EE Concentration Electives

Computer Engineering

ECE 152 Intro to Computer Architecture (Sp) [ECE 52L & COMPSCI 100E]

ECE 153 Intro to Operating Systems (C/L COMPSCI 110)(F, Sp) [COMPSCI 104 or ECE 152]

ECE 154 Introduction to Embedded Systems (F) [ECE 152]

ECE 156 Computer Network Architecture (F) [ECE 52L]

ECE 251 Advanced Digital System Design (Sp) [ECE 52L and ECE 163L]

ECE 252 Advanced Computer Architecture I (F) [COMPSCI 104 or ECE 152]

ECE 254 Fault-Tolerant and Testable Computer Systems (F) [ECE 152L]

ECE 255 Probability for Electrical and Computer Engineers (F) [ECE 52L & MATH 107]

ECE 256 Wireless Networking and Mobile Computing (Sp) [ECE 156 or COMPSCI 114 or Instructor Permission]

ECE 257 Performance and Reliability of Computer Networks (Sp) [ECE 156L and ECE 255]

ECE 259 Advanced Computer Architecture II (Sp) [COMPSCI 220 or ECE 252]

ECE 261 Full Custom VLSI Design (F) [ECE 52L and ECE 163L]

ECE 264 CAD for Mixed-Signal Circuits (F) [ECE 163L]

ECE 266 Synthesis & Verification of VLSI Systems (F) [ECE 52L]

ECE 269 VLSI System Testing (Sp) [ECE 52L]

ECE 299.03 Nanocomputing (Sp 2007) [ECE 152 or COMPSCI 104]

Signal Processing, Communications and Control Systems

ECE 141 Linear Control Systems (Sp; Su) [ECE 54L]

ECE 180 Fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing (F) [ECE 54L and one of STA 113, MATH 135 or ECE 255]

ECE 184 Introduction to Digital Communication Systems (Sp) [ECE 54L and one of STA 113, MATH 135 or ECE 255]

ECE 189 Digital Image and Multidimensional Signal Processing (Sp) [ECE 54L and one of STA 113, MATH 135 or ECE 255 or permission of instructor]

Solid-State Devices and Integrated Circuits

ECE 162 Microelectronic Devices (Sp) [ECE 51L]  or (see NOTES)  ECE 163 Integrated Circuits (F,Sp) [ECE 51L]

ECE 216 Devices for Integrated Circuits (F) [ECE 162]

ECE 217 Analog Integrated Circuits (Sp) [ECE 216]

ECE 218 Integrated Circuit Engineering (Sp) [ECE 162 or ECE 163L]

ECE 219 Digital Integrated Circuits (Sp) [ECE 162 and ECE 163L]

ECE 261 Full Custom VLSI Design (F) [ECE 52L and ECE 163L]

ECE 264 CAD for Mixed-Signal Circuits (F) [ECE 163L]

Control Systems and Robotics (thru 2008, see NOTES)

ECE 141 Linear Control Systems (Sp; Su) [ECE 54L]

ECE 142 Introduction to Robotics & Automation (F) [ECE 54L]

Electromagnetic Fields

ECE 271 Electromagnetic Theory ( alt F) [ECE 53L]

ECE 272 Electromagnetic Communication Systems (Sp) [ECE 53L]

ECE 273 Optical Communication Systems (F) [ECE 53L & 54L]

ECE 275 Microwave Electronic Circuits (Sp) [ECE 53L]

ECE 277 Computational Electromagnetics (F) [ECE 53L]

ECE 279 Waves in Matter (Sp) [ECE 53L]

Photonics

ECE 122 Modern Optics I (F) [ECE 53L]

ECE 123 Photonic and Electronic Design Projects (Sp) [ECE 122 & 163L]

ECE 135 Opto-Electronic Design Projects [ECE 51L and Junior or Senior standing in ECE or EE]

ECE 225 Nanophotonics [ECE 53L]

ECE 226 Optoelectronic Devices for Optical Fiber Networks [ECE 216]

ECE 273 Optical Communication Systems (F) [ECE 53L & 54L]

NOTES:

• Pay attention to prerequisites in square brackets [...]!!!
• Area Foundation Courses are highlighted. Where offered, they are good choices for students seeking exposure to an Area, and they are required for students electing a two-or-more-course Concentration in the Area.
For the Solid-State Devices and Integrated Circuits area, either ECE 162 or ECE 163L may be taken as the Foundation Course; if both courses are taken, they both count as Concentration Courses for that area.
• EE Concentration Requirement: Four courses selected from the above set of Areas and Area courses, with courses elected in at least two Areas and at least two courses from the same Area. For those who prefer numerical mnemonics, any of the following are acceptable: 3+1, 2+2, 2+1+1.
• Semesters a course is normally offered (Fall, Spring, Summer), enrollment permitting, are indicated in parentheses (with alt indicating every other academic year, or possibly less frequently). Summer sections are not offered every year; students wishing to take an ECE course during the summer should check availability with the ECE DUS during the spring semester. Students should plan course programs with conservative forethought to meet degree requirements.
• Prerequisites are indicated in square brackets. Equivalents and exceptions should be discussed with the instructor.
• The same course may not be used to complete a concentration requirement and count as a required Design Course.
• Control Systems and Robotics is approved as a separate area of concentration through 2008. Thereafter, ECE 141 may be taken as an ECE Elective or as part of the Signal Processing, Communications and Control Systems concentration; ECE 142 may be taken as an ECE Elective.