2003-2004 Undergraduate Catalog

The Klipsch School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Professor Steven P. Castillo, department head
Associate Professor Paul Furth, associate department head
College Associate Professor Krist Petersen, assistant department head
College Associate Professor Sheila Horan, freshman adviser

Professors Black, (emeritus), Carden (emeritus), Castillo, Flachs (emeritus), Giles, Stephen Horan, Johnson*, Jordan (emeritus), Kazda (emeritus), Kersting (emeritus), Ludeman (emeritus), Merrill (emeritus), Ng, Ramirez-Angulo, Ranade, Reinfelds (emeritus), Smolleck*, Steelman* (emeritus), Taylor (emeritus); Associate Professors, DeLeon, Furth, Paz, Prasad, Stochaj, Voelz; Assistant Professors Borah, Creusere, Jedlicka, Lyman, Terada; College Associate Professors Sheila Horan, Petersen; College Assistant Professor Pippen; College Instructor Gondokaryono; Adjunct Professor Vorontsov; Adjunct Associate Professor Liu; Adjunct Assistant Professors Ellis, Garcia;Adjunct Instructors Boehmer, Geyer

(505) 646-3115; eeoffice@nmsu.edu; www.ece.nmsu.edu

*Registered Professional Engineer (NM)

DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

The undergraduate program of the Klipsch School is fully accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and stresses the development of analytical tools and physical concepts required to prepare students for immediate employment or graduate study. The program is flexible, allowing students to choose course work in the interest areas of communications, computers, control systems, digital design, electric energy systems, electromagnetics and microwave engineering, discrete and micro-electronics, photonics, signal processing, telemetry, and information operations.

Electrical Engineering Program Education Objectives

The Klipsch School is dedicated to providing quality educational opportunities at the baccalaureate and graduate levels in electrical and computer engineering that will prepare students for successful careers in private industry, government and academia. Students graduating with a bachelor's degree will have the necessary technical, communication, and critical thinking skills as a basis for a successful, fulfilling and life-long career in electrical and computer engineering.

The electrical engineering program objectives at New Mexico State University are that baccalaureate degree graduates are

• able to apply critical thinking skills to solve problems in electrical engineering;
• able to apply computers to assist in solving electrical engineering problems;
• given opportunities to explore specialties pertinent to their career choices;
• given opportunities to experience the profession first-hand through co-ops or internships; and
• able to obtain meaningful employment or continue with graduate education.

In addition, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Engineering Criteria 2000 in conjunction with The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE), requires that baccalaureate degree graduates in electrical engineering have

• breadth and depth across the range of electrical engineering topics;
• knowledge of probability and statistics and their applications to electrical engineering;
• knowledge of basic sciences;
• knowledge of advanced mathematics, including differential equations and vector calculus;
• knowledge of engineering sciences; and
• the ability to analyze and design complex electrical and electronic devices and systems that contain hardware and software components.

Requirements (total credits 128)

Electrical Engineering (54 credits)

E E 111, Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering^1,2 4

E E 161, Computer-Aided Problem Solving^{1, 2, 3} 4

E E 211, AC Circuits^{1, 2} 4

E E 221, Electronics I^{1, 2} 4

E E 261, Digital Design I^{1, 2} 4

E E 311, Signals and Systems^{1, 2} 4

E E 315, Electromagnetics I^{1, 2} 4

E E 332, Introduction to Electric Power Engineering^{1, 2} 4

E E 341, Systems I^{1, 2} 4

Breadth Electives* 9

Depth Elective* 3

Capstone Elective* 6

Mathematics (21 credits)

MATH 191, Calculus I² 3

MATH 192, Calculus II² 3

MATH 291, Calculus III² 3

E E 301, Vector Principles² 3

MATH 392, Differential Equations 3

Statistics Elective* 3 Math Elective* 3

Natural Science (12 credits)

CHEM 111, General Chemistry I¹ 4

PHYS 215, General Physics I^1,2 4

PHYS 216 or 217, General Physics II^1,2 4

Engineering (13 credits)

C E 450, Engineering Economy and Law, or E E 461, Program Management 3

Engineering elective* 3

Technical elective* 7

General Education (28 credits)

ENGL 111G, Rhetoric and Composition² 4

ENGL 218G, Technical and Scientific Communication 3

COMM 265G, Principles of Human Communication 3

Historical Perspective Elective* 3

Human Thought Elective* 3

Literature/Fine Arts Elective* 3

ECON 251G, Macroeconomics, or ECON 252G, Microeconomics 3

Viewing a Wider World Electives* 6

¹ Including laboratory.

² A grade of C or better is required.

³ Must be completed with a grade of C or better prior to enrolling in any E E course numbered 300, or above.

* Lists of approved electives are available from the Klipsch School office.

THE FRESHMEN YEAR

Students must be eligible to take MATH 191 before beginning their electrical engineering studies. A typical first year of study for E E students includes the following 29 credits:

CHEM 111, General Chemistry I 4

E E 111, Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering 4

E E 161, Computer-Aided Problem Solving 4

E E 261, Digital Design I 4

ENGL 111G, Rhetoric and Composition 4

MATH 191, Calculus I* 3

MATH 192, Calculus II 3

General Education Elective 3

*Eligibility for MATH 191 must be established by taking the Math Placement Exam, administered by the Math Learning Center.

INTEREST AREAS

Through the proper choice of math, science, and engineering electives in the junior and senior years, it is possible for the student to specialize in an area of interest. These areas include:

* Communications, Telemetry, and Signal Processing

Students study space communication systems, wireless systems, telemetry, or signal processing. Scholarships and employment opportunities are available in the Manuel Lujan Center for Telemetry and Telecommunications.

* Electric Energy Systems

Elective courses in power systems acquaint the student with the design, analysis, and operation of power systems. Courses are offered in high voltage transmission lines, distribution systems, rotating machines, and digital computer analysis of the steady state operation and short circuit conditions of a power system.

* Electromagnetics and Microwave Engineering

Students study electromagnetic fields, wave propagation, antennas, waveguides, transmission lines, lasers, and optics. Practical experience is available in the high-frequency and antenna laboratories and anechoic chamber.

* Discrete and Micro-Electronics and VLSI

Students study discrete analog as well as digital and analog VLSI electronics, preparing them for design, analysis, and testing of complex circuits. During the senior year, VLSI students will design a chip to be fabricated.

* Photonics

Students may concentrate in the fields of fiber optics, lasers, optical communications, imaging, and optical signal processing.

* Systems Theory

Work in the systems area provides the student with a background in modeling, analysis, design, simulation, and control of complex systems. These systems may be associated with engineering, ecology, transportation, natural resources, environment, or other areas.

* Space Systems Engineering

Elective courses prepare the student for employment opportunities in the aerospace industry. Students are introduced to the complexities of a space system's life cycle and the disciplines required to design, integrate, and operate large systems.

COMPUTER ENGINEERING SPECIALIZATION

The school offers a special program for students interested in computer engineering. Students wishing to become involved in this rapidly growing field will find courses in the Klipsch School, as well as the Computer Science Department which cover the following areas:

Integrated Circuits and Applications
Digital Logic and System Design
High Performance Computer Design
Digital Signal Processing
Digital Control and Instrumentation Systems
Computer Architecture
Data Networks
Software Engineering
Operating Systems

These courses offer the student an opportunity to obtain an in-depth knowledge of digital systems and practical experience in the design, operation, programming, and applications of digital computers.

RELATED AREAS OF STUDY

Electrical and computer engineering students wishing to broaden their educational experience may elect to earn additional bachelor's degrees in

Engineering Physics
Physics
Mathematics
Computer Science

Klipsch School students may also choose to earn a minor in one or more of the following fields:

Physics
Mathematics
Computer Science

Students must consult with an academic adviser in the offering department for specific requirements related to additional degrees and minors.

DESIGNATED MINORS

Students from outside the Klipsch School may earn a minor in Electrical or Computer Engineering.

Electrical Engineering (total credits 22)

Prerequisites¹ (12 credits) all may be transferred

MATH 191, Calculus I⁴ 3

MATH 192, Calculus II⁴ 3

MATH 291, Calculus III⁴ 3

MATH 392, Differential Equations⁴ 3

Lower Division (12 credits) maximum of 8 transfer credits

E E 111, Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering^{2, 3, 4} 4

E E 211, AC Circuits^{2, 4} 4

E E 221, Electronics I^{2, 4} 4

Upper Division (10 credits) no transfer credit accepted

E E 311, Signals and Systems^{2, 4} 4

Electives * 6

¹Certain electives may require additional prerequisites.

²Including laboratory.

³E E 201 may be substituted

⁴A grade of C or better is required

*Lists of approved electives are available from the Klipsch School office.

COMPUTER ENGINEERING (total credits 21)

Prerequisites¹ (9 credits) all may be transferred

E E 111, E E 201, or an equivalent DC Circuits course⁴ 3

MATH 191, Calculus I⁴ 3

MATH 192, Calculus II⁴ 3

Lower Division (8 credits) all may be transferred

E E 161, Computer Aided Problem Solving^{2, 3, 4} 4

E E 261, Digital Design I^{2, 4} 4

Upper Division (13 credits) no transfer credit accepted

E E 361, Digital Design II 3 E E 363, Computer Architecture I² 4

Electives* 6

¹Certain electives may require additional prerequisites.

²Including laboratory.

³A challenge exam is required before transfer credit is accepted.

⁴A grade of C or better is required

*Lists of approved electives are available from the Klipsch School office.

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