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OFFICE OFTHE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND PROVOST
May 19,2010
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Darryll Pines
Dean, A. James Clark School of Engineering
Elizabeth Beise ~~
Interim Associate Provost for Academic Planning and Programs
Proposal to Modify the Curriculum for the B.S. in Electrical Engineering (PCC
log no. 09076)
At its meeting on April 30, 2010, the Senate Committee on Programs, Curricula and
Courses approved your proposal to modify the curriculum for the B.S. in Electrical Engineering.
A copy of the approved proposal is attached.
The changes are effective Fall 2010. The School should ensure that the changes are fully
described in the Undergraduate Catalog and in all relevant descriptive materials, and that all
advisors are informed.
MDC/
Enclosure
cc:
Alex Chen, Chair, Senate PCC Committee
Sarah Bauder, Office of Student Financial Aid
Reka Montfort, University Senate
Erin Howard, Data Administration
Donna Williams, Institutional Research & Planning
Anne Turkos, Archives
Linda Yokoi, Office of the Registrar
James Dietz, Undergraduate Studies
Gary Pertmer, A. James Clark School of Engineering
Patrick O'Shea, Electrical and Computer Engineering
THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK
PROGRAMICURRICULUMIUNIT PROPOSAL
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• Curriculum change (including informal specializations)
o Renaming ofprogram orformal Area ofConcentration
o Addition/deletion offormal Area ofConcentration
o Suspend/delete program
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New Professional Studies award iteration
New Minor
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Italics indicate that the proposed program action must be presented to the fUll University Senate for consideration.
Summary of Proposed Action:
Change in three of the required sophomore-level courses to modernize, improve curriculum. No implication for
resources.
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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUM CHANGE PROPOSAL
REQUIRED INFORMATION
1. Current requirements as shown in the undergraduate catalog:
See Attachment I.
2. Proposed new requirements:
See Attachment 2.
3. Identification of and rationale for the changes:
a. Proposed changes:
(I) Replace ENEE 204 and ENEE 206 with ENEE 205 and ENEE 245.
(2) Replace ENEE 241 with ENEE 222
b. Rationale:
All of the changes listed above were discussed and approved at open meetings of the entire departmental fac­
ulty. The changes have been made to better align the current curriculum and introduce tightly coordinated lec­
tures and lab/demos.
c.
4.
Detailed Summary:
(I) In the current configuration, electric circuit theory is taught in ENEE 204 and practiced in the lab
course ENEE 206. About Y2 of 206 is dedicated to reinforcing 204 topics and the other half rein­
forces digital circuit topics. These courses are usually taken concurrently and rarely taught by the
same person, making coordination between the two classes a frequent issue. Furthermore, the digital
part of the 206 course focuses primarily on technology that is essentially obsolete. The faculty de­
cided to combine the electric circuit theory and experiment into a single course under a single in­
structor in order to improve the overall quality of the class via improved connection between theory
and experiment. The faculty later decided to introduce a two-credit digital lab class, ENEE 245,
based on current technology (building circuits with FPGAs and VERILOG).
(2) ENEE 241 is a numerical methods course that has slowly mutated into a class that is weakly linked
to our curriculum. Currently, it is not a prerequisite for any ENEE course. ENEE 222 was designed
to extract relevant parts of241 (like basic treatment of systems oflinear equations) and add a digital
signal component and a practical component to give students more "hands-on" learning. The new
ENEE 222 course would be one credit more than ENEE 241 to reflect that additional contact time
and work load.
(3) There would be a net change to the number of credits required for the degree of two. However, we
had only previously specified 118 credits, so now 120 credits are specified.
A sample program under the proposed requirements:
See Attachment 2.
All new courses will be taught every semester with the same enrollment levels as their predecessors.
S. Chart showing timetable of course implementation:
See Attachment 3.
6. New Courses:
ENEE 245 is being submitted for approval concurrently with this document. ENEE 205 and ENEE 222 have
previously been submitted and approved.
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7. Deleted Requirements:
ENEE 241, ENEE 204 and ENEE 206 will be phased out according to Attachment 3. Basically, ENEE 241 and
ENEE 204 will stop the same semester that ENEE 205, ENEE 245 and ENEE 222 start, while ENEE 206 will
run one semester longer. Any course which currently has ENEE 204 1206 as a prerequisite will be modified to
have ENEE 205 as a prerequisite course, or ENEE 245 as a prerequisite, depending on the course content.
ENEE 222 will be made a prerequisite for ENEE 322.
8. Other departments impacted by change:
No other departments are impacted by the proposed changes.
9. Students enrolled in the program prior to the curriculum change:
Students who enroll in the Electrical Engineering degree program beginning with the start of the Fall 2010 se­
mester will graduate with the new curriculum.
Students who enrolled in the program prior to Fall 2010, or students who enrolled in parallel programs at other
2- and 4-year universities prior to Fall 2010, will be required to graduate under the old requirements. However,
ENEE 222 will be permitted as a substitute for ENEE 241 and ENEE 205 will be permitted as a substitute for
ENEE 204. ENEE 245 plus ENEE 205 will be accepted as a substitute for ENEE 204 plus ENEE 206. Anyone
who has ENEE 204 but not ENEE 206, must take ENEE 245, and then can take an extra upper level lab as a
substitute for ENEE 206 (in addition to the advanced lab required for the degree).
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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Sample Graduation Plant for Old Curriculum
FIRST YEAR
CHEM 135
PHYS 161
MATH 140/141
ENES 100
ENEE 150
CORE;
Total Credits
General Chemistry
General Physics
Calculus IIII
Intro/Eng. Design
Programming Concepts for Engineers
General Education Courses
Semester
II
I
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
13
13
SOPHOMORE YEAR
MATH 241
MATH 246
PHYS 260 & 261
PHYS 270 & 271
ENEE241
ENEE244
ENEE204
ENEE206
ENEE200
CORE;
Total Credits
Calculus III
Differential Equations
General Physics II
General Physics m
Numerical Techniques in Engineering
Digital Logic Design
Basic Circuit Theory
Digital and Circuits Lab
Society, Ethics, and ECE (CORE IE)
General Education Course
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
17
3
15
JUNIOR YEAR
MATH4xx
ENEE303
ENEE 307
ENEE 313
ENEE322
ENEE 324
ENEE 350
ENEE 380
ENEE 381
CORE;
Total Credits
Advanced Elective Math
Analog and Digital Electronics
Electronics Circuits Design Lab
Intro. to Device Physics
Signal and System Theory
Engineering Probability
Computer Organization
Electromagnetic Theory
Electromagnetic Wave Propagation
General Education Courses
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
14
3
3
15
SENIOR YEAR
Technical Electives
Technical Electives
ENGL393
CORE:::
Total Credits
EE Electives
Free Technical Electives
Junior English
General Education Courses
7
3
3
3
16
6
6
3
15
t The minimum number of credits required to earn a degree is 120 credits.
::: NOTE: Schedule assumes one CORE class satisfies the CORE Cultural Diversity requirement.
Old Curriculum
Attachment I
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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Sample Graduation Plan for New Curriculum
FIRST YEAR
CHEM 135
PHYS 161
MATH 140/141
ENES 100
ENEE 150
CORE~
General Chemistry
General Physics
Calculus 1/11
IntrofEng. Design
Programming Concepts for Engineers
General Education Courses
Total Credits
Semester
I
II
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
13
13
SOPHOMORE YEAR
MATH 241
MATH 246
PHYS 260 & 261
PHYS 270 & 271
ENEE 200
ENEE205
ENEE 222
ENEE 244
ENEE245
CORE~
Calculus III
Differential Equations
General Physics II
General Physics III
Society, Ethics, and ECE (CORE IE)
Electric Circuits
Elements of Discrete Signal Analysis
Digital Logic Design
Digital Circuits and Systems Laboratory
General Education Course
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
17
Total Credits
2
3
17
JUNIOR YEAR
MATH4xx
ENEE 303
ENEE 307
ENEE 313
ENEE 322
ENEE 324
ENEE 350
ENEE 380
ENEE 381
CORE~
Advanced Elective Math
Analog and Digital Electronics
Electronics Circuits Design Lab
Intro. to Device Physics
Signal and System Theory
Engineering Probability
Computer Organization
Electromagnetic Theory
Electromagnetic Wave Propagation
General Education Courses
Total Credits
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
14
3
3
15
SENIOR YEAR
Technical Electives
Technical Electives
ENGL393
CORE*
Total Credits
EE Electives
Free· Technical Electives
Junior English
General Education Courses
7
3
3
3
16
6
6
3
15
* NOTE: Schedule assumes one CORE class satisfies the CORE Cultural Diversity requirement.
New Curriculum
Attachment 2
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Timetable for Course IntroductionlElimination of Courses
The timetable for the introduction of the new courses and the phasing-out of the
existing courses appears below. An 'X' indicates the course will be offered during
that term. Steady-state has been reached by the year 2012.
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Course Transition
Old Courses lFiOrSillFTiTS121 F12­
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Attachment 3
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VPAC log no.: 0949889
Date initiated: 12/1 7/09
Unit Code:O 1202500125010 I
ACAF log no.:
University of Maryland Course Proposal Form
DbpartmentiProgram: ENEE
Cbllege/School: ENGR
A~tion: add
iCpurse Prefix and Number: ENEE245
iTranscript Title: Digital Circuit Soph Lab
ic redits: Minimum 2 Maximum 2
:Repeatable to a maximum of 0 if content differs
:T tie: Digital Circuits and Systems Laboratory
I~our commitment per week: Lecture: I Internship: Discussion: Laboratory: 3 Seminar:
:Qan this course be waived through an AP exam?No
'lias this course been approved to fulfill a COiE distribution requirement? No
:9"ding Method: Regular (R)
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!Formerly: n/a
-,rrerequisite(s): ENEE244 and (ENEEI50 or CMSCI32)
!e orequisite(s): none
N ecommended course(s): none
~estrictions: 09090 or 09991 majors only. Grade ofC or higher in ENEE 244, and ENEE 150 or CMSC 132. Permission
Department.
~osslisted with: n/a
S ared with: n/a
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:e redit will be given for only one of the following courses: n/a
:V viii this course be offered at another location or through an alternate delivery method?No
ie atalog Description: Introduction to basic measurement techniques and electrical laboratory equipment (power supplies,
io~ci11oscopes, voltmeters, etc.). Design, construction, and characterization of digital circuits containing logic gates, se­
iitential elements, oscillators, and digital integrated circuits. Introduction to digital design and simulation with the Verilog
i _ardware Description Language (HDL).
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:~eason for proposal/comments: Modernize sophomore digital labs class.
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:}1arly Warning Grades: Yes
ilnclement Weather Procedures: Yes
~cademic Integrity 1 Honor Pledge: Yes
!Accomodations for students with disabilities: Yes -­
~earning Outcomes: A. Use simulation, test, and measurement equipment necessary to evaluate the functionality and
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;13. Understand basic limitations, inaccuracies, and tolerances of the test equipment, components, and
:procedures
:et. Design digital circuits and systems to efficiently, reliably, and economically achieve desired results
:~.Master techniques for modeling circuits and systems through structural and gate-level networks,
!ajnd breadboarding designs; trouble shooting circuits and systems
,1:1-. Use hardware description languages and simulation tools to design circuits and systems and
alnalyze their perfonnance
~. Work cooperatively with others in the lab to maximize results
,",ssessment Policy: Graded lab assignments only.
4ab attendance required. University policies for excused absences (including religious observance)
Will be strictly enforced.
;1fextlResource Materials: Recommended: Advanced Digital Design With the Verilog HDL, by M. Ciletti, Prentice Hall,
2003 assignments/notes will be distributed to the students through the class web site
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iVerilog HDL tutorial documents will
be distributed to the students through the class web site
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.1 Measurement Equipment
12 Verilog Structural and Gate-Level Modeling
13 Simulation Environment for Schematics and Verilog Models
Combinational Logic and Circuits. Verilog Modeling through Continuous Assignments.
:5 Adder Circuits: Full-adder Components, Ripple-carry and Carry-Lookahead Structures
6 Encoders, Decoders, Seven-Segment Displays. Verilog Modeling with Level-sensitive Behaviors.
!7 Asynchronous and Synchronous Counters. Verilog Modeling with Edge-sensitive Cyclic Behav­
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8 Digital Data Representation and Conversions. Subtracter Design based on Addition
!9 Sequence Analyzers. Finite State Machine (FSM) Designs and Verilog Modeling.
11 . Multiplier Circuits (Combinational and Sequential)
i 1 . Digital Calculator Implementation
il . First-In First-Out (FIFO) Buffer Design
11 . Error Detection and Correction Codes
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VPAC log no.: 0836390
Date initiated: 12/05/08
Unit Code:O I202500 1250101
ACAF log no.:
l niversity of Maryland Course Proposal Form
[epwmmenUPro~m:ENEE
College/School: ENGR
Action: add
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Course Prefix and Number: ENEE205
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[( rading Method: Regular (R)
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~F rerequisit~s): A ~de of C or higher in PHYS260­
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!( orequisite(s): MATH246
'F ecommended course(s):
.F estrictions: 09090 or 09991 majors only. Permission of Depwmment.
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1< redit will be given for only one of the following courses: ENEE204 and ENEE205
--------------iWili this course be offered at another location or through an alternate delivery method?No
~--;rt;log Description: : Design, analysis, simulation, construction and evaluation of electric circuits. Terminal Relation­
:s ips. Kirchoff's laws. DC and AC steady state analysis. Nod e and mesh methods. Thevenin and Norton equivalent cir­
Ic Ilits. Transient behavior of first- and second-order circuits. Frequency response and transfer functions. Ideal op-amp
'c rcuits. Diode and transistor circuits.
--------------'Il eason for prop~s~ilcomments: Recommendation of seIf-evaluation committee to modernize course and improve
:c:>ordination between lecture and lab. Approved by vote ofthe general faculty for incorporation into both electrical and
',c :>mputer engineering degrees.
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10urs. Syllabus: ENEE 205: Electric Circuits, 4 Credits
ourse Description
esign, analysis, simulation, construction and evaluation of electric circuits. Terminal Relation­
s;, ips. Kirchoffs laws. DC and AC steady state analysis. Node and mesh methods. Thevenin and
orton equivalent circuits. Transient behavior of first- and second-order circuits. Frequency re­
stonse and transfer functions. Ideal op-amp circuits. Diode and transistor circuits.
Course Objective
A. Learn the programming and software development flow: write program in a high level
language (C); compile, debug, and execute under an operating system; and document the
program.
B. Learn how to solve real life problems by programming.
C. Learn the fundamental data types.
pics Covered
1. Programming environment: editing, compiling, and basic UNIX concepts
2. Data types and variable scope
3. Program selection (control flow)
4. Formatted input/output
5. Basic file input/output
6. Functions
7. Arrays
8. Strings
rading Method
ades will be based on a combination of homeworks, quizzes, exams, and projects
~be:eqUisite
T xtbook
H douts made available by the instructor, and selected readings from the literature on pro­
~amming fundamentals
stllabus Prepared by: Drs. Shuvra Bhattacharyya, Gang Qu, and Donald Yeung
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DepartmentlProgram: ENEE
College/School: ENGR
Action: add
VPAC log no.: 0836389A
Date initiated: 12/05/08
Unit Code:012025001250101
ACAF log no.:
:Transcript Title: Discrete Signal Analysis
Course Prefix and Number: ENEE222
of Discrete Signal Analysis
Title: Elements
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Credits: Minimum 4 Maximum 4
,Repeatable to a maximum of 0 if content differs
Hour commitment per week: Lecture: 3 lnternship: Discussion: 2 Laboratory: Seminar:
,Can this course be waived through an AP exam?No
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Has this course been approved to fulfill a CORE distribution
requirement? No
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Grading Method: Regular (R)
Formerly: ENEE24 I
Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or higher in E~lEE 1'"' M 41M 14/
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Crosslisted with:
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Credit will be given for only one of the following courses: ENEE241 or ENEE222
Will this course be offered at another location or through an alternate delivery method?No
Catalog Description: Discrete-time and continuous-time signals, sampling. Linear transfonnations, orthogonal projec­
tions. Discrete Fourier Transfonn and its properties. Fourier Series. Introduction to discrete-time linear filters in both time
and frequency domains.
Reason for proposaVcomments: Recommendation of self-evaluation committee to modernize course and improve
alignment withjunior-Jevel courses. Approved by vote of the general faculty for incorporation into both electrical and
computer engineering degrees.
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