In electrical engineering at UC Denver, undergraduate students can choose to specialize in an area of study that interests them, or select a broader spectrum of coursework.

In circuits and electronics, students will study the application of basic electrical elements--energy sources, resistors, inductors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, and integrated circuits--as they are found interconnected in operational electrical networks. The communication and signal processing area will include the study of generation, transmission and analysis of information-bearing signals, modulation systems, detection systems, and imaging systems.

Students interested in computer engineering will study the design and application of microprocessor systems, digital logic devices, digital automation products, computer networks, and systems involving robots and distributed processing. Following this discipline is in conjunction with courses used to acquire the Computer Science Engineering degree, a separate field of engineering. For more on the Computer Science and Engineering program, see the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.

The control systems area involves the analysis and design of complex systems whereby one seeks inputs to produce outputs that achieve certain performance objectives, subject to various constraints. Applications are found in disciplines, for example, as diverse as aerospace, biomedical, socio-economic, manufacturing and processing, and many other areas in today's developing technological world.

The electromagnetic area includes the study of high-frequency waves, antennas, and microwave systems for various types of propagation and transmission of encoded information through space, and a variety of signal containment products.

Power and energy systems deal with the design and application of motors, generators, transformers, distribution systems, and cost efficiency in the transmission of energy.

Throughout the entire course of study, students' understanding of theory will be reinforced through laboratory experiences and design projects. In lecture courses, design procedures will be enhanced through the use of computer-aided design and simulation programs. Integration between the lecture and laboratory projects will also enhance the design experience.

A senior design project or capstone course provides the opportunity to address an important open-ended design problem posed by a national laboratory, industrial sponsor, or an interdisciplinary research team. The projects are expected to address issues such as manufacturability and production economics, in addition to meeting the technical specifications of the design problem. Students are challenged to utilize the knowledge gained through studies for use in real world applications of engineering.

Required Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering Courses

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