GUIDE TO MAJORS AND PROGRAMS
College of Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Overview
Academics
Admission
Electrical and computer engineers are
involved in the design of electrical and
computer-oriented systems. Many career
opportunities exist for computer and electrical
engineering graduates. The differences in
these careers typically occur relative to the
level of involvement in computer software and
electronic hardware.
The objective of the electrical engineering and
computer engineering programs at K-State
is to prepare you for a professional career in
engineering. Our goal is to provide you with the
best possible education within the guidelines
provided by ABET, abet.org.
Applications for admissions are accepted up
to 15 months before the first class day each
semester. Apply for admission and fill out the
Kansas State University scholarship application
at k-state.edu/sfa/scholarships.
Professional options
Careers
Kansas State University graduates in electrical
and computer engineering go on to have
careers in areas such as:
n Renewable energy
nE
lectrical power generation and
distribution
nB
iomedical devices for human and animal
health care
n Wireless communication devices
nS
atellite and space-based communication
transceivers
nE
mbedded systems designed for use on
aircraft, spacecraft and defense systems
nS
emiconductor design and manufacturing
nF
uture Internet technologies
n Audio electronics
n Image processing
nE
lectronic instrumentation for a variety of
environmental and sensor applications
Employers
Individuals completing either program will find
many employment opportunities with industrial
organizations, governmental agencies, utilities,
consulting firms and educational institutions.
You also may continue your education at
advanced degree levels or enter medicine, law
or business administration.
Points of pride
As the largest electrical and computer
engineering program in the state of Kansas,
K-State’s department still maintains small class
sizes for a personal touch. Award-winning
professors combine theory with real-world
applications resulting in an up-to-date and
extensive laboratory-based curriculum.
The electrical and computer engineering
curricula provide:
nA
n understanding of basic sciences,
mathematics and communication skills.
nA
theoretical basis in computer engineering
or electrical engineering.
nT
he application of basic concepts to
practical problems.
nA
dvanced skills in problem-solving where
hardware and software trade-offs are
necessary.
nA
strong laboratory experience stressing
system design and implementation.
nA
general education that complements the
technical content.
nA
n understanding of the ethical, social,
safety and economic factors required for
engineering practice.
nS
equences of advanced courses stressing
engineering design based on earlier
courses prepare the student for entry-level
positions in the profession.
Undergraduate research
The College of Engineering has programs to
help provide support of undergraduate research
and creative inquiry activities. Current programs
include scholarships, fall and spring semester
research poster forums, and departmentcoordinated undergraduate research funding.
Facilities
Electrical and computer engineering is located
in Engineering Hall. This state-of-the-art facility
provides a superior academic environment with
several well-equipped instructional and research
laboratories. A variety of computing resources
are available to students.
Accreditation
The electrical engineering and the computer
engineering programs at K-State are accredited
by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of
ABET, abet.org.
k-state.edu/admissions/academics
Financial assistance
Nov. 1 is the priority deadline for incoming
freshmen to submit the K-State scholarship
application, or Feb. 1 for transfer students.
Students should submit their Free Application
for Federal Student Aid by March 1. For
additional details, go to k-state.edu/sfa.
Suggested coursework
Electrical engineering
129 hours. Accredited by the Engineering
Accreditation Commission of ABET, abet.org.
Freshman
Hrs.
3
2
4
4
3
0
16
Fall semester
ENGL 100
Expository Writing I
COMM 105
Public Speaking IA
CHM 210
Chemistry I
MATH 220
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
ECE 210Introduction to Electrical
Engineering
ECE 015
New Student Assembly
Hrs. Spring semester
3 ECON 110
Principles of Macroeconomics
5 PHYS 213
Engineering Physics I
4 MATH 221
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
4 CHM 230
Chemistry II
or
BIOL 198
Principles of Biology
1 ECE 115
New Student Design Project
17
Sophomore
Hrs. Fall semester
3 ECE 241Introduction to Computer
Engineering
4 MATH 240
Elementary Differential Equations
5 PHYS 214
Engineering Physics II
3 ECE 410
Circuit Theory I
1 CHE 354
Basic Concepts in Materials Science and Engineering
1 CHE 356
Fundamentals of Electrical Properties
17
Hrs. Spring semester
3 CIS 209
C Programming for Engineers
4 MATH 222Analytic Geometry and
Calculus III
3 ECE 511
Circuit Theory II
3 ECE 525
Electronics I
3 STAT 510Introductory Probability and
Statistics I
16
Junior
Hrs. Fall semester
3 ECE 431
Microcontrollers
3 ECE 540Applied Scientific Computing for
Engineers
3 ECE 526
Electronics II
4 Electromagnetic Theory
3 Humanities/social sciences elective***
16
Hrs.
2
3
3
3
3
3
17
Spring semester
ECE 502
Electronics Lab
ECE 512
Linear Systems
ECE 581
Energy Conversion I
ENGL 415Written Communications for
Engineers**
Humanities/social sciences elective***
Technical electives
Senior
Hrs.
3
3
3
6
15
Fall semester
ECE 530
Control Systems and Design
CE 530
Statics and Dynamics
ECE 590
Senior Design Experience
Technical electives†
Hrs. Spring semester
3 ME 513
Thermodynamics I
9 Technical electives†
3 Humanities/social sciences elective***
15
Computer engineering
129 hours. Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation
Commission of ABET, abet.org.
Freshman
Hrs.
3
2
4
4
3
0
16
Hrs.
5
4
4
3
1
17
Fall semester
ENGL 100
Expository Writing I
COMM 105
Public Speaking IA
CHM 210
Chemistry I
MATH 220
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
ECE 241Introduction to Computer
Engineering
ECE 015
New Student Assembly
Spring semester
PHYS 213
Engineering Physics I
MATH 221
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
CIS 200Fundamentals of Computer
Programming
ECE 210Introduction to Electrical
Engineering
ECE 115
New Student Design Project
Sophomore
Hrs.
3
5
4
3
15
Fall semester
ECE 441
PHYS 214
MATH 240
CIS 300
Design of Digital Systems
Engineering Physics II
Elementary Differential Equations
Algorithms and Data Structures
Hrs. Spring semester
4 MATH 222Analytic Geometry and
Calculus III
3 STAT 510Introduction to Probability and
Statistics I
3 ECON 110
Principles of Macroeconomics
1 CIS 308
C/C++ Language Lab
3 ECE 431
Microcontrollers
3 ECE 410
Circuit Theory I
17
Junior
Hrs.
3
3
3
3
3
3
18
Fall semester
CIS 501
Software Architecture and Design
ECE 511
Circuit Theory II
ECE 525
Electronics I
ECE 540Applied Scientific Computing for
Engineers
MATH 510 Discrete Mathematics
Humanities/social sciences elective***
Hrs Spring semester
3 ECE 512
Linear Systems
4 ECE 557
Electromagnetic Theory I
3 ECE 649
Computer Design I
3 ENGL 415
Written Communications for Engineers**
3 Humanities/social sciences elective***
16
Senior
Hrs. Fall semester
3 ECE 590
Senior Design Experience
3 ECE 643Computer Engineering Design
Lab
3 ECE 542
Computer Networking
6 Technical elective
15
Hrs.
3
3
3
3
3
15
Spring semester
ECE 645
Digital Electronics
CIS 520Operating Systems*
ECE 631
Microcomputer System Design
Technical electives
Humanities/social sciences elective***
A grade of C or better must be earned in all
prerequisite courses.
*Offered only semester shown in curriculum.
**Students must complete the appropriate
prerequisite credits for ENGL 415 but may apply only
three hours of ENGL 415 prerequisite credits toward
degree requirements.
***Humanities and social science electives are to be
selected from the College of Engineering humanities
and social science elective course list approved by the
College of Engineering. Students should select these
courses as needed to complete the requirements of
the K-State 8 general education program.
†Technical electives must be selected to complete one
of the areas of emphasis.
For more information about
electrical or computer engineering,
contact:
Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering
Kansas State University
3108 Engineering Hall
1701D Platt St.
Manhattan, KS 66506-5204
785-532-5600
Fax: 785-532-1188
undergrad@ece.k-state.edu
ece.k-state.edu
For more information about
engineering, contact:
Office of Recruitment
College of Engineering
Kansas State University
1141 Engineering Hall
1701D Platt St.
Manhattan, KS 66506-5201
785-532-5455
kstateengineering@k-state.edu
engg.k-state.edu
K-State Engineering
For more information about
Kansas State University, contact:
Office of Admissions
Kansas State University
119 Anderson Hall
919 Mid-Campus Drive North
Manhattan, KS 66506-0102
1-800-432-8270 (toll free) or
785-532-6250
k-state@k-state.edu
k-state.edu/admissions
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2016