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Bachelors of Science Offered:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mechanical
    Engineering
  • Metallurgical and
    Materials Engineering

    Departments:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Electrical and
    Computer Engineering
  • Mechanical and
    Industrial Engineering
  • Metallurgical and
    Materials Engineering

    Dr. Andrew Swift, Interim Dean
    Dr. Stephen Stafford, Associate Dean
    Dr. Darrell Schroder, Assistant Dean
    Engineering/Science Complex
    Engineering Building, Room E230
    Phone: (915) 747-5460
    Fax: (915) 747-5616

  • Electrical and Computer Engineering
    Web site at:http://www.ece.utep.edu/index.cgi

    301 Engineering Science Complex
    (915) 747-5470

    CHAIRPERSON: Michael E. Austin

    PROFESSOR EMERITUS: Smith
    PROFESSORS: Austin, Gibson, Liu, Pierluissi, Riter, Schroder, Shadaram, Singh, Starks, Williams
    ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS: Cabrera, Carrasco-Flores, Manoli, Nemir
    ASSISTANT PROFESSORS: Lush, Nava, Usevitch
    LECTURER: Myers

    Electrical and Computer Engineering (EE) Courses

    General Prerequisite: Junior standing for all 300 or 400 level courses.

    1110 Measurements Laboratory (1-2)

      Introduction to Electrical Engineering laboratory procedures, causes, and correction of errors in measurements, theory of operation and usage of basic Electrical Engineering test instruments, and report writing. Prerequisite: EE 3105 . Fees required.
    3105 Introduction to Electrical Engineering (3-0)
      An exposure to the mathematical and physical concepts which are essential to the field of electrical engineering. Includes applications at an elementary level in the areas of networks, energy conversion, and digital logic. Prerequisite: MATH 4110 . EE 3105 must be taken prior to registration for EE 3251 .
    1210 Basic Electrical Engineering Laboratory (1-2)
      Use of oscilloscopes, function generators, and power supplies. Introduction to diode rectifiers, RC filters, and zener regulators. Design of dc power supplies. Technical writing and computer aided design. Prerequisite: EE 1205 with a grade of "C" or better. EE 3251 must be taken concurrently with EE 1251 . Fees required.
    3251 Networks I (3-0)
      Theory and analysis of electrical networks including basic fields and circuits concepts, Kirchhoff's laws, mesh and nodal analysis, and an introduction to the sinusoidal steady state. Prerequisites: MATH 3213 , MATH 3226 , and PHYS 4211 or concurrently. EE 3251 must be taken concurrently with EE 1251 . MATH 3213 , MATH 3226 , and PHYS 4211 may be taken concurrently with EE 3251 .
    3269 Digital Systems Design I (3-0) (Common Course Number COSC 1309)
      Design and synthesis of digital systems using both combinational and sequential circuits. Prerequisite: EE 3105 with grade of "C" or better. Course fee required.

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    1309 Computer-aided Electronics Design (1-2)

      Design of electronic circuits using computer-based work station. Includes schematic capture, simulation, and PC board layout. Prerequisites: EE 3251 and EE 3269 .
    1376 Laboratory for Electrical Engineering 3376 (0-3)
      Assembly language programming of microcomputer systems. Prerequisite: EE 3376 must be taken concurrently with EE 1376 .
    2310 Electrical Engineering Laboratory I (1-4)
      Introduction to experimental analysis of bipolar junction transistors, junction field effect transistors, switching power supplies, amplifiers, and oscillators. Includes digital circuits and introduction to transducers. Prerequisite: EE 3339 with grade of "C" or better. Fees required.
    3321 Electromagnetic Field Theory (3-0)
      Fundamentals of the electromagnetic model are developed for static and magnetic fields, for the propagation of electromagnetic waves in various media and for reflection and refraction at material interfaces. Basic applications of the model to transmission lines, waveguides, and radiating systems are developed. Prerequisite: EE 3251.
    3329 Electronic Devices (3-0)
      Energy band models, electron and hole concentrations and transport, p-n junction, bipolar junction transistors, and field effect devices. Prerequisites: PHYS 3325 ; EE 3321 with grade of "C" or better.

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    3339 Electronics I (3-0)

      An introduction to the design and analysis of modern electronic circuits. Signal and amplifier concepts, operational amplifiers, diodes, bipolar junction transistors, field-effect transistors, and basic amplifier configurations. Prerequisite: EE 3352 with a grade of "C" or better. EE 3352 may be taken concurrently with EE 3339 .
    3340 Electronics II (3-0)
      Analysis and design of discrete electronic devices and linear integrated circuits stressing impedance levels, gains, and frequency responses. The use of computer simulations, Bode plots,. and complex plane concepts are stressed. Active filter design, pulse response, relaxation oscillators and stability analysis are covered. Prerequisites: EE 3339 and EE 3352 , each with grade of "C" or better.
    3352 Networks II (3-0)
      Continuation of theory and analysis of electrical networks. Includes sinusoidal steady state analysis, frequency plots, Fourier analysis, network theorems, and two-port networks. Prerequisite: EE 3251 .
    3353 Signals and Systems (3-0)
      Representation and analysis of continuous and discrete time signals; time and frequency analysis of linear time-invariant systems; convolution, differential and difference equations. Fourier Series and Transform. Z-transform. Prerequisite: EE 3352 with grade of "C" or better.
    3372 Software Design Using C (3-0)
      Programming in the C language with the theory and application of software tools and data structures. Prerequisites: Junior standing; EE 1309 , EE 1376 , and EE 3376 , each with grade of "C" or better.

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    3376 Microprocessor Systems I (3-0)

      Study of microprocessor programming models, assembly language, macro assemblers, and an introduction to system integration and interfacing. Prerequisites: CS 4120 , EE 3269 , and EE 3251 . EE 1376 must be taken concurrently with EE 3376.
    3384 Probabilistic Methods in Engineering and Science (3-0)
      Introduction to concepts of probability distribution functions, moments, statistical dependence, and an introduction to statistical methods. Course emphasizes application to physical problems.
    3385 Energy Conversion (3-0)
      Theory and performance characteristics of electro-mechanical energy conversion equipment to include transformers and both d-c and a-c generators and motors and the control devices employed therewith. Prerequisite: EE 3353 with grade of "C" or better.
    4377 Basic Electrical Engineering (3-3)
      Principles of electric circuits, transformers, generators, and motors, including motor applications with static and automatic feedback control there of. Not intended for EE majors. Prerequisite: Junior standing in engineering or instructor approval. Fees required.

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    1442 Laboratory for Electrical Engineering 3442 (0-3)

      Design and laboratory implementation of digital systems using standard, integrated circuits. Prerequisite: EE 1442 must be taken concurrently with EE 3442 . Laboratory fee required.
    1471 Engineering Problems (0-0-1)
      Original investigation of special problems in the student's field, the problem to be selected by the student with the approval of the head of the department. A maximum of three credit hours of engineering problems may be applied toward the BS degree. Prerequisites: Senior standing and department approval.
    1478 Laboratory for Electrical Engineering 3478 (0-3)
      Use of development tools in the design and implementation of microprocessor-based systems. Prerequisite: EE 1478 must be taken concurrently with EE 3478 . Laboratory fee required.
    1481 Co-op Work Experiences (0-0-1)
      Work experience in business, industrial, governmental, professional, service, or other organizations to provide on-the-job training and professional preparation in the student's area of interest. A report covering the work experience must be submitted by the student to the departmental Co-op coordinator at the end of each work period. Upon completion of his or her third work period and submission of a report summarizing the total work experience, a student can use three hours of Co-op Work Experience in his or her degree plan in place of a technical elective or elective in the major. Prerequisite: Selection by the Co-op Coordinator, department chairperson, and employer.

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    1482 Co-op Work Experiences (0-0-1)

      Work experience in business, industrial, governmental, professional, service, or other organizations to provide on-the-job training and professional preparation in the student's area of interest. A report covering the work experience must be submitted by the student to the departmental Co-op coordinator at the end of each work period. Upon completion of his or her third work period and submission of a report summarizing the total work experience, a student can use three hours of Co-op Work Experience in his or her degree plan in place of a technical elective or elective in the major. Prerequisite: Selection by the Co-op Coordinator, department chairperson, and employer.
    1483 Co-op Work Experiences (0-0-1)
      Work experience in business, industrial, governmental, professional, service, or other organizations to provide on-the-job training and professional preparation in the student's area of interest. A report covering the work experience must be submitted by the student to the departmental Co-op coordinator at the end of each work period. Upon completion of his or her third work period and submission of a report summarizing the total work experience, a student can use three hours of Co-op Work Experience in his or her degree plan in place of a technical elective or elective in the major. Prerequisite: Selection by the Co-op Coordinator, department chairperson, and employer.
    1495 Senior Professional Orientation (1-0)
      Introduction to the engineering profession with emphasis on job placement and ethical conduct in the engineering workplace. Required of all students prior to graduation.
    2410 Electrical Engineering Laboratory II (1-4)
      Experimental introduction to modulation, communication and IF transformers, transmission lines, wave guides, and antenna measurements. Emphasis on laboratory investigation using specialized instrumentation. Prerequisites: EE 2310 and EE 3340 , each with grade of "C" or better. EE 2310 and EE 3340 may be taken concurrently with EE 2411 . Fees required.

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    2420 Senior Project Laboratory I (2-2)

      Research and analysis leading to a preliminary design for an approved engineering project. Includes formal project proposal and work plan; specification of functional, performance and cost goals; generation of computer-aided design documents and simulation or modeling results. Design process is concluded in EE 2414 through prototyping, testing, and revisions. Prerequisite: EE 3384 with grade of "C" or better; for all options except computer engineering: EE 2411 . EE 2411 may be taken concurrently with EE 2412 . For computer engineering option: EE 1442 or EE 1478 . EE 1442 or EE 1478 may be taken concurrently with EE 2412 . Laboratory fee required.
    2430 Senior Project Laboratory II (1-4)
      Laboratory development of special projects concerned with various electrical systems. Small group or individual semester projects are stressed. Prerequisites: For general engineering option: EE 2412 and EE 2411 . For computer engineering option: EE 2412 and EE 1442 , or EE 1478 , each with grade of "C" or better. Laboratory fee required.
    2471 Engineering Problems (0-0-2)
      Original investigation of special problems in the student's field, the problem to be selected by the student with the approval of the head of the department. A maximum of three credit hours of engineering problems may be applied toward the BS degree. Prerequisites: Senior standing and department approval.
    3441 Communication Systems (3-0)
      Spectral density and correlation; sampling theory; linear, angle, and pulse modulation; random signals and noise; effects of noise in modulation systems. Prerequisites: EE 3353 and EE 3384 , each with grade of "C" or better.

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    3442 Digital Systems Design II (3-0)

      The design of complex digital systems with emphasis on computer hardware design and computer aided techniques, including the use of a hardware programming language and simulation. Prerequisite: EE 3376 with grade of "C" or better. EE 1442 must be taken concurrently with EE 3442 .
    3447 Electromagnetic Energy Transmission and Radiation (3-0)
      In depth study and application of electromagnetic topics first introduced in EE 3321 . Topics may include wave propagation in ionized media, circular waveguides, optical fiber waveguides, stripline antennas, radiation from apertures, and computational methods in electromagnetics. Prerequisite: EE 3321 with grade of "C" or better.
    3450 Integrated Circuits and Semiconductor Devices (3-0)
      Bipolar and MOS integrated circuits, microelectronic processing technology, microwave devices, photonic devices, and power semiconductor devices. Prerequisite: EE 3329 with grade of "C" or better.
    3461 Fiber Optic Communications (3-0)
      Light propagation using ray and electromagnetic mode theories, dielectric slab waveguides, optical fibers, attenuation and dispersion in optical fibers, optical fiber transmitters and receivers, electro-optical devices, and optical fiber measurement techniques. Prerequisites: EE 3339 and EE 3321 , each with grade of "C" or better.

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    3464 Systems and Controls (3-0)

      Analysis and design of discrete and continuous time linear systems. Relationships between frequency and time domain design. Analysis of system stability and performance using root locus, lead lag compensation, and other techniques. Applications to electromechanical systems. Prerequisite: EE 3353 with grade of "C" or better.
    3465 Neural Networks (3-0)
      Theory of neural network models. Relation to biological models. Examples of known models and possible applications. Digital vs. analog approaches and building blocks. Prerequisites: EE 3353 and EE 3384 , each with grade of "C" or better.
    3471 Engineering Problems (0-0-3)
      Original investigation of special problems in the student's field, the problem to be selected by the student with the approval of the head of the department. A maximum of three credit hours of engineering problems may be applied toward the BS degree. Prerequisites: Senior standing and department approval.
    3472 Microcontroller Applications (2-3)
      Use and application of single chip microcontrollers in the design of instrumentation and control systems. Prerequisites: EE 3376 and EE 3340 , each with grade of "C" or better. Laboratory fee required.

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    3474 Operating Systems Design (3-0)

      Design and implementation of single and multiuser operating systems. Topics include OS structure, process management, interprocess communication within and between CPUs, memory management, file systems, and I/O. Contemporary operating systems provide design examples. Prerequisite: EE 3372 with grade of "C" or better.
    3475 VLSI Design I (3-0)
      Introduction to CMOS VLSI design and computer-aided VLSI design tools including MAGIC 6.3 and MOSIS system. A term project is required that involves layout editing, timing analysis, simulation, logic verification, and testing. Prerequisite: EE 3329 with grade of "C" or better.
    3478 Microprocessor Systems II (3-0)
      A study of a 16/32 bit microprocessor family and companion devices, and various design aspects of microprocessor systems. Prerequisite: EE 3376 with grade of "C" or better. EE 1478 must be taken concurrently with EE 3478 .
    3479 Advanced Computer Architecture (3-0)
      Memory hierarchies, including cache and virtual memories. Parallel processing, including pipelining and multiprocessing, and parallel processing algorithms. Prerequisite: EE 3442 with grade of "C" or better. EE 3442 may be taken concurrently with EE 3479 .

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    3480 Microwave Communications (3-0)

      Primarily a terminal undergraduate course concerning high frequency energy generation and transmission. Topics include waveguides, microwave oscillators, principles of solid-state microwave devices, and propagation of radio waves in the atmosphere. Prerequisite: EE 3321 with grade of "C" or better.
    3481 Electro-Optical Engineering (3-0)
      Introduction to photonics, ray optics versus wave optics, lens theory, polarization of light, electro-optical devices, lasers, semiconductor photon sources and detectors, and introduction to nonlinear optics. Prerequisite: EE 3321 with grade of "C" or better.
    3482 Antenna Engineering (3-0)
      Introductory antenna theory and design. Fundamentals and definitions, simple radiating systems, arrays, line sources, wire antennas, broadband antennas, and antenna measurements. Prerequisite: EE 3321 with grade of "C" or better.
    3483 Digital Signal Processing (3-0)
      An introduction to basic one-dimensional processing methods including: sampling and quantization; discrete-time Fourier and z-domain LTI systems analysis, theory of operation and computational aspects of FIR and IIR digital filters; principles of filter design; the discrete Fourier transform and its application to spectral analysis. Prerequisite: EE 3353 with grade of "C" or better.

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    3485 Biomedical Instrumentation (3-0)

      An introduction to basic concepts in biomedical instrumentation, blood flow measurements, biopotential amplifiers, and electrodes as well as electrical safety of medical equipment. Prerequisite: EE 3340 with grade of "C" or better.
    3486 Computational Methods in Electrical Engineering (3-0)
      Computer solution of integro-differential equations associated with typical engineering problems from areas such as microwaves, antennas, solid-state devices, and machine design. Techniques discussed include finite-differences, method of moments, boundary elements, and finite elements, with an emphasis on the latter. Fundamental knowledge of a high level language such as FORTRAN, BASIC, or C and a software tool such as MATHCAD or MATLAB are necessary. Prerequisite: EE 3321 with grade of "C" or better.
    3488 Digital Communications (3-0)
      Techniques of sampling; digital baseband transmission; digital modulation schemes; introduction to coding and fundamental limits on system performance. Prerequisites: EE 3353 and EE 3384 , each with grade of "C" or better.
    3489 High Resolution Radar (3-0)
      Basic theory for design and analysis of radar systems that perform target and surface imaging. Concepts and definitions, the radar range equation, modern radar design, wideband waveforms, and signal processing, synthetic high resolution radar, synthetic aperture concepts. Prerequisites: EE 3321 and EE 3353 , each with grade of "C" or better.
    3495 Special Topics in Electrical Engineering (3-0)
      Selected topics of current interest in Electrical Engineering. May be repeated once for credit when topic varies. Prerequisites: Senior standing in engineering and instructor approval.

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