ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
| Degree: |
Bachelor of Science
in Electrical Engineering |
| Department: |
Electrical and
Computer Engineering
Building 70, Room 116
(850) 474-2963
ece@uwf.edu |
| College: |
Arts and Sciences |
| Semester
Hours Required for Degree: 126 |
Faculty: M.A. Uman (UF Chairperson), M.H. Rashid
(Director), G.K. Heitman, D.M. Jordan, R. Manseur, C.P. Mathews, M. Yeasin
The mission of the Department of Electrical and
Computer Engineering (ECE) is to offer baccalaureate degree programs in
electrical and computer engineering which serve the needs of the West Florida
region, the state, and the nation.
The goal of the baccalaureate degree program is
to prepare students to embark upon a professional career in electrical
engineering or to begin graduate study.
The UWF/UF Joint Program in Electrical and
Computer Engineering is a cooperative arrangement between the two universities
whereby the University of Florida (UF) provides upper-level course offerings at
The University of West Florida (UWF) campus, and UWF provides the instructional
faculty and physical facilities. This degree awarded by UF is identical to the
one offered students on the Gainesville campus and is accredited by ABET
(Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology).
The program objectives are identical to those for
UF's program for electrical engineering.
- Students will obtain a broad education
necessary to understand the impact of electrical engineering solutions in a
global and societal context consistent with the principles of sustainable
development.
- Students will obtain an ability to analyze
and solve electrical engineering problems in practice by applying knowledge
of mathematics, science, and engineering. Modern engineering techniques,
skills, and tools will be used, particularly recognizing the role that
computers play in engineering.
- Students will obtain an ability to
identify, formulate, and solve novel electrical engineering problems. This
includes the planning, specification, design, implementation, and operation
of systems, components, and/or processes that meet performance, cost, time,
safety, and quality requirements.
- Students will obtain ability to design and
conduct scientific and electrical engineering experiments, and to analyze
and interpret the resulting data.
- Students will obtain a solid understanding
of professional and ethical responsibility and a recognition of the need
for, and ability to engage in, perpetual learning.
- Students will obtain an ability to
communicate effectively -- orally, written, and graphically.
- Students will obtain an ability to function
on multi-disciplinary teams, where possible.
Electrical Engineering is science-oriented and
primarily concerned with all phases and development of the transmission
and utilization of electric energy and intelligence. The study of electrical
engineering is commonly divided into the academic areas of circuits,
electronics, electromagnetics, electrical energy systems, communications,
control, and computer engineering. Because of the extremely rapid growth and
changes relating to the application of electrical engineering principles, the
curriculum is designed to concentrate on a solid core of foundation courses.
Nineteen hours of electives are included to permit a student to delve deeply
into selected subject matter.
Electrical Engineers find career opportunities in a wide area of settings such
as aerospace contractors, manufacturers of consumer electronics, energy
distribution, telecommunications, and public-sector positions with federal,
state, and local governments.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The number of applicants who can be accepted is limited by the available
classroom and laboratory space, laboratory facilities, and faculty. It is the
department's policy to admit the best qualified applicants as demonstrated by
high academic achievement within the enrollment limitations discussed above.
Admission is directly tied to student's performance in physics and calculus
courses, because subsequent work is intimately related to these disciplines. The
currently accepted minimum is a 2.5 GPA in the eight advanced mathematics and
science
lecture courses of the common prerequisites. If a course is repeated, both
grades count in this GPA calculation. During
the semester prior to the graduation term, the student's record is officially
transferred to Gainesville where it is reviewed to certify that the particular
course selections do satisfy all graduation requirements.
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department publishes a counseling guide
which provides detailed information beyond that stated in this Catalog.
In addition to general University requirements and General Studies requirements,
students seeking the B.S. in Electrical Engineering must meet the requirements
listed below. A minimum course grade of "C" or better is required in
all electrical engineering (EE) courses and labs (EEL prefix), and in all
computer science (CS) courses and labs (COT, CEN, CIS, CDA or COP prefix)
prerequisites to other EEL and CS courses and labs. A minimum grade of
"C" is also required on EEL 4914C.
Students should consult with their academic advisor for courses which may
satisfy both the General Studies requirements and common prerequisites.
A dual degree is offered in Computer and Electrical Engineering. If planned
correctly, the dual degree program requires 136 sh of course work. Please see an
advisor in the department for further details.
General Studies (33 sh)
Assumes Advanced Placement Credits in ENC 1101 by UF.
Common Prerequisites (30 sh)
State mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to admission to the
program. Courses in brackets indicate substitutes from Florida Public
Community/Junior colleges and Universities.
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CHM 2045/L
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General Chemistry I/Lab
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4
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[CHMx440]
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MAC 2311
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Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
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4
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[MAC x311]
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MAC 2312
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Analytic Geometry & Calculus II
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4
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[MAC x312]
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MAC 2313
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Analytic Geometry & Calculus III
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4
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[MAC x313]
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MAP 2302
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Differential Equations
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3
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[MAC x302]
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PHY 2048/L
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University Physics I/Lab
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4
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PHY 2049/L
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University Physics II/Lab
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4
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Choose one: |
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CHM 2046
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General Chemistry II
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3
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Biology Science
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3
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+ Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Studies
requirements.
Lower Division Electives (3 sh)
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Choose one:
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Programming in C or C++
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3
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CIS 3020
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Introduction to CIS
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3
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Major (57 sh)
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CGN 4034
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Engineering Professionalism & Ethics
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1
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EEL 3111
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Circuits I
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3
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EEL 3112
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Circuits II
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3
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EEL 3135
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Discrete-Time Signals & Systems
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3
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EEL 3211
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Basic Electric Energy Engineering
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3
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EEL 3303L
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Electric Circuits Lab
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1
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EEL 3304
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Electronic Circuits I
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3
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EEL 3396
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Solid-State Electronic Devices
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3
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EEL 3472
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Electromagnetic Fields & Applications I
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3
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EEL 3701C
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Digital Logic & Computer Systems
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4
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EEL 4304L
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Electronics Lab
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1
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EEL 4306C
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Electronic Circuits II
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3
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EEL 4514
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Communication Systems & Components
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3
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EEL 4514L
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Communication Lab
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1
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EEL 4657
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Linear Control Systems
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3
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EEL 4657L
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Linear Controls Lab
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1
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EEL 4744C
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Microprocessor Applications
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4
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EEL 4914C
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Electrical Engineering Design
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3
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EEL Electives
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11
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(Maximum of 3 sh in EEL 4949 and maximum of 4 sh in EEL 4905, and maximum of 7
sh in EEL 4905/4949 combination.)
Consult the Department for the current list of
approved EEL Elective Courses.
Major-Related (18 sh)
| ENC 3240
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Technical Writing |
3 |
| MAP 4403 |
Mathematical Methods for Engineers |
3 |
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EGM 3512 |
Engineering Mechanics |
4 |
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Technical electives |
8 |
Consult the Department for the current list of approved Technical Elective
courses.
Enrollment
Services
July 2000
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