College: Graduate School of Science and Engineering

Electrical and Computer Engineering Major

The Electrical and Computer Engineering major 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 technology companies and engineering firms.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the 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 Electrical and Computer Engineering - 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. Practical Training in Electronics and Electrical Engineering - Hands-on experience in electronics and electrical engineering through internships and projects.
10. Graduation Project in Electronics and Electrical Engineering - A comprehensive project applying skills in circuit analysis, digital systems, or software engineering.

Assessment Methods:

Circuit analysis reports, digital system designs, software engineering projects, communication network plans, signal processing analyses, control system designs, electronics projects, practical training reports, graduation projects, group projects, and presentations.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Electric Circuit Analysis" by Span.
• "Digital Design" by M. Morris Mano.
• "Software Engineering" by Ian Sommerville.
• "Data Communications and Networking" by Behrouz A. Forouzan.
• "Signals 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 engineering and computer engineering.

Major Duration:

Typically, the duration of study for a bachelor's degree is 4 years, including coursework, projects, practical training, and internships.

Certification:

Graduates can obtain a degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and pursue higher education or professional certifications, such as those issued by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

Target Audience:

Aspiring electrical engineers, computer engineers, software developers, network engineers, and individuals seeking careers in technology companies, engineering firms, and research institutions.

This major equips students with the engineering, technical, and problem-solving skills necessary to excel in electrical and computer engineering, supporting careers in technology companies, engineering firms, and research institutions.