1998 - 2000 Catalog Archive

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Thomas A. Seliga, Chairperson


Degrees Offered

Two degree programs are offered through the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. These are the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (EE). These programs rely on a common scientific and mathematical foundation and possess common interests in electric circuits, electronics, signals and systems and computer-based systems. The CSE program places greater emphasis on computer science and computer-related applications, including computer systems design, programming languages, networking and software engineering, while the EE program emphasizes electrical principles, phenomena and related applications such as electronics design, microelectronics, energy systems, automatic control systems, signal analysis and communications. Both programs are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The CSE degree also is accredited by the Computer Science Accreditation Board (CSAB).

All Engineering programs require humanities, social sciences and multicultural core electives. More detailed information is available in the departmental office and also may be accessed using the departmental Web page at: http://www.eecs.utoledo.edu

Advanced Placement

Students with a score of 3, 4 or 5 on the Computer Science A test receive credit for EECS 1050 (2 semester credits). Students with a score of 3, 4 or 5 on the Computer Science B test receive credit for EECS 1500 (4 semester credits).


Computer Science and Engineering Degree Requirements

The objectives of the curriculum in Computer Science and Engineering are to develop within the student the capability to work in a variety of computer-oriented areas and to pursue study at an advanced level. The curriculum has been developed with the underlying philosophy that a professional in the computer area should have a firm understanding of the full spectrum of computer systems and applications. Professional electives provide for specialization by the individual student.

Students should follow and complete the degree requirements as displayed in the Computer Science and Engineering Program Plan A or Plan B charts.

The curriculum has a requirement of 9 hours of professional electives. Students are required to develop a plan of study for professional elective courses with their CSE program adviser. The combination of electives selected and required advanced courses (Software Engineering, Microsystems Design, Data Communications and Automata and Language Translation Systems) must provide in-depth coverage of at least three of six specialization areas (Theoretical Foundations of Computer Science, Concepts of Programming Languages, Data Structures, Software Design, Computer Elements and Architecture, and Algorithms). Changes in the plan of study can be made with the adviser's approval. All elective plans also must be approved by the undergraduate director. A current list of approved professional electives for the program may be obtained from the departmental office or located via the departmental Web page http://www.eecs.utoledo.edu.

The humanities/social science/multicultural electives must be chosen so that they complete the University Core Curriculum and the requirements of the College of Engineering. Students should consult with their adviser.


Electrical Engineering Degree Requirements

The objectives of the curriculum in Electrical Engineering are to develop in the student the capacity to work in areas such as communications, computers, control systems, electromagnetics, electronic design, energy conversion, power systems, signals and solid state devices. The program provides breadth in fundamentals and develops depth in at least one area of specialization.

The College of Engineering has instituted a co-op program that requires three or more work experiences. Students should follow and complete the degree requirements as displayed in the Electrical Engineering Program Plan A or Plan B charts. Students should consult an adviser for additional information.

Elective Options

Several optional course selection categories are defined in the Electrical Engineering curriculum. These options are designed to develop depth within one or more advanced areas of specialization while assuring development of further breadth within the discipline. The categories are: core electives, lab electives, design electives and technical electives. These categories are described below.

Before taking any elective courses, the student must consult an Electrical Engineering program adviser and develop an elective plan. Changes in the plan of study can be made with the adviser's approval. All elective plans also must be approved by the undergraduate director. Select 3 of 5 Core Electives: 9 to 11 Hours EECS 3100 Microsystems Design 4 EECS 4200 Feedback Control Systems 3 EECS 4360 Communication Systems 3 EECS 4480 Electronic Energy Processing I 3 EECS 4610 Digital VLSI Design I 4 Select 1 of 2 Lab Electives: 1 hour EECS 3440 Electronics Lab 1 EECS 3480 Energy Conversion Lab 1 Select 3 of 5 Design Electives: 9 to 10 hours EECS 4130 Digital Design 4 EECS 4240 Power Systems Operation 3 EECS 4260 Control Systems Design 3 EECS 4470 Electronic Design 3 EECS 4620 Digital VLSI Design II 3 Technical Electives: 8 to 11 hours

A current list of approved technical electives for the program may be obtained from the departmental office or located via the departmental Web page at http://www.eecs.utoledo.edu

Last Updated: 11/15/23