University of Missouri - Kansas City : Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

UMKC CATALOG

Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Student Learning Outcomes Prior to graduation, students will have demonstrated that they have an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering, that they can design and conduct experiments, including the analysis and interpretation of data. They can design a system, circuit, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints. They can effectively work on a team to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. They understand their professional and ethical responsibilities. They are able to communicate effectively, and have received the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a broader context. They recognize the need for, and are able to engage in life-long learning. They are able to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Admission Requirements High school students planning to apply to the electrical and computer engineering program should pursue a college preparatory program that emphasizes mathematics, science and communication skills.

First-time college student applicants to the undergraduate program in electrical and computer engineering will be admitted if they obtain:

An ACT mathematics score of at least 25 and

An ACT composite score of at least 24 or
a high school class rank in the upper 25 percent.

First-time college student applicants who do not meet the above criteria but do meet UMKC general admission requirements may be admitted on probation.

Students seeking re-admission must have been in good academic standing when last enrolled. Otherwise, re-admission requires a formal review by the degree program committee.

Transfer students will be admitted provided they have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA; however, a higher GPA is strongly recommended for students pursuing this rigorous degree program. Degree program courses for which the student received a C or higher are accepted only if they are from ABET-accredited engineering or computing degree programs or have been approved as part of a transfer articulation agreement.

Curriculum Requirements

Electrical and Computer Engineering/Computer Science

				(Minimum 61 Hours)

                                                 Hours

 E&C-ENGR 216   Engineering Computation            4
 E&C-ENGR 226   Logic Design                       3
 E&C-ENGR 227   Logic Design Lab                   1
 E&C-ENGR 276   Circuit Theory                     3
 E&C-ENGR 302   Traveling Waves & Fields           4
 E&C-ENGR 303   Traveling Waves & Fields Lab       1
 E&C-ENGR 330   Electronic Circuits                4
 E&C-ENGR 331   Electronic Circuits Lab            1
 E&C-ENGR 378   Systems Lab                        2
 E&C-ENGR 380   Cont. & Discrete Signals           4
 E&C-ENGR 381   Cont. & Discrete Signals Lab       1
 E&C-ENGR 402WI Senior Design I                    2
 E&C-ENGR 403   Senior Design II                   3
 E&C-ENGR 426   Microcomputer Architecture  
                  and Interfacing                  3
 E&C-ENGR 427   Microcomputer Arch.
                  and Interfacing Lab              1
 E&C-ENGR 428R  Embedded Systems                   3
 E&C-ENGR 429   Embedded Systems Lab               1
 COMP-SCI 291   Discrete Structures II             3
 COMP-SCI 352   Data Structures and Algorithms     3
 COMP-SCI 431   Intro. to Operating Systems        3
 Senior Electives: 4 courses, see below for      
 ��options and restrictions                       11

General Engineering (9 Hours)
 MEC-ENGR 111   Essential Engineering              3
 CIV-ENGR 211   The Engineering Enterprise         3
 CIV-ENGR 311   The Technical Entrepreneur         3

Life and Physical Sciences (15 Hours)
 CHEM 211       General Chemistry I *              4
 CHEM 211L      General Chemistry I, Lab *         1
 PHYSICS 240    Physics for Science and Engr. I    5
 PHYSICS 250    Physics for Science and Engr. II   5 
 * Students with high school chemistry may
��petition to take BIOL 108/108L instead.

Mathematics (19 Hours)
 MATH 210       Calculus I                         4
 MATH 220       Calculus II                        4
 MATH 250       Calculus III                       4
 E&C-ENGR 341   Engineering Mathematics            4
 COMP-SCI 394R  Applied Probability                3

Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 Hours)
 HISTORY 101, 102, 360R or POL-SCI 210             3
     (Meets MO constitution requirement)  
 ECON 201  Introduction to Economics I   
   -or-
 ECON 202       Introduction to Economics II       3
 Electives: Criminal Justice, Geography, 
  ��Economics, History, Political Science,  
  ��Psychology, Social Science or Sociology        3

Communicating (6 Hours)
 ENGLISH 225    English II                         3
 COMM-ST 110    Fund. Effect. Speaking and List.   3
 WEPT                                              0

Humanities and Fine Arts (6 Hours)
 PHILOS 222  Foundations of Logic                  
   ��     Prerequisite: Sophomore standing         3
 Elective: Art/Art History, Conservatory      
 ��or Theater                                      3

Total Minimum Requirement:125

Concentration Areas

In order to graduate, a student must choose four senior electives. Of these four courses, three must have the E&C-ENGR curricular designation. Furthermore, of these four, at least two must be from within one concentration area. The following concentration areas are recognized:

Communication and Networking

E&C-ENGR 412, E&C-ENGR 474, E&C-ENGR 476, COMP-SCI 420, COMP-SCI 421 or COMP-SCI 423.

Computer and VLSI Systems

E&C-ENGR 416, E&C-ENGR 424 or COMP-SCI 457.

Control and Power

E&C-ENGR 458R, E&C-ENGR 460, E&C-ENGR 461 or E&C-ENGR 466.

Signal and Image Processing

E&C-ENGR 416, E&C-ENGR 480, E&C-ENGR 484 or E&C-ENGR 486.

Other courses, such as special topics courses, might fall in an emphasis area provided that this is approved by the course and curriculum committee. Furthermore, qualified students might be able to take graduate level courses, see adviser. There are some other courses available when there is sufficient demand for these courses, such as ECE482.

Four Year Program Sample The following sample four-year program, designed for incoming freshmen, illustrates the careful planning necessary to complete the BS in E&C-ENGR degree. All students are urged to construct such a four-year plan, in consultation with an E&C-ENGR degree adviser, as early as possible. While subsequent changes are likely, maintaining a four-year plan provides a coherent path toward the degree. The markings (1) through (7) refer to notes and are explained at the bottom of the table.


First Semester                                Hours
 MATH 210     Calculus I                          4
 MEC-ENGR 111 Essential Engineering               3
 CHEM 211     General Chemistry I(1)              4
 CHEM 211L    General Chemistry I, Lab(a)         1
 Constitution Requirement(b)                      3

Total Hours                                      15


Second Semester                               Hours
 MATH 220     Calculus II                         4
 PHYSICS 240  Physics for Science and Engr. I     5
 COMM-ST 110  Fundamentals of Effective Speaking  3
 CIV-ENGR 211 Engineering Enterprise              3
 ECON 201     Economics I(c)                      3
Total Hours                                      18


Third Semester                                Hours
 MATH 250     Calculus III                        4
 PHYSICS 250  Physics for Science & Engr. II      5
 E&C-ENGR 216 Engineering Computation             4
 E&C-ENGR 226 Logic Design                        3
 E&C-ENGR 227 Logic Design Lab                    1
Total Hours                                      16


Fourth Semester                               Hours
 WEPT                                             0
 COMP-SCI 291 Discrete Structures II              3
 ENGLISH 225  English II(d)                       3 
 E&C-ENGR 276 Circuit Theory                      3
 E&C-ENGR 341 Engineering Mathematics             4
 PHILOS 222   Foundations of Logic                3
Total Hours                                      17


Fifth Semester                                Hours
 COMP-SCI 352 Data Structures and Algorithms      3
 COMP-SCI 394R Applied Probability                3
 E&C-ENGR 378 Systems Lab                         2
 E&C-ENGR 380 Signals & Systems                   4
 E&C-ENGR 381 Signals & Systems Lab               1
 E&C-ENGR 426      Microcomputer Architecture  
              � and Interfacing                   3
 E&C-ENGR 427      Microcomputer Architecture
              ��and Interfacing Lab               1
Total Hours                                      17


Sixth Semester                                Hours
 E&C-ENGR 302  Traveling Waves & Fields            4
 E&C-ENGR 303  Traveling Waves & Fields Lab        1
 E&C-ENGR 330  Electronic Circuits                 4
 E&C-ENGR 331  Electronic Circuits Lab             1
 E&C-ENGR 428R Embedded Systems                    3
 E&C-ENGR 429  Embedded Systems Lab                1
Total Hours                                      13


Seventh Semester                              Hours
 CIV-ENGR 311 Technical Entrepreneur              3
 COMP-SCI 431 Introduction to Operating Systems   3
 E&C-ENGR 402WI Senior Design I                   2
 Senior Elective(e)                               3
 Senior Elective(e)                               3
Total Hours                                      14


Eighth Semester                               Hours
 E&C-ENGR 403 Senior Design II                    3
 Senior Elective(e)                               3
 Senior Elective(e)                               2
 Fine Arts(f)                                     3
 Social and Behavioral Science(g)                 3
Total Hours                                      15

Total Hours:                                    125

(a) Students with HS chemistry may petition to take BIOLOGY 108/108L instead.
(b) Constitution Requirement may be satisfied by taking either HISTORY 101, 102, 360R or POL-SCI 210.
(c) Or ECON 202 Economics II.
(d) Prereq.: ACT English score at least 30, SAT Verbal score at least 630, AP English Lang/Comp score at least 4, or ENGLISH 110.
(e) See options and limitations for senior electives under curriculum requirements.
(f) Fine Arts electives include art/art history, conservatory or theatre.
(g) Social and Behavioral Science electives include criminal justice, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, social science or sociology.

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