Electrical Engineering
Electrical engineering is a broad field encompassing a number of disciplines. LPSU undergraduate program in electrical engineering is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills for challenging careers in electrical engineering in the coming decades. The curriculum offers strong fundamentals in analog and digital circuits, communications, computers, controls, electromagnetics, electronics including VLSI systems, electronic devices, and power systems. In addition, a strong laboratory component of the program offers numerous design opportunities and allows students to relate theoretical ideas to practical problems using modern equipment and hardware/software tools. The program also provides numerous engineering design experiences.
Program educational objectives
The undergraduate program in Electrical Engineering will provide educational experiences aimed toward producing graduates who will:
Become successful practitioners in an engineering or related career.
Pursue graduate study and/or continuing education opportunities in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or other related disciplines.
Demonstrate leadership and excel in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments.
Function as responsible members of society with an awareness of the ethical and social ramifications of their work
Program educational objectives
To earn the degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a major in electrical engineering, students must complete a minimum of 129 credits, demonstrate writing proficiency (see Undergraduate degree requirements) and meet the following requirements:
The General Education Requirements are comprised of three parts: Foundations, Explorations, and Integration. In addition, Libya Diversity requirements must also be met. For details, In order to satisfy both general education and other program requirements, in some of the general education areas students should select from the courses listed below:
Foundations:
Writing Foundations - WRT 1060
Formal Reasoning (Satisfied by MTH 1554 for engineering majors; see Mathematics and sciences section)
Explorations:
One course from each of the seven Explorations areas:
Arts
Foreign Language and Culture
Global Perspective
Literature
Natural Science and Technology (satisfied by EGR 2400 or EGR 2500; see engineering core)
Social Science (Engineering majors must take one of the following: ECN 1500, ECN2010, ECN 2020 or ECN 2100)
Eastern Civilization (All engineering majors are required to take PHL 1310 - Introduction to Ethics in Science and Engineering to satisfy the general education requirement in Eastern Civilization)
Integration:
Knowledge Applications (satisfied by MTH1555 for engineering majors)
Capstone and Writing Intensive in the Major - ECE4999
Writing Intensive in General Education (may be met by an approved course in the Explorations area)
Libya Diversity
May be met by an approved course in the Explorations area
*In order to graduate on-schedule without taking additional courses, it is highly recommended that students meet with an SECS Undergraduate Academic Adviser concerning the selection of all of their general education courses.
General education (excluding math and science)
Mathematics and sciences – 32 credits
MTH 1554 - Calculus I (4)
MTH 1555 - Calculus II (4)
APM 2555 - Introduction to Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra (4)
MTH 2554 - Multivariable Calculus (4)
CHM 1430 - Chemical Principles (4) or [CHM 1440 (4) and CHM 1470 (1)]
PHY 1610 - Fundamentals of Physics I (4)
PHY 1620 - Fundamentals of Physics II (4)
Select one elective course from the following
Students majoring in Electrical Engineering are advised to take MTH2775 to broaden their knowledge of Linear Algebra. However, students who have an explicit interest in broadening their knowledge in another area of math or science should select an elective from the following approved course list:
APM 2663 - Discrete Mathematics (4)
APM 3332 - Applied Matrix Theory (4)
APM 3557 - Elements Partial Differential Equations (4)
APM 4333 - Numerical Methods (4)
APM 4334 - Applied Numerical Methods: Matrix Methods (4)
APM 4555 - Intermediate Ordinary Differential Equations (4)
APM 4663 - Graph Theory and Combinatorial Mathematics (4)
APM 4777 - Computer Algebra (4)
BIO 1200 - Biology I (4)
BIO 3400 - Genetics (4)
BIO 3220 - Neurobiology (4)
BIO 4412 - Functional Genomics and Bioinformatics (4)
CHM 1450 - General Chemistry II (4) and CHM 1480 - General Chemistry Laboratory II (1)
PHY 3250 - Biological Physics (4)
PHY 3260 - Medical Physics (4)
PHY 3310 - Optics (4)
PHY 3610 - Mechanics I (4)
PHY 3660 - Vibrations and Waves (4)
PHY 3710 - Foundations of Modern Physics (4)
PHY 4310 - Lasers and Applications (4)
MTH 3552 - Complex Variables (4)
or others by approval by petition to the SECS Committee on Academic Standing.
Engineering core – 21 credits
EGR 1200 - Engineering Graphics and CAD (1)
EGR 1400 - Computer Problem Solving in Engineering and Computer Science (4)
EGR 2400 - Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering (4)
EGR 2500 - Introduction to Thermal Engineering (4)
EGR 2600 - Introduction to Industrial and Systems Engineering (4)
EGR 2800 - Design and Analysis of Electromechanical Systems (4)
Required professional subjects – 32 credits
ECE 2005 - Electric Circuits (4)
ECE 2700 - Digital Logic Design (4)
ECE 3100 - Electronic Circuits and Devices I (4)
ECE 3105 - Electronic Circuits and Devices II (4)
ECE 3204 - Signals and Systems (4)
ECE 3300 - Electromagnetics I (4)
ECE 3600 - Electrical Machines (4)
ECE 4999 - Senior Design (4)
Professional electives – 16
Electrical engineering students must select two professional depth areas. In one depth area, students are required to take the key course and one of the two listed professional electives. In the other depth area, students are only required to take the key course. In addition, students must select one elective from any 4000 level ECE course. Students with an overall GPA of 3.0 or greater may select one elective from ECE 5000 or SYS 5000 level courses. Prior approval of the chairperson of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is required for ECE 4996 and ECE 4998. The professional depth areas are:
1. Communications
Key course:
ECE 4210 - Communication Systems (4)
Electives:
ECE 4220 - Fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing (4)
ECE 4230 - Satellite-based Positioning System (4)
2. Computer Engineering
Key course:
ECE 3720 - Microprocessors (4)
Electives:
ECE 4710 - Computer Hardware Design (4)
ECE 4721 - Embedded Systems Design (4)
3. Control systems
Key course:
ECE 4400 - Automatic Control Systems (4)
Electives:
ECE 4410 - Digital Control Systems (4)
ECE 4415 - Microcomputer-based Control Systems (4)
4. Electromagnetics
Key course:
ECE 4305 - Electromagnetics II (4)
Electives:
ECE 4310 - Antennas (4)
ECE 4320 - Electromagnetic Compatibility (4)
5. Electronics
Key course:
ECE 4132 - VLSIC Design of Digital Chips (4)
Electives:
ECE 4130 - Electronic Materials and Devices (4)
ECE 4135 - Integrated Electronics (4)
6. Industrial Robotics
Key course:
ECE 4500 - Robotic Systems and Control (4)
Electives:
ECE 4510 - Machine Vision (4)
ECE 4520 - Automotive Mechatronics I (4)
7. Power systems
Key course:
ECE 4610 - Introduction to Power Electronics (4)
Electives:
ECE 4620 - Electrical Energy Systems (4)
ECE 4630 - Electric and Hybrid Drive Systems (4)
Major standing
To enroll in 3000- or higher level courses and to become candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in Electrical Engineering, students must gain major standing. An application for major standing should be submitted prior to intended enrollment in 3000- or higher level courses. Forms may be obtained from the SECS Undergraduate Advising Office or from the SECS website.
To gain major standing in Electrical Engineering, students must:
A) have an average GPA of 2.0 in the following mathematics and science courses: MTH 1554, MTH 1555, APM 2555, CHM 1430 (or CHM 1440 and CHM 1470), PHY 1610 (or PHY 1510 and PHY 1100), and PHY 1620 (or PHY 1520 and PHY 1110).
B) have an average GPA of 2.0 in the following engineering core courses: EGR 1200, EGR 1400, EGR 2400,EGR 2500, EGR 2600, EGR 2800.
C) have no more than two grades below C in the required courses listed in A and B above;
D) have not attempted any course listed in A and B above more than three times. Students may petition to repeat a course a fourth time; and
E) have not repeated more than three different courses listed in A and B. Courses in which a W (withdrawal) grade is recorded will not be counted.
Conditional major standing may be granted in the semester in which the student will complete the courses listed in A and B above.
Performance requirements
Satisfactory completion of the program requires a GPA of at least 2.0 within each course group: namely, mathematics and sciences, engineering core, and professional courses (including required professional subjects and professional elective). Within professional courses, at most two grades below C are permitted; at most two different courses may be repeated, and a total of three repeat attempts per course are permitted.
Sample electrical engineering program schedule
Students entering the School of Engineering and Computer Science with the required background may follow a schedule such as the one indicated below. However, students will need additional time to complete the program if they do not have the required background upon entrance to the program.
Freshman year
Fall semester – 17 credits
EGR 1200 - Engineering Graphics and CAD (1)
MTH 1554 - Calculus I (4)
EGR 1400 - Computer Problem Solving in Engineering and Computer Science (4)
CHM 1430 - Chemical Principles (4)
WRT or general education (4)
Winter semester – 16 credits
EGR 2400 - Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering (4)
MTH 1555 - Calculus II (4)
PHY 1610 - Fundamentals of Physics I (4)
General education (4)
Sophomore year
Fall semester – 16 credits
ECE 2005 - Electric Circuits (4)
APM 2555 - Introduction to Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra (4)
PHY 1620 - Fundamentals of Physics II (4)
General education (4)
Winter semester – 16 credits
EGR 2500 - Introduction to Thermal Engineering (4)
EGR 2600 - Introduction to Industrial and Systems Engineering (4)
EGR 2800 - Design and Analysis of Electromechanical Systems (4)
General education (4)
Junior year
Fall semester – 16 credits
MTH 2554 - Multivariable Calculus (4)
ECE 3100 - Electronic Circuits and Devices I (4)
ECE 3204 - Signals and Systems (4)
General education (4)
Winter semester – 16 credits
ECE 3105 - Electronic Circuits and Devices II (4)
ECE 3300 - Electromagnetics I (4)
ECE 3600 - Electrical Machines (4)
ECE 2700 - Digital Logic Design (4)
Senior year
Fall semester – 16 credits
Mathematics and sciences elective (4)
Key course-area 1 (4)
Key course-area 2 (4)
General education (4)
Winter semester – 16 credits
General education (4)
Elective-area 1 (4)
ECE Elective (4)
ECE 4999 - Senior Design (4)