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The following material is presented as a guide and is not intended to be used in lieu of information provided in the official catalog of Lamar University. Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Courses (ELEN)
ELEN 1200 Introduction to Electrical Engineering This course is optional for EE freshmen as an alternative to the more general ENGR1101 Introduction to Engineering. The concentration of ELEN1200 is in introducing the student to concepts in electrical engineering. This is done through lectures and a significant laboratory component. ELEN 1301 Introduction to Computers and Programming Electrical Engineering 1301 is an introduction to engineering programming. Rapid prototyping techniques, computer organization, programming methodologies and techniques are emphasized. ELEN 2107 Circuits Laboratory Electrical Engineering 2107 Circuits Laboratory is a sophomore level course designed to give the student hands on experience in the use of elementary electrical equipment and elements. This equipment will include Voltmeters, Digital voltmeters, Signal generators, Oscilloscopes and others. The student is expected to gain familiarity with the equipment, use it to analyze simple electrical circuits, gather data using the equipment and write reports relative to the data collected on specific laboratory assignments. Corequisite; ELEN 2311 ELEN
Electrical Engineering ELEN 2311 Circuits I is within the Engineering Core program and is required for all engineering degrees. The course is designed to teach the student fundamental linear network analysis methods which include network laws and methods. The student will learn the concept of Impedance and the elements that define that phenomenon. In addition the student will learn the analysis of transient responses in DC circuits and the effect of capacitance and inductance on those responses. In the latter portion of the course the student will learn the response of simple analog circuits to sinusoidal steady state stimulus and how to analyze the circuits response. Prerequisite; MATH 2414 and PHYS 2410 and ELEN 1301 (or COSC 1373 & 1374) ELEN 2300 Analog/Digital Circuits and Logic Electrical Engineering ELEN 2300 Analog/Digital circuits and Logic is designed for non-electrical engineering majors. The course covers a broad range of analog and digital electrical engineering topics and is intended as an orientation and familiarization course as opposed to in-depth training for electrical engineering majors. The course is intended principally for Computer Science majors seeking familiarity with the hardware concepts associated with their career Prerequisite: MATH2413 or equivalent. ELEN
3108 Electrical Engineering ELEN 3108 Electronics Laboratory is the first course involving the design of specific electrical equipment. The student will design simple power supplies and amplifiers using discrete components. The discrete components may initially include diodes, transistors and thysistors. Later stages of the course will incorporate the use of integrated circuits. Prerequisite:
ELEN 2107 ELEN 3109 Electrical Machinery Laboratory Electrical Engineering ELEN 3109 Electrical Machinery Laboratory is the student's first exposure to the theory of operation and design of electrical machinery. This machinery will include AC and DC motors and generators, and transformers. The theory involved in this equipment requires the introduction and understanding of three phase circuits, phase angles, power factors, slip, and lead lag relationships. Prerequisite:
ELEN 2107 ELEN 3381 Electrical Analysis Electrical Engineering ELEN 3381 Electrical Analysis is the student's introduction to the application of digital technology to solve practical problems. The course focuses on the application of numerical methods and digital computers in the analysis and design of electrical systems. Prerequisite: MATH 3401 and ELEN 2311, 1301 ELEN 3431 Logical Design of Switching Systems Electrical Engineering ELEN 3331 Logical Design of Switching Systems begins with Boolean algebra and then progresses to its application in the formulation and manipulation of switching functions. The student will learn to design functional systems by the use of logical components such as gates, flip-flops, sequential networks and combinational networks. Prerequisite: Junior Standing in Electrical Engineering ELEN 3312 Circuits II Electrical Engineering ELEN 3312 Circuits II is a continuation of the core course ELEN 2311. The student will advance to more sophisticated circuit design concepts and analysis. These analyses will include Power calculations, Frequency response analysis, Resonance determination, and magnetically coupling. The circuits and networks to be analyzed will include single phase, pollyphase, two port networks. The student will learn the determination of Fourier series to describe the circuits and the application of Fourier series and Laplace transforms in the analysis of the circuits. Prerequisite:
ELEN 2311 ELEN 3313 Signals & Systems Electrical Engineering ELEN 3313, Signals & Systems is the introduction of the student to the design of circuits using frequency domain analysis, and pole-zero characterization of system response. The course will cover the synthesis of passive and active networks. Prerequisite: ELEN 3312 ELEN 3321 Electronics I Electrical Engineering ELEN 3321, Electronics I is the initial course in the practical design of electronic circuits. Here to fore the focus has been on the analysis of components and circuits to learn the functional purpose of discrete components and integrated circuits. The focus of Electronics I is the transition from and application of theory to the practical design of functional circuits. These designs will incorporate discrete components such as diodes, transistors, resistors, capacitors, and inductors into analog circuits. The course will also teach the application of linear and digital integrated circuits. Prerequisite: ELEN 2311 ELEN 3322 Electronics II Electrical Engineering ELEN 3322, Electronics II, is continuation of electronics design using semiconductor devices and integrated circuit components. The course teaches the analysis of circuit characteristics such as stability, feedback amplifiers, and frequency response. Prerequisite: ELEN 3321 and 3312 ELEN 3341 Electrical Machinery/Transformers Electrical Engineering ELEN 3341, Electrical Machinery/Transformers, is the in-depth study of static and quasi-static magnetic fields, inductance and mutual inductance as they apply to transformers and rotating electrical machines. Applying the concepts learned the course will cover the theory of operation and design of both AC and DC motors and generators. The simultaneous participation in ELEN 3371 while not a prerequisite is highly recommended. Prerequisite: ELEN 3312 ELEN 3371 Electromagnetics I Electrical Engineering ELEN 3371, Electromagnetics, is the study of the phenomenon of magnetic flux as generated by electrical current flow. The course requires the students to utilize their knowledge of vector analysis, coordinate systems, static and quasi-static electric fields, electrical potential, dielectrics, capacitance, current, conductance, magnetic vector potential, electromagnetic forces, Maxwell's Equations, plane waves, transmission lines and Smith chart analysis. Success in this course requires that the student be well grounded in the prerequisite courses. Prerequisites:
MATH 3401, PHYS 2426, ELEN 2311 ELEN 3381 Electrical Analysis ELEN 4101 Electrical Engineering Seminar I Electrical Engineering Seminar I, is the study of the literature of electrical and related engineering fields. The student is required to research subjects, prepare, and present papers on electrical subjects. Prerequisite
or ELEN 4102 Electrical Engineering Seminar II Electrical Engineering Seminar II, is the study of the literature on the engineering profession, the interface between technology and society and new areas of engineering involvement. This course will involve the student in the preparation, presentation and discussion of the topics in a semi-professional environment. Prerequisite
or ELEN 4206 Senior Projects Design Electrical Engineering Senior Projects Design, is the introduction of the student to the project concept. The student is expected to pick a project for design and manufacture. The senior student will pick a project and present that project for approval as a design project. Having obtained approval of the project the student will prepare and present the following documents; a project scope, specifications, cost estimate, and schedule. These will be incorporated into a project report and presented for approval. This approved project report will constitute the syllabus for the student taking ELEN 4207. Prerequisites: ELEN 2107, 3108, 3109, 3201, and 3322. ELEN 4207 Senior Projects Design Electrical Engineering Senior Projects Design, ELEN 4207, is a continuation of ELEN 4206. Having obtained approval on a project the student will proceed with the design, manufacture, testing and demonstration of the project. The student will present regular reports addressing the progress against the parameters scope, specifications, cost, schedule, as defined in his approved project report. In addition the student will identify areas of concern relative to the successful completion of the project and present proposed solutions or workarounds for the concerns. Prerequisites: ELEN 2107, 3108, 3109, 3201, and 3322. ELEN 4362 Communications I Electrical Engineering ELEN 4362, Communications I, is the students introduction to principles of signal theory. The course material will address basis information theory, the principles of modulation in its various forms, random signal theory, network analysis and the analysis of noise. ELEN 4304 Advanced Topics Electrical Engineering ELEN 4305, Advanced Topics, is a flexible course based on the needs of an adequate number of students. This course may be repeated for credit when the topics vary adequately. Topics vary and may include the following neural networks, digital signal processing, advanced Electromagnetics, fault tolerant design, fiber optics, advanced power systems and VLSI(very large scale integrated circuit)design. Prerequisite: ELEN 3312, and 3322 ELEN 4486 Microcomputers I Electrical Engineering ELEN 4306, Microcomputers I, is the introduction to computers at the microprocessor level. This course includes assembly language programming, microcomputer architecture, and the basis and structure of operating systems. 1½ hours of design content. Prerequisite: ELEN 3331 ELEN 4387 Microcomputers II Electrical Engineering ELEN 4387, Microcomputers II, is the advanced concepts of microcomputer design. This course covers advanced assembly language programming, microcomputer organization and function, interfacing with peripherals devices and software development systems. 1½ hours of design content. Prerequisite: ELEN 4486 ELEN 4342 Electrical Power Systems Electrical Engineering ELEN 4342, Electrical Power Systems, is the introduction to electrical power systems analysis. The course includes the analysis of transmission lines, system operation, short circuit calculations, and distribution system balance. 1 ½ hours of design content. Prerequisite: ELEN 3341 and 3371 ELEN 4351 Control Engineering Electrical Engineering ELEN 4351, Control engineering, is the introduction of control theory. This includes Transfer functions, stability criteria, time response, frequency response, and root locus analysis. Included also are the tools for design and compensation for instability based on the above analysis. Prerequisite: ELEN 3313 ELEN 4372 Electromagnetics II Topics Electrical Engineering ELEN 4372, Electromagnetics II Topics, is intermediate level electromagnets topics. Topics may include fiber optic waveguides and systems, communications antennas, microwave circuits, and systems, radar theory and applications, and others. 1 ½ hours of design content. Prerequisites: ELEN 3371 ELEN 4381 Instrumentation Electrical Engineering ELEN 4381, Instrumentation, teaches unified methods for the design of signal conditioning circuits between sensors and computers. Also taught are accepted practice for sensor-based microprocessor and microcomputer data acquisition and processing systems, and instrumentation amplifier circuits. Prerequisites: ELEN 3321 and 3331 Last Updated: 1/6/06 |
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