Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
DISTANCE DEGREE PROGRAM CURRICULUM
Chem 121C
Chem 121L
Chem 122C
Chem 122L
EE 201
EE 202
EE 206
EE 304
EE 306
NOTE: Some Courses May Not Be Offered At A Distance Every Semester.
General Chemistry I
3 Credits
Online
Fall
Prerequisite(s): Math 102. Pre- or Corequisite(s): Math 103 or an appropriate score on the
Placement Testing Program (PTP).
Open to all students; no high school credit in chemistry required. Elementary principles and
theories of chemistry; matter, measurement, atoms, ions, molecules, reactions, chemical
calculations, thermochemistry, bonding, molecular geometry, periodicity, gases. Requires oncampus lab to be taken in the summer.
General Chemistry I Lab
1 Credit
On-Campus Lab
Summer
Pre- or Corequisite(s): Chem 121C.
Laboratory to accompany Chem 121C.
General Chemistry II
3 Credits
Online
Spring
Prerequisite(s): Chem 121**.
Elementary principles and theories of chemistry; Intermolecular forces, liquids, solids,
kinetics, equilibria, acids and bases. Solution of chemistry, precipitation, thermodynamics,
electrochemistry. Requires on-campus lab to be taken in the summer.
General Chemistry II Lab
1 Credit
On-Campus Lab
Summer
Prerequisite(s): Chem 121L**. Pre- or Corequisite(s): Chem 122C.
Laboratory to accompany Chem 122C.
Introduction to Digital
2 Credits
Online
Spring
Electronics
Pre- or Corequisite(s): EE 202.
Introduction to the fundamentals of digital circuits design. Logic gates; Boolean algebra;
Karnaugh maps; Mathematical operations; Flip Flops; Counters.
Electrical Engineering Lab
1 Credit
Online
Spring
Pre- or Corequisite(s): EE 201.
Introduction to design and implementation of digital electronic circuits.
Circuit Analysis
3 Credits
Online
Fall
Prerequisite(s): Math 165**.
Introduces the foundations of electrical engineering, applying these concepts in developing
the fundamentals of energy conversion, electronics and circuit theory. Requires on-campus
lab (EE 306) to be taken in the summer.
Computer Aided Measurement
3 Credits
Online
Fall
and Controls
Prerequisite(s): Math 165.
The principles of the use of a computer in a measurement and control environment are
presented. Software is designed to drive interfaces to perform measurement and control
algorithms. The software and concepts presented are evaluated in a laboratory environment.
Circuits Laboratory I
1 Credit
On-Campus Lab
Summer
Pre- or Corequisite(s): EE 206.
Introduction to methods of experimental circuit analysis and to proper uses of laboratory
equipment.
Updated as of March 9, 2011
Updated as of March 9, 2011
EE 307
EE 308*
EE 309*
EE 313
EE 314
EE 316
EE 318
EE 321
EE 401
Circuits Laboratory II
1 Credit
On-Campus Lab
Summer
Prerequisite(s): EE 306. Pre- or Corequisite(s): EE 313.
Experimental circuit analysis and proper uses of laboratory equipment.
Junior Lab I
2 Credits
On-Campus Lab
Summer
Prerequisite(s): EE 307. Pre- or Corequisite(s): EE 321.
Practical electronics application and design using theory studied in concurrent third-year
electrical engineering courses.
Junior Lab II
2 Credits
On-Campus Lab
Summer
Prerequisite(s): EE 308. Pre- or Corequisite(s): EE 421.
Practical electronics application and design using theory studied in concurrent third-year
electrical engineering courses.
Linear Electric Circuits
3 Credits
Online
Spring
Prerequisite(s): EE 206**. Pre- or Corequisite(s): EE 307.
Linear electric circuits in the steady state and transient conditions; two-port circuits; Fourier
Series single and polyphase systems. Requires on-campus lab (EE 307) to be taken in the
summer.
Signals and Systems
3 Credits
Online
Fall
Prerequisite(s): EE 313. Pre- or Corequisite(s): Math 266.
Passive filters; Laplace transform applications; Fourier transform; Z-transform; Nyquist
sampling theorem; other topics as time permits (state variables; introduction to control and
communications theory; discrete Fourier transform).
Electric and Magnetic Fields
3 Credits
Online
Fall
Prerequisite(s): EE206**. Pre- or Corequisite(s): Math 266.
Field produced by simple distributions of electric charges and magnetic poles, field mapping
and application to engineering problems.
Engineering Data Analysis
3 Credits
Online
Fall
Prerequisite(s): EE 206**. Pre- or Corequisite(s): EE 313.
This course will provide undergraduate electrical engineering students with an understanding
of the principles of engineering data analysis using basic probability theory and basic statistics
theory. Students will have the opportunity to apply these concepts to actual engineering
applications and case studies.
Electronics I
3 Credits
Online
Fall
Prerequisite(s): EE 313. Pre- or Corequisite(s): EE 308.
Fundamentals of semi-conductors, nonlinear discrete components such as diodes and
transistors, and integrated circuits; analysis and synthesis of simple electronic circuits,
including amplifiers. Requires on-campus lab (EE 308) to be taken in the summer.
Electric Drives
3 Credits
Online
Spring
Prerequisite(s): EE 314.
A study of variable speed drives and their electronic controls; analysis and synthesis of power
electronics through computer simulations and laboratory implementations.
Updated as of March 9, 2011
EE 405
EE 409
EE 421
EE 452
EE 480*
EE 481*
Engr 201
Engr 202
Control Systems I
3 Credits
Online
Spring
Prerequisite(s): EE 314 and Math 266.
Mathematical modeling and dynamic response of linear control systems; stability analysis;
design of linear controllers using the root locus and frequency response techniques.
Distributed Networks
3 Credits
Online
Spring
Prerequisite(s): EE 313 and 316.
Fundamentals of transmission lines.
Electronics II
3 Credits
Online
Spring
Prerequisite(s): EE 314 and 321. Pre- or Corequisite(s): EE 309.
Analysis of electronic circuits and systems using discrete components and integrated circuits,
digital circuits, active filters, and power amplifiers.
Embedded Systems
3 Credits
Online
Spring
Prerequisite(s): EE 201 and EE 304 or consent of instructor.
The study of the interaction of microprocessor hardware with devices so that communication
and control of the computer can be accomplished with external signals.
Fall /
Senior Design I
3 Credits
Online
Spring
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
First course in the two-semester capstone design experience for the electrical engineering
undergraduate degree, emphasizing design methodologies, advanced communication, and
teamwork. Student teams will select an electronic system to design, capture end-user
requirements, and perform component trade studies, resulting in an oral and written critical
design review at the end of the semester.
Fall /
Senior Design II
3 Credits
Online
Spring
Prerequisite(s): EE 480.
Second course in the two-semester capstone design experience for the electrical engineering
undergraduate degree, emphasizing design methodologies, oral communication, and
teamwork. Student teams will be required to build and test a prototype of the electronic
systems designed in EE 480 Senior Design I, and they will prepare written reports and deliver
oral presentations on their design choices with critique by the instructor.
Fall /
Statics
3 Credits
Online
Spring
Prerequisite(s): Math 165.
Vector approach to principles of statics. Concepts of free body diagrams. Applications to
simple trusses, frames, and machines. Distributed loads. Shear and moment diagrams.
Properties of areas, second moments. Laws of friction.
Fall /
Dynamics
3 Credits
Online
Spring
Prerequisite(s): Engr 201.
Simple particle and rigid body kinematics/kinetics. Vector approach to principles of
dynamics. Newton’s laws of motion, work-energy, and impulse-momentum principles for
particle and rigid body motion.
Updated as of March 9, 2011
Engr 203
ME 301
ME 306
ME 341
Phys 251C
Phys 251L
Phys 252C
Phys 252L
Mechanics of Materials
3 Credits
Online
Fall /
Spring
Prerequisite(s): Engr 201.
Simple stress and strain, mechanical properties of materials, axial load, torsion, shear and
bending moment, flexure and shear stresses in beams, combined stresses, stress
transformation, statically indeterminate members and columns.
Materials Science
3 Credits
Online
Fall
Prerequisite(s): Chem 121 and Phys 252.
The theory of the structure of matter, the prediction and evaluation of engineering properties
of materials.
Fluid Mechanics
3 Credits
Online
Spring
Prerequisite(s): Phys 251 and Math 265.
Fluid properties; fluid statics and dynamics; transport theory and transport analogies,
conservation of mass, energy, and momentum; dimensional analysis; boundary layer
concepts; pipe flows; compressible flow; open channel flow.
Thermodynamics
3 Credits
Online
Fall
Prerequisite(s): Phys 251 and Math 166.
Fundamental energy relationships applied to both closed and open systems. Determination of
thermodynamic properties, first and second laws of thermodynamic processes and basic
cycles.
University Physics I
3 Credits
Online
Fall
Prerequisite(s): Math 165.
The general physics course sequence for students majoring in science or engineering. Topics
normally covered include Newtonian mechanics and gravitation, work and energy, rotational
dynamics, vibrations and waves, mechanics of solids and fluids, basic kinetic theory,
equations of state and the first and second laws of thermodynamics. A student may receive
credit for only one beginning level physics sequence. Requires on-campus lab to be taken in
the summer.
University Physics I Lab
1 Credit
On-Campus Lab
Summer
Pre- or Corequisite(s): Phys 251C.
Laboratory to accompany Phys 251C.
University Physics II
3 Credits
Online
Spring
Prerequisite(s): Math 166, Phys 251 and 251L.
Topics normally covered include electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, light and
geometrical optics. Requires on-campus lab to be taken in the summer.
University Physics II Lab
1 Credit
On-Campus Lab
Summer
Pre- or Corequisite(s): Phys 252C.
Laboratory to accompany Phys 252C.
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Phys 253C
Phys 253L
University Physics III
3 Credits
Online
Spring
Prerequisite(s): Math 265, Phys 252C and 252L.
Modern physics, a survey covering physics of the 20th and 21st centuries. Topics normally
covered include theory of relativity, discovery of quantum phenomena, basic quantum
mechanics, overview of atomic, nuclear and solid state physics, statistical physics, quantum
fluids and superconductivity, fundamental forces and the physics of elementary particles.
Requires on-campus lab to be taken in the summer.
University Physics III Lab
1 Credit
On-Campus Lab
Summer
Pre- or Corequisite(s): Phys 253C.
Laboratory to accompany Phys 253C.
Modern physics, a survey covering physics of the 20th and 21st centuries. Topics normally
covered include theory of relativity, discovery of quantum phenomena, basic quantum
mechanics, overview of atomic, nuclear and solid state physics, statistical physics, quantum
fluids and superconductivity, fundamental forces and the physics of elementary particles.
*The following courses must be completed through the University of North Dakota:
Electrical Engineering Department Requirements = 30 Credits
1. At least 20 credits of Electrical Engineering Courses at 300 level or above, including EE 308, EE 309, EE
480, and EE 481.
2. At least 6 additional credits of courses offered by the UND School of Engineering & Mines at 300 level
or above, including Electrical Engineering.***
3. At least 4 additional credits of courses offered by the University of North Dakota at 300 level or above,
including Electrical Engineering.***
***Does not include “Technical Elective” credits waived under ENGR 102 Professional Assessment and
Evaluation.
Subject to change without notice.
**Completed with a C or better.
For more information, contact:
UND Online & Distance Education
Toll Free: 1.800.342.8230
www.distance.und.edu
Updated as of March 9, 2011