COLLEGE of ENGINEERING
ELECTRICAL and COMPUTER ENGINEERING
The Klipsch School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Professor Stephen Horan, department head
College Associate Professor Sheila Horan, freshman adviser
Professors DeLeon, Stephen Horan, Johnson*, Ng, Ramirez-Angulo, Ranade, Stochaj; Associate Professors, Borah, Cook, Creusere, Furth, Paz, Prasad, Voelz; Assistant Professors Brahma, Cho, Dawood, Huang, Kliewer; College Associate Professors Sheila Horan, College Assistant Professors Boehmer, Geyer Dean's Office Castillo, Dean of Engineering; Petersen, Associate Dean of Engineering; Emeritus Professors Carden, Flachs, Giles, Jordan, Kersting, Ludeman, Merrill, Reinfelds, Smolleck*, Steelman*, Taylor
(575) 646-3115; eeoffice@nmsu.edu; www.ece.nmsu.edu
*Registered Professional Engineer (NM)
DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
The undergraduate program of the Klipsch School is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET and stresses the development of analytical tools and physical concepts required to prepare students for immediate employment or graduate study. The program is flexible, allowing students to choose coursework in the interest areas of communications, computers, control systems, digital design, electric energy systems, electromagnetics and microwave engineering, micro-electronics, photonics, signal processing, and space systems engineering.
Electrical Engineering Program Education Objectives
The Klipsch School is dedicated to providing a quality, hands-on, educational experience. Upon graduation, students will have the technical, communication, and critical thinking skills necessary to begin a fulfilling career and/or pursue graduate studies in electrical and computer engineering. Baccalaureate graduates of the Klipsch School are:
- able to apply engineering, science, and mathematical skills to meet the technical challenges in electrical engineering
- experienced in the design process: conceptualization, solution, formulation, implementation, and verification
- able to communicate effectively and operate in diverse teams
- aware of their professional and ethical responsibilities as practicing engineers
- prepared for productive employment and/or the pursuit of an advanced degree
DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Requirements (total credits 129):
State General Education Common Core (37 credits)
Area I: Communications
Written Communications
| Written Communications Electives2,4 | 7 |
Oral Communications
| Oral Communications Elective2,4 | 3 |
Area II: Mathematics
| MATH 191G/191GL, Calculus and Analytic Geometry I and Lab2 | 4 |
Area III: Natural Science
| CHEM 111G, General Chemistry I1,2 | 4 |
| PHYS 215G, General Physics I1,2 | 4 |
Area IV: Social & Behavioral Sciences*
| Economics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology4 | 6-9* |
Area V: Humanities & Fine Arts*
| History, Philosophy, Literature, Art, Music, and Theater4 | 6-9* |
* Students must complete 15 total credits from Area IV and V, with at least 6 credits from each area.
Institution Specific Graduation Requirements (6 credits)
| PHIL 323, Engineering Ethics | 3 |
| Viewing a Wider World Elective4 | 3 |
Program Specific Graduation Requirements (86 credits)
Mathematics
| MATH 192G/192GL, Calculus and Analytic Geometry II and Lab2 | 4 |
| MATH 291G, Calculus III2 | 3 |
| MATH 392, Differential Equations2 | 3 |
| E E 210, Engineering Analysis I 1,2 | 4 |
| E E 310, Engineering Analysis II2 | 3 |
Natural Science
| PHYS 216G, General Physics II1,2 | 4 |
Engineering
| E E 161, Computer-Aided Problem Solving1,2,3 | 4 |
| E E 162, Digital Circuit Design1,2 | 4 |
| E E 260, Embedded Systems1,2 | 4 |
| E E 280, DC and AC Circuits1,2 | 4 |
| E E 312, Signals and Systems I2 | 3 |
| E E 314, Signals and Systems II1,2 | 4 |
| E E 351, Electromagnetics I1, 2 | 4 |
| E E 380, Electronics I1,2 | 4 |
| E E 391, Introduction to Electric Power Engineering1,2 | 4 |
| E E Electives4 | 12 |
| E E 410, Program Management | 3 |
| Engineering elective4 | 3 |
| Technical elective4 | 6 |
| Capstone Elective2,4 | 6 |
1 Including laboratory
2 A grade of C or better is required
3 Must be completed with a grade of C or better prior to enrolling in any E E course numbered 300, or above
4 Lists of approved electives are available from the Klipsch School office
THE FRESHMAN YEAR
Students without AP credit for Calculus I are strongly encouraged to be eligible to take MATH 191G before beginning their electrical engineering studies. A typical first year of study for E E students includes the following 34 credits:
| CHEM 111G, General Chemistry I | 4 |
| E E 161, Computer-Aided Problem Solving | 4 |
| E E 162, Digital Circuit Design | 4 |
| ENGL 111G, Rhetoric and Composition | 4 |
| MATH 191G, Calculus I* | 4 |
| MATH 192G, Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 215G, with Lab | 4 |
| State General Education Common Core Electives | 6 |
*Eligibility for MATH 191G must be established by taking the Math Placement Exam, administered by the Math Learning Center
INTEREST AREAS
Through the proper choice of math, science, and engineering electives in the junior and senior years, it is possible for the student to specialize in an area of interest. These areas include:
- Communications, Telemetry, and Signal Processing Students study space communication systems, wireless systems, telemetry, or signal processing. Scholarships and employment opportunities are available in the Manuel Lujan Center for Telemetry and Telecommunications.
- Electric Energy Systems Elective courses in power systems acquaint the student with the design, analysis, and operation of power systems. Courses are offered in high voltage transmission lines, distribution systems, rotating machines, and digital computer analysis of the steady state operation and short circuit conditions of a power system.
- Electromagnetics and Microwave Engineering Students study electromagnetic fields, wave propagation, antennas, waveguides, transmission lines, lasers, and optics. Practical experience is available in the high-frequency and antenna laboratories and anechoic chamber.
- Micro-Electronics Students study discrete analog as well as digital and analog VLSI electronics, preparing them for design, analysis, and testing of complex circuits. During the senior year, VLSI students will design a chip to be fabricated.
- Photonics Students may concentrate in the fields of fiber optics, lasers, optical communications, imaging, and optical signal processing.
- Control Systems Work in the systems area provides the student with a background in modeling, analysis, design, simulation, and control of complex systems. These systems may be associated with engineering, ecology, transportation, natural resources, environment, or other areas.
- Space Systems Engineering Elective courses prepare the student for employment opportunities in the aerospace industry. Students are introduced to the complexities of a space systems life cycle and the disciplines required to design, integrate, and operate large systems.
- Computer Engineering Specialization
The school offers a special program for students interested in computer engineering. Students wishing to become involved in this rapidly growing field will find courses in the Klipsch School, as well as the Computer Science Department which cover the following areas:
- Integrated Circuits and Applications
- Digital Logic and System Design
- Digital Signal Processing
- Computer Architecture
- Data Networks
These courses offer the student an opportunity to obtain an in-depth knowledge of digital systems and practical experience in the design, operation, programming, and applications of digital computers.
RELATED AREAS OF STUDY
Electrical and computer engineering students wishing to broaden their educational experience may elect to earn additional bachelor's degrees in
- Engineering Physics
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
Klipsch School students may also choose to earn a minor in one or more of the following fields:
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
Students must consult with an academic adviser in the offering department for specific requirements related to additional degrees and minors.
BS/MS Program
This program option is designed to provide a means for ECE undergraduates to obtain both a BSEE and a MSEE degree with 153 credit hours of coursework (normally: BSEE = 129 hours, MSEE = 30 hours; total =159 hours). Students electing to utilize this option will follow the existing undergraduate curriculum for the first seven semesters. In the final undergraduate semester, two graduate courses (>450 level) will be taken in lieu of two ECE electives listed in the undergraduate curriculum. The student receives a BSEE degree at this point. A MSEE program can be completed in three additional semesters. Students must obtain prior approval of the department before starting this program option.
Transfer Credit
Credit earned at other institutions is generally accepted; however the following restrictions apply to transfer credits:
- Engineering credit must be earned at an ABET accredited school.
- Physics must be calculus based.
- If the NMSU requirement includes a lab, the transfer credit must include a lab.
- A grade of 'C', or better, must have been earned.
- The EE Elective and Capstone electives may not be transferred.
- The upper division EE core classes can only receive transfer credit after review and approval of the course area faculty.
DESIGNATED MINORS
Students from outside the Klipsch School may earn a minor in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
MINOR: Electrical Engineering (total credits 22)
Prerequisites1 (31 credits) all may be transferred
| MATH 191G/191GL, Calculus I and Lab4, | 4 |
| MATH 192G/192GL, Calculus II and Lab4 | 4 |
| MATH 392, Differential Equations4 | 3 |
| E E 161, Computer Aided Problem Solving2,4 | 4 |
| E E 210, Engineering Analysis I2,4 | 4 |
| PHYS 215G, Physics I2,4 | 4 |
| PHYS 216G, Physics II2,4 | 4 |
| CHEM 111G, General Chemistry I2,4 | 4 |
Lower Division (12 credits) all may be transferred
| E E 162, Digital Circuit Design2,4 | 4 |
| E E 260, Embedded Systems2,4 | 4 |
| E E 280, DC and AC Circuits2,3,4 | 4 |
Upper Division (10 credits) no transfer credit accepted
| E E 312, Signals and Systems I4 | 3 |
| EE 380, Electronics I2,4 | 4 |
| Electives * | 3 |
1 Certain electives may require additional prerequisites.
2 Including laboratory
3 E E 201 may be substituted
4 A grade of C or better is required
*Lists of approved electives are available from the Klipsch School office
MINOR: Computer Engineering (total credits 22)
Prerequisites1 (8 credits) all may be transferred
| MATH 191G/191GL, Calculus I and Lab4 | 4 |
| MATH 192G/192GL, Calculus II and Lab4 | 4 |
Lower Division (12 credits) all may be transferred
| E E 161, Computer Aided Problem Solving2,3,4 | 4 |
| E E 162, Digital Circuit Design2,4 | 4 |
| E E 260, Embedded Systems2,4 | 4 |
Upper Division (10 credits) no transfer credit accepted
| E E 363, Computer Architecture I2,4 | 4 |
| E E 469, Digital Communications Networks4 | 3 |
| Electives* | 3 |
1 Certain electives may require additional prerequisites
2 Including laboratory
3 A challenge exam is required before transfer credit is accepted
4 A grade of C or better is required
*Lists of approved electives are available from the Klipsch School office