In the first category is a multidisciplinary course (ECSE-4961: ECSE Design) offered each semester. This course requires senior standing in either EE or CSE. It provides a rich, multidisciplinary experience in which a wide variety of Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering concepts is addressed along with concepts from several other engineering disciplines. It is also possible to obtain a multidisciplinary design experience in ENGR-4060: Inventors’ Studio.
| 1. Multidisciplinary Courses: Computer and Systems Engineering / Electrical Engineering | |||
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| ECSE-4900 :: Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering Design | |||
| CSE, EE | 3-4 |
A capstone design course.† Provides all ECSE majors senior design experience by engaging them in client-sponsored projects. The students work in multi-disciplinary teams, jointly responsible to the faculty, the client liaison, and to each other for project management, execution and reporting. Contemporary design tools and practices are emphasized. Corequisite:
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Spring and Fall terms
annually. 3 credit hours |
| ENGR-4060 :: Inventor's Studio | |||
| CSE, EE | 3-4 |
This course can satisfy the EE or CSE capstone design requirement if certain conditions are met and approval is obtained from the ECSE Department Senior Design Coordinator. Students work in teams to continue design and development work on approved projects that started in other courses such as Introduction to Engineering Design. New projects can also be proposed by students. Emphasis will be on completing the design, building an improved prototype, applying for patent protection, and licensing the design. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Oral and written presentations are required. This is designated as a writing-intensive course. Prerequisites:
Corequisite:
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Fall and spring terms annually. 4 credit hours |
The second type of course puts more emphasis on depth of understanding. Within CSE and EE are several sub-disciplines. These include;
For each of these areas, there is a design course for which there are specific pre-requisites beyond senior standing. The courses offered and their pre-requisites in addition to senior standing are as follows: |
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| 2. Depth of Understanding: Computer and Systems Engineering / Electrical Engineering | |||
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Offered / Credit Hrs |
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ECSE-4790 :: Microprocessor System Design |
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| CSE | 50 |
A capstone design course.† This course integrates hardware and software for real-time microprocessor based digital systems. Laboratory exercises are included to facilitate hardware and software development techniques practiced in industry. Prerequisites:
Corequisite:
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Fall term annually 3 credit hours |
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EECSE-4460 :: Control Systems Design (course website)» |
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| CSE, EE | 30 |
A capstone design course.† Design principles include
conceptual system design, components selection, modeling and simulation
using computer-aided control design tools, and real-time programming.
Each team will propose, design, evaluate, build, and test a working
control system. Prerequisite:
Corequisite:
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Spring term annually 3 credit hours |
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ECSE-4780 :: Advanced Computer Hardware Design |
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| CSE, EE | 35 |
A capstone design course.† Design methodologies
include register transfer modules and firmware microprogrammed design.
“Bit-slice” philosophy of design. LSI microprocessors as design
elements in larger digital systems such as high-speed channels and
special purpose computers. Detailed discussion of the structure of
several computers at the chip and board level. Specification of custom
IC digital systems. FPGA based design implementation using VHDL. Prerequisite:
Corequisite:
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Spring term annually 4 credit hours |
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ECSE-4560 :: Signal Processing Design» |
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| CSE, EE | 50 |
A capstone design course.† Supervised design projects in digital signal processing. Project areas include receivers, synchronizers, parameter estimators, digital filters, voice and image processors. Prerequisite:
Corequisite:
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Spring term annually. 3 credit hours |
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ECSE-4120 :: Electronic Circuits Design |
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| EE | 25 |
A capstone design course.† This course integrates theory, computer simulation, and experimental laboratory work. Included are the principles of reliability and optimization. Projects include the design, simulation, practical implementation, and testing of electronic circuits. Prerequisite:
Corequisite:
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Spring term annually. 3 credit hours |
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ECSE-4260 :: Physical Design in Microelectronics » |
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| EE | 25 |
A capstone design course.† The conversion of circuit schematics to integrated-circuit chip layouts. Emphasis is on integrated circuits, device design, and the electrical performance of interconnected devices. Projects will involve the use of CAD software for process simulation, electrical analysis, physical placement, and interconnect routing. Prerequisites:
Corequisite:
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Spring term annually. 3 credit hours |
The final design course option is the Senior Design Project (ECSE-4980). This is a project involving at least three students under the supervision of an ECSE faculty member. Guidelines for Senior Design Projects are available in the main ECSE office on the 6th floor of the JEC. Only senior standing in EE, CSE or EPE is required. To receive credit for their senior design experience, student teams must receive approval from the ECSE Department Senior Design.
| 3. Senior Desgin Project: Computer and Systems Engineering / Electrical Engineering | |||
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| Curriculum | Class Size |
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Offered / Credit Hrs |
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ECSE-4980 :: Senior Design Project
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| CSE, EE | 3-4 |
This course can satisfy the EE or CSE capstone design requirement if certain conditions are met and approval is obtained from the ECSE Department Senior Design Coordinator. This is designated as a writing-intensive course. Guidelines for Senior Design Projects are available in the main ECSE office on the 6th floor of the JEC. Prerequisites:
Corequisite:
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Spring and Fall terms
annually. 3 credit hours |
† A capstone design course provides a curriculum-culminating major design experience. Students work in teams of three or more on open-ended projects with realistic constraints. The course is designated as writing intensive. Oral and written presentations are required. The course grade is based on team performance and individual contributions.
