{"id":835,"date":"2013-03-05T13:59:01","date_gmt":"2013-03-05T18:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sunyit.edu\/apps\/catalog\/undergrad\/courses\/electrical-and-computer-engineering\/"},"modified":"2023-06-05T14:11:47","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T18:11:47","slug":"electrical-computer-engineering","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/webapp.sunypoly.edu\/undergrad-catalog-2023-2024\/courses\/electrical-computer-engineering\/","title":{"rendered":"Electrical and Computer Engineering"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>ECE 101\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Introduction to Engineering I<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Introduction to the engineering profession. Emphasizes engineering problem-solving techniques and the ethical and societal responsibility of engineers, including introduction to the use of computers, freehand sketching, and an introduction to engineering design. Focuses on engineering methods, computer-aided design, and mathematical modeling using software applications (e.g., MATLAB, Mathematica). Team work skills, research methods, professional report writing, and public presentation techniques are taught. Engineering analysis, design, and reporting are required during a semester project.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ECE 251\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Digital Logic Design (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fundamental and advanced concepts of digital logic.\u00a0 Boolean algebra and functions.\u00a0 Design and implementation of combinatorial and sequential logic, minimization techniques, number representation, and basic binary arithmetic.\u00a0 Logic families and digital integrated circuits and use of CAD tools for logic design.\u00a0 Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ECE 252\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Computer Organization and Microprocessors (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Organization of computer systems:\u00a0 processor, memory, I\/O organization, instruction encoding and addressing modes.\u00a0 Introduction to microprocessors and microcontrollers.\u00a0 Design of hardware and software for microprocessor applications.\u00a0 Assembly language programming.\u00a0 Microprocessor system case studies.\u00a0 Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.\u00a0 Prerequisite:\u00a0 ECE 251.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ECE 260\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Electric Circuits (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Units and definitions.\u00a0 Ohm\u2019s Law and Kirchhoff\u2019s Laws.\u00a0 Analysis of resistive circuits.\u00a0 Circuit analysis techniques:\u00a0 Nodal and mesh methods, Norton and Thevenin theorems, maximum power transfer. Capacitance, inductance and the natural and step response of RL, RC and RLC phasor analysis of AC circuits. 3 hours of lecture and 2 hours of lab\/activity each week. Laboratory will utilize hands-on activities to reinforce concepts presented in the lecture. Prerequisite: PHY 201T, PHY 201L and Pre\/corequisite: MAT 230 or MAT 260.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ECE 281\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Electrical and Computer Engineering Seminar I (1)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Overview of the fields of electrical engineering and computer engineering.\u00a0 Various sub-fields within EE and CoE will be explored, with emphasis on how they are interrelated.\u00a0 Issues relevant to careers in EE and CoE (e.g., typical tasks performed by EEs and CoEs) will be explored.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ECE 301\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Signals and Systems (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Provides an introduction to continuous-time and discrete-time signals and linear systems.\u00a0 Topics covered include time-domain descriptions (differential and difference equations, convolution) and frequency-domain descriptions (Fourier series and transforms, transfer function, frequency response, Z transforms, and Laplace transforms).\u00a0 Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.\u00a0 Prerequisites:\u00a0 MAT 230 and a grade of C or better in ECE 260.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ECE 315\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Electronics I (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Introduction to electronics concentrating on the fundamental devices (diode, transistor, operational amplifier, logic gate) and their basic applications; modeling techniques; elementary circuit design based on devices, laboratory exercises.\u00a0 Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.\u00a0 Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ECE 260, Corequisite:\u00a0 ECE 251.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ECE 323\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Electromagnetics (3)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fundamentals of electromagnetic fields, Maxwell\u2019s Equations, plane waves, reflections.\u00a0 Application to transmission lines, antennas, propagation, electromagnetic interference, electronics packaging, wireless communications.\u00a0 Prerequisite:\u00a0 ECE 301 and MAT 253.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ECE 332\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Semiconductor Devices (3)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Basic theory of semiconductors, p-n junctions, bipolar junction transistors, junction and MOS field effect devices, device design and modeling, fabrication.\u00a0 Prerequisites: PHY 201T, PHY 201L, CHE 110T and CHE 110L or equivalent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ECE 351\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Digital Systems Design (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Synchronous sequential circuit design.\u00a0 Algorithmic state machine method; state reduction; control-datapath circuit partitioning.\u00a0 Design of sequential arithmetic circuits.\u00a0 Memory interfacing; bus-based design.\u00a0 Specification and synthesis of digital systems using hardware description language and implementation using programmable logic devices.\u00a0 Simulation, analysis, testing, and verification of digital systems.\u00a0 Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.\u00a0 Prerequisite:\u00a0 ECE 251.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ECE 352\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Computer Architecture (3)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>RISC machines and instruction set architectures, computer arithmetic, performance evaluation, single cycle and multi-cycle datapaths, pipelined architecture, static and dynamic scheduling, instruction-level parallelism, advanced pipelining, superscalar and super-pipelined processors, memory hierarchy and organization, I\/O, compiler issues.\u00a0 Pre-requisite:\u00a0 ECE 252.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ECE 359\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Computer Networks (3)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Introduce principles and practices in computer and communication networks.\u00a0 Emphasis is on the design, implementation, and management of IP backbone networks (the Internet), wired\/wireless LAN\u2019s , and mobile communication networks.\u00a0 Topics include:\u00a0 major network implementations, Internet protocols, LAN standards, network elements (switches, routers, bridges, and gateway), EMS\/NMS, network security, and other current research topics.\u00a0 Prerequisite:\u00a0 MAT 370 or equivalent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ECE 360\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Electrical Circuits II (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Review of AC circuits. Study sinusoidal steady-state analysis, AC power analysis, three-phase circuits, magnetically coupled circuits, and frequency response of AC circuits. Advanced techniques for network analysis will also be introduced. Prerequisite: C or better in ECE 260.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ECE 361\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Control Systems (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Introduction to analysis, design and modeling of control systems.\u00a0 LaPlace transforms, transfer functions and transient analysis.\u00a0 Concepts of stability; polar and log-frequency plots.\u00a0 Numerical simulation and design of simple control systems.\u00a0 Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.\u00a0 Prerequisite:\u00a0 ECE 301.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ECE 377\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Communications Systems (3)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fundamentals of communications systems.\u00a0 Modulation and demodulation methods.\u00a0 Characteristics of modern analog and digital communications methods.\u00a0 Prerequisite:\u00a0 ECE 301. Corequisite: MAT 370<\/p>\n<p><strong>ECE 382\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Seminar II (1)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Provides an overview of the professional aspects of the fields of Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering.\u00a0 Topics to be covered include:\u00a0 typical career paths in ECE, engineering ethics, resume writing and job search techniques, preparing for graduate school, professional engineer license, etc.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ECE 387\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Design Lab (3)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students will complete a series of assigned design projects that rely on background in the areas of microprocessors, electronics, and signals &amp; systems.\u00a0 Lecture will focus on various aspects of the design process as well as discussion of component characteristics.\u00a0 Prerequisite:\u00a0 ECE 252, ECE 301, and ECE 315.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ECE 402\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Signal Processing (3)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Discrete time and frequency analysis of linear systems.\u00a0 Random signals, correlation functions, power spectrum, and design of elementary digital filters. Prerequisite:\u00a0 ECE 301.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ECE 403\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Deep Learning for Signal Processing Applications<\/strong><strong> (3)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Introduce the concept of deep learning using software libraries for neural networks and explore deep learning applications for signal detection, identification and prediction as well as denoising and enhancement, such as automatic colorization for grayscale photos. Three hours of lecture. Prerequisite: ECE 301 Signals and Systems or equivalent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ECE 416\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Analog Circuit Design (3)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Active and passive circuits, bias point and small signal analysis. Frequency response and transient characteristics of electronic circuits. Feedback and stability. Electronic circuit design and system applications (multistage amplifiers, active filters, etc.), numerical simulations. Technical Elective. Prerequisite: ECE 315<\/p>\n<p><strong>ECE 460\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Power Systems Engineering (3)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Power Transformers and transmission line parameters. Solutions to power transfer equations. Maximum power transfer. Symmetrical faults calculations and components. Computer analysis methods for power systems. Prerequisites: ECE 360.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ECE 462\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Control Systems II (3)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Conventional and state variable techniques for the analysis and design of analog and digital control systems, z-transform, sampled data systems, discrete state variable techniques, numerical simulation, and computer-aided design of control systems.\u00a0 Prerequisite:\u00a0 ECE 361.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ECE 477\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Digital Communication and Radio Systems (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Provide a comprehensive understanding on the design of digital communication systems and their implementation through a software defined radio. Topics include radio architecture, link budget assessment, and modulation schemes utilized in state-of-the-art communications. Students will implement the concepts on software defined radios through guided lab sessions. Three hours of lecture and one hour lab. Prerequisite: ECE 301 Signals and Systems or equivalent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ECE 487\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Senior Project I (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Design projects in cooperation with local industry and other external clients.\u00a0 Specifications, proposal, time schedule, paper design.\u00a0 Periodic design reviews with client, written and oral progress reports, final presentation.\u00a0 Prerequisite:\u00a0 ECE 387 and senior standing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ECE 488\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Senior Project II (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Continuation of EE 487.\u00a0 Prototype fabrication and test.\u00a0 Demonstration and documentation of functioning system delivered to client.\u00a0 Prerequisite:\u00a0 ECE 487.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ECE 490\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Special Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering (2-4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An in-depth study of topics selected from and based on new developments in communications technology and related areas.\u00a0 Topics may include areas of secure communications, mobile communications, image transmission and optical signal processing, computer-aided design, analysis of communications links and networks and integrated services digital network standards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ECE 491\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Independent Study\/Electrical and Computer Engineering (Variable 1-4)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Extensive study and research on a particular topic of student interest under the supervision of a faculty member.\u00a0 The student is required to submit a written proposal which includes a description of the project, its duration, educational goals, method of evaluation, and number of credits to be earned.\u00a0 Prerequisites:\u00a0 Matriculated students only, permission of instructor and dean of subject area.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ECE 101\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Introduction to Engineering I Introduction to the engineering profession. 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