labs will require students to write and troubleshoot complex PLC programs.

Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-3)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Electrical & Computer Engineer, Electrical Eng Tech, Robotics Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering; Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior
Pre-Requisite(s): EET 3373 or EE 3373

Communication and Digital Signal Processing

EE 4252 - Digital Signal Processing and its Applications

Digital signal processing techniques with emphasis on applications. Includes sampling, the Z-transform, digital filters and discrete Fourier transforms. Emphasizes techniques for design and analysis of digital filters. Special topics may include the FFT, windowing techniques, quantization effects, physical limitations, image processing basics, image enhancement, image restoration and image coding.

Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-2)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 3160

EE 4250 - Modern Communication Systems

Introduces the mathematical theory of communication science. Topics include baseband and digital signaling, bandpass signaling, AM and FM systems, bandpass digital systems, and case studies of communication systems.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 3160 and EE 3131 and EE 3180

EE 4253 - Real Time Signal Processing

Practical implementation of digital signal processing concepts as developed in EE4252. Emphasis on applications of DSP to communications, filter design, speech processing, and radar. Laboratory provides practical experience in the design and implementation of DSP solutions.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 4252

Note: The class Digital Signal Processing for Smart Grids is TBA.

Photonics

EE 2190 - Introduction to Photonics

Topics include basic geometrical and wave optics, fiber optics, lasers, detectors, and optical communication systems.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): MA 3521 and PH 2200(C)

EE 3190 - Optical Sensing and Imaging

Optical sensing techniques, including imaging and non-imaging systems.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior
Pre-Requisite(s): MA 3520 or MA 3521 or MA 3530 or MA 3560

EE 3290 - Photonic Material, Devices, and Applications

Light wave propagation in optical crystals and fibers, detection, and the creation of light in semiconductors.

Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-2)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Physics (BA), Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science and Engrg; Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 3140 or PH 2400 or EE 2190

EE 4490 - Laser Systems and Applications

Survey of laser types and analysis of common physical and engineering principles, including energy states, inversion, gain, and broadening mechanism from a quantum mechanical perspective. Laser applications and laser properties are explored in the laboratory portion.

Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-2)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 3140

Electromagnetics

EE 4490 - Laser Systems and Applications

Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-2)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 3140

EE 4411 - Engineering Electromagnetics

A mathematically rigorous study of dynamic electromagnetic fields, beginning with Maxwell's equations. Topics include scalar and vector potentials, waves, and radiation.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 3140

Note: EE 4411 is also offered on demand.

Computer Systems

EE 4271 - Very Large Scale Integration Design

Design of VLSI circuits using CAD tools. Analysis of physical factors affecting performance. Exhibit content learning through a course project demonstration.

Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-2)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 3131 and EE 2174

EE 4272 - Computer Networks

Computer network architectures and protocols; design and implementation of datalink, network, and transport layer functions. Introduction to the Internet protocol suite (TCP, UDP, IP), domain name service and protocols, file sharing protocols, wireless networks, and network security.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore
Pre-Requisite(s): CS 3411

EE 4370 - Internet of Things Applications and Design

This course consists of the application areas, revolution, and fundamental building blocks (data collection, connectivity, and analysis) in Internet of Things. A hands-on, multi-discipline project-oriented course.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, in odd years
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following College(s): College of Engineering, College of Computing; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 4272

EE 4723 - Network Security

Learn fundamental of cryptography and its application to network security. Understand network security threats, security services, and countermeasures. Acquire background knowledge on well known network security protocols. Address open research issues in network security.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 4272 or CS 4461 or SAT 4812

EE 4737 - Embedded System Interfacing

Covers the use of low-power microcontrollers and hardware- dependent C for embedded sensing and control systems. Emphasizes direct interfacing with analog and digital sensors and actuators of several different modalities, to implement end-to-end embedded systems for applications including robotics and wireless sensor nets.

Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-1)
Semesters Offered: Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Senior
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 3171 or EE 3173 or EE 3174

EE 5435 - High-Speed Circuit Design

With increasing operating frequency of integrated circuit, high-speed design becomes excessive important. This course introduces the solution and techniques for dealing with high-frequency (~GHz) signals using transmission line theory, signal integrity analysis, etc.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, in even years, Spring, in even years
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate; Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Electrical & Computer Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering

Electronics

EE 2230 - Printed Circuit Seminar Series

Seminars and lectures relating to the design, layout, fabrication, and assembly of printed circuits will be presented by instructor as well as industry experts.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Restrictions: Permission of instructor required
Co-Requisite(s): EE 2231
Pre-Requisite(s): CH 1150 and CH 1151

EE 2231 - Printed Circuit Fabrication

Printed circuit board fabrication techniques are presented and explored utilizing wet-chemical process techniques. Single and multi-layer boards using internal layers for power and ground planes as well as plated feed-through via structures, solder masks and silk screens will be discussed. While hands on fabrication will be the main focus, students will be introduced to software design packages specific to circuit layout and design. Final testing and evaluation of the fabricated boards will be performed.

Credits: 1.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-2)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Restrictions: Permission of instructor required
Co-Requisite(s): EE 2230

EE 4231 - Physical Electronics

Device physics and physical models of the most basic solid-state device structures. Major topics include the terminal characteristics and their physical origin, device design, and device applications.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 3130 or EE 3131

EE 4232 - Electronic Applications

Study of electronic circuits under small- and large-signal conditions. Typical topics include analysis and design of power and RF amplifiers, feedback circuits, oscillators, timing circuits, and wave-shaping circuits.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 3130 or EE 3131

EE 4271 - Very Large Scale Integration Design

Design of VLSI circuits using CAD tools. Analysis of physical factors affecting performance. Exhibit content learning through a course project demonstration.

Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-2)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 3131 and EE 2174

EE 4240 - Introduction to MEMS

Fundamentals of micromachining and microfabrication techniques, including planar thin-film process technologies, photolithographic techniques, deposition and etching techniques, and the other technologies that are central to MEMS fabrication.

Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-1-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior

Exclusions

EE 3010 - Circuits and Instrumentation for Cyber Physical Systems

Designed for nonmajors. Covers the principles of electrical and electronic measurements, including dc, ac, semiconductor devices, amplifiers, and filtering.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering
Pre-Requisite(s): MA 1121 or MA 1160 or MA 1161

EE 4000 - Undergraduate Research

An undergraduate research experience during the senior year in electrical or computer engineering. Students work on an active research project/grant with a faculty member. A report will be published in the department and archived.

Credits: variable to 4.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Permission of instructor required; Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior

EE 4805 - Electrical Engineering Project

A project in electrical engineering. An individual student or a group of students complete a mutually- agreed-upon project in consultation with a faculty member.

Credits: variable to 3.0; Repeatable to a Max of 6; Graded Pass/Fail Only
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Permission of instructor and department required

EE 4901 - EE Design Project 1

The first semester of a program of study in which a group of students work on an engineering design project in consultation with a faculty member. (Senior project ready as defined by major substitutes for prerequisites)

Credits: 2.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (1-0-3)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
Pre-Requisite(s): (EE 3131 or (EE 3280 and EE 3261(C))) and (EE 3901 and (EE 3171(C) or EE 3173(C) or EE 3174(C)))

EE 4910 - EE Design Project 2

The second semester of a program of study in which a group of students work on an engineering design project in consultation with a faculty member. (Senior project ready as defined by major substitutes for prerequisites)

Credits: 2.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-3)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 4901

Any EE course listed in the major's core requirements is excluded

Select Approved Electives

BE 2400 - Cellular and Molecular Biology

General principles and engineering applications of science and biology, including cell biology, physiology, molecular biology, genetics, and biotechnology.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Senior
Pre-Requisite(s): CH 1150 and MA 1160 or MA 1161 or MA 1121

BL 2010 - Anatomy & Physiology l

Comprehensive introductory course in vertebrate anatomy and physiology with emphasis on the human body. Interrelates structure with function in regard to maintaining homeostasis and normal functioning of the body. Covers the integument, skeletal system, muscles, the nervous system, and special senses.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer

CEE 3200 - Thermodynamics/Fluid Mechanics

Provides engineering students with a unified understanding of the fundamental conservation laws and property accounting applied to thermodynamic and fluid dynamic systems. Topics will include but are not limited to: ideal gas behavior; heat, work, and energy; 1st and 2nd laws of thermodynamics; heat pumps; cycles; hydrostatics; Bernoulli; pipe flow and loss; and lift and drag.

Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pre-Requisite(s): CH 1150 and CH 1151 and PH 2100 and (ENG 1101 or ENG 1101T or CS 1111 or CS 1121 or CS 1131) and MA 2160

CEE 3502 - Environmental Monitoring and Measurement Analysis

Introduction to environmental data acquisition and interpretation, fundamentals of environmental monitoring, instrumentation, measurement techniques, and statistical analyses. Measurements are conducted in a variety of engineered and natural environments. Probability and statistical analyses are applied to the collected data.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-3)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 and (CH 1150 and CH 1151)

CEE 3503 - Environmental Engineering

Application of fundamental chemical, biological, and physical principles of environmental engineering to design and operation of systems used for water and wastewater treatment, solid waste management, air pollution control, and analysis of quality of surface water, air, and groundwater.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 and CH 1112 or (CH 1150 and CH 1151)

CM 3310 - Process Control

Covers methods of analyzing the transient behavior of chemical processing systems and components, the design and tuning of feedback controllers, and an introduction to industrial automation for batch processes. Laboratory introduces data acquisition and implementation of feedback control.

Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-2)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): (MA 3520 or MA 3521 or MA 3530 or MA 3560) and PH 2200 and CM 2110

CS 1142 - Programming at the Hardware Software Interface

Programming in assembly language and C for students with prior experience in Java. Topics include binary number encodings, instruction set architecture, assembly language programming, and instruction encodings. C programming topics include program structure, preprocessor, arrays, structures, pointers, input/output, dynamic memory management, and linked data structures.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pre-Requisite(s): CS 1122 or CS 1131

EC 3400 - Economic Decision Analysis

Studies economic decision-making for actions occurring over time. Covers decision tools for comparing alternatives, public project evaluation, risk and uncertainty, mutually exclusive decisions, multiple objective decisions, interest rate calculations, cash flow analysis, depreciation and taxes, cost of capital, capital budgeting.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Engineering Management, Marketing, Management, Management Information Systems, Accounting, Finance; May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore

EE 3373 - Introduction to Programmable Controllers

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-3)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Robotics Engineering
Pre-Requisite(s): EE 2112 or EE 3010

ENG 2120 - Statics-Strength of Materials

The composition and resolution of forces and force systems, principles of equilibrium applied to various bodies, simple structures, friction, and 2nd moments of area. Intro to the mechanical behavior of materials, including calculation of stresses, strains, and deformations due to axial, torsional, and flexural loading. Uses MATLAB.

Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering
Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 and PH 2100 and (ENG 1101 or ENG 1101T or CS 1111 or CS 1121 or CS 1131)

ENG 4515 - Introduction to Sustainability and Resilience

Introduction to sustainable development, resilience, and global grand challenges with emphasis on socio-technical systems. Key topics include earth systems literacy, policy development, corporate social responsibility, ecological economics, sustainability indicators, and industrial/societal applications (e.g. agricultural, mining sustainability, etc,).

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall
Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore

ME 2201 - Introductory Thermodynamics

This course introduces concepts of energy, energy conversion, mechanisms of heat and work transfer in processes and in cycles. It also covers the first and the second laws of thermodynamics. Prerequisite of MA2160 with a C or better is required.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following College(s): College of Engineering
Pre-Requisite(s): MA 2160 and CH 1150 and CH 1151

ME 2700 - Dynamics

First course in the principles of dynamics, covering the motion of a particle, the kinematics and kinetics of plane motion of rigid bodies, the principles of work and energy, impulse and momentum. Uses vector methods. Prerequisite of ME2110 or ENG2120 with a C or better is required.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pre-Requisite(s): PH 2100 and (MEEM 2110 or ENG 2120 or ME 2110)

ME 3201 - Introductory Fluid Mechanics & Heat Transfer

Course emphasizes internal flow and modes of heat transfer: control volume analysis of mass, momentum and energy, pipe and duct flow, dimensional analysis, steady and unsteady heat conduction, internal convection and application of boundary conditions, and simple heat exchanger design.

Credits: 4.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Mechanical Engineering
Pre-Requisite(s): (MEEM 2201 or ME 2201) and (MEEM 2911 or ME 2911) and MA 3160

MSE 2100 - Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering

Introduction to the structure, processing, properties, and performance of engineering materials, including metals, polymers, glasses, ceramics, and composites. Topics include material selection in design, material processing in manufacturing, and structural material failure mechanisms.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pre-Requisite(s): CH 1112 or CH 1122 or (CH 1150 and CH 1151) or (CH 1160 and CH 1161)

MSE 4292 - Light and Photonic Materials

Material properties controlling light wave propagation in optical crystals and optical wave guides. Photonic crystals and photonic devices based on electrical, magnetic, and strain effects.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: On Demand
Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science and Engrg; Must be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Junior, Senior
Pre-Requisite(s): PH 2200 or EE 2190 or EE 3140

PH 2300 - University Physics III-Fluids and Thermodynamics

A calculus-based introduction to fluids and thermal physics. Topics include fluid motion, propagation of heat and sound, temperature and the kinetic theory of gases, heat capacity and latent heat, first law of thermodynamics, heat engines and the second law, entropy, and an introduction to statistical mechanics. Offered second half of spring semester.

Credits: 2.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (4-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): PH 1160 or PH 2100

PH 2400 - University Physics IV-Waves and Modern Physics

A calculus-based introduction to waves and modern physics. Topics include interference and diffraction, special relativity, photons and matter waves, the Bohr atom, wave mechanics, atomic physics, molecular and solid-state physics, and nuclear physics.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Pre-Requisite(s): PH 2200 or PH 2260

PH 3300 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics

Thermodynamic systems, heat, work, laws of thermodynamics, formal mathematical relations, cycles, phase equilibrium, and multicomponent systems. Elementary kinetic theory. Introduction to microscopic view of entropy, ensemble theory, and applications of statistical mechanics.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
Semesters Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): PH 2300 or PH 1360

Approved Electives

Courses	Exceptions (if any)
BE 1000 – 4999	BE 2700 and BE 4770
BL 1100 – 4999	BL 1580, 1590, 1710, 1800, 3970, 3990
CEE 1000 – 4999
CH 1152 – 4999
CM 1000 – 4999	CM 3410
CS 1001 – 4999	CS 4431
EC 3400, EC 4620
EE 1112 – 4999	EE 3010
ENG 2000 – 4999	ENG 2060, 2990, 3060, 3530, 3990, 4070, 4300, 4900, 4905, 4910, 4990
ENT 1000 – 4999	ENT 3958 and ENT 3964
GE 1000 – 4999
MA 2600, 2710, 2720
MA 2910 – 4999	MA 3720, 3750, 3811, 3990, 4810, 4820, 4900, 4905, 4945
ME 2000 – 4999
MSE 1000 – 4999
PH 1090, 1091, 1600, 1610
PH 2300 – 4999
UN 3002 – 3005