Electrical Engineering Program Changes
Title: Revision of Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Sponsor: College of Engineering
Description: Language with respect to PHYS 142 or ECE 220 requirement is modified.
Justification: Present language is vague for three groups of students: (i) transfer students, (ii) current UIC non-ECE
students, and (iii) current UIC ECE students. It is clarified that students in groups (i) and (ii) can use PHYS 142 for
degree credit, but students in group (iii) must use ECE 220 for degree credit. With present language, some ECE
students inadvertently end up taking an extra credit hour. Therefore, continuing ECE students will be required to
take ECE 220 plus ECE 221 (3+1=4 hrs) instead of PHYS 142 plus ECE 221 (4+1=5). Furthermore, for ECE
transfer students, who have already taken a course equivalent to PHYS 142, the ECE 220 requirement will be
waived; they must still take ECE 221. Non-ECE students, who need to take ECE 220 and ECE 221 as a prerequisite
requirement necessary to take some other ECE course, may take PHYS 142 as an alternative to ECE 220 but they
must still take ECE 221.
Catalog Statement:
See attached
Minority Impact Statement: None
Budgetary and Staff Implications: None
Library Resource Implications: None
Space Implications: None
College (educational policy committee, faculty) approval dates: October 22, 2003; revised January 16, 2004
Proposed Effective Date: Fall 2004
ECE Department
ECE Department
Present
Proposed
Curriculum in Electrical Engineering
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Curriculum in Electrical Engineering
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Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering
The Electrical Engineering curriculum is
concerned with analysis and design of modern
electronic systems, devices and signals for
a broad range of applications such as
wireless or network communication,
electrical power and control and multimedia
information technology. The curriculum
provides a wide background in the
fundamental theory of Electrical Engineering
and in the mathematical and scientific tools
necessary for an electrical engineer to meet
the current and future challenges of a
professional career. The field of Electrical
Engineering is currently evolving at a rapid
pace since it has a major role in the
accelerated growth of the technological
world. This requires the modern electrical
engineer not only to have a sound basis in
the fundamental principles but also to have
the capacity to learn and assimilate novel
advances as soon as they materialize. These
qualities are anticipated in our curriculum,
which includes not only a sound theoretical
background but also offers a variety of
courses that develop the student's ability
to gain knowledge autonomously and to
combine it with contemporary design
techniques. Such courses are in diverse
areas such as signal processing, power
electronics, communications, optical and
electromagnetic technologies, control
systems, integrated circuits, multimedia
networks, and image analysis.
Same.
The curriculum includes both required and
elective courses. The required courses are
in engineering, mathematics and physics, and
they provide a wide backdrop in science and
engineering. The elective courses are more
specialized and offer a broad range of
Electrical Engineering applications. Each
student is assigned a faculty adviser that
assists in the selection of the courses.
Same.
In addition to classroom experience, the
Electrical Engineering curriculum is planned
also to provide laboratory practice in
electrical and electronic circuits,
electromagnetics, communication and signal
processing, controls, computers and digital
systems. Our curriculum also incorporates
design projects in the student's experience
starting from the freshman year and
culminating in a capstone design project in
the senior year. The project requires the
students to undertake a significant group
design that enriches their knowledge in
practical aspects of engineering principles
and methodologies. Most of these projects
solve realistic problems and the results are
presented in an exposition. The curriculum
also requires the students to acquire oral
Same.
and writing skills in expressing their
professional ideas and ethical norms.
Opportunities are available to participate
in the activities of the student chapter of
the Institute of Electrical and Electronic
Engineers (IEEE) and Eta Kappa Nu, the honor
society of Electrical Engineering.
Required for the Bachelor of Science in
Electrical Engineering (128 semester hours)
Same.
Required Outside the College of Engineering
Required Outside the College of Engineering
Chem 112 - General College Chemistry
5
Same.
Engl 160 - English Composition I
3
Same.
Engl 161 - English Composition II
3
Same.
Math 180 - Calculus I
5
Same.
Math 181 - Calculus II
5
Same.
Math 210 - Calculus III
3
Same.
Math 220 - Introduction to Differential
Equations
3
Same.
Phys 141 - General Physics I (Mechanics)
4
Same.
Phys 244 - General Physics III (Modern
Physics)
3
Same.
Humanities electives
6
Same.
Social Sciences electives
6
Same.
One of the Humanities/Social Sciences
electives must be approved to meet
cultural diversity requirements.
Total Hours
Same.
46
Same.
Courses Required in the College of
Engineering
Courses Required in the College of
Engineering
Electrical Engineering Core Courses
Electrical Engineering Core Courses
Engr 100 - Orientation
0
(Engr 100 carries one equivalent hour;
and does not carry credit towards
graduation.)
Same.
Same.
ChE 201/ME 205 - Thermodynamics
3
Same.
CS 107 - Introduction to Computing and
Programming
4
Same.
ECE 220 - Electromagnetics
3
Same.
Phys 142, General Physics II,
Electricity and Magnetism (4 credits)
may be used as an alternative to satisfy
the ECE 220 requirement.
ECE 221 - Electromagnetics Laboratory
(Phys 142, General Physics II,
Electricity and Magnetism (4 credits) or
its equivalent taken outside of UIC, may
be used by transfer students or students
outside the ECE Department as an
alternative to satisfy the ECE
requirement.)
1
Same.
ECE 225 - Circuit Analysis
4
Same.
ECE 265 - Introduction to Logic Design
3
Same.
ECE 267 - Computer Organization and
Programming
3
Same.
ECE 310 - Discrete and Continuous
Signals and Systems
3
Same.
ECE 322 - Communication Electromagnetics
3
Same.
ECE 340 - Electronics I
4
Same.
ECE 341 - Probability and Random
Processes for Engineers
3
Same.
ECE 346 - Solid-State Device Theory
4
Same.
ECE 396 - Senior Design I
2
Same.
ECE 397 - Senior Design II
2
Same.
42
Same.
Total Hours
Electrical Engineering Advanced Core Courses
Electrical Engineering Advanced Core Courses
Students must complete at least three of the
following courses. Each course has a
laboratory.
Same.
ECE 311 - Communication Engineering
4
Same.
ECE 317 - Digital Signal Processing I
4
Same.
ECE 320 - Transmission Lines
4
Same.
ECE 342 - Electronics II
4
Same.
ECE 350 - Principles of Automatic
Control
4
Same.
ECE 367 - Microprocessor-Based Design
4
Same.
12
Same.
Total Hours
Technical Electives
Technical Electives
Those courses not used to meet the advanced
EE core requirement can be used as technical
electives. However, no more than a total of
two courses below the 400 level can be used
to meet the technical elective requirement.
Also, no more than one course from outside
of the ECE Department can be used to meet
the technical electives requirement.
Same.
ECE 333 - Computer Communication Networks I
- 4
Same.
ECE 347 - Integrated Circuit Engineering - 3
Same.
ECE 366 - Computer Architecture - 3
Same.
ECE 368 - CAD-Based Digital Design - 4
Same.
CS 385 - Operating Systems Concepts and
Design - 4
Same.
ECE 400 - Introduction to
Microelectromechanical Systems - 3
Same.
ECE 401 - Quasi-Static Electric and Magnetic
Same.
Fields - 3
ECE 407 - Pattern Recognition I - 3
Same.
ECE 410 - Network Analysis - 3
Same.
ECE 412 - Introduction to Filter Synthesis 3
Same.
ECE 415 - Image Analysis and Machine Vision
- 3
Same.
ECE 418 - Digital Signal Processing II - 3
Same.
ECE 420 - Introduction to Microwave
Engineering - 3
Same.
ECE 421 - Introduction to Antenna
Engineering - 3
Same.
ECE 422 - Wave Propagation and Communication
Links - 3
Same.
ECE 423 - Electromagnetic Compatibility - 3
Same.
ECE 426 - Microwave Semiconductor
Electronics - 3
Same.
ECE 427 - Modern Linear Optics - 3
Same.
ECE 429 - Plasma - 3
Same.
ECE 430 - Statistical Communication and
Signal Processing - 3
Same.
ECE 431 - Analog Communication Circuits - 3
Same.
ECE 432 - Digital Communications - 3
Same.
ECE 434 - Multimedia Communication Networks
- 3
Same.
ECE 435 - Wireless Communication Networks 3
Same.
ECE 436 - Computer Communication Networks II
- 3
Same.
ECE 442 - Power Semiconductor Devices and
Integrated Circuits - 4
Same.
ECE 445 - Analysis and Design of Power
Electronic Circuits - 4
Same.
ECE 448 - Transistors - 3
Same.
ECE 449 - Microdevices and Micromachining
Technology - 4
Same.
ECE 451 - Control Engineering - 3
Same.
ECE 452 - Robotics: Algorithms and Control
-3
Same.
ECE 458 - Electromechanical Energy
Conversion - 3
Same.
ECE 465 - Digital Systems Design - 3
Same.
ECE 466 - Advanced Computer Architecture - 3
Same.
ECE 467 - Introduction to VLSI Design - 4
Same.
ECE 468 - Analog and Mixed-Signal VLSI
Design - 4
Same.
ECE 469 - CAD-Based Computer Design - 3
Same.
MCS 425 - Coding and Cryptography - 3
Same.
Total Hours
19
Same.
Additional Mathematics Requirement
Additional Mathematics Requirement
Students must also complete at least one of
the following courses:
Same.
Math 310 - Applied Linear Algebra I (3)
Same.
Math 410 - Advanced Calculus I (3)
Same.
Math 417 - Complex Analysis with
Applications (3)
Same.
MCS 471 - Numerical Analysis (3)
Same.
Math 481 - Applied Partial Differential
Equations (3)
Same.
Total Hours
3
Free Electives
Free Electives
Students must select* courses from outside
the Electrical and Computer Engineering
Department
Same.
Total Hours
Same.
6
Same.
* Students preparing for the Fundamentals of
Engineering Examination, which leads to
becoming a Licensed Professional Engineer,
are advised to use these hours to take the
course: CEMM 200, Statics and Dynamics, and
one course from the following courses: CEMM
203, Strength of Materials; CEMM 260,
Properties of Materials; ME 211, Fluid
Mechanics.
Same.
Typical Course Schedule for the
Electrical Engineering Major
Typical Course Schedule for the
Electrical Engineering Major
FIRST YEAR
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
First Semester
Math 180 - Calculus I
Chem 112 - General College Chemistry I
Engl 160 - English Composition I
Humanities-Social Sciences elective
Engr 100 Orientation (1)
(Engr 100 awards no credit towards
graduation.)
Total Hours
5
5
3
3
0
16
Second Semester
Math 181- Calculus II
Phys 141 - General Physics I
(Mechanics)
Engl 161- English Composition II
CS 107 - Introduction to Computing and
Programming
Total Hours
SECOND YEAR
Same.
Second Semester
5
Same.
4
3
4
16
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
Math 210 - Calculus III
ECE 220 - Electromagnetics
ECE 221 - Electromagnetics Laboratory
CHE 201 or ME 205
Free elective
Humanities-Social Sciences elective
Total Hours
First Semester
3
3
1
3
3
3
16
Second Semester
Math 220 - Introduction to Differential
Equations
ECE 265 - Introduction to Logic Design
ECE 267 - Computer Organization and
Programming
Phys 244 - General Physics III (Modern
Physics)
Free Elective
Total Hours
Same.
Second Semester
Same.
3
3
3
3
3
15
THIRD YEAR
THIRD YEAR
First Semester
First Semester
ECE 225 - Circuit Analysis
ECE 310 - Continuous and Discrete
Signals and Systems
ECE 346 - Solid State Device Theory
Humanities-Social Sciences elective
Additional mathematics course
Total Hours
4
3
4
3
3
17
Second Semester
ECE 322 - Communication
Electromagnetics
ECE 341 - Probability and Random
Processes for Engineers
ECE 340 - Electronics I
Advanced EE core electives
Total Hours
Same.
Second Semester
Same.
3
3
4
8
18
FOURTH YEAR
FOURTH YEAR
First Semester
First semester
ECE 396 - Senior Design I
Advanced EE core elective
Humanities-Social Sciences elective
Technical electives
Total Hours
2
4
3
6
15
Second Semester
ECE 397 - Senior Design II
Technical electives
Total Hours
Same.
Second Semester
2
13
15
Minor in Electrical Engineering
Same.
Minor in Electrical Engineering
For the minor, 13 semester hours. Students
not majoring in Electrical Engineering or
Computer Engineering who wish to minor in
Electrical Engineering must complete the
following:
Prerequisite Courses:
Prerequisite Courses:
ECE 220 - Electromagnetics (3)
Same.
Phys 142, General Physics II, Electricity and
Same.
Magnetism (4 credits) may be used as an
alternative to satisfy the ECE 220
requirement.
ECE 221 - Electromagnetics Laboratory (1)
Same.
ECE 225 - Circuit Analysis (4)
Same.
Math 180, 181, 210, 220 (16)
Same.
Phys 141 - General Physics I (Mechanics) (4)
Same.
Total Prerequisite Hours: (28)
Same.
Required Courses:
Required Courses:
ECE 265 - Introduction to Logic Design (3)
Same.
ECE 310 - Discrete and Continuous Signals and
Systems (3)
Same.
ECE 322 - Communication Electromagnetics (3)
Same.
ECE 340 - Electronics I (4)
Same.
Total Hours
Same.
13