Faculty: Graduate Schoo of Science and Engineering ECE combines electrical engineering and computer engineering to design and manage electrical and computer systems. Students develop skills in electronics, digital systems, software engineering, and communication networks, preparing for careers in tech companies and engineering firms. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand fundamentals of electrical and computer engineering. - Develop skills in circuit analysis, digital systems, and software engineering. - Learn techniques for designing and managing electrical and computer systems. - Explore principles of communication networks, signal processing, and control systems. - Analyze and interpret electrical and computer engineering data. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to ECE** - Overview of key concepts and practices in electrical and computer engineering. 2. **Circuit Analysis** - Principles of circuit analysis and techniques for designing electrical circuits. 3. **Digital Systems** - Principles of digital systems and techniques for designing digital circuits. 4. **Software Engineering** - Principles of software engineering and techniques for developing software applications. 5. **Communication Networks** - Principles of communication networks and techniques for designing network systems. 6. **Signal Processing** - Principles of signal processing and techniques for analyzing signals. 7. **Control Systems** - Principles of control systems and techniques for designing control mechanisms. 8. **Electronics** - Principles of electronics and techniques for designing electronic circuits. 9. **Practicum in ECE** - Real-world experiences in ECE through internships and projects. 10. **Capstone Project in ECE** - Comprehensive project applying skills in circuit analysis, digital systems, or software engineering. **Assessment Methods:** - Circuit analysis reports, digital systems designs, software engineering projects, communication networks plans, signal processing analyses, control systems designs, electronics projects, practicum reports, capstone projects, group projects, and presentations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Electric Circuit Analysis" by Spann. - "Digital Design" by M. Morris Mano. - "Software Engineering" by Ian Sommerville. - "Data Communications and Networking" by Behrouz A. Forouzan. - "Signal Processing and Linear Systems" by Lathi. - "Control Systems Engineering" by Norman S. Nise. - "Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory" by Robert L. Boylestad and Louis Nashelsky. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of mathematics, physics, and computer science. Suitable for students interested in electrical and computer engineering. **Major Duration:** Typically 4 years for a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practicum, and internships. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a degree in ECE and pursue further education or professional certifications, such as those from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). **Target Audience:** Aspiring electrical engineers, computer engineers, software developers, network engineers, and individuals seeking careers in tech companies, engineering firms, and research institutions. This major equips students with the engineering, technical, and problem-solving skills needed to excel in electrical and computer engineering, supporting careers in tech companies, engineering firms, and research institutions.