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Please see the section on Course Description Symbols and Terms in the University Catalog for an explanation of course description terminology and symbols, the course numbering system, and course credit units. All courses are lecture and discussion and employ letter grading unless otherwise stated. Some prerequisites may be waived with faculty permission. Many syllabi are available on the Chico Web.

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SUBJ NUM Title Sustainable Units Semester Offered Course Flags
Discussions of electrical and computer engineering and their roles in society and your contributions to creating our exciting future. Exploration of the fields of electrical and computer engineering through demonstrations and hands-on projects. Development of skills and resources to launch a successful professional engineering career. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (022027)
This course is not intended for engineering majors. An introduction to electrical and electronic technology: DC circuitry analysis, AC circuitry analysis, basic electronic components and logic circuits. Instruments used in the study of basic electronics are discussed, demonstrated, and used; emphasis on interpretation of schematic diagrams, breadboarding, familiarization with electronic components. 3 hours discussion. (002612)
Prerequisite: GE Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Ready.
Definition and properties of switching algebra. Minimization of algebraic function. Use of Karnaugh maps for simplification. Design of combinational logic networks. Design of sequential logic devices including flip-flops, registers, and counters. Analysis and applications of digital devices. Analysis and design of synchronous and asynchronous sequential state machines, state table derivation and reduction. Use of such CAD tools for schematic capture and logic device simulations. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours activity. (002614)
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours activity. (002094)
Prerequisite: PHYS 204B (may be taken concurrently).
Corequisite: EECE 211L.
This course introduces students to core concepts related to analysis and applications of linear circuits. Topics include electrical quantities and components; Kirchhoff's Laws and circuits analysis methods; Thevenin and Norton theorems; operational amplifiers and applications; first-order transient response of RC and RL circuits; AC steady-state analysis including phasors and impedance; circuit simulation and analysis using SPICE. 3 hours discussion. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (002519)
Corequisites: EECE 211.
Experiments to reinforce the principles taught in EECE 211. 2 hours activity. (002520)
Prerequisites: MATH 109 and MATH 119 (or high school equivalent), or MATH 120, or passing score on the Math department administered calculus readiness exam.
Provides Mechanical Engineering students an applications-based introduction to electrical and electronic components. Course topics include circuit analysis; the selection and use of components; applications of transistors and diodes; logic gates and digital circuits; microcontroller applications and interfacing with sensors; three-phase circuits and ideal transformers. Instruments used in the study of basic electronics are discussed, demonstrated, and used. Mechanical Engineering majors may substitute EECE 211L for this course. 3 hours discussion, 2 hours activity. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (022099)
Prerequisite: CSCI 111.
This course presents the concepts and techniques associated with developing low level Embedded Systems Applications, using both Assembly Language and C. Topics include microprocessor architecture concepts, instruction set architectures, Assembly Language programming, data representations, interrupt handling and execution modes, low level C programming, and the use of on-chip and external peripherals. 3 hours lecture. (021437)
Corequisite: EECE 237.
Supplemental applications and explanations intended to facilitate student understanding of content from EECE 237. 2 hours activity. Credit/no credit grading. (021640)
Prerequisites: EECE 211 with a grade C- or higher; MATH 260 (may be taken concurrently).
This course introduces students to advanced concepts related to analysis and applications of linear circuits. Topics include circuit analysis techniques for networks with both independent and dependent sources; Fourier Series and circuits response; transfer functions, poles and zeros; frequency response of passive and active circuits, Bode plots; frequency-selective circuits and applications; circuits analysis with Laplace Transforms; introduction to MATLAB. 4 hours discussion. (002527)
Prerequisites: EECE 211 and EECE 211L, or EECE 215, or PHYS 327; PHYS 204A.
An introduction to recording and analyzing electronic data collected from biological systems. Topics include measurement methods, design principles of biomedical instruments, bioelectronics, sensors, transducers, interface electronics, and embedded data acquisition systems. Explores sources of biomedical signals, bioelectrical signal monitoring, acquisition, processing, analysis, and interpretation of results. 3 hours discussion. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (022130)
Prerequisites: CSCI 111 or MECH 208; EECE 314 (may be taken concurrently).
Experiments to reinforce the principles taught in EECE 314. 2 hours activity. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (022131)
Prerequisites: EECE 211, EECE 211L; EECE 311 and MATH 260 (may be taken concurrently).
Ideal diodes. Zener diodes and regulation. Photodiodes and solar cells. Biasing and DC behavior of bipolar transistors. JFETs and MOSFETS. Small-signal AC equivalent circuits. Single-state transistor amplifiers. Low-frequency response. Discrete feedback amplifiers. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (002530)
Prerequisites: EECE 311, EECE 315.
Op Amp circuits, waveform generation and shaping, sinusoidal oscillators, high frequency amplifiers, active filters, power supply regulators, power electronics, advanced linear ICs. 3 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory. (002534)
Prerequisites: CSCI 217, EECE 144, or MATH 217; CSCI 221 or EECE 237.
Study of computing architecture and how the structure of various hardware and software modules affects the ultimate performance of the total system. Topics include qualitative and quantitative analysis of bandwidths, response times, error detection and recovery, interrupts, and system throughput; distributed systems and coprocessors; vector and parallel architectures. 3 hours discussion. (002104)
Prerequisites: CSCI 211, ENGL 130W.
Students are introduced to methodologies used to specify system descriptions. Hardware and software documentation standards are described. Methodologies for modeling systems and development of presentation materials are discussed, and students are required to make both written and oral presentations. 3 hours discussion. (002099)
Prerequisites: EECE 144, EECE 237 (both with a C- or higher).
Exploration of computer architecture fundamentals through analysis and implementation in a hardware description language. Coverage includes instruction set architecture, macro and micro architecture, the memory hierarchy, and performance techniques. Implementation and testing occurs through the introduction of modern digital design techniques using a hardware description language and commercial tools. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours activity. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (002105)
Corequisite: EECE 343.
Supplemental applications and explanations intended to facilitate student understanding of content from EECE 343. 2 hours activity. Credit/no credit grading. (021639)
Prerequisites: EECE 144, EECE 237; EECE 110 or EECE 215 or EECE 211 and EECE 211L (All with a grade C- or higher).
Extends the study of digital circuits to LSI and VLSI devices. Microcontrollers, architecture, bus organization and address decoding. Design concepts for microcontroller systems, including A/D and D/A conversion, serial communications, bus interfacing, interrupt processing, power regulations, timers, pulse width modulation, programmable I/O ports, and error control coding. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (002102)
Corequisite: EECE 344.
Supplemental applications and explanations intended to facilitate student understanding of content from EECE 344. 2 hours activity. Credit/no credit grading. (021638)
Prerequisites: EECE 211 (with a grade C- or higher), MATH 260.
Modeling and analysis of Signals and Systems both continuous and discrete, in the time and frequency domains. Topics include theorey and application of Fourier series, Fourier transforms, Parseval's Theorem and the Convolution, Laplace Transform Sampling Theorem, Z transform, discrete Fourier Transform and FFT. 4 hours discussion. (002528)
Prerequisites: MATH 260, PHYS 204B.
Transmission lines. Frequency-domain techniques. Fields and field operators. Electrostatic fields and capacitance. Magneto-static fields and inductance. Time-varying fields and Maxwell equations. Skin effect. Plane electromagnetic waves. Reflection and refraction. Waveguides and optical fibers. Radiation and antennas. 3 hours lecture. (002529)
This internship is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Students must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (002106)
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 3 hours supervision. (002541)
This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (002542)
Prerequisites: EECE 144, EECE 315.
This course provides an introduction to the design of CMOS digital integrated circuits. Topics include CMOS devices and integrated circuit fabrication, static CMOS inverters and gates, pass-transistor and dynamic-logic gates, propagation delay, power, scaling, and sequential circuits. CAD tools for simulation and layout are used for assignments and a course design project. 4 hours lecture. (021718)
Prerequisite: EECE 344. Recommended: EECE 320.
This course presents the concepts and techniques associated with designing, developing, and testing real-time and embedded systems. Topics include the nature and uses of real-time systems, architecture and design of real-time systems, embedded development and debugging environments, embedded programming techniques, real-time operating systems and real-time scheduling and algorithms. Special attention is given to the study of real-time process scheduling and performance, including mathematical analysis of scheduling algorithms. 4 hours discussion. (002118)
Prerequisites: EECE 343, EECE 344.
Advanced microprocessor design concepts and techniques. Timing considerations and calculations for reliable high-speed processor operating frequencies. Memory architectures and interfacing. Interrupt circuits. Direct Memory Access (DMA) and multi-master systems. High-speed buses and bus arbitration. Introduction to specialized applications, including digital signal processors, Systems-on-Chip (SoC), and hardware-software co-design. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (002120)
Prerequisites: CSCI 211; CINS 220, CSCI 221, or EECE 237 all with a C or higher.
This course is also offered as CSCI 446.
This course is an introduction to basic networking technologies and network management concepts, including major network operating systems, communication architecture focusing on ISO and Internet models with discussion of current standards and protocols. Significant laboratory work using current networking equipment reinforces lectures and provides fundamental experience with router and switch management. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (002340)
Prerequisites: PHYS 204A, PHYS 204B, PHYS 204C.
This course is also offered as PHYS 450.
Geometrical and physical optics, interference, diffraction, reflection, dispersion, resolution, polarization, fiber optics, laser optics, and holography. 2 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory. (002549)
Prerequisites: PHYS 204C. Recommended: EECE 450 or PHYS 450.
This course is also offered as PHYS 451.
The theory and mechanism of laser action, various types of lasers and their applications and future use. Laboratory involves measurements with lasers, fiber optics, data transmission, and holography. 2 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory. (002550)
Prerequisite: EECE 365 or MATH 350.
Introduction to the principles of functional communication systems, design and performance analysis. Analog and digital modulation techniques. Information measures. Application of probability theory to the analysis of communication systems performance. Transmission and encoding of information. Spread spectrum systems. 4 hours discussion. (002548)
Prerequisites: EECE 365.
Properties of continuous and discrete signals. Z-transform and Fast-Fourier Transform. Digital filtering techniques. Finite word length effects on digital signal processing elements. 4 hours discussion. (002580)
Prerequisite: EECE 211 (with a grade C- or higher).
Principles of electromechanical conversion, traditional and renewable energy sources, magnetic circuits and steady state performance of synchronous, dc and induction motors, state space models and dynamic performance of electric motors, linearized models and common control schemes for various motors. 4 hours lecture. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (020256)
Prerequisite: EECE 365.
Modeling and simulation of dynamic system performance. Control system design for continuous systems using both analog and digital control techniques. 4 hours lecture. (002577)
Prerequisites: EECE 311 (may be taken concurrently).
Power system structure, components and single line diagrams, per unit calculations, transmission line modeling, network matrices and Y-bus, load flow, economic power dispatch, basic relays and system protection schemes. 4 hours lecture. (020499)
Prerequisites: EECE 311 (may be taken concurrently).
Power system symmetrical components, fault analysis, transient stability analysis, sequence impedances of transmission systems, and distribution networks. 4 hours lecture. (020500)
This internship is offered for 1.0 - 3.0 units. Students must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 3 hours lecture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (002124)
Prerequisites: GE Written Communication (A2) requirement; EECE 343, EECE 344 (either may be taken concurrently). EECE 315 for Electrical/Electronic Engineering students (may be taken concurrently).
Exploration of engineering as a profession over an entire career, including technical, sociological, physiological, and psychological aspects. Readings and discussions explore the importance of life-long learning to engineering professionals. Students prepare, plan, design, present, and document a senior project. Design requirements address human factors, safety, reliability, maintainability, and customer cost. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours activity. This is an approved Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement course; a grade of C- or higher certifies writing proficiency for majors. This is an approved Writing Course. (002569)
Prerequisites: EECE 343, EECE 344, EECE 490AW; EECE 316 for Electrical/Electronic Engineering students (may be taken concurrently).
Continuation of EECE 490A, where students implement, construct, test, and demonstrate their senior design projects. A survey of economic analysis and technology markets, including market organization and regulation, incumbent and startup actors, engineering costs and return on investment, entrepreneurship, patents, and investment and funding avenues. Contemporary issues provide a framework for discussion and analysis based on professional, ethical, and economic concerns. 2 hours discussion, 4 hours activity. (002570)
Prerequisites: To be established when courses are formulated.
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-5.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 1 hour discussion. (002582)
This course is an independent study of special problems and is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 1 hour supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (002583)
Prerequisites: GE Written Communication (A2) requirement, faculty permission.
completion of all junior-level EECE courses required in the major; This course may be taken twice for a maximum of 6 units. Prerequisite to the second semester is a "B" or higher in the first semester. Open by invitation to E E and CMPE majors who have a GPA among the top 5% of ECE students based upon courses taken at CSU, Chico. This is an "Honors in the Major" course; a grade of "B" or higher in 6 units of EECE 499H certifies the designation of "Honors in the Major" to be printed on the transcript and the diploma. Each 3-unit course will require both formal written and oral presentations. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. This is an approved Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement course; a grade of C- or higher certifies writing proficiency for majors. This is an approved Writing Course. (002584)
Prerequisite: EECE 343.
The course covers high performance computer architecture including: branch prediction, out-of-order execution, cache coherence and consistency, many-core processors, vector processing, dynamic scheduling, instruction level parallelism, thread level parallelism, and memory hierarchy design. 4 hours lecture. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (002110)
Prerequisites: EECE 144, EECE 211 (both with a grade C- or higher).
An accelerated discussion of embedded systems design, including C programming, HDI, design, embedded systems, hardware and software debugging, and system design and implementation. Coverage of advanced digital design topics including hardware/software co-design, embedded and soft-core processors, multiprocessor architectures, and concurrent/parallel programming. Not available for students with credit for EECE 344 or equivalent. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours activity. (021523)
Prerequisites: CSCI 446.
Examination of computer network protocol design issues and a selection of advanced computer networking topics, such as multimedia networking, wireless networks, optical networks and network security, using current and proposed standards as examples. 3 hours discussion, 3 hours laboratory. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (002560)
Prerequisites: PHYS 202A or PHYS 204A; EECE 314, and Senior Standing.
Fundamentals of bioimaging, signals and systems, tomography modalities, pattern recognition, and computer vision methods as applied to clinical diagnostics. Optics and photonics techniques, digital signal and imaging data processing, analysis, and characterization. Introduction to research methodologies and research on optical imaging systems and applications. Students presentations and written reports in cutting edge technologies. 4 hours lecture. This course requires the use of a laptop computer and appropriate software. (022132)
Prerequisites: MATH 120; PHYS 202B or PHYS 204B.
This course covers image processing principles, techniques, and algorithms. Topics in image acquisition, representation, analysis, filtering, segmentation, and feature extraction. use of image processing software tools for assignments and projects. 4 hours lecture. (022109)
This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-4.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. (021268)
Prerequisite: EECE 315.
Study of the problems associated with passive components at high frequencies, high- frequency measurement techniques, transmission lines, line reflections, matching and terminations, scattering parameters, ground and power planes, and printed circuit board design considerations. 4 hours discussion. (002625)
Prerequisites: EECE 320, EECE 437.
This course focuses on high performance and multicore systems. Prerequisite knowledge includes extensive C programming experience, exposure to real-time operating systems concepts and development, extensive embedded systems development experience, and knowledge of computing architecture concepts. 4 hours lecture. (021524)
Prerequisites: EECE 343.
Design and implementation of large digital systems through computer-aided tools. Study of algorithms and techniques used for architectural design, synthesis, optimization, placement, routing, timing analysis, and verification in programmable logic and VLSI implementations. 4 hours discussion. (002629)
Prerequisites: EECE 311, EECE 315.
Provides an introduction to optical communications and optical computing system design to graduate students. Photonic phenomena in optical materials. Formulate specifications for optical wireless communication systems and integrated circuits for optical communications systems. Design techniques for light sources, optical receivers, and optical amplifiers. Design techniques for integrated circuits used in optical communications and optical computing. Students presentations and written reports in state of the art optical communication technologies. Experimental research on a given topic including optical logic system design and optical wireless communications as the final project. 4 hours lecture. (021573)
Prerequisite: CSCI 446; EECE 555 recommended.
Further study of selected topics from current networking research as presented in recently published journals. 4 hours seminar. (002626)
Prerequisites: EECE 615.
Analysis of cabling and grounding problems in high-frequency systems. Circuit layout for high-frequency applications. Electromagnetic discharge problems. Radio-frequency emissions from electronic devices. Shielding techniques to prevent ESD and EMI. 4 hours discussion. (002628)
Prerequisites: EECE 482 or MECA 482.
Fundamental techniques for designing computer control sytems for Single Input Single Output (SISO) and Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) dynamic systems, introduction to adaptive control and self tuning regulators. 4 hours lecture. (020259)
Prerequisites: EECE 682.
Schemes of adaptive control systems, MIT rule for Model Reference Adaptive Control, self Tuning regulator systems, Recursive Least Squares for system real time identification, Minimum Variance, PID and other controller design techniques for STR systems. 4 hours lecture. (020722)
This course is a graduate-level independent study offered for 1.0-6.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Independent study and investigation of special problems in the student's area of concentration. Both registration and study plan must have approval of the instructor and the student's graduate advisory committee chair. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. (002592)
This course is offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typical subjects that will be taught include embedded systems design, high-speed networking, program management, and fault-tolerant system design. Consult the Class Schedule for listings. 3 hours lecture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 12.0 units. (002630)
This course is offered for 1.0-6.0 units. Independent study and investigation of special problems in student's area of concentration. Both registration and study plan must have approval of the instructor and the student's graduate advisory committee chair. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (002139)
Prerequisites: Classified graduate standing and completion of graduate literacy requirement, faculty permission.
This course is offered for 1.0-6.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. Independent study and investigation of special problems in the student's area of concentration. Both registration and study plan must have approval of the instructor and the student's graduate advisory committee chair. Master's Thesis courses earn a Credit grade upon completion. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 3.0 units. Credit/no credit grading. (002137)
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