GRADUATE
ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING
School of Engineering • Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Degrees Available at SIUE
• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
• Ph.D. in Engineering Science, a cooperative program with SIU Carbondale
siue.edu/engineering/phd
Why Electrical Engineering?
As an electrical engineer, students can work in a wide variety of areas,
including communications, energy conservation systems, process
control systems, instrumentation and measurement systems, information
processing, and aviation electronics. Students can design ultra-sensitive
amplifiers that pick up signals from outer space or analyze systems and
design applications. This exciting career field offers diversity and flexibility.
Electrical Engineering at SIUE
A graduate degree in electrical engineering gives students a competitive
edge in today’s global marketplace. Students may work alongside expert
faculty members to design, improve, operate and maintain advanced
technical products. At SIUE, students can learn how to design and
improve electrical and electronic systems based on the knowledge they
will gain through research. Courses in this program are offered primarily
in the areas of communication systems, computer systems, computer
vision and image processing, power and control systems, IC design,
and signal processing. Day and evening classes are available in this
challenging and rewarding program.
Faculty
Oktay Alkin, Ph.D.
1986, University of Alabama
Jen-Shiun Chen, Ph.D.
1983, Ohio State University
George L. Engel, D.Sc.
1990, Washington University
Robert W. LeAnder, Ph.D.
2002, University of Illinois at Chicago
Career Outlook
Top-rated companies such as Boeing, Anheuser-Busch and many
more hire SIUE graduates. Stand out by earning a graduate degree in
electrical engineering. By building on an undergraduate foundation
and conducting research alongside expert faculty at SIUE, students can
enhance their skills in systems analysis and design, engineering design
and development, applications design and technical sales, production
and manufacturing, or field service and user training. SIUE faculty are
excellent professional resources – many are well respected consultants
outside academia.
Andy G. Lozowski, Ph.D.
Admission Requirements
1991, University of Illinois
• For a Master of Science, a bachelor’s from an accredited university;
for Ph.D., an MS from an accredited university
• An undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or above for MS, a MS GPA of 3.25 or
above for PhD (A=4.0)
• GRE taken within five years; minimum of 650/800 in
quantitative section
• GRE may be waived with letter of recommendation and evidence of
work experience
• Personal statement
• International students: TOEFL – 550 PBT, 79 iBT
1999, University of Louisville
Steve Muren, MS
2000, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Brad Noble, D.Sc.
2000, Washington University
Ying Shang, D.J., D.Eng.
2006, University of Notre Dame
Scott R. Smith, Ph.D.
Scott E. Umbaugh, Ph.D.
Graduate Program Director
1989, University of Missouri Rolla
Faculty listing current as of August 2012
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Courses (credit hours)
ECE 426 Radio-Frequency Design (3)
ECE 427 Knowledge-Based Systems (3)
ECE 433 Fuzzy Logic and Applications (3)
ECE 436 Digital Signal Processing (3)
ECE 437 Dsp Design Projects (3)
ECE 438 Image Analysis & Computer Vision (3)
ECE 439 Digital Image Processing (3)
ECE 445 Power Distribution (3)
ECE 446 Power System Analysis (3)
ECE 447 Radar Systems (3)
ECE 455 System Modeling and Optimization (3)
ECE 465 Control Systems Design (3)
ECE 466 Digital Control (3)
ECE 467 Robotics-Dynamics and Control (3)
ECE 475 Communication Systems (3)
ECE 476 Electronic Circuits II (3)
ECE 477 Network Engineering (3)
ECE 482 Microprocessor Systems (3)
ECE 483 Advanced Digital Systems Engineering (3)
ECE 484 VLSI Design (3)
ECE 492 Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering (3)
ECE 510 Engineering Research Methods (3)
ECE 532 Applications of DSP (3)
ECE 538 Image Analysis & Computer Vision Ii (3)
ECE 539 Digital Image Processing Ii (3)
ECE 545-Generator Control and Protection (3)
ECE 552 Advanced Stochastic Processes (3)
ECE 562 Modern Control (3)
ECE 563 Optimal Control (3)
ECE 570 Communication Theory (3)
ECE 572 Communication Networks (3)
ECE 574 Digital Communications (3)
ECE 575 Detection and Estimation (3)
ECE 577 Advanced Network Engineering (3)
ECE 580 Digital Technology and Electronic Communication (3)
ECE 581 High Performance Architectures I (3)
ECE 582 High Performance Architectures Ii (3)
ECE 584 Analog CMOS Integrated Circuit Design (3)
ECE 585 Mixed-Signal Design and Modeling (3)
ECE 591-1 to 6 Independent Study (3)
ECE 592 Topics in Electrical Engineering (3)
ECE 595 Master’s Project (3)
ECE 599-1 to 6 Thesis (3)
Contact Information
Scott Umbaugh, Graduate Program Director
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
School of Engineering
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Phone: 618.650.2948 or 618.650.2524
sumbaug@siue.edu
siue.edu/engineering/ece
Program of Study
The program of study requires a minimum of 33 semester hours
of graduate credit, at least 18 of which must be at the 500-level.
Out of the 33 required hours, at least 27 must be in electrical
engineering.
For MS, thesis and non-thesis programs of study are available.
Thesis Option
The program consists of the core courses, elective courses and six
credit hours of thesis. The student will be guided by the adviser
with the assistance and concurrence of the advisory committee.
Thesis work involves an intensive research effort and generally
requires two semesters to complete.
Non-Thesis Option
The program consists of the core courses, elective courses and
may include a research paper. The research paper is a component
of any 500-level course approved by the advisory committee. The
student will be guided by the adviser with the assistance and
concurrence of the advisory committee.
Ph.D. Degree
Minimum of 26 semester hours of course work, qualifying exam,
24 semester hours of dissertation research and defence.
Graduation Requirements
Thesis Option
After all requirements for the MS degree are met, an oral final
examination directed on the course work and related material on
the thesis will be given by the advisory committee.
Non-Thesis Option
After all requirements for the MS degree are met, a final
examination comprised of written elements as well as an oral
examination directed on the research paper will be given.
Ph.D. Degree
After all requirements for the Ph.D. degree are met, an oral
dissertation defense will be given by the dissertation committee.
Application Deadlines for Domestic Students
• Fall Semester - July 15
• Spring Semester - November 15
• Summer Semester - April 15
For more information, please visit siue.edu/graduatestudents/apply
Application Deadline for International Students
• Fall Semester - June 1
• Spring Semester - October 1
• Summer Semester - March 1
For more information, please visit siue.edu/internationalstudents
Other Engineering Graduate Programs at SIUE
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Civil Engineering
Computer Science
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
This information is current as of October 2013. Courses and
information are subject to change at any time.
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