B.S. Degree
Electronics Engineering
A bachelor of science that builds on the electronics associate core and adds junior- and senior-level engineering depth: signals and systems, advanced circuit analysis, communication systems, control systems engineering, engineering electromagnetics, power systems and renewable energy, advanced digital design and VLSI, professional practice, and a two-term senior capstone design sequence.
Outcomes
What you will be able to do
- 01Analyze signals and systems in time and frequency domains
- 02Design and evaluate analog and digital communication links
- 03Model and stabilize feedback control systems
- 04Apply electromagnetic theory to real electronics problems
- 05Design power conversion and renewable energy systems
- 06Plan, execute, and defend a senior capstone design project
Careers
Where graduates work
- Electronics engineer
- Communications systems engineer
- Controls engineer
- Power electronics engineer
Curriculum
Term 1
DC Circuit Analysis
Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws, series-parallel networks, network theorems.
Electronics Lab Practices
Virtual lab orientation, measurement technique, safety, DMM and bench power supply simulation.
Technical Algebra & Trigonometry
Applied math for phasors, ratios, and circuit problem solving.
Term 2
AC Circuit Analysis
Sinusoids, reactance, impedance, resonance, transformers, power factor.
Test & Measurement Instrumentation
Oscilloscopes, function generators, spectrum basics, measurement uncertainty.
Technical Writing
Lab reports, specifications, and documentation for engineering teams.
Term 3
Semiconductor Devices
Diodes, BJTs, MOSFETs, biasing, small-signal models, thermal limits.
Digital Logic Fundamentals
Boolean algebra, combinational and sequential logic, counters, state machines.
Applied Calculus Concepts
Rates of change, integrals, and transients as used in circuit behavior.
Term 4
Analog Circuit Design
Op-amps, filters, oscillators, instrumentation amplifiers, noise.
Microcontrollers & Embedded C
ARM Cortex-M programming, GPIO, timers, interrupts, ADC, serial buses.
Applied Physics for Electronics
Electromagnetism, energy, and materials behavior in electronic systems.
Term 5
Industrial Controls & PLCs
Ladder logic, sensors, actuators, motor control, process loops.
Power Electronics & Motor Drives
Rectifiers, converters, inverters, switching regulators, protection.
Data Communications & Networking
Signal integrity, serial protocols, Ethernet, industrial networks, IoT links.
Term 6
Term 7
Signals and Systems
This course introduces the fundamental principles of signals and systems analysis, providing essential tools for understanding and designing electronic systems.
Advanced Circuit Analysis
This course deepens students' understanding of complex circuit behaviors and analytical techniques essential for advanced electronics design and troubleshooting.
Communication Systems
This course provides a comprehensive study of fundamental principles, components, and systems used in modern analog and digital communication.
Control Systems Engineering
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the analysis and design of linear control systems, essential for automation and system stabilization in electronics engineering.
Engineering Electromagnetics
This course introduces fundamental principles of electromagnetics, essential for understanding the behavior of electric and magnetic fields and their applications in modern electrical and electronic systems.
Term 8
Senior Project Planning
This course guides students through the initial stages of their Senior Project, focusing on concept development, research, and project planning.
Power Systems and Renewable Energy
This course provides a comprehensive overview of modern power systems, integrating conventional generation with renewable energy technologies and smart grid concepts.
Advanced Digital Design and VLSI
This course covers advanced digital design principles, focusing on ASIC/FPGA implementation, hardware description languages, synthesis, verification, and VLSI design flows for high-performance and low-power systems.
Senior Capstone Design
This capstone course challenges students to apply comprehensive EE knowledge to design, prototype, and test complex electronic systems from concept to completion.
Engineering Ethics and Professional Practice
This course critically examines ethical theories, professional responsibilities, and practical considerations for electronics engineers in a global, technologically driven society.
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