The Department of Electrical Engineering

517 Nedderman Hall • Box 19016 • 817-272-2671 • www-ee.uta.edu

501 Nedderman Hall • Student Advising Office • eeadvise@uta.edu

Requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering

Pre-Engineering Courses

(All pre-engineering courses must be completed before enrolling in upper-division courses)

English

ENGL 1301, 1302

Mathematics

1426*, 2325, 2326, 3319.

Natural Science

CHEM 1301, PHYS 1443, 1444.

General Engineering

CE 2312.

Computer Literacy and Programming

EE 1347, CSE 1320.

Electrical Engineering

1245, 2315, 2303, 2446.

Other General Education Courses

Literature

Three hours of English or foreign language literature or other approved substitute.

Liberal Arts Elective

For EE majors SPCH 3302 must be used to satisfy this requirement.

Fine Arts and Philosophy**

Three hours from architecture, art, music, philosophy, or theatre arts.

Social/Cultural Studies

IE 3312.

U.S. History

1311, 1312.

U.S. Political Science

2311, 2312.

Upper-Division Courses

Electrical Engineering

3191, 3302, 3305, 3306, 3310, 3317, 3318, 3330, 3341, 3444, 4314, 4330, two Senior Capstone Design Courses (4 hours each).

Engineering Electives**

Three hours (also includes electrical engineering).

Mathematics or Science Elective**

Three hours of 3000/4000 courses in Mathematics or Science.

Thermal Engineering:

MAE 3309.

Total (Pre-Engineering)

51 hours.

Total (General Education)

24 hours.

Total (Upper-Division)

52 hours.

Total (for degree)***

127 hours, plus exercise and sport activities (EXSA) or ROTC or marching band as required.

* The Mathematics Department requires concurrent enrollment in MATH 1325, unless the student has received credit for Analytic Geometry or has passed the appropriate placement test provided by that department.

** A list of acceptable electives is available in the departmental advising office.

*** Total hours will depend upon prior preparation and academic qualifications. Also, students who do not have two units of high school foreign language will be required to take foreign language courses in addition to the previously listed requirements.

Refer to the College of Engineering section of this catalog for information concerning the following topics: Admission to Engineering, Admission into Pre-Engineering, Admission into the Upper-Division Program, Counseling or Advising, Transfer and Change of Major Policies, Honors Programs, Academic Regulations, Professional Engineering Registration, Cooperative Engineering Education, Pass-Fail Program, Academic Probation, Repeating Course Policy, and Academic Honesty.

Suggested Course Sequence: Pre-Engineering (Lower Division) Program

The following suggested course sequences for the freshman and sophomore years reflect a concentration of preliminary science, mathematics, and engineering courses to prepare the student for upper division studies.

Freshman Year

First Semester: EE 1245; MATH 1426; PHYS 1443; CHEM 1301; ENGL 1301; EXSA or ROTC or Marching Band—Total Credit 17 hours.

Second Semester: EE 1347; MATH 2325; PHYS 1444; HIST 1311; ENGL 1302; EXSA or ROTC or Marching Band—Total Credit 17 hours.

Sophomore Year

First Semester: EE 2315; MATH 2326; CE 2312; CSE 1320; HIST 1312; EXSA or ROTC or Marching Band—Total Credit 16 hours.

Second Semester: EE 2446; EE 2303; MATH 3319; IE 3312 or ECON 2305; SPCH 3302; EXSA or ROTC or Marching Band—Total Credit 17 hours.

Suggested Course Sequence

(Upper-division Program)

The following suggested course sequences for the junior and senior years are tailored to guide the students to successful completion of their studies. Course prerequisites or concurrent enrollment in courses are considered.

Junior Year
(Prerequisite: Admission to the Upper-Division Program)

First Semester: EE 3302; EE 3305; EE 3317; EE 3341; EE 3444—Total Credit 16 hours.

Second Semester: EE 3191; EE 3306; EE 3310; EE 3318; EE 3330; Math/Science Elective, 3 hours—Total Credit 16 hours.

Senior Year

First Semester: EE 4314; EE 4330; Capstone Design EE 444X; POLS 2311; Fine Arts/Philosophy Elective, 3 hours—Total Credit 16 hours.

Second Semester: Capstone Design EE 444X; MAE 3309; Engineering Elective, 3 hours; English Literature Elective, 3 hours; POLS 2312—Total Credit 16 hours.

Overview of Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering was originally founded on the power systems and electronics industries. However, it has grown rapidly, particularly in recent years, to include a broad range of technologies. Currently, it encompasses telecommunications; electromagnetics; analog and digital electronics; electro-optics, optoelectronics, and photonics; information processing and transmission technology; computer architectures; microprocessors and computer networks; automated control systems and robotics; power systems; signal processing; neural networks; medical devices and other emerging technologies including research and development in electron devices, laser technology, remote sensing, and artificial intelligence.

Electrical engineers must be prepared to apply fundamental concepts to meet the challenging growth in technology, to understand and contribute to this growth, and to address problems that arise in existing devices and systems. At the same time, they must have the skills to communicate their ideas and to manage projects within a budget. An important observation to note is that electrical engineering involves incorporating knowledge from other disciplines to successfully implement a design, whether a device or a system. For example, studies in optoelectronic devices require an understanding of basic physics, materials science, thermal flow, and packaging. In addition, concepts are applied to areas not traditionally within the scope of electrical engineering, such as medicine and public policy, among many others. More than ever, electrical engineering demands a multidisciplinary approach to address challenges of the future and problems of today.

The benefit of having an education in electrical engineering is that the student is prepared for a career not only in technical areas but also for further training in other disciplines such as medicine, law, public policy, business, economics, management, and teaching.

Program Features and Objectives

The undergraduate program in electrical engineering emphasizes fundamental concepts with functional understanding to prepare the

engineering graduate for a lifelong, professional career. That is, the curriculum is designed not only to teach the fundamental concepts but also to convey the importance of applying these same ideas to different types of engineering and non-engineering problems. The curriculum also includes studies in thermal engineering, mechanics, computer programming, economics, and oral and written communications.

The program is divided into pre-engineering (lower-division) and upper-division engineering, with the division essentially occurring between the sophomore and junior years. The pre-engineering program reflects a concentration of preliminary science, mathematics, and engineering courses to prepare the student for upper division studies. Students are admitted to the upper-division program upon completion of the pre-engineering program with suitable grades. The upper-division program consists of core courses in electronics; digital systems, microprocessors, and computer programming; electromagnetics; power systems and energy conversion; continuous and discrete time systems; controls; and communications. The lower and upper division core curricula provide the needed foundation for a variety of technical areas in electrical engineering. The design experience is emphasized throughout the program, with particular emphasis on the team concept in the capstone courses. Through careful selection of technical electives, the student may specialize in certain fields of electrical engineering. Two concentrations specifically delineated are digital/microprocessors and telecommunications. Information on these areas is available in the Electrical Engineering Department Advising Office. In addition, there are opportunities to participate in ongoing research projects of the faculty in Electrical Engineering and at the Automation and Robotics Research Institute. Independent study credit can be obtained through EE 4391 Advanced Problems in Electrical Engineering. Finally, professional ethics, safety, and related issues are addressed in the EE 3191 Junior Electrical Engineering Seminar course. The curriculum is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Committee of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Undergraduate Advising

General academic advising for new transfer students (excluding transfer course evaluation) is done during the scheduled orientation period prior to registration. Academic advising for continuing students will be done during each semester prior to registration. The dates for advising new and continuing students will be listed in the appropriate schedule of classes. Personal academic advising is available in the office of the Undergraduate Advisor during the semester by appointment. To graduate, the student must have an approved degree plan on file in the Registrar's Office.

Following the suggested course sequences described above should guide the student sufficiently. The student should contact the Advising Office by phone, e-mail, or appointment for inquiries regarding recommended electives. A supplement EE Undergraduate Program Guide is available in the Advising Office; it provides more details of the different areas of specialization in Electrical Engineering as well as other matters relevant to completing the BSEE degree.

Admission to the Upper-Division Program

Requirements for admission to the Upper-Division Program in Electrical Engineering are in accordance with those of the College of Engineering with the following added stipulations:

•Application to the Upper-Division Program is to be made to the Undergraduate Advisor during the semester that the admission requirements are being completed.

•No upper-division electrical engineering course may be taken until the student is admitted into the Upper-Division Program or obtains the written consent of the Undergraduate Advisor.

•Each student must complete all the pre-engineering courses stipulated under "Requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering" with a minimum grade of C in each course and a minimum GPA of 2.0.

Cooperative Engineering Education Program

The Cooperative Engineering Education Program provides an excellent opportunity for students to gain practical industrial experience that enriches their technical background and training. Refer to the College of Engineering description on p. 112 of this catalog for details regarding prerequisites for application and requirements for acceptance.

Fast Track Master's Degree

After completing all required EE courses (except the senior level 444x courses), students who have taken 30 semester hours at U.T. Arlington and have a minimum GPA of 3.5 can apply for fast track programs leading to the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. In the MSEE Thesis Option, students in their senior year can take a project course, EE 4391, to begin their studies of a research topic for the MS thesis while concurrently fulfilling their senior elective requirements. Furthermore, students can take an additional three hours of research or a graduate level course in the senior year. With this plan, students can finish their BSEE and MSEE degrees within five years.

Competence in Oral Communication and Computer Use

Electrical Engineering students will satisfy the University Competence in Oral Presentations requirement by completing the course SPCH 3302, Professional and Technical Communications. They will satisfy the University Competence in Computer Use requirement by completing EE 1347, Computer Solution of Electrical Engineering Problems.

Department of Electrical Engineering Faculty

Chair

Professors

Associate Professors

Adjunct Professor

Adjunct Associate Professors

Adjunct Assistant Professors

Prefix and number in parentheses following the U.T. Arlington course number and title is the Common Course Number designation.

Electrical Engineering (EE)

1245. INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (1-3) 2 hours credit. Number systems, complex numbers, units and dimensions, graphing, coordinate systems, vectors, matrices, work and energy, and other essential engineering and mathematical concepts. Students will be given an opportunity to take an advanced placement examination for this course.

1347. COMPUTER SOLUTION OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PROBLEMS (2-3) 3 hours credit. An introduction to the computer, to the algorithmic process, and to programming in C. Use of high level computer software packages to solve linear and nonlinear design problems in electrical engineering. Prerequisites: EE 1245; MATH 1426; MATH 2325 or concurrently. $15 course fee.

2303. ELECTRONICS I (3-0) 3 hours credit. Characteristics and circuit models for semiconductor diodes, bipolar junction transistors (BJTs), and field-effect transistors (FETs). Circuit applications of diodes. DC biasing and stability of circuits containing diodes, BJTs and FETs. Introduction to mid-band single stage small signal analysis of BJT and FET circuits. Prerequisites: EE 2315; EE 2446 or concurrently; MATH 2326.

2315. CIRCUIT ANALYSIS I (3-0) 3 hours credit (ENGR 2305). Basic circuit concepts of R, L, and C elements. Kirchhoff's laws, resistive network analysis, power calculations, loop and node equations, topology, basic network theorems. Dependent sources and operational amplifiers. Computer-assisted solution of circuit problems. Elementary transient analysis. Steady-state A-C phasor analysis, including element laws and phasor diagrams. Prerequisites: EE 1347; MATH 2325; MATH 2326 or concurrently; PHYS 1444.

2320. CIRCUIT ANALYSIS (3-0) 3 hours credit. For non-electrical engineering majors. Basic principles of R, L, and C components. Kirchhoff's laws, network analysis, loop and node equations, basic network theorems. Steady-state AC phasor analysis operational amplifiers, filtering and digital circuits. Prerequisite: MATH 2325; PHYS 1444.

2440. CIRCUIT ANALYSIS (3-3) 4 hours credit. For non-electrical engineering majors. Basic principles of R, L and C components. Kirchhoff's laws, network analysis, loop and node equations, basic network theorems. Steady-state AC phasor analysis, operational amplifiers, filtering, and digital circuits. Concurrent laboratory experiments complement lecture topics. Prerequisites: MATH 2325, PHYS 1444.

2446. CIRCUIT ANALYSIS II (3-3) 4 hours credit. Network theorems. Power, reactive power, resonance, circular loci, mutual inductance and transformers. Dependent sources, linear variational models, and introduction to two-part networks and polyphase power networks. Solution of differential equations using Laplace transform techniques. Concurrent laboratory experiments complement EE 2315 and EE 2446 lecture topics. Prerequisites: EE 2315; EE 1347; MATH 2326.

3191. JUNIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SEMINAR (1-0) 1 hour credit. Technical presentations to acquaint the student with the various areas of electrical engineering and to provide a perspective on the field. Topics include engineering design, literature searches, undergraduate research activities, industry vs. graduate school career options, ethics, professionalism, and safety. The "Fundamentals of Engineering" (FE) Exam will be reviewed for students seeking certification as an "Engineer-in-Training" (EIT) and subsequently as a "Professional Engineer" (PE).

3302. FUNDAMENTALS OF POWER SYSTEMS (3-0) 3 hours credit. This course includes an introduction to power systems, symmetrical components, transformer modeling, modeling of poly phase induction motors for steady state behavior, calculation of transmission line parameters, and steady state transmission system operation. Prerequisite: EE 2446.

3305. ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES (3-0) 3 hours credit. Maxwell's equations and their applications including plane waves, reflection and transmission, propagation, waveguides, and transmission lines. Prerequisite: EE 2446; MATH 3319.

3306. APPLICATIONS OF ELECTROMAGNETICS (3-0) 3 hours credit. Antennas, scattering, electrostatic and magnetostatic fields, Gauss's law, potential, force, energy, Poisson and Laplace equations, magnetic circuits, Faraday's law, transformers, and motors. Prerequisite: EE 3305.

3310. MICROPROCESSORS (3-0) 3 hours credit. Principles of operation of 80x86 family of microprocessors, including assembly language programming, internal architecture of 80x86 processors, timing analysis, and interfacing techniques. Special emphasis will be placed on hardware-software interactions, design of memory systems for microprocessors, and on utilization of programmable peripheral devices. Prerequisites: EE 3341; CSE 1320.

3317. LINEAR SYSTEMS (3-0) 3 hours credit. Time-domain transient analysis, convolution, Fourier Series and Transforms, Laplace Transforms and applications, transfer functions, signal flow diagrams, Bode plots, stability criteria, sampling and Z-transforms. Also taught as MAE 3317. Prerequisites: EE 2446 and MATH 3319.

3318. DISCRETE SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS (3-0) 3 hours credit. Discrete-time convolution. Time and frequency domain analyses of linear time invariant systems. Stability analyses of causal and non-causal systems using the Z-transform. FIR digital filter design. Convolution via the discrete Fourier transform. Design of frequency selective IIR digital filters using frequency transformations and the bilinear transform. Prerequisite: EE 3317.

3330. PROBABILITY AND RANDOM SIGNALS (3-0) 3 hours credit. Probability, random variables, functions of random variables, random signals, noise, response of linear systems to random inputs. Prerequisite: EE 3317.

3341. DIGITAL CIRCUIT DESIGN (2-3) 3 hours credit. Theory and design of digital logic circuits, number systems, binary arithmetic, and codes. Boolean algebra, minimization of logic circuits. Analysis and synthesis of combinational logic circuits and synchronous state machines, including use of ROM memories. Design projects will require design, fabrication, and testing of circuits using discrete and PLED components implementation. Prerequisite: EE 2303. $3 lab fee, $20 course fee.

3444. ELECTRONICS II (3-3) 4 hours credit. Low and high frequency characteristics and circuit models for diodes, bipolar junction transistors (BJTs) and field effect transistors (FETs). Analysis and design of full spectrum small signal BJT and FET circuits. Analysis and design of active filters, oscillators, feedback configurations, and multi-stage differential and operational amplifiers. Concurrent laboratory exercises in support of the topics covered in EE 2303 and EE 3444. Prerequisites: EE 2303; EE 2446; EE 3317 or concurrently.

4301. POWER SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND CONTROL (3-0) 3 hours credit. This course includes an introduction to synchronous machines, power flow analysis, short circuit analysis, power systems controls, and the fundamentals of transient stability analysis. Prerequisite: EE 3302 or consent of instructor.

4308. POWER ELECTRONICS DESIGN (3-0) 3 hours credit. Design and analysis of switched mode DC-AC converters, controlled rectifiers, commutated and resonant inverters. A hardware design project will be assigned. Prerequisite: EE 3444.

4314. CONTROL SYSTEMS (3-0) 3 hours credit. Analyses of closed loop systems using frequency response, root locus, and state variable techniques. System design based on analytic and computer methods. Prerequisite: EE 3318 or concurrently.

4315. ROBOTICS (3-0) 3 hours credit. Principles of kinematics, dynamics, and control of industrial robots. Robot sensors and actuators. Applications in manufacturing, path planning, and programming. Prerequisite: EE 4314.

4318. DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING (3-0) 3 hours credit. Discrete time convolution. Fast convolution using the FFT. Amplitude and phase of digital filters. Stability analyses using the Z-transform. Design of FIR digital filters through windowing and optimization approaches. IIR digital filter design approaches using transformation and optimization. Prerequisites: EE 3317; EE 3318.

4320. VLSI DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY (3-0) 3 hours credit. VLSI design and fabrication technology. Device models, process models, and CAD tools for design and simulation. Prerequisite: EE 3444.

4327. THEORY AND DESIGN OF ANTENNAS (3-0) 3 hours credit. Basic theory of antennas with emphasis on design and engineering application. Prerequisite: EE 3306.

4328. CURRENT TOPICS IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (3-0) 3 hours credit. To introduce current topics in electrical engineering. A notice listing a descriptive course title, a course description, and the name of the instructor will be posted outside the departmental office each time the course is offered. May be repeated for credit provided the course contents are changed. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

4329. PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS (3-0) 3 hours credit. The physics of solids, the physical principles and circuit models of diodes, bipolar transistors, and field effect transistors, and an introduction to the technology of integrated circuits and quantum electronic devices. Prerequisite: EE 3444.

4330. FUNDAMENTALS OF TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS (3-0) 3 hours credit. Examines analog and digital communication techniques including amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, and pulse code modulation. Time-domain and frequency domain multiplexing. Analog and digital noise analysis, information theory. Design of communication systems. Prerequisite: EE 3318 or concurrently; EE 3330 or concurrently.

4331. DATA COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING (3-0) 3 hours credit. Data communication network planning, design, and analysis. The OSI layered model, interface standards, signals and protocols, modem and LAN standards. Prerequisite: EE 4330.

4333. MODERN TELECOMMUNICATION (3-0) 3 hours credit. Basics of telecommunications and telephone networks, switching and transmission systems. Circuit and packet switching. Call processing. Common channel signaling systems. Queuing theory and applications. OSI-layered reference architecture. ISDN. Prerequisite: EE 4330.

4334. PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC DESIGN (3-0) 3 hours credit. Design of digital systems using programmable logic devices and high-level design techniques. The course emphasizes the understanding of state-of-the-art hardware devices as well as design and simulation tools. Various design options and compromises will be explored for typical design tasks. Projects will be assigned to develop adequate design proficiency. Prerequisite: EE 3310.

4339. RADIO-FREQUENCY CIRCUIT DESIGN (3-0) 3 hours credit. Design of lumped-element radio-frequency circuits operating at frequencies to 2 GHz. Impedance-matching, s-parameter design of amplifiers and oscillators; RF mixers. Other topics include noise theory (thermal and phase noise) and phase-locked loops. Prerequisite: EE 3444.

4391. ADVANCED PROBLEMS IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (3-0, individual instruction) 3 hours credit. A research project under the direction of a faculty supervisor. May be taken as a technical elective with the permission of the department.

4441. POWER SYSTEMS DESIGN PROJECT (3-3) 4 hours credit. This course includes open ended design studies of power systems using modern computer solution methods and/or hardware projects. Relevant design projects in the areas of generation, transmission, distribution, and industrial/commercial systems will be covered. The student must submit a proposal in response to the instructor's Request for Proposal (RFP), followed by project design, development, and presentation/demonstration. Prerequisite: EE 3302 and senior standing. $3 lab fee, $20 course fee.

4442. MICROPROCESSOR SYSTEM DESIGN PROJECT (3-3) 4 hours credit. Design principles for digital and analog instrumentation utilizing open computer architectures (ISA, EISA, MicroChannel). The course is intended to provide a comprehensive design experience in microprocessor-based and microcomputer-oriented functional subsystems. Will include bus protocol analysis, timing design, simulation, prototype development, physical debugging of digital circuits, and printed circuit board design using advanced CAD/CAE tools. Special attention will be given to data acquisition techniques and to the design of computer graphics systems. Prerequisites: EE 3310; 3317 and senior standing. $3 lab fee, $20 course fee.

4443. CONTROL SYSTEM DESIGN PROJECT (3-3) 4 hours credit. Design of continuous and digital control systems using modern analytic and computer design tools. Student teams will design specific control systems. Prerequisite: EE 4314 and senior standing. $3 lab fee, $20 course fee.

4444. OPTICAL SYSTEM DESIGN PROJECT (3-3) 4 hours credit. Design projects based on the principles and techniques of optical engineering, including optical modulation, optical fibers and systems, sources and detectors, measurements, imaging, lenses, wave optics, polarization, interference, diffraction, optical Fourier transforms, holography, frequency conversion, interaction of light and matter. Prerequisites: EE 3305; PHYS 3445 or concurrently, recommended or by permission of the instructor; and senior standing. $3 lab fee, $20 course fee.

4446. ELECTRONIC SYSTEM DESIGN PROJECT (3-3) 4 hours credit. System design based on quantitative performance concepts. Design of electronic systems using discrete devices, integrated circuits (analog, digital, and hybrid), sensors, and actuators. Incorporates manufacturing, production, and cost issues. Prerequisites: EE 3444 and senior standing. $3 lab fee, $20 course fee.

4447. COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS DESIGN PROJECT (3-3) 4 hours credit. Design of radio-frequency (1MHz to 2GHz) circuits for telecommunications applications. Design simulation and fabrication of RF amplifiers, oscillators, and heterodyne mixers. Advanced concepts involving phased-locked loops, surface-acoustic wave devices, spread-spectrum techniques, and modulation/coding techniques may be included. Prerequisites: EE 3444, 4330, and senior standing. $3 lab fee, $20 course fee.

4448. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SYSTEM DESIGN PROJECT (3-3) 4 hours credit. A general design project that will integrate concepts from several areas of electrical engineering in a team approach. To be included are proposal preparation, feasibility studies, project planning and management, and design reviews. Progress and final reports and presentations will be emphasized. Topics will vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit as the topics change. Prerequisites: senior standing and consent of the department. $3 lab fee, $20 course fee.