STUDENT HANDBOOK BACHELOR OF SCIENCE WKU/UOFL IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING. Rev 8/26/11 8/25 1

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1 STUDENT HANDBOOK BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING WKU/UOFL Rev 8/26/11 8/25 1

2 Welcome to the Electrical Engineering (EE) program. The faculty have assembled this handbook to familiarize you with the policies and standards associated with this program. This handbook will be periodically updated, so check the engineering home page at for the latest edition. Although this handbook is as accurate as we can make it, the WKU University Catalog is the final authority on policies and procedures. Copies of the WKU University Catalog are available in the Registrar s Office in Potter Hall. This is a Joint Program with the University of Louisville. Although you do not have to go to Louisville to take any of your classes, you are required to have at least 16 hours of transcript credit in the major taught by a UofL faculty member. Thus, it is very important you work with your faculty advisor to monitor your progress towards this and the other academic requirements of the program. Background: Electrical engineering is an exciting field that touches virtually every aspect of life in the twentyfirst century. For example, electrical engineers design and improve communication such as computer and information systems, cell phones, etc. Also, electrical engineers improve the efficiency of tasks with advancements in robotics and electrical systems. Electrical engineers are employed in a variety of industries including the power industry and the manufacturing sector where tasks can range from controlling a process to designing a component or system. Our electrical engineering curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics to prepare them for careers as electrical engineers. Electrical Engineering Program: To ensure the necessary breadth of knowledge, WKU Electrical Engineering curriculum includes basic engineering courses as well as courses in circuits and networks, electronics, electromagnetics, digital signal processing, microprocessors, communications, control systems, industrial automation, and electrical power systems. Additionally, the curriculum has four design courses, and two other elective courses that prepare toward specialization in the area of digital systems, robotics, control systems, or power systems. Employment Prospects: Career opportunities for electrical engineers are diverse and challenging. They involve the simulation, design, development, operation, and analysis of systems. Electrical engineers design power systems, satellite communication links, computers and information systems, automatic control systems, electronic devices, and a wide range of microprocessor-operated products that are incorporated in automobiles, office equipment, entertainment systems, machine tools, and test and measurement instruments. Research and development in the above areas offers another career track for electrical engineers. Finally, many electrical engineers often end up in technical or general managerial positions. 8/25 2

3 ATTACHMENTS: Mission Statement and Program Objectives (page 5) The Mission Statement for the EE program is shown, along with the Program Objectives from the ABET EE accreditation plan. These Program Objectives are intended to be a concise description of what our graduates actually do in their practice 3-5 years after graduation. We will be surveying our graduates on a regular basis to ensure these Objectives are a realistic description of their activities and to determine the graduates level of preparation for these activities. Suggested Plan of Study (page 7) This form is a template for completing the degree program in eight semesters. You must recognize that this can only be achieved by taking a relatively aggressive pace of courses. If you get off sequence or you cannot take the full load for a given semester, make sure you work with your advisor to select the appropriate courses to minimize prerequisite problems in later semesters. The WKU foreign language requirements have changed for students entering WKU in Summer 2004 and later. See the modern languages page at for details on the General Education Placement Policy, contained under the Modern Languages button. EE Junior and EE Senior Standing (page 8) This section gives definitions of EE Junior and EE Senior Standing Flow of EE an Key per-requisite classes (pages 9-17) This section includes limited suggested plan of study. The benefit of this section is that the starting point is done from all math courses and includes summer options. EE Course Descriptions (pages 18-21) The catalog description of all electrical engineering courses offered in the EE program are given. Course Prerequisites and Corequisites (page 22-23) This table documents the prerequisites and corequisites for courses in the EE program. You must pay very close attention to these requirements, so be cautious in planning and modifying your schedule. For instance, if you drop a class without considering the prerequisite requirements for the next semester, you may need to add a year to your course of study. Once again, work carefully with your advisor. Pre-Major to Major Transition Requirements (page 24) This document spells out the requirements for a student to transition from EE-Prep to an EE major and academic policies of the program. The eligibility standards for filing a degree program are listed in this document. Pay particular attention to the graduation requirement of a grade of C or better for the courses listed. This policy is strictly enforced; see your academic advisor for details. EE Student Curriculum FlowChart (page 25) 8/25 3

4 This chart is intended to show all prerequisites and corequisted for courses in the EE program. Request For TRANSFER Equivalency or Transfer Course Substitution (page 26) This is a copy of the form used to transfer courses or substitute course from other Universities. Work carefully with your advisor. icap Undergraduate Degree Exception Form (page 27) This is a copy of the form used to make changes in icap. Work carefully with your advisor. Advising Worksheet (page 28) All EE-prep students are required to fill out this form before getting advised each semester on which courses to select. The form helps in tracking a students progress towards a degree. 8/25 4

5 Electrical Engineering Mission Statement The mission of our Electrical Engineering Program at WKU is to build a foundation of knowledge in electrical engineering by integrating a variety of project experiences at every level throughout the curriculum. Our program is to be relevant to our region and to produce graduates who can immediately contribute to the profitability of their employer. Our graduates should be: Practical problem solvers with abstract thinking skills. Life-long learners capable of building their careers upon a solid foundation of knowledge. Competent in communicating technical materials and concepts in individual and group situations. Able to apply with confidence the basic sciences and mathematics to their professional activities, and Acclimated to individual and team project activities based upon numerous experiences relating to our project-based, industry-related curriculum. Our faculty must be: Excellent teachers Competent in their profession as engineers, and Capable of integrating projects into all aspects of our engineering curriculum to the extent practicable. Program Educational Objectives Expression of the mission for the EE program established a foundation for definition of an appropriate curriculum. Exemplars with similar programmatic missions and goals were identified as benchmarks and to aid in developing a universe of topics to be considered for the program. From this list, a set of topics consistent with the program mission and objectives were identified and coalesced into a set of courses constituting the curriculum. Comparison to benchmarks and adjustment to the guidance of the institution and ABET completed the curricular design process and supported sufficient course and curriculum description for the required proposals to the institution and state. Based on the above mission statements for the Engineering Department and the EE program, the following Program Educational Objectives were developed: Objective 1: Our graduates are prepared to pursue successful and productive engineering careers and are technically competent with the ability to analyze and solve electrical engineering problems. 8/25 5

6 Objective 2: Our graduates are application-oriented problem solvers, accomplishing solutions through sound engineering and economic practice. Objective 3: Our graduates are involved in continuing professional development and lifelong learning. Objective 4: Our graduates practice engineering in a professional manner demonstrating an awareness of legal and ethical responsibilities. Objective 5: Our graduates have the ability to effectively communicate their ideas and designs. 8/25 6

7 EE Junior and EE Senior Standing The Senior Project Sequence (EE 400/401) is a culmination of the EE coursework. During this sequence, students are usually placed on teams and assigned industrial or applied research projects. EE 400 is currently only offered in the fall semester and EE 401 is only offered in the spring semester. Students are allowed to enroll in this sequence if they are within three semesters of graduation. The pre requisite for EE 400 is senior standing in Electrical Engineering and consent of instructor. For clarification, the pre requisite requirement means the following: 1) Students have completed the following coursework: EE 300 (Electrical Engineering Design III); EE 380 (Microprocessors); and EE 420 (Signals and Systems). 2) Students have earned a grade of C or better in EE 420 (Signals). 3) Students have completed EE 345 (Electronics) or are enrolled in EE 345 (Electronics) during the semester in which they are enrolled in EE 400. The pre requisite for EE 300 is junior standing in Electrical Engineering and consent of instructor. For clarification, the pre requisite requirement means the following: Transition from pre major to major Completion of EE 211 (C or better) Completion of EE 200 Completion of EE 180 8/25 7

8 Proposed EE Curriculum 4/30/2010 Freshman Fall Spring EE 101 EE Design I 1 EE 180 Digital Circuits 4 ENGR 175 University Experience -- EN 1 MATH137 Calculus II 4 MATH136 Calculus I 4 PHYS255/256 Physics 1/lab 5 Science Elective 3 HIST 119 or 120 Western Civilization 3 ENG 100 Composition 3 Category F Elective 1 COMM 161 BusinessSpeaking Sophomore Fall Spring EE 200 EE Design II 1 EE 211 Circuits&Networks II 3.5 EE 210 Circuits&Networks I 3.5 EE 380 Microprocessors 4 MATH 331 Diff Equations 3 MATH 327 Calculus III 4 PHYS 265 Physics II 4 ECON 202 Economics 3 CS 239 Prob Solving using Comp 3 B-I Literature 3 A-II Foreign Language Junior Fall Spring EE 345 Intro to Electronics 4 EE 300 EE Design III 1 EE 473 Intro to EM Fields 3 EE 420 Signals&Linear Sys 3 ME 365 Thermal Science for EE 3 EE 431 Intro to Power Systems 3 MATH 307 Linear Algebra 3 EE 479 Optoelectronics 2 Category B Elective 3 STAT 301 Applied Statistics 3 Category F Elective 1 ENG 300 Composition 3 Category E Elective Senior Fall Spring EE 400 EE Design IV 1 EE 401 Capstone Design 3 EE 405 EE Senior Research Sem 1 EE 450/451 Digital Signal Proc 4 EE 410/411 Computer Design 4 EE 470/475 Communications 4 EE 460 Cont.Control Systems 4 EE Senior Elective 3 EM 221 Statics 3 Category B Elective 3 Cat C Elective TOTAL 135 EE Senior Elective Science Elective EE 432 Power Systems II 3 Biology 120 Biological Concepts 3 EE 443 Microfabrication and MEMS 3 Chem 116 Intro to College Chemistry 3 EE 445 Advanced Electronics 3 Chem 120 College Chemistry I 4 EE 461 Discrete Control Sys 3 Env 280 Intro to Environmental Scienc 3 EE 462 Special Topics in Control 3 Geology 111 The Earth 3 EE 477 Num Tech. 3 EE 490 Intro. to Robotics 3 8/25 8

9 Start at 136 No Summer Freshman EE EE MATH136 4 MATH137 4 CS PHYS255/256 5 ENGR Sophomore EE EE EE EE MATH MATH PHYS Junior MATH EE EE EE EE STAT ME EE 450/451 4 EE Senior EE EE EE EE Elective 3 EE EE 470/475 4 EM EE TOTAL 93 8/25 9

10 Start at 117 No Summer Freshman EE 175/101 2 EE MATH MATH Sophomore MATH137 4 EE PHYS255/256 5 EE CS MATH PHYS Junior EE MATH MATH EE ME STAT EE EE EE EE Senior EE EE EE EE 470/475 4 EE EE 450/451 4 EM EE EE Elective 3 EE TOTAL 96 8/25 10

11 Freshman Start at 116 No Summer EE 175/101 2 EE MATH MATH Sophomore 5 7 MATH136 4 MATH137 4 CS PHYS255/256 5 Junior 7 9 EE EE EE MATH MATH EM PHYS Senior ME EE EE EE EE EE 450/451 4 MATH EE EE th Year EE EE EE EE 470/475 4 EE STAT EE EE Elective TOTAL 99 8/25 11

12 Freshman Start at 096 No Summer EE 175/101 2 EE MATH MATH Sophomore 5 7 MATH136 4 MATH137 4 CS PHYS255/256 5 Junior 7 9 EE EE EE MATH MATH EM PHYS Senior ME EE EE EE EE EE 450/451 4 MATH EE EE th Year EE EE EE EE 470/475 4 EE STAT EE EE Elective TOTAL 99 8/25 12

13 055 No Summer Freshman MATH 055 MATH MATH 116 MATH 117 Freshman 0 0 EE 175/101 2 EE MATH136 4 MATH137 4 PHYS255/256 5 Sophomore 6 13 EE EE EE EE MATH MATH PHYS CS Junior MATH EE EE EE EE STAT ME EE 450/451 4 EE Senior EE EE EE EE Elective 3 EE EE 470/475 4 EM EE TOTAL 93 8/25 13

14 art at 126 with One Summ Freshman EE 175/101 2 EE MATH MATH136 4 MATH137 4 PHYS255/ Sophomore EE EE EE EE MATH MATH PHYS CS Junior EE EE EE EE ME STAT EE EE 450/ Senior EE EE EE EE Elective 3 EE EE 470/475 4 EM EE TOTAL 93 8/25 14

15 Start at 117 One Summer Freshman EE 175/101 2 EE MATH137 4 MATH MATH Sophomore MATH EE PHYS255/25 5 EE CS MATH PHYS Junior EE EE MATH STAT ME EE EE EE EE Senior EE EE EE EE 470/475 4 EE EE 450/451 4 EM EE EE Elective 3 EE TOTAL 96 8/25 15

16 tart at 116 with one Summ Freshman EE 175/101 2 EE MATH136 4 MATH Math Sophomore 5 7 MATH137 4 EE PHYS255/25 5 EE CS MATH PHYS Junior EE MATH MATH EE ME STAT EE EE EE EE Senior EE EE EE EE 470/475 4 EE EE 450/451 4 EM EE EE Elective 3 EE /25 16

17 tart at 096with one Summe Freshman EE 175/101 2 EE MATH136 4 MATH MATH Math Sophomore 5 7 MATH137 4 EE PHYS255/25 5 EE CS MATH PHYS Junior EE MATH MATH EE ME STAT EE EE EE EE Senior EE EE EE EE 470/475 4 EE EE 450/451 4 EM EE EE Elective 3 EE /25 17

18 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (EE) EE 101 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN I 1 HOUR Corequisite: MATH 117 or higher. The introduction of the design process to electrical engineering students. Includes discussion of problemsolving techniques and teaming skills, an introduction to circuit fabrication techniques, and oral and written communication skills. Multiple hands-on projects. EE 175 UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 2 HOUR Prerequisites: For beginning college freshmen or transfer students with fewer than 24 semester hours of credit. Transition to university experience. Topics include study skills, critical thinking skills, library education, exploration of majors and careers, degree programs, campus resources and personal development. Special attention is given to educational requirements, careers, and resources in electrical engineering. EE design process is introduced. EE 180 DIGITAL CIRCUITS 4 HOURS Corequisite: MATH 117 or higher. An introductory course in digital circuit fundamentals. Topics include number systems, Boolean algebra, binary codes, logic gates, flip-flops, counters, and registers. Laboratory included. EE 200 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN II 1 HOUR Corequisite: EE 210. The continuation of the engineering design process. This course includes an introduction to circuit simulation software, print circuit board software, and print circuit board fabrication techniques. EE 210 CIRCUITS & NETWORKS I 3.5 HOURS Prerequisite: MATH 137. Pre/Corequisite: PHYS 265. An introductory course in circuit analysis including Kirchoff s Laws, independent and dependent sources, power and energy, lumped linear fixed networks, power factor, phasors, and three phase networks. Laboratory included. EE 211 CIRCUITS & NETWORKS II 3.5 HOURS Prerequisite: EE 210 (C or better) and PHYS 265 (C or better) Pre/Corequisite: MATH 331. A second course in circuit analysis with an emphasis on frequency response techniques. Topics include impedance, transformed networks, Laplace transforms, resonance, two-port parameters, mutual inductance, forced and natural responses, transformers, transient response, and sinusoidal steady-state response. Laboratory included. EE 300 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DESIGN III 1 HOUR Prerequisite: Junior standing in Electrical Engineering and consent of instructor. Application of numerical methods, statistics, economics, and production techniques to the engineering design process. Individualized writing and oral presentation tasks and ethical issues. Design project required. Circuit schematic software. EE 345 ELECTRONICS 4 HOURS Prerequisite: EE 211. A first course in electronics. Topics include semiconductor concepts, operational amplifiers, diode, transistors, biasing, large and small signal analysis. Laboratory included. EE 380 MICROPROCESSORS 4 HOURS Prerequisites: EE 180, EE 210, and CS 239. An introductory course in microprocessors. Topics include assembly language, stack operation, vectored interrupts, memory organization, input/output peripheral devices, and hardware design of a computer system. Laboratory included. EE 400 DESIGN IV 1 HOUR Prerequisite: Senior standing in Electrical Engineering and consent of instructor. This course is designed to prepare students for the workplace by discussing such issues as interviewing, resume writing, ethics, and professional issues. Also design methodology and decision making will be discussed. The students will complete their proposals for EE 401 during this course. 8/25 18

19 EE 401 EE DESIGN PROJECT 3 HOURS Prerequisite: EE 400 and consent of instructor. A course designed for the student to assume the primary responsibility for the completion of an electronic or electrical project. EE 405 EE SENIOR RESEARCH SEMINAR 1 HOUR Corequisite: EE 400 or permission of instructor Contemporary topics in electrical and computer engineering, literature, surveys, scientific reporting, peer reviews and intellectual property. EE 410 COMPUTER DESIGN 3 HOURS Prerequisite: EE 380. Corequisite: EE 411. This is the University of Louisville course EE 510. Topics include a review of logic design and elementary computer organization. Asynchronous and synchronous logic design using VHDL and programmable logic. Design of the central processing unit, memory, control, and input-output portions of a computer. The VHDL hardware design language will be used. EE 411 COMPUTER DESIGN LAB 1 HOUR Prerequisite: EE 380. Corequisite: EE 410. This is the University of Louisville course EE 511. This course is a laboratory which illustrates analysis and design principles of EE 410. It includes experiments in the design of the central processing unit, memory, control, and input-output portions of a computer using VHDL and PC based for software simulation. EE 420 SIGNALS AND LINEAR SYSTEMS 3 HOURS Prerequisites: EE 211 with a grade of C or better and MATH 331. This is the University of Louisville course EE 420. Topics include analysis of continuous-time and discrete-time, discrete-parameter, time-invariant, linear systems based up on the convolution integral, Fourier series and transform, Laplace transform, Z-transform, and state-space methods. Topics include impulse response, transfer function, energy spectra, filtering, sampling, and applications to networks, communications, and controls. EE 425 ADVANCED CIRCUIT DESIGN 3 HOURS Prerequisite: EE 220. Amplifier frequency response, positive and negative feedback, filters and tuned amplifiers, and transistor level digital circuits. Students will spend significant time in lab building and testing electronic systems. EE 431 INTRODUCTION TO POWER SYSTEMS 3 HOURS Prerequisites: EE 211, MATH 237, and EE 473 Introduction to the principles and concepts of electrical power and analysis of major components of an electric power system. Topics include basic electromechanics, transformers, ac and dc machines, transmission lines, and system analysis. Laboratory included. EE 432 POWER SYSTEMS II 3 HOURS Prerequisite: EE 431. Analysis of power systems in the steady state. Includes the development of models and analysis procedures for major power system components and for power networks. EE 443 MICROFABRICATION AND MEMS 3 HOURS Prerequisite: EE 420, CHEM 116 or CHEM 120. techniques including cleanroom technology, lithography, thermal oxidation, diffusion, ion implantation, film deposition, etching, micromachinging, wafer-level bonding/pplishing, and packagig yield, microtechnology measurement and analysis techniques, process simulation, CAD device-layout., microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and microelectrical technology and application, and material issues for MEMS/ microelectronics. EE 445 ADVANCED ELECTRONICS 3 HOURS Prerequisite: EE 345. Advanced topic in electronics including: Power semiconductors devices; converter topologies and their applications; switch-mode dc and uninterruptible power supplies; motor drives; EMI concerns and remedies for the interfacing to electronic utilities. 8/25 19

20 EE 450 DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING 3 HOURS Prerequisite: EE 420. Corequisite: EE 451. This is the University of Louisville course EE 520. Topics include discrete time signals and systems, discrete Fourier transforms, FFT algorithms, flow graph and the matrix representation of digital filters, FIR and IIR filter design techniques, quantization effects, spectral estimation, current applications of digital signal processing. EE 451 DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING LAB 1 HOUR Pre-requisite: EE 420. Corequisite: EE 450. This is the University of Louisville course EE 521. This course focuses on the implementation of common digital signal processing function using state-of-the-art DSP devices and software. The fundamentals of discrete-time signal processing and digital signal processor architectures and applications are introduced. Emphasis is on laboratory experience involving generation of deterministic and random signals; digital filter design; quantization effects; FFT computation; linear system analysis; speech processing. EE 460 CONTINUOUS CONTROL SYSTEMS 4 HOURS Prerequisite: EE 420 with a grade of C or better. A study of continuous control systems that will address the following topics: system modeling, feedback systems, systems stability, root locus plots, Bode plot, state space analysis, and design of controllers. Laboratory included. EE 461 DISCRETE CONTROL SYSTEMS 3 HOURS Pre-requisite: EE 460. An applied study of discrete control systems. Topics include: modeling of discrete-time systems, applications of z-transforms, difference equations, stability analysis, root-locus analysis, and design of discrete controllers. EE 462 SPECIAL TOPICS IN CONTROL 3 HOURS Pre-requisite: EE 460 A presentation of current topics in control systems theory which builds on the content in EE 460. EE 465 ROBOTIC DESIGN 3 HOURS Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of instructor. A pass/fail course for students involved in the design and building of the EE robot project. EE 470 COMMUNICATIONS AND MODULATION 3 HOURS Prerequisites: EE 420. Corequisite: EE 475. This is the University of Louisville course EE 550. Topics include modulations such as AM, FM, PAM, PPM, PDM, single sideband, vestigial sideband. Coherent and noncoherent detection, heterodyne action, performance and distortion, circuits for modulation and demodulation. EE 473 INTRO TO ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS AND WAVES 3 HOURS Prerequisites: MATH 237, MATH 331 and PHYS 265 (C or better). This is the University of Louisville course EE473. Topics include electrostatic and magnetostatic fields; Faraday s laws, Maxwell s equations, electromagnetic properties of matter, uniform plane waves, and transmission lines. EE 475 COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS LAB 1 HOUR Prerequisite: EE 420. Corequisite: EE 470. This is the University of Louisville course EE 551. Topics include laboratory exercises involving the design and analysis of electronic communication systems for the transmission of analog and digital data at radio frequencies. EE 477 NUMERICAL TECHNIQUES IN ELECTROMAGNETICS 3 HOURS Prerequisite: EE 473 or PHYS 440. Topics include finite difference and finite element solutions to problems in electromagnetic; convergence and stability; validation with empirical and analytical approaches. 8/25 20

21 EE 479 FUNDAMENTALS OF OPTOELECTRONICS 2 HOURS Prerequisites: EE 345 and 473 An introduction to the principles of electronic devises that interact with light. Topics include the generation and propagation of light, basic geometrical and wave optics, Snell s Law, polarization, optical storage, LED s micro-opto-electromechanical systems, optical sensors, fiber optics, solar cells, and fundamentals of lasers. EE 480 EMBEDDED SYSTEMS 3 HOURS Prerequisite: EE 380. A continuation of the study of digital systems and microprocessors focusing on the principles and applications of embedded systems. EE 490 INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS 3 HOURS Prerequisites: EE 420. History and application of robots. Robot configurations including mobile robots. Spatial descriptions and transformations of objects in three-dimensional space. Forward and inverse manipulator kinematics. Task and trajectory planning. Pending approval 8/25 21

22 Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Course # Course Name Credit Prerequisite Corequisite EE 101 EE Design I 1 MATH 117 or higher EE 175 University Experience - EE 2 EE 180 Digital Circuits 4 MATH 117 or higher EE 200 EE Design II 1 EE 210 EE 210 Circuits & Networks I 4 MATH 137 (C or better) PHYS 265* EE 211 Circuits & Networks II 3 EE 210 (C or better) MATH 331* PHYS 265 (C or better) EE 300 EE Design III 1 Junior Standing & consent of instructor EE 345 Electronics 4 EE 211 EE 380 Microprocessors 4 EE 180 (C or better), EE 210, CS 239 (C or better) EE 400 EE Design IV 1 Senior Standing & consent of instructor EE 401 EE Design Project 3 EE 400 & consent of instructor EE 405 EE Senior Research Seminar 1 EE 400 or permission of instructor EE 410 Computer Design 3 EE 380 EE 411 EE 411 Computer Design Lab 1 EE 380 EE 410 EE 420 Signals & Linear Sys 3 EE 211 with a C or better and MATH 331 EE 425 Advanced Circuit Design 3 EE 220 EE 431 Intro to Power Systems 3 EE 211, MATH 237 and EE 473 EE 432 Power Systems II 3 EE 431 EE 443 Microfabrication and MEMS 3 EE 420, CHEM 116 or CHEM 120 EE 445 Advanced Electronics 3 EE 345 EE 450 Digital Signal Processing 3 EE 420 EE 451 EE 451 Digital Signal Proc Lab 1 EE 420 EE 450 EE 460 Cont Control Systems 4 EE 420 with a C or better EE 461 Discrete Control Systems 3 EE 460 EE 462 Special Topics in Control 3 EE 460 EE 465 Robotics Design 3 Junior Standing & consent of instructor EE 470 Communications and Mod. 3 EE 420 EE 475 EE 473 Intro to EM Fields 3 MATH 237, MATH 331, and PHYS 265(C or better) EE 475 Communications Sys. Lab 1 EE 420 EE 470 EE 477 Numerical Techniques in 3 EE 473 or PHYS 440 Electromagnetics EE 479 Fundamentals of 2 EE 345 and EE 473 Optoelectronics EE 480 Embedded Systems 3 EE 380 EE 490 Introduction to Robotics 3 EE 420 8/25 22

23 *Co/Pre requiste Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Course # Course Name Credit Prerequisite Corequisite MATH 136 Calculus I 4.5 MATH 117 or 118 with a C or better or satisfactory math placement MATH 137 Calculus II 4.5 MATH 136 with a C or better or satisfactory math placement MATH 237 Calculus II 4 MATH 137 with a C or better MATH 307 Linear Algebra 3 MATH 136 (C or better) PHIL 215 or EE 180 (C or better) MATH 331 Differential Equations 3 MATH 137 (C or better) MATH 350 Adv. Engineering Math 3 MATH 331 STAT 301 Applied Statistics 3 MATH 126 BIOL 120 Biological Concepts 3 BIOL 121 CHEM 116 Intro to College Chemistry 3 MATH 100 or Higher CHEM 120/121 College Chemistry I & Lab 5 Placement Exam MATH 117 CS 239 Prob Solving w/ Comp Tech 3.0 MATH 117 or higher ENV 280 Inro. To Environmental Sci 3 None EM 221 or EM 222 Statics 3 MATH 136 MATH 137*, PHYS 250* or PHYS 255* GEOL 111 The Earth 3 ME 365 Thermal Sciences 3 PHYS 265 MATH 331* PHYS 255/256 University Physics I & Lab 5 MATH 136 MATH 137 PHYS 265 University Physics I 4 PHYS 255 (C or better) and MATH 137 (C or better) 8/25 23

24 Pre-Major to Major Transition Electrical Engineering Program Western Kentucky University Admission into Electrical Engineering Program To Transition from a Pre-Major (537p) to a Major in Electrical Engineering (537) a student must complete the following courses with a C or better. Mathematics Courses: MATH 136 Calculus I* 4 hrs. MATH 137 Calculus II* 4 hrs. Science Courses: PHYS 255/256 Physics I/Lab* 4 hrs. PHYS 265 Physics II* 4 hrs. CS 239 Problem Solving Comp Tech^ 3 hrs. Engineering Courses: EE 101 (or EE 175) EE Design I (Univ Experience EE) 1 hr. (2 hrs.) EE 180 Digital Circuits 4 hrs. EE 210 Circuits and Networks I 3.5 hrs. Communication Courses ENG 100 Composition 3 hrs. COMM 145or161 Public Speaking 3 hrs. 11/23/2010 *Older versions of Calculus and Physics are allowed (MATH 126, MATH 227, PHYS 250/251, PHYS 260/261) ^ Students can replace CS 239 with (CS 240 or CS 180) 8/25 24

25 WKU Electrical Engineering: Course Flow Chart Science Elective MATH 136 EE 175 or EE 101 Freshmen Year Math117 C or better PHY 255/256 MATH 137 EE 180 C or better PHY 265 C or better MATH 237 EE 210 C or better EE 200 C or better Sophomore Year CS 239 C or better MATH 331 C or better EE 211 EE 380 C or better EM 221 or EM 222 MATH 307 EE 473 EE 420 EE 345 Junior Year EE 479 EE 431 EE 300 ME 365 EE 477 EE 432 EE 445 EE 405 EE 400 EE 410/411 Senior Year EE 490 Pre-requisite requisite EE EE Co-requisite 450/ /475 EE 443 EE 401 Consent of C or better instructor EE 461 EE 460 EE 462 Aug /25 25

26 Request For TRANSFER Equivalency or TRANSFER Course Substitution For Majors and Minors If a course is listed on a student s transcript or icap audit as TRAN EL L (transfer elective lower level) or TRAN EL U (transfer elective upper level) or SUBJ EL L (i.e. BIOL EL L), it means one of the following: WKU does not have an equivalent course, but the course counts as degree credit. An equivalency has not yet been determined, but the course counts as degree credit. Students: Take this form to your advisor to determine the applicability of your transfer courses to your major or minor requirements. It is your responsibility to provide a catalog or course descriptions of the transfer courses. If you have coursework from more than one transfer institution, you need to complete a separate form for each institution. Advisors and Academic Department Heads: This form is for icap transfer students (students who entered WKU in 2005 fall and thereafter) who have courses that have not been articulated to a specific WKU course. To approve a course substitution for one student only in majors or minors, the student s advisor, department head, and college dean must sign this form. To approve an equivalency of a transfer course to a WKU course for all students, the department head of the WKU course should sign this form. Academic department heads may not approve an equivalency to a WKU course if the course is not within his or her department. Courses not substituted or articulated to a WKU course will fall to the General Electives portion of the audit. If the student has more than one transfer institution, a separate form is needed for each institution. Student WKU ID All degree requirements will be completed by: WKU Catalog Term: WKU Entrance Term Major Ref. No. Minor Ref. No. Title Title Transfer Institution Transfer Course # SUBSTITUTE for WKU Course (for this student only) Approvals Advisor Date Dept. Head Date Signature Dept. Head (please print) Transfer Course # EQUIVALENT to WKU Course (for all students) Approvals *Dept. Head Date Signature Dept. Head (please print) *The department head of the WKU course must approve the equivalency. Dean Date 8/25 26 Processed: The departmental or dean s office should return approved form to the icap Staff; Office of the Registrar; Potter Hall 237. Office of the Registrar Office of Admissions

27 icap UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE EXCEPTION FORM For WKU course exceptions Instructions: Complete the applicable portion(s) of this form if exceptions to degree requirements and/or the icap report are requested. Refer to the ICAP report for the Requirement Name and Sub Requirement #. Approved changes will be noted on the icap report. 1. Obtain the signature of the advisor and department head. 2. Submit form to the Dean s office for final approval. 3. If additional lines are needed for changes, attach another form; signatures are needed on the first form only. WKU ID: Name: Local Phone: Last First Middle Waive a Required Course in Major or Minor WKU Course Prefix & Number: Hours: Major/Minor Title: Sub Requirement #: WKU Course Prefix & Number: Hours: Major/Minor Title: Sub Requirement #: WKU Course Prefix & Number: Hours: Major/Minor Title: Sub Requirement #: Course Substitution in Major or Minor To substitute a transfer course (TRAN EL L, SUB EL L, EL U), use the icap Transfer Equivalency/Substitution Form. WKU Course Prefix & Number: Hours: Major/Minor Title: Sub Requirement #: Substitute for. WKU Course Prefix & Number: Hours: Major/Minor Title: Sub Requirement #: Substitute for. WKU Course Prefix & Number: Hours: Major/Minor Title: Sub Requirement #: Substitute for. WKU Course Prefix & Number: Hours: Major/Minor Title: Sub Requirement #: Substitute for. WKU Course Prefix & Number: Hours: Major/Minor Title: Sub Requirement #: Substitute for. General Education Category A2 Foreign Language All degree requirements will be completed by: Transfer or readmission students who began their college career as degree seeking students prior to the 2004 summer term may use the first level of a foreign language course. WKU Course Prefix & Number: Hours: First Semester of College Work: Waive Course Grade Requirement in Major or Minor WKU Course Prefix & Number: Grade: Major/Minor Title: Sub Requirement #: WKU Course Prefix & Number: Grade: Major/Minor Title: Sub Requirement #: Waive Hours in Requirement Number of Hours: Requirement Name: Sub Requirement #: Number of Hours: Requirement Name: Sub Requirement #: For Office of the Registrar Only Date Processed: Processor: Exception Type: CA CC CW GC GP HW XL SC Notes: Run an icap report before submitting this form to ensure the exceptions have not already been processed. Student s Signature Date Advisor s Signature Date Department Head s Signature Date Dean s Signature Date 8/25 27 The Dean s Office should submit form to the icap Staff; Office of the Registrar; PH 237.

28 EE Advising Worksheet EE-Pre Majors Semester: Date: Students Name: WKU Student Number: Pre-Major Check List (You must C (or better) in all of these classes and a 2.5 GPA) If taken, please put grade. If currently taking mark as taking. EE175orEE101: MATH 227 ENG100: PHY 255 COMM 161 PHY 256 HIST 119or120 PHY 265 EE 180 CS 239 MATH 126 Other Freshmen-Sophomore Courses: EE 210 MATH 331 EE 211 MATH 350 EE 200 STAT 301 EE 220 ECON 202 EE 285 Sc Elect MATH 327 EM 221 Spring 2010 Expected Courses Current Courses Expected Grade Course Name Hours Time Mon Wed Fri Time Tue Thurs 8:00-9:20 8:00-8:55 9:35-10:55 9:10-10:05 10:20-11:15 11:30-12:25 12:40-1:35 11:10-12:30 12:45-2:05 2:20-3:40 1:50-2:45 3:00-4:20 Evening 8/25 28