The University
Senate of
PROPOSAL 14-06
(Voting Units: Academic Departments)
Proposal for a
MINOR IN ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING
Department of Electrical
and Computer Engineering
Introduction
This
proposal recommends establishing a “Minor in Electrical Engineering”. The
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department is making this recommendation at
this time because of recent student requests for such a Minor. Within the past
year, students not majoring in Electrical Engineering have requested an
established path of study in Electrical Engineering which does not require as
much course work as a double major or a second degree.
I. Title of Minor
Minor
in Electrical Engineering
II. Catalog Description
Electrical
engineering is the application of the theory of electricity and
electromagnetism to solve the problems of everyday life. The two broad areas of
application are the sensing, storing, transmitting, and processing of
information and the sensing, storing, transmitting, and processing of energy.
The electrical engineering minor will provide students with a broad
understanding of these electrical technologies. This minor is open to all
students except those majoring in Electrical Engineering and Computer
Engineering
III. Rationale
Presently
there is not a recognized plan of study in Electrical Engineering for non
Electrical Engineering majors other than the completion of a double major or a
second degree. The double major is only realistic for Computer Engineers; other
majors need to complete at least 40 extra credits to fulfill all the degree
requirements. The Electrical and Computer Engineering department proposes this
Minor in Electrical Engineering for students desiring a course of study in
Electrical Engineering short of a second degree.
IV. List of Courses
Required
Courses (5 credits):
EE2150 | Introduction to Signal Processing | 3 |
EE2171 | Digital Logic | 2 |
Elective Courses (9
Credits)
Choose 3 credits from the
list below:
EE3010 | Circuits and Instrumentation | 3 |
EE3120 | Introduction to Energy Systems | 3 |
EE3130 | Electronics | 3 |
EE3160 | Linear Systems and Controls | 3 |
Choose 6 credits not taken
above from the list below:
EE3120 | Introduction to Energy Systems | 3 |
EE3130 | Electronics | 3 |
EE3140 | Electromagnetics | 3 |
EE3160 | Linear Systems and Controls | 3 |
EE3170 | Microcontroller Applications | 3 |
Choose 3 additional credits from:
EE3190 | Optical Imaging and Sensing | 3 |
EE3221 | Introduction to Motor Drives | 4 |
EE4221 | Power System Analysis 1 | 3 |
EE4231 | Physical Electronics | 3 |
EE4232 | Electronic Applications | 3 |
EE4240 | Introduction to MEMS | 4 |
EE4250 | Communication Theory | 3 |
EE4252 | Two Dimensional Signal and Image Processing | 4 |
EE4261 | Classical Control Systems | 3 |
EE4271 | VLSI Design | 4 |
EE4272 | Computer Networks | 3 |
EE4441 | The Laser | 3 |
Total Requirements 17 credits
The following
courses listed in the Electrical Engineering Minor have prerequisites not
included above (shown in parenthesis):
EE2150 (MA2160, CS1121)
EE2171 (CS1121)
EE3140 (PH2200, MA3160)
EE3160 (EE2110, MA2321, MA3521)
EE3190 (EE2190)
EE4250 (MA3720)
EE4272 (MA3710)
V. Estimated Costs
There is no
additional cost in introducing a Minor in Electrical Engineering. All courses
identified above are either required or elective courses available to all
students who satisfy course prerequisites. All courses are offered at least
once a year.
Approved EE
Faculty: 10/11/05
Approved ECE Dept.
Chair: 10/20/05
Introduced
in Senate: 18 January 2006
Approved by Administration: 6 February 2006