Electrical Engineering Course Details

ENGL 1010

CC

Introduction to Writing

3:3:0

Fall, Spring, Summer

Prerequisite(s):

Appropriate test scores taken within the last three years or completion of ENGH 1000 with a grade of C- or higher.

Teaches rhetorical knowledge and skills, focusing on critical reading, writing, and thinking. Introduces writing for specific academic audiences and situations. Emphasizes writing as a process through multiple drafts and revisions. Includes major essay assignments, writing and collaboration, research writing, journals, and portfolios. May be delivered hybrid and/or online. Lab access fee of $12 for computers applies.

ENGL 2010

CC

Intermediate Writing Humanities Social Sciences

3:3:0

Fall, Spring, Summer

Prerequisite(s):

Appropriate ACT test scores taken within the last three years or completion of ENGL 1010 or ENGL 101H with a grade of C- or higher.

Emphasizes academic inquiry and research in the humanities and social sciences. Explores issues from multiple perspectives. Teaches careful reasoning, argumentation, and rhetorical awareness of purpose, audience, and genre. Focuses on critically evaluating, effectively integrating, and properly documenting sources. In addition to major essay assignments, may include in-class writing and collaboration, an annotated bibliography, oral presentations, and portfolios. May be delivered hybrid and/or online. Lab access fee of $12 for computers applies.

MATH 1210

QL

Calculus I

5:5:0

Fall, Spring, Summer

Prerequisite(s):

One of the following within the past two years: (MATH 1050 or MATH 1055) and MATH 1060, each with a grade of C or higher; MATH 1065 with a grade of C or higher; appropriate placement by math placement test.

Includes limits and continuity, differentiation, applications of differentiation, integration, applications of integration, derivatives of the exponential functions, logarithmic functions, inverse trigonometric functions, and hyperbolic functions, and related integrals. Prerequisite for calculus-based sciences.

HIST 2700

AS

US History to 1877

3:3:0

Fall, Spring, Summer

Prerequisite(s):

Examines the first half of the American experience, beginning with the Paleo-Indian cultures through Post-Civil War Reconstruction. Surveys social, political, cultural, and diplomatic developments throughout this period.

HIST 2710

AS

US History since 1877

3:3:0

Fall, Spring, Summer

Examines the second half of the American experience, beginning with the collapse of Post-Civil War Reconstruction and concluding with contemporary American issues. Surveys social, political, cultural, and diplomatic developments during this period.

HIST 1700

AS

American Civilization

3:3:0

Fall, Spring, Summer

Stresses movements and developing institutions that are important for an appreciation of American History from the Pre-Colombian period to the present. Discussions include analysis of developing political, economic, and social institutions and their interrelationships with, and impact upon, the geographical features of the land. Includes book reports, oral response, research papers, media presentations and applications to current events.

HIST 1740

AS

US Economic History

3:3:0

Fall, Spring

Studies economic development in America, with emphasis on resources, commerce, agriculture, capital, manufacturing, government, and labor organizations.

POLS 1000

AS

American Heritage

3:3:0

Fall, Spring, Summer

Studies the founding of American constitutional government. Considers the cultural, economic, legal, political, and social ramifications of the Constitution of the United States.

POLS 1100

AS

American National Government

3:3:0

Fall, Spring, Summer

Studies history and structure of American National Government, rights and responsibilities of citizens, political institutions, political processes, and governmental policies.

PHIL 2050

IH

Ethics and Values

3:3:0

Fall, Spring, Summer

Prerequisite(s):

ENGL 1010; ENGL 2010/ENGL 2020 highly recommended

Challenges students to (1) explore and clarify their values; (2) critically read works of philosophy, literature, religion, and history toward understanding the basis of their ethical views; and (3) read, study, research, discuss, and write about difficult ethical issues. Focuses on issues of good vs. evil, justice vs. injustice, equality vs. inequality, and the necessity of defining and examining happiness and values. Engages students in serious reflection on issues of ethics and values as they relate to the students' own lives.

HLTH 1100

TE

Personal Health and Wellness

2:2:0

Fall, Spring, Summer

Examines the basic health wellness concept of good health through healthy living. Develops a greater appreciation for bodies and understanding of requirements to maintain or achieve good physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health. Includes lecture, discussion groups, guest lecturers, media, and role-playing.

PES 1097

FE

Fitness for Life

2:2:0

Fall, Spring, Summer

Provides information, tools, and skills to aid students in engaging in an active, healthy lifestyle throughout life. Offers the opportunity to learn about exercise program design, physiological adaptations that underlie fitness, and strategies to maintain an active lifestyle across the lifespan. Features access to high quality exercise facilities. Requires participation in exercise 2-3 days per week outside of the scheduled class activities. Stresses comprehensive principles in health, wellness, physical activity, and fitness assessment. Canvas Course Mats $65/Pearson applies

COMM 1020

HH

Public Speaking

3:3:0

Fall, Spring, Summer

Provides an introduction to basic concepts, theories, principles of oral communication as applied to a variety of speaking situations. Develops competence in oral communication through performance, the development of critical thinking skills, arrangement of ideas, and use of evidence and reasoning to support claims. Explains how culture influences what is considered effective public speaking. May be delivered online. Canvas Course Mats $78/McGraw applies

COMM 2110

SS

Interpersonal Communication

3:3:0

Fall, Spring, Summer

Examines the role of communication in interpersonal relationships. Includes the history of interpersonal communication research and theory, and applications such as negotiation, conflict management, listening, and assertiveness. Canvas Course Mats $78/McGraw applies

PHYS 2210

PP

Physics for Scientists and Engineers I

4:4:1

Fall, Spring, Summer

Prerequisite(s):

MATH 1210

Corequisite(s):

PHYS 2215

A calculus-based treatment of introductory physics for scientists and engineers. Topics include mechanics, fluid physics, thermodynamics, vibrations, and waves. Includes 1 hour of recitation per week.

CHEM 1210

PP

Principles of Chemistry I

4:4:0

Fall, Spring, Summer

Prerequisite(s):

MATH 1050 or equivalent, also it is highly recommended to have prior chemistry experience in high school or in CHEM 1010 at UVU.

Corequisite(s):

CHEM 1215

First semester of a full-year course primarily for students in the physical and biological sciences and engineering. Covers fundamentals of chemistry including atoms, molecules, reactions, stoichiometry, chemical bonding, thermochemistry, and gas laws.

CS 1400

Fundamentals of Programming

3:3:0

Fall, Spring, Summer

Prerequisite(s):

MAT 1010 or higher or appropriate test scores. CS 1030 strongly recommended

For Majors in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, and other majors requiring computer programming skills. Introduces the fundamental concepts of computer programming. Presents the ideas, tools, structure, syntax, and design techniques for developing well-formed programs. Studies problem solving, program structure, data types, decision logic, loops, functions, input and output, and arrays. Introduces the basic ideas of classes and objects. Requires students to program a number of assignments that demonstrate their understanding of these concepts. May be delivered online. Lab access fee of $35 for computers applies.

CS 2810

Computer Organization and Architecture

3:3:0

Fall, Spring, Summer

Prerequisite(s):

CS 1400

Uses assembly language to introduce basic concepts of computer organization. Includes number systems, CPU organization, instruction sets, programming in assembly, memory organization, debugging, program design, and documentation. Covers interrupts, vector tables, and disk I/O. Lab access fee of $35 for computers applies.

ENGR 1000

Introduction to Engineering

3:3:0

Fall, Spring

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s):

MATH 1060 or higher

Introduces engineering-problem-solving techniques, design processes, modelling of simple structural and mechanical systems using CAD, and systems analysis in Excel. Emphasizes engineering design procedures by incorporating group projects and presentations. Course Lab fee of $11 for computers applies. Lab access fee of $35 for computers applies.

ECE 2250

Circuit Theory

3:3:0

Fall, Spring

Prerequisite(s):

MATH 1210, PHYS 2210, ECE 1020

Corequisite(s):

ECE 2255

Develops linear circuit theory and its application in the analysis and design of RLC active circuits. Covers DC, AC, and transient analysis utilizing node and mesh analysis. Introduces the use of CAD tools. Integrates a laboratory. Lab access fee of $35 for computers applies.

ECE 2255

Circuit Theory Lab

1:0:2

Fall, Spring

Prerequisite(s):

MATH 1210, PHYS 2210

Corequisite(s):

ECE 2250

Laboratory for EENG 2250 develops linear circuit theory and its application in the analysis and design of RLC active circuits. Covers DC, AC, and transient analysis utilizing node and mesh analysis. Introduces the use of CAD tools. Software fee of $10 applies. Lab access fee of $35 for computers applies.

ECE 2700

Digital Design I

3:3:0

Fall

Prerequisite(s):

MATH 1050 or MATH 1055

Corequisite(s):

ECE 2705

Studies the design and application of combinational and sequential logic circuits with discrete and programmable logic devices. Lab access fee of $35 for computers applies.

ECE 2705

Digital Design I Lab

1:0:2

Fall

Prerequisite(s):

MATH 1050 or MATH 1055

Corequisite(s):

ECE 2700

Designed to accompany ECE 2700. Covers design of digital systems with discrete and programmable logic devices. Includes the use of CAD tools for system design and verification. Software fee of $10 applies. Lab access fee of $35 for computers applies.

ECE 2760

Introduction to Semiconductor Theory and Nanotechnology

3:3:0

Spring

Prerequisite(s):

MATH 1060 or higher (MATH 1090 not included)

Introduces the theory of semiconductor materials and devices. Provides an understanding of Nano/microfabrication technology and the physics of semiconductor devices. Covers design principles for the fabrication of newly developed devices and applications.

ECE 3250

Power Systems Engineering

3:3:0

Spring

Prerequisite(s):

ECE 2250, University Advanced Standing, and (Formal Acceptance into the Electrical Engineering Program, or Departmental Approval)

Introduces power system analysis and design with the aid of a personal computer. Emphasizes AC power generation, distribution and usage. Covers single-phase and 3-phase power, motors, generators, power distribution and the grid, generation plants, smart grids, and power flow control.

ECE 3350

Control Systems

3:3:0

Spring

Prerequisite(s):

ECE 2250, University Advanced Standing, and (Formal Acceptance into the Electrical Engineering Program, or Departmental Approval)

Introduces the theory and practice of control systems engineering. Covers modeling in the frequency and time domains, analog and discrete transfer function models, reduction of multiple subsystems, system response specifications, control system characteristics, root locus analysis and design, frequency response analysis and design. Emphasizes computer-aided analysis.

ECE 3450

Electromagnetics and Transmission Lines

3:3:0

Spring

Prerequisite(s):

PHYS 2220, ECE 2250, University Advanced Standing, and (Formal Acceptance into the Electrical Engineering Program, or Departmental Approval)

Introduces the fundamentals of electromagnetic field theory and application: vector analysis, electric and magnetic fields, potential theory, dielectric and magnetic material properties, conductance, capacitance, and inductance, Maxwell’s equations and circuit concepts. Explains transmission lines as a bridge to understanding electromagnetic field theory. Covers basic principles of radiation and propagation in waveguides and antennas.

ECE 3710

Applied Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists

3:3:0

Fall, Spring, Summer

Prerequisite(s):

MATH 1210 and University Advanced Standing

Studies probability and statistical theory with an emphasis on engineering and computer science applications. Covers descriptive statistics, discrete and continuous random variables, probability distributions, hypothesis testing, expectation, estimation, ANOVA testing, and regression analysis. Includes computer analysis of data and simulation. Software fee of $10 applies. Lab access fee of $35 for computers applies.

ECE 3730

Embedded Systems I

3:3:0

Fall

Prerequisite(s):

ECE 2700 and University Advanced Standing

Presents an introduction to the basic building-blocks and the underlying scientific principles of embedded systems. Covers both the hardware and software aspects of embedded processor architectures and assembly language programming. Develops the theory and technology necessary for the interconnection of devices and systems to microcontrollers by using hardware and software examples and students' projects. Software fee of $10 applies. Lab access fee of $35 for computers applies.

ECE 3740

Digital Design II

3:3:0

Spring

Prerequisite(s):

ECE 2700 and University Advanced Standing

Covers the design and verification of digital systems. Emphasizes hierarchal design principles and the use of programmable logic devices (PLDs). Utilizes modern CAD tools and design languages (VERILOG). Lab access fee of $35 for computers applies.

ECE 3750

Engineering Analysis

3:3:0

Fall

Prerequisite(s):

MATH 1220, ECE 1020, and University Advanced Standing

Studies Linear systems, abstract vector spaces, matrices through eigenvalues and eigenvectors, solution of ordinary differential equations, Laplace transforms, first order systems, and complex numbers. Software fee of $10 applies. Lab access fee of $35 for computers applies.

ECE 3760

Electronic Systems

3:3:0

Spring

Prerequisite(s):

ECE 2250, PHYS 2220, and University Advanced Standing

Corequisite(s):

ECE 3765

Introduces semiconductor theory and the fundamentals of diode and transistor operation. Covers the use of discrete and integrated active devices in linear amplifier and switching applications. Software fee of $10 applies. Lab access fee of $35 for computers applies.

ECE 3765

Electronic Systems Lab

1:0:2

Spring

Prerequisite(s):

ECE 2255, PHYS 2220, and University Advanced Standing

Corequisite(s):

ECE 3760

Designed to accompany ECE 3760. Covers electronic analog circuit design, simulation, construction, debugging and measurement of circuit performance quantities using advanced instrumentation techniques. Software fee of $10 applies. Lab access fee of $35 for computers applies.

ECE 3770

Signals and Systems

3:3:0

Spring

Prerequisite(s):

ECE 3750 and University Advanced Standing

Studies the time and frequency domain analysis of continuous time systems subjected to periodic and nonperiodic input signals. Introduces signal and transform theory and the application of Laplace and Fourier transforms. Software fee of $10 applies. Lab access fee of $35 for computers applies.

ECE 3780

Communication Systems and Circuits

3:3:0

Spring

Prerequisite(s):

ECE 3770, University Advanced Standing, and (Formal Acceptance into the Electrical Engineering Program, or Departmental Approval)

Introduces the fundamentals of electronic communication systems and circuits. Covers pulse code modulation, line coding, information rate, equalization, amplitude modulation, angle modulation, and noise in communication systems.

ECE 4730

Embedded Systems II

3:3:0

Spring

Prerequisite(s):

ECE 3730 and University Advanced Standing

Presents the design of hardware and software required for embedded, real-time systems. Covers types of real-time systems, fuzzy logic, sensors, real-time operating systems, C programming skills, and wireless sensor networks. Lab access fee of $35 for computers applies.

ECE 4750

Digital Signal Processing

3:3:0

Fall

Prerequisite(s):

ECE 3770, ECE 3710, and University Advanced Standing

Introduces the theory of digital signal processing and its application to practical problems. Covers z-transforms, discrete-time Fourier transforms, FIR (Finite Impulse Response) and IIR (Infinite Impulse Response) digital filter design. Software fee of $10 applies. Lab access fee of $35 for computers applies.

ECE 4760

VLSI Design

3:3:0

Fall

Prerequisite(s):

ECE 3760 and University Advanced Standing

Corequisite(s):

ECE 4765

Focuses on theories and techniques of VLSI design on CMOS technology. Studies the fundamental concepts and structures of designing digital VLSI systems, including CMOS devices and circuits, standard CMOS fabrication processes, CMOS design rules, static and dynamic logic structures, interconnect analysis, CMOS chip layout, simulation and testing, low power techniques, design tools and methodologies, VLSI architecture. Software fee of $10 applies. Lab access fee of $35 for computers applies.

ECE 4900

Electrical Engineering Capstone I

3:3:0

Fall

Prerequisite(s):

ECE 3350 and University Advanced Standing

Focuses on team-oriented design projects. Incorporates engineering standards and realistic constraints including economic, environmental, sustainability, manufacturability, ethical, health and safety, social, and political. Emulates the problems encountered by engineers working in commercial, industrial, and governmental entities. Capstone I and II must be taken in consecutive semesters.

ECE 4950

Electrical Engineering Capstone II

3:3:0

Spring

Prerequisite(s):

ECE 4900 and University Advanced Standing

Serves as a second semester of the two-semester design experience from conception to modeling or prototype. Focuses on team-oriented design projects. Incorporates engineering standards and realistic constraints including economic, environmental, sustainability, manufacturability, ethical, health and safety, social, and political. Emulates the problems encountered by engineers working in commercial, industrial, and governmental entities. Capstone I and II must be taken in consecutive semesters.

PHYS 2215

Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab

1:0:2

Fall, Spring, Summer

Designed to accompany PHYS 2210. Provides firsthand experience with the laws of mechanics, thermal physics, vibrations, and waves. Introduces methods of scientific data analysis. Course Lab fee of $15 applies.

PHYS 2220

PP

Physics for Scientists and Engineers II

4:4:1

Fall, Spring, Summer

Prerequisite(s):

PHYS 2210, MATH 1220

Corequisite(s):

PHYS 2225

A continuation of PHYS 2210. Covers electricity and magnetism, inclusive of Maxwell's equations. Develops theory of electromagnetic waves and optics. Presents introductory electronics and modern physics topics. Includes one hour of recitation.

PHYS 2225

Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Lab

1:0:2

Fall, Spring, Summer

Designed to accompany PHYS 2220. Verifies through laboratory experience the laws of electricity and magnetism, electric circuits, and optics. Principles of data collection and analysis are emphasized. Course Lab fee of $15 applies.

CHEM 1215

Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory

1:0:3

Fall, Spring, Summer

Corequisite(s):

CHEM 1210

Primarily for students in the physical and biological sciences and engineering. Introduces laboratory safety and chemical waste disposal practices. Teaches techniques of using standard laboratory equipment. Shows how to record laboratory data and prepare laboratory reports. Experiments follow topics in CHEM 1210. Course Lab fee of $39 applies.

MATH 1220

Calculus II

5:5:0

Fall, Spring, Summer

Prerequisite(s):

MATH 1210 with a grade of C or higher

Includes integration techniques, arc length, area of a surface of revolution, moments and centers of mass, sequences and series, parametrization of curves and polar coordinates, vectors in 3-space, and quadric surfaces. Prerequisite for calculus-based sciences.

MATH 2210

Calculus III

3:3:0

Fall, Spring, Summer

Prerequisite(s):

MATH 1220 with a grade of C or higher

Includes partial derivatives, gradient, Lagrange multipliers, multiple integrals, line integrals, Green's Theorem, surface integrals, the Divergence Theorem, and Stokes' Theorem.

ECE 4770

Artificial Neural Networks

3:3:0

Fall

Prerequisite(s):

MATH 1210 and University Advanced Standing

Introduces a range of topics in the field of artificial neural networks: modeling of brains, applicable algorithms, and related applications. Develops the theory of a number of neural network models such as Perceptron, Multilayer Perceptron, and Hopefield networks. Emphasizes algorithms for implementing simple artificial neural networks and their applications. Software fee of $10 applies. Lab access fee of $35 for computers applies.

ECE 4780

Wireless and Mobile Communications

3:3:0

Spring

Prerequisite(s):

MATH 1210, ECE 2250, and University Advanced Standing

Covers the fundamentals of analog and digital wireless communications. Includes baseband and bandpass, analog and digital signaling techniques along with appropriate mathematical background in Fourier transforms, probability and random variables. Introduces both software and hardware designs.

CS 4480

Digital Image Processing and Computer Vision

3:3:0

Spring

Prerequisite(s):

CS 2300, CS 2420, CS 3320, and University Advanced Standing

Prepares students for creating software solutions in the multimedia market of today and into the future. Covers digital sampling of analog signals, basic image processing in the spatial domain and frequency domain, edge and line detection, photo enhancement, feature extraction, and object recognition. May be delivered online. Lab access fee of $35 for computers applies.