2021 Remote Electrical & Computer Engineering Summer Courses
ECE 9
8-Week
Theory and application of statics and mechanics of materials for mechanical and biomechanical systems. Covers statics of particles; equilibrium of rigid bodies; free-body diagrams; analysis of structure; friction; concepts of stress and strain; axial loading; torsion and bending; and failure criteria. (Formerly Introduction to Statics, Dynamics, and Biomechanics.)ECE 80G
8-Week
Introduces students and prospective entrepreneurs to the ingredients required to successfully create and finance a sustainability-minded start-up or non-profit in the global economy. Emphasis is placed on ethical business practice, tools for understanding markets and supply chains, and building value for all stakeholders, including communities and the environment. Crosslisted with CRSN 80G. General Education Code CC
Proposed Instructor - Paul Vroomen
Pending CCI Approval
ECE 101
Session 1
Introduction to the physical basis and mathematical models of electrical components and circuits. Topics include circuit theorems (Thevenin and Norton Equivalents, Superposition), constant and sinusoidal inputs, natural and forced response of linear circuits. Introduction to circuit/network design, maximum power transfer, analog filters, and circuit analysis using Matlab. Topics in elementary electronics including amplifiers and feedback. (Formerly EE 101.)
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 5C and PHYS 5N; or PHYS 6C and PHYS 6N; and MATH 24 or previous or concurrent enrollment in AM 20. Concurrent enrollment in ECE 101L is required.
ECE 101L
Session 1
Illustrates topics covered in ECE 101. One two-hour laboratory session per week. Students are billed for a materials fee. (Formerly EE 101L.)
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 5C and PHYS 5N or PHYS 6C and PHYS 6N; and MATH 24 or previous or concurrent enrollment in AM 20. Concurrent enrollment in ECE 101 is required.
ECE 151
Session 2
An introduction to communication systems. Analysis and design of communication systems based on radio, transmission lines, and fiber optics. Topics include fundamentals of analog and digital signal transmission in the context of baseband communications, including concepts such as modulation and demodulation techniques, multiplexing and multiple access, channel loss, distortion, bandwidth, signal-to-noise ratios and error control. Digital communication concepts include an introduction to sampling and quantization, transmission coding and error control. (Formerly EE 151.)
Prerequisite(s): ECE 103, ECE 101, and ECE 101L; and CSE 107 or STAT 131 or probability theory and random variables background. Enrollment is restricted to School of Engineering and Physical and Biological Sciences majors.
Proposed Instructor - Hamid Sadjadpour
ECE 171
10-Week
Introduction to (semiconductor) electronic devices. Conduction of electric currents in semiconductors, the semiconductor p-n junction, the transistor. Analysis and synthesis of linear and nonlinear electronic circuits containing diodes and transistors. Biasing, small signal models, frequency response, and feedback. Operational amplifiers and integrated circuits. (Formerly EE 171.)
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 and ECE 101L; previous or concurrent enrollment in ECE 171L is required.
Proposed Instructor - Stephen Petersen
ECE 171L
10-Week
Laboratory sequence illustrating topics covered in course 171. One two-hour laboratory session per week. Students are billed a materials fee. (Formerly EE 171L.)
Prerequisite(s): ECE 101 and ECE 101L; previous or concurrent enrollment in ECE 171 is required.
Proposed Instructor - Stephen Petersen
Statics and Mechanics of Materials (5 credits)
Creating and Financing a Sustainable Startup in the Global Economy (5 credits)
Introduction to Electronic Circuits (5 credits)
Introduction to Electronic Circuits Laboratory (2 credits)
Communications Systems (5 credits)
Analog Electronics (5 credits)
Analog Electronics Laboratory (2 credits)
