Department of ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

FAMU - FSU College of Engineering

Chair: Reginald Perry; Professors: R. Arora, Perry, Simons, Thagard; Associate Professors: K. Arora, Foo, Gross, Kwan, Roberts, Tung, Zheng; Assistant Professors: Baldwin, Cockburn, Harvey; Visiting Professor: McLaren; Visiting Assistant Professors: Kim, A. Meyer-Baese, U. Meyer-Baese; Assistants in Electrical Engineering: Brooks, Imen; Courtesy Professor: Allen

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers bachelor of science (BS) degrees in electrical and computer engineering.

Computer engineering is concerned with the design and development of hardware and software for electronic computing devices. Reflecting the industry trend to integrate hardware and software development, the computer engineering program is designed to be a combination of a hardware-orientated electrical engineering program and a software-oriented computer science program. This blend of hardware and software allows for many and varied career opportunities, from the integrated circuit chip level, to the system and network levels.

Computer engineering students take courses in various aspects of computer design including advanced digital circuit design, microprocessor-based system design, computer architecture, operating systems, and computer networks. Advanced topics in this field include application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design, fault-tolerant system design, parallel processing, and multiprocessor architectures.

Electrical engineering is concerned with the application of electrical and related sciences including magnetism, electronics and optics for the benefit of society. It involves the design, development and implementation of a vast variety of devices, circuits, and systems that are used in electrical power generation and distribution, machine and process control, terrestrial and satellite communications (telephone, radio and television), computers, information processing, speech recognition, radar, lasers, sensors, and other applications. This very broad field affects all aspects of modern society, particularly in this age of information processing, communications, automation and computers.

The rapid evolution of electrical and electronic technology creates constant change in this discipline. This, in turn, requires a solid foundation of science and mathematics, combined with fundamental engineering sciences and electrical engineering design skills, to provide the student with ability to professionally develop and adapt during a lifetime career. The engineering core courses and the required electrical engineering courses provide this foundation of knowledge and engineering skills.

Electrical engineering technical electives provide the student an opportunity to achieve a greater breadth of knowledge and some degree of specialization in selected areas of special interest. Electives are offered in computer engineering and the following five application areas:

1. Microelectronics deals with all aspects of (primarily solid-state) electronic devices, the analysis and design of analog and digital circuits, their implementation and fabrication using microelectronic techniques, and their application in a wide variety of systems;
2. Digital signal processing and control systems concentrate on the design and analysis of systems in which discrete and continuous signals are used for conveying information and controlling physical systems and processes. Included are the encoding, decoding, and representation of information in both the time and frequency domain;
3. Communications is concerned with the preparation, transmission, and reception of encoded information via media ranging from wires to fiber optic cables and space. Included are topics such as AM, FM, and pulse modulation techniques; telecommunication systems; satellite telemetry; and computer networks;
4. Electromagnetics in the broadest sense is the study of the relationship between electric current, electric and magnetic fields, and their interactions. It is the foundation of electrical and electronic technology. The practical applications of this theory include the design of antennas, transmission lines, motors and electrical power generating and distribution equipment, microwave and optical transmission facilities, and radar;
5. Power systems engineering is concerned with the design and operation of electric power generation, transmission, and distribution for an increasing customer demand. It involves the modeling, analysis, and design of power system components including power transformers, electric motors, synchronous generators, and high voltage power transmission and distribution networks. Power system engineering also includes: the investigation of alternative methods for generating electrical energy, the control and reliability of complex power networks, power quality, economic factors, and environmental effects.

The department maintains well-equipped, dedicated teaching facilities for each required laboratory course and research laboratories in each major area of interest. Included are optical and microwave laboratories, power systems laboratories, parallel computing and communications simulation laboratories, and computer engineering and microelectronic design facilities. The department also has access to a large number of personal computers, advanced workstations, and specialized CAD systems. Open-access facilities are also available for electrical engineering design projects and preparation of technical documentation.

Honors in the Major

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers a program of honors in electrical engineering to encourage talented students to extend their undergraduate experience by participating in directed or independent research on a topic relative to electrical engineering that is not included in the regular curriculum. For requirements and other information, see the "University Honors Program and Honor Societies" section of this General Bulletin.

State of Florida Common Course Prerequisites

The State of Florida has identified common course prerequisites for this University degree program. These prerequisites are lower-level courses that are required for preparation for the University major prior to a student receiving a baccalaureate degree from The Florida State University. They may be taken either at a community college or in a university lower-division program. It is preferred that these common course prerequisites be completed in the freshman and sophomore years.

The following lists the common course prerequisites or approved substitutions necessary for this degree program:

1. ENC 1101;
2. ENC 1102;
3. MAC 2311*;
4. MAC 2312*;
5. MAC 2313*;
6. MAP 2302;
7. CHM 1045/1045L*;
8. PHY 2048/2048L;
9. PHY 2049/2049L;
10. Six (6) semester hours in humanities;
11. Six (6) semester hours in social science;
12. Three (3) additional semester hours in humanities or social science.

Note: courses marked with an asterisk (*) have at least one acceptable substitute. Contact the department for details.

Common Required Courses for Bachelor of Science Degrees and Dual Majors

All candidates for bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering (BSEE), bachelor of science degree in computer engineering (BSCpE) and bachelor of science degree in dual majors (BSEE and BSCpE) are required to complete a total of one hundred and three (103) semester hours of common required courses, of which twenty-four (24) hours are social science and humanities courses, forty-five (45) hours are engineering core courses (listed below), and thirty-four (34) hours are required electrical and computer engineering courses (listed below).

Engineering Core Courses (45)

• CHM 1045 General Chemistry I (3)
• CHM 1045L General Chemistry I Laboratory (1)
• CGS 3408 C for Non-Specialists (3)
• EGM 3512 Engineering Mechanics (4)
• EGN 1004L First Year Engineering Laboratory (1)
• EGN 3613 Principles of Engineering Economy (2)
• EML 3100 Thermodynamics (2)
• MAC 2311 Calculus with Analytical Geometry I (4)
• MAC 2312 Calculus with Analytical Geometry II (4)
• MAC 2313 Calculus with Analytical Geometry III (5)
• MAP 3305 Engineering Mathematics I (3)
• MAP 3306 Engineering Mathematics II (3)
• PHY 2048C General Physics A (5)
• PHY 2049C General Physics B (5)

Required Electrical and Computer Engineering Courses (34)

• EEL 3021 Statistical Topics in Electrical Engineering (3)
• EEL 3111 Introductory Circuit Analysis (3)
• EEL 3112 Advanced Circuits with Computers (3)
• EEL 3112L Advanced Circuits with Computers Laboratory (1)
• EEL 3135 Signal and Linear Systems Analysis (3)
• EEL 3300 Electronics (3)
• EEL 3300L Electronics Laboratory (1)
• EEL 3472 Electromagnetic Fields I (3)
• EEL 3512 Introduction to Communications (3)
• EEL 3705 Digital Logic Design (3)
• EEL 3705L Digital Logic Laboratory (1)
• EEL 4746 Microprocessor-Based System Design (3)
• EEL 4746L Microprocessor-Based System Design Laboratory (1)
• EEL 4914r Electrical Engineering Design Project (3)

Requirements for a Major in Electrical Engineering

Students majoring in electrical engineering require one hundred twenty-eight (128) semester credit hours to graduate, of which one hundred and three (103) hours are common required courses listed above and twenty-five (25) hours are technical elective courses.

Technical Electives for Electrical Engineering Majors

• One (1) semester hour must be an electrical engineering (EE) laboratory elective,
• Twenty-one (21) semester hours must be EE technical electives, and
• Three (3) hours may be an EE or a non-EE elective.

The non-EE technical elective must be selected from a list of departmentally approved courses offered by other departments at The Florida State University or Florida A & M University. Courses not on the list may be taken with prior approval of the department.

Requirements for a Major in Computer Engineering

Students majoring in computer engineering require one hundred twenty-seven (127) semester credit hours to graduate, of which one hundred and three (103) hours are common required courses listed above. The other twenty-four (24) semester credit hours include twelve (12) semester hours of computer science courses (listed below), six (6) semester hours of required computer engineering courses: EEL 4712 Introduction to Field Programmable Logic Devices (3) and EEL 4713 Computer Architecture (3), and six (6) semester hours of technical electives.

Required Computer Science Courses (12 semester hours)

• COP 3330 Object Oriented Programming (3)
• COP 4530 Data Structures, Algorithms and Generic Programming (3)
• COP 4610 Operating Systems and Concurrent Programming (3)
• MAD 2104 Discrete Mathematics I (3)

For a current list of technical electives for the computer engineering major, see or call the department.

Requirements for a Dual Major in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering

Students dual-majoring in electrical engineering and computer engineering must take the common required courses (one-hundred three[103] semester hours), required CS courses (twelve [12] semester hours) and required computer engineering courses: EEL 4712 and EEL 4713 (each three [3] semester hours) plus nineteen (19) semester hours of technical electives and special requirements. For a current list of approved technical electives for a dual major, contact the department.

Technical Electives and Special Requirements for Dual Majors

• One (1) semester hour must be an electrical engineering (EE) laboratory elective,
• Fifteen (15) semester hours must be EE technical electives, and
• Three (3) semester hours should be a second senior design project (EEL 4914) approved by the department.

For a current list of technical electives for dual majors, see or call the department.

Note: with the adoption of ABET EC-2000 policies, program requirements, educational objectives, course content and offerings, and departmental policies are subject to periodic revision and change. Students are strongly urged to obtain current information from their academic advisor, the academic coordinator, or by visiting the departmental web page.

ABET Engineering Criteria 2000 (EC-2000)

In keeping with ABET EC-2000 policies, graduates from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering must demonstrate the following program outcome objectives:

1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering;
2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
3. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs;
4. An ability to function on multi- disciplinary teams;
5. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems;
6. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;
7. An ability to communicate effectively;
8. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context;
9. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning;
10. A knowledge of contemporary issues;
11. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Students are instructed to contact their academic advisor or visit the departmental web page to obtain a listing of current program educational objectives.

Grade Requirements

In addition to University requirements regarding grades and grade point average (GPA), college policy requires that engineering major students earn a grade in the range of "C" or better in all engineering courses and engineering core courses which apply toward the degree, and requires a GPA of 2.5 on a specified set of the engineering core courses. Any student who fails to earn a grade in the range of "C" or better in an electrical engineering course on the third attempt, or who withdraws from the course more than twice, is subject to dismissal from the electrical and computer engineering department.

A student must receive a satisfactory grade according to the above requirements in all prerequisites to a course with an EEL prefix prior to enrolling in the EEL course. Concurrent registration in an EEL course and its prerequisite(s) is not allowed. Failure to abide by this policy can result in the cancellation of enrollment in the class at any time during the semester with no refund of fees. Corequisites of an EEL course must be taken concurrently or prior to enrolling in the EEL course. As a matter of departmental policy to provide equity for FAMU and FSU students, "+/-" grades are not used for any electrical engineering courses.

Definition of Prefix

EEL - Electrical Engineering

Undergraduate Courses

EEL 3003. Introduction to Electrical Engineering (3). Prerequisites: MAC 2312; PHY 2049C. Introduction to electrical engineering concepts for non-electrical engineering majors. Covers a broad range of topics including basic circuit theory, semiconductor devices, instrumentation, amplifiers, and machines.

EEL 3003L. Introduction to Electrical Engineering Laboratory (1). Prerequisites: MAC 2312; PHY 2049C; Corequisite: EEL 3003. Laboratory in support of EEL 3003. Must be taken concurrently with first enrollment in EEL 3003. Must be dropped if EEL 3003 is dropped.

EEL 3021. Statistical Topics in Electrical Engineering (3). Prerequisite: MAP 3306. Corequisite: EEL 3512. Use of probability and statistical concepts in electrical engineering applications such as measurement uncertainty, linear regression, reliability, and noise in electrical systems. Elementary probabilitysets, sample spaces, axioms, joint and conditional probability. Random variablesdistribution and density functions. Operations in random variablesexpectation, moments, transformation of random variables. Multiple random variables. Random processesdistribution and density functions, correlation functions, spectra characteristics. Elements of statistics: parameter estimation and hypothesis testing.

EEL 3111. Introductory Circuit Analysis (3). Prerequisite: MAC 2312; Corequisite: MAC 2313; PHY 2049C. Current, voltage, and power; resistors, inductors, and capacitors; network theorems and laws; phasors; impedances; sinusoidal steady-state analysis.

EEL 3112. Advanced Circuits with Computers (3). Prerequisite: EEL 3111; Corequisite: MAP 3305. Sinusoidal steady-state power analysis; three-phase circuits; operational amplifier; transient and forced response; frequency response; two-port networks; circuit analysis with computers.

EEL 3112L. Advanced Circuits with Computers Laboratory (1). Prerequisite: EEL 3111; Corequisite: EEL 3112. Instrumentation and measuring techniques; current, voltage, and power measurements; response of passive circuits; AC and DC design; computer application.

EEL 3135. Signal and Linear System Analysis (3). Prerequisite: EEL 3112; MAP 3305. Classification and representation of signals and systems; Laplace transform; Z-transform; convolution; state variable techniques; stability and feedback.

EEL 3216. Fundamentals of Power Systems (3). Prerequisite: EEL 3112. Introduction to the fundamentals of energy conversion; structure of power systems; and power system components: transformers, rotating machines, and transmission lines. The operation and analysis of power systems are presented.

EEL 3220. Electromechanical Dynamics (3). Prerequisites: EEL 3112, 3472; MAP 3305. Magnetic circuits; transformers; electromagnetic torques and induced voltages; induction motors; synchronous machines; DC motors.

EEL 3300. Electronics (3). Prerequisite: EEL 3112. Diode models and circuits; DC biasing of bipolar-junction and field-effect transistors; small- and large-signal transistor models; frequency analysis of single-stage AC amplifiers.

EEL 3300L. Electronics Laboratory (1). Prerequisites: EEL 3112, 3112L; Corequisite: EEL 3300. Laboratory in support of EEL 3300.

EEL 3472. Electromagnetic Fields I (3). Prerequisites: EEL 3111; MAP 3306; PHY 2049C;. The electrostatic fieldGausss law; boundary conditions; capacitance; Laplaces and Poissons equations; energy, forces, and torques. The steady electric current. The magnetostatic fieldvector potential; Amperes and Biot-Stavart laws; inductance; energy, forces, and torques. Quasistatic fields; electromagnetic induction.

EEL 3473. Electromagnetic Fields II (3). Prerequisite: EEL 3472; MAP 3306. Maxwells equations, plane electromagnetic waves, group velocity, polarization, Poynting vector, boundary conditions, reflection and refraction of plane waves, skin effect, transmission line analysis, impedance matching, wave guides and cavity resonators, fundamentals of radiation and antennas.

EEL 3512. Introduction to Communications (3). Prerequisite: EEL 3112; MAP 3306. Signal analysis, Fourier series / Fourier transform, sampling theorem, distortions in signal transmission, and analog modulation AM, FM, pulse modulation, pulse-code modulation, and pulse shaping.

EEL 3705. Digital Logic Design (3). Prerequisite: CGS 3408. Fundamental topics in digital logic design, algorithms, computer organization, assembly-language programming, and computer engineering technology.

EEL 3705L. Digital Logic Laboratory (1). Prerequisite: CGS 3408. Corequisite: EEL 3705. Laboratory in support of EEL 3705.

EEL 3949r. Cooperative Work Experience (0). (S/U grade only.)

EEL 4113. Advanced Linear Networks (3). Prerequisites: EEL 3112, 3135. Synthesis of LC one-port networks synthesis of LC two-port networks; operational amplifier applications; active filters; approximation methods; switched-capacitor filters.

EEL 4213. Power Systems I (3). Prerequisite: EEL 3216. Analysis of electric power systems using system modeling for large-scale power networks; admittance and impedence matrix formation; power flow; optimal dispatch; symmetrical components; balanced and unbalanced fault analysis; and transient stability studies.

EEL 4301. Electronic Circuits and Systems Design (3). Prerequisites: EEL 3300, 3300L. Multistage amplifier analysis and design including feedback and operational amplifiers, A-to-D and D-to-A converters, waveshaping and waveforming generators including oscillators, voltage regulators, and power circuits. Includes use of computer-aided-design programs.

EEL 4301L. Electronic Circuits and Systems Laboratory (1). Prerequisites: EEL 3300, 3300L. Advanced electronic laboratory.

EEL 4313. Introduction to Digital Integrated Circuit Design (3). Prerequisite: EEL 3300. Semiconductor device physics, digital logic fundamentals, static inverter analysis, static logic gate analysis, dynamic switching analysis, combinational logic design.

EEL 4330. Microelectronics Engineering (3). Prerequisite: EEL 3300, 3300L. Design and fabrication of solid-state devices. Topics include oxidation, diffusion, metallization, photolithography, and device characterization.

EEL 4351. Solid-State Electronic Devices (3). Prerequisites: EEL 3300, 3300L. Solid-state physics as applied to electronic devices. Semiconductor materials, conduction processes in solids, device fabrication, diffusion processes, and negative conduction devices.

EEL 4376C. Introduction to Analog IC Design (3). Prerequisite: EEL 4301. Design and analysis of bipolar and MOS analog integrated circuits. Topics include operational amplifier design, analog multipliers, active loads, current sources, and active filters.

EEL 4435L. Electromagnetics Laboratory (1). Prerequisite: EEL 3473. Applications of electromagnetic field theory. Experiments include field mapping, transmission lines, spectrum analysis, impedance matching, waveguides, antennas, radar, and fiber optics.

EEL 4440. Optoelectronics and Optical Systems (3). Prerequisites: EEL 3300, 3473. Theory and applications of optical techniques in modern electronics and communications. Includes a study of optical fibers, sources, detectors, optical communication systems, integrated optics, holography, and principles of optical signal processing.

EEL 4461. Antenna Systems (3). Prerequisite: EEL 3473. Antenna theory, including Hertzian dipoles, thin linear antennas, aperture antennas, arrays, loop antenna, slots, horns, and waveguides.

EEL 4514. Principles of Communications Systems (3). Prerequisite: EEL 3512. Introduction to Fourier analysis of noise and signals; information transmission; modulation techniques AM, FM, and pulse; analog multiplexing.

EEL 4515. Digital Communication Systems (3). Prerequisite: EEL 3512. Sampling principle, spectral analysis of digital waveforms and noise, pulse and digital transmission systems, digital multiplexing, error probabilities, and system performance.

EEL 4635. Digital Control Systems (3). Prerequisite: EEL 4652. Discrete time systems; Z-transform; sampling and reconstruction; system time-response characteristics; stability analysis; digital controller design.

EEL 4652. Analysis and Design of Control Systems (3). Prerequisite: EEL 3135. Continuous system modeling; stability of linear systems; frequency response methods; the root locus method; state-space methods.

EEL 4658. Instrumentation for Measurement and Control (3). Prerequisites: EEL 3112, 4652. Design and application of sensors and transducers commonly used in industrial control and laboratory automation. Concepts and application of statistical process control are introduced.

EEL 4712. Introduction to Field Programmable Logic Devices (3). Prerequisite: EEL 3705, 3705L. Overview of PLD, CPLD and FPGA devices; introduction to hardware description languages (HDLs); combinational, sequential and FSM design using HDLs; introduction to top down design methodologies.

EEL 4713. Computer Architecture (3). Prerequisites: CGS 3408; EEL 4746. Modern computer architectures are presented by studying how the relationships between hardware and software impact performance, machine language definition, processor data path and control designs, interfacing, and advanced topics, such as caching and pipelining.

EEL 4746. Microprocessor-Based System Design (3). Prerequisite: EEL 3705, 3705L. Fundamental topics in basic computer design, structured assembly-language software design, RTL, CPU design, pipelineing and superscaling, computer arithmetic, memory and I/O organization and interface, cache, and design tools.

EEL 4746L. Microprocessor-Based System Design Laboratory (1). Prerequisite: EEL 3705, 3705L; Corequisite: EEL 4746. Laboratory software development, hardware projects, and experiments in support of EEL 4746.

EEL 4748. Embedded Microcomputer Design Project (3). Prerequisites: EEL 4746, 4746L. Individual projects selected with consent of instructor. Selected lectures and an open-door Motorola 68000 laboratory.

EEL 4810. Introduction to Neural Networks (3). Prerequisites: EEL 3135, 3300. Fundamentals of neural networks: dynamical systems, associative memories, perceptrons, supervised/unsupervised learning algorithms. Applications in signal processing, pattern recognition, control, optimization and communications.

EEL 4905r. Directed Individual Study (1–3). Prerequisites: Junior-level standing and "B" average in electrical engineering courses. Normally may be repeated to a maximum of six (6) semester hours. Requires department approval.

EEL 4906r. Honors Work in Electrical Engineering (3–6). Prerequisite: Acceptance in honors program. Independent or directed research in a specialized area beyond the current curriculum in electrical engineering. May be repeated to a maximum of nine (9) semester hours.

EEL 4914r. Electrical Engineering Design Project (3). Prerequisites: senior standing; completion of all required EE courses; permission of instructor. Individual project in electrical engineering involving hardware, software, or theoretical design, documentation, and presentation of results. Must be taken for a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of six (6) semester hours.

EEL 4930r. Special Topics in Electrical Engineering (1–3). Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Special topics in electrical engineering with emphasis on recent developments. Topics and credit vary consult the instructor. May be repeated to a maximum of twelve (12) semester hours.

Graduate Courses

• EEL 5173. Signal and System Analysis (3).
• EEL 5315. Digital Integrated Circuit Design (3).
• EEL 5443. Electromagnetics and Optics (3).
• EEL 5465. Antenna Theory (3).
• EEL 5486. Advanced Electromagnetic Theory (3).
• EEL 5500. Digital Communication Theory (3).
• EEL 5542. Random Processes (3).
• EEL 5563. Optical Fiber Communications (3).
• EEL 5617. Multivariable Control (3).
• EEL 5630. Digital Control Systems (3).
• EEL 5667. Robot Kinematics and Dynamics (3).
• EEL 5707. ASIC Systems Design I (3).
• EEL 5764. Computer System Architecture (3).
• EEL 5905r. Directed Individual Study (1–3).
• EEL 5910r. Supervised Research (1–5). (S/U grade only.)
• EEL 5930r. Special Topics in Electrical Engineering (3).
• EEL 5940r. Supervised Teaching (1–5). (S/U grade only.)
• EEL 6353. Semiconductor Device Theory (3).
• EEL 6457r. Advanced Topics in Optoelectronic Systems. (3).
• EEL 6502. Digital Signal Processing I (3).
• EEL 6558r. Advanced Topics in Digital Signal Processing (3).
• EEL 6619. Robust Control (3).
• EEL 6708. ASIC Systems Design II (3).
• EEL 6799r. Advanced Topics in Computer Engineering (3).
• EEL 6905r. Directed Individual Study (1–3).
• EEL 6930r. Special Graduate Topics in Electrical Engineering (3).
• EEL 6932r. Electrical and Computer Engineering Seminar (0).
• EEL 6971r. Master's Thesis (1-6). (S/U grade only.)
• EEL 6980r. Dissertation (1-12). (S/U grade only.)
• EEL 8964. Preliminary Doctoral Examination (0). (S/U grade only.)
• EEL 8966r. Master's Comprehensive Examination (0). (S/U grade only.)
• EEL 8976. Master's Thesis Defense (0). (S/U grade only.)
• EEL 8985r. Dissertation Defense (0). (S/U grade only.)

For listings relating to the master and doctoral programs in electrical engineering, consult the Graduate Bulletin.

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