UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK

DEPARTMENT OF
ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING







College of Engineering
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa 52242

October, 1998

Table of Contents

 



I.		Introduction							1


II.		The Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Program		1


III.		The Electrical Engineering Curriculum				1


IV.		Electives in the Electrical Engineering Curriculum		2


V.		Orientation and Professional Seminar				6


VI.		Cooperative Education Program					6


VII.		Combined Degree Programs					6


VIII.		Minors								6


IX. 		Academic Regulations						7


X.		The Advising System						7


XI.		Preparation for Graduate Studies				8


APPENDIX A	Participating Faculty						9


APPENDIX B	Curriculum, Prerequisite Flow Chart				11, 13


APPENDIX C	Guidelines for Penalties for Academic Misconduct		14


APPENDIX D	College of Engineering Informal Procedure for Student

		Complaints Concerning Faculty Actions				14


APPENDIX E	Electrical Engineering Request to Take an Advanced Course

		Prior to its Pre- and/or Co-Requisites				15


APPENDIX F	Electrical Engineering Technical Elective Plan Form		16





  
I.	Introduction
     This handbook provides information for students who are enrolled in Electrical and Computer Engineering and working toward the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree with Electrical Engineering major. It should also be useful to students considering a transfer into the program.
     The handbook supplements The University of Iowa Catalog and the Schedule of Courses, and it is intended to be used in conjunction with these documents. Students should review the handbook before consulting with their academic advisor.
     For more information please contact the Chairperson of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Iowa, College of Engineering, 4400 Engineering Building, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242-1595; 319/335-5196; ece@eng.uiowa.edu. 
 
II.	The E. E. Undergraduate Program
     Electrical and computer engineers make vital contributions to nearly all facets of modern society through their work in the electrical, power, telecommunications, manufacturing, and computing industries. From power, telephone, cable, and internet service, to satellite-generated weather maps, noninvasive medical imaging, automotive engine control, laser printers, cell phones, PCs, FAXs, CDs, and ATMs, the products of electrical and computer engineering are profoundly and rapidly changing our everyday lives.
     To prepare students for jobs at the cutting edge of these technologies The University of Iowa Electrical and Computer Engineering Program aims to develop student skills in four basic areas: mathematics, basic engineering science, engineering design, and the humanities and social sciences. The required courses provide a solid foundation in basic electrical and computer engineering subjects, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. Six technical electives provide opportunities for students to fashion the advanced technical part of the curriculum to satisfy their individual needs. By selecting a variety of departmental courses these electives can be used to acquire a broad knowledge of the various sub-disciplines of electrical and computer engineering. Alternatively, students may elect concentrated study in a particular subject area such as computer engineering. Students who intend to use engineering as a pre-professional program such as pre-medicine, or pre-law, can use technical electives to design a program of study to aid entry into their chosen professional program. By augmenting departmental courses with technical courses from other engineering and/or university departments the technical electives can also be used to construct interdisciplinary programs.
     Because the complexity of modern society increasingly requires that engineering decisions with political, ethical, economic, and social considerations be made, the curriculum also provides sixteen semester-hours of socio-humanistic electives to acquaint students with important classical and contemporary societal issues in areas such as government, business, religion, history, and language. 
 
III.	The Electrical Engineering Curriculum
     The Electrical Engineering curriculum requires a minimum of 128 semester hours of credit to earn a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree. The curriculum is so arranged that the basic sciences, engineering sciences, design, and socio-humanistic courses are introduced in an effective sequence and with balanced emphasis. The complete curriculum is listed in Appendix B.
     Approximately one-half of the curriculum consists of core courses generally taken by students in all engineering programs. These courses include mathematics, chemistry, physics, engineering sciences, and socio-humanistic electives. This commonality of the programs stems from the common basis for, and similarity among, the various engineering curricula. The common core also has the practical benefit of permitting students to delay, with little penalty, their final choice of program until as late as the start of their junior year.
     The courses on the curriculum sheet in Appendix B are listed in an order that automatically satisfies course prerequisite requirements. Some students, particularly transfer students, may not be able to follow the course sequence listed, however, all course prerequisite requirements should be satisfied. Exceptions to satisfying the prerequisite for any particular course must be approved by the course instructor, advisor and DEO prior to enrolling in that course, and must be documented in writing on the form approved for that purpose. A copy of this form is appended to this document. Prerequisites are also listed in the Schedule of Courses and in the University General Catalog. Appendix B includes a flow chart that graphically illustrates the prerequisite structure. Students should take careful note of this structure when considering dropping courses, or deviating from the suggested course sequence, as it may reveal where penalties such as delayed graduation dates could arise from certain course decisions.
     A degree evaluation (DELI) form is used by the Office of the Undergraduate Programs to monitor each student's progress toward completion of the curriculum requirements. A current copy is mailed to the student prior to pre-registration advising each semester. A copy is also filed in the E.C.E. Program Office, 4400 E.B.
     The Electrical Engineering curriculum is periodically reviewed by the program faculty, and changes may occur during a student's tenure in the Engineering College. If such a change occurs, students may elect to continue with the curriculum in effect when they enrolled, or they may elect to follow the revised curriculum. The decision to continue with the original curriculum usually requires registering for certain key courses very promptly to avoid attending revised courses that assume different prerequisite background. Switching to a new curriculum also requires some care to be certain that previous courses provide suitable preparation. Students and advisors alike must be very careful in these situations.
     Students admitted to the College of Engineering must satisfy all Rhetoric requirements. However, no more than four semester hours of credit in rhetoric courses will be applied toward the 128 semester hour total required for graduation. 
  
IV.	Electives in the E. E. Curriculum
Humanities and Social Science Electives Guidelines for selecting these electives are established by the faculty of the College of Engineering and are stated in the University General Catalog. These guidelines divide the elective courses into two groups: Social Sciences, and Humanities. A minimum of six semester hours, consisting of one introductory course followed by an advanced course at the 100 level, is required in each group. The advanced course must be from the same department as the introductory course unless prior approval has been obtained from the College Curriculum Committee. In addition to these twelve semester hours another four semester hours are required to complete the total sixteen semester hour elective requirement. The last four semester hours can be chosen from either Social Science or Humanities electives. A listing of examples, exclusions, and exceptions, in accordance with college policy, is maintained by the Office of Undergraduate Programs. A partial listing of acceptable humanities electives includes offerings in the Departments of: American Studies, Art History, Classics, East Asian Languages and Literature, Science and the Arts, Music, Philosophy, Religion, and Theatre Arts. Acceptable social science electives include courses offered by the Departments of: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Journalism, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology. Careful planning and early consultation with an academic advisor are strongly recommended when selecting these electives. Because these elective requirements are established by the college in accordance with accreditation requirements (rather than ECE Department), special circumstances and requests for exceptions should be discussed with the advising staff in the Office of Undergraduate Programs, in Room 3117, EB. Formal substitution requests must be submitted on petition forms available in the Undergraduate Programs or ECE Department Office.

Technical Electives These elective courses have traditionally permitted students to develop a broader background, or a deeper understanding, in selected fields of electrical and computer engineering. The rapid changes in Electrical and Computer Engineering in recent years have led the faculty to adopt a more flexible approach to technical electives. When selecting elective courses students should consult with, and obtain approval from, their academic advisor. An Electrical Engineering Technical Elective Plan form is attached as Appendix F. Guidelines for selecting technical electives are as follows:
     (1) A minimum of 18 semester hours of approved technical elective courses is required.
     (2) Two of the elective courses must be selected from the following list to ensure that the curriculum contains adequate design experience.
DESIGN LIST
 
	55:035		Computer Architecture and Organization
	55:068		Power Systems Analysis
	55:130		Switching Theory
	55:131		Introduction to VLSI Design
	55:132		High Performance Computer Architecture
	55:137		Digital Signal Processor Based Systems
	55:138		Testing Digital Logic Circuits
	55:141		Power Electronics
	55:143		Linear Integrated Electronics
	55:144		Digital Integrated Electronics
	55:146		Digital Signal Processing
	55:148		Digital Image Processing
	55:150		Communication Theory
	55:152		Introduction to Information and Coding Theories
	55:160		Control Theory
	55:164		Computer Based Control Systems
	55:165		Introduction to Robotics
	55:172		Solid State Physical Electronics
	55:178		Optical Signal Processing
	57:021		Principles of Design I
	57:022		Principles of Design II
     (3) Although the primary emphasis is on electrical engineering, courses in mathematics, computer science, physics, and chemistry that are at a more advanced level than those required in the curriculum may be used as technical electives. Courses from the other engineering disciplines, and even from departments outside of the engineering college, may also be acceptable provided they are part of a special curricular plan as discussed below.
     (4) The general guideline used by ECE advisors is that the elective courses must be technical, they must include at least one ECE course for which a junior-level ECE course is prerequisite, and they must be part of a special curricular plan formulated by the student and approved by the advisor. The technical electives are NOT to be an unorganized potpourri of courses assembled as the result of eighteen semester hours of random choice, and they must not be drawn from the social sciences, the humanities, or from courses that teach skills such as art, language, music, or programming.
     These flexible guidelines allow students in consultation with advisors to tailor the curriculum, within limits, to suit individual requirements. Some possibilities are suggested by, but not limited to, the following:
  • Select a diverse group of ECE courses to develop a broad foundation.

  • Specialize in one particular sub-discipline in ECE, possibly including supporting courses from outside departments.

  • Develop an inter-disciplinary plan of study, such as ECE and bio-engineering, ECE and applied physics or applied mathematics, or ECE and business or management. See section VII - Combined Degree Programs, regarding a list of suggestions and restrictions on courses from the Computer Science Department.

  • Support a strong non-engineering interest, for example satisfying pre-med requirements, or preparing for entry into an MBA or law program. (Efficient execution of plans of this kind require that the student develop a good appreciation of all of the requirements and options of both programs at a very early stage by working closely with advisors in both programs. *Completing the pre-med, program, for example, requires eight semester hours of course work in addition to the 128 s.h. required to complete the ECE curriculum.)

    •           A few specific examples of elective choices that might satisfy particular objectives for individuals are presented below. It should be clearly understood that these examples are only intended to stimulate the imagination and encourage that some thought be given to defining a coherent program of study not to present a specific set of alternatives from which students must choose. Thus, under each heading there may be other choices that satisfy the same objective. Also, there may be other headings that could have been listed in addition to these.
    GENERAL BREADTH IN E.E.
22M:118		Complex Variables
55:130		Switching Theory (from design list)
55:144 		Digital Integrated Electronics (from design list)
55:150		Communication Theory (from design list)
55:160		Control Theory (from design list)
55:163		Random Processes in Control and Communication
55:170		Advanced Electromagnetic Theory

SPECIALIZATION IN APPLIED PHYSICS
55:170		Advanced Electromagnetic Theory
55:172		Solid State Physical Electronics (from design list)
55:178		Optical Signal Processing (from design list)
55:179		Electro-Optics
29:115		Intermediate Mechanics
29:116		Introductory Quantum Mechanics

SPECIALIZATION IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING
55:035		Computer Architecture and Organization (from design list)
55:130		Switching Theory (from design list)
55:131		Introduction to VLSI Design (from design list)
55:132		High Performance Computer Architecture (from design list)
55:134		Computer Communication
55:136		Advanced VLSI Design
55:138		Testing Digital Logic Circuits (from design list)
55:139		Design Automation of Digital Systems

SPECIALIZATION IN CONTROL SYSTEMS
22M:027		Matrix Theory
57:010		Dynamics
55:066		Electromechanical Systems
55:068		Power Systems Analysis (from design list)
55:160		Control Theory (from design list)
55:163		Random Processes in Control and Communication
55:164		Computer Based Control Systems (from design list)
55:165		Introduction to Robotics (from design list)

SPECIALIZATION IN ELECTRONICS 
(Theoretical Orientation)
29:115		Intermediate Mechanics 
29:116		Introductory Quantum Mechanics
55:131		Introduction to VLSI Design (from design list)
55:144		Digital Integrated Electronics (from design list)
55:172		Solid State Physical Electronics (from design list)
55:178		Optical Signal Processing (from design list)

SPECIALIZATION IN ELECTRONICS
(Practical Orientation)
22M:118		Complex Variables
55:131		Introduction to VLSI Design (from design list)
55:138		Testing Digital Logic Circuits (from design list)
55:139		Design Automation of Digital Systems
55:143		Linear Integrated Electronics (from design list)
55:144		Digital Integrated Electronics (from design list)

SPECIALIZATION IN COMMUNICATIONS
55:130		Switching Theory (from design list)
55:134		Computer Communications
55:146		Digital Signal Processing (from design list)
55:150		Communication Theory (from design list)
55:152		Introduction to Information and Coding Theories (from design list)
55:163		Random Processes in Communication and Control
55:170		Advanced Electromagnetic Theory
6K:180		Management Information Systems

SPECIALIZATION IN ROBOTICS
22C:162		Computer Vision I
55:146		Digital Signal Processing (from design list)
55:160		Control Theory (from design list)
55:164		Computer-Based Control Systems (from design list)
55:165		Introduction to Robotics (from design list)

SPECIALIZATION IN SIGNAL PROCESSING
22M:118		Complex Variables
55:131		Introduction to VLSI Design (from design list)
55:146		Digital Signal Processing (from design list)
55:148		Digital Image Processing (from design list)
55:150		Communication Theory (from design list)
55:163		Random Processes in Control and Communication
55:164		Computer Based Control Systems (from design list)

GENERAL BREADTH IN ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS
57:010		Dynamics	
57:021		Principles of Design I (from design list)
57:022		Principles of Design II (from design list)
55:066		Electromechanical Systems
55:068		Power Systems Analysis (from design list)
57:014		Engineering Economy

SPECIAL INTEREST IN BUSINESS
6F:100		Introductory Financial Management
6J:100		Administrative Management
6A:001		Introduction to Financial Accounting
6M:100		Introduction to Marketing
55:150		Communication Theory (from design list)
55:160		Control Theory (from design list)
55:165		Introduction to Robotics (from design list)
6K:180		Management Information Systems
Students having a special interest in business may also wish to consider including the 
following in their social science electives.
6E:001		Principles of Microeconomics
6E:002		Principles of Microeconomics

SPECIAL INTEREST IN TECHNICAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
57:014		Engineering Economy
6F:127		Entrepreneurship and New Business Formation
6F:209		Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship
6T:211		Data Product Design and Development
55:160		Control Theory (from design list)
55:165		Introduction to Robotics (from design list)

SPECIAL INTEREST IN BIO-ENGINEERING
04:014		Principles of Chemistry II
04:121		Organic Chemistry I
02:010		Principles of Biology (4 s.h.)
55:146		Digital Signal Processing (from design list)
55:148		Digital Image Processing (from design list)
55:160		Control Theory (from design list)

SATISFY PRE-MED REQUIREMENTS
04:014		Principles of Chemistry II
04:121		Organic Chemistry I
04:122		Organic Chemistry II
02:128		Fundamental Genetics
55:160		Control Theory (from design list)
55:148		Digital Image Processing (from design list)
		(See the comment on the total semester hours required above the * on page 3.)
         Students should also notice that 55:089, Senior EE Design, requires completion of a design project that can be oriented toward individual student interests.     
      
V.	Orientation and Professional Seminar
         Orientation seminar is designed to introduce students to the Electrical and Computer Engineering curriculum, the advising system and college resources, and to foster the development of undergraduate ethics and comraderie.
         Professional seminar is intended to provide advanced students opportunities to engage in discussion, presentation, and activities related to Professional Engineering practice under the supervision of a faculty member. The objective is to introduce the students to industry, and the graduate college, and to promote professionalism in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
         The E.E. curriculum requires satisfactory completion of both 55:090-Orientation Seminar, and 55:091 - Professional Seminar. The Freshman seminar requirement should be completed during the freshman year, or in the case of transfer students, during the first semester after transfer. The Professional Seminar requirement may be satisfied any time after completion of the sophomore year. Although both courses carry zero credit, students are required to register and to attend weekly meetings, plant trips, and other events outlined on the course syllabi. Records of participation are maintained and marks for `pass' or `not pass' are given for the courses.     
      
VI.	Cooperative Education Program
         Cooperative Education, an option available to qualified students, is a program of alternating periods of study and work in engineering related jobs in industry. The program aims to provide the students with insight into the practical application of theory learned in the classroom, work experience that may be used to choose elective courses and begin career planning, and money for college expenses. The co-op program extends the period needed to earn the B.S. degree about one calendar year. However, the advantages gained generally outweigh the time investment. Students interested in a cooperative program should apply in the Engineering Career Services Office, in Room 3121, EB. Students should also see their advisor for assistance with the careful course planning that is required. 
      
VII.	Combined Degree Programs
         Students who desire to obtain a strong background in the humanities, social sciences, or languages may choose a combined degree program leading to both the Bachelor of Science degree in the College of Engineering and the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Fine Arts, or Bachelor of Music degrees in the College of Liberal Arts. By careful planning, in consultation with advisors from the two colleges, the student can usually complete the combined degree requirements in five academic years. Specific requirements are listed in The University of Iowa Catalog.
         Students may earn a second bachelor's degree in engineering by completing at least 30 additional credit hours beyond those required for the first program. The additional hours are generally at the junior or senior level. The student must first file an application for admission to the second degree program in consultation with a faculty advisor from the second degree program. The student may wish to consider, as an alternative, a graduate degree in the second engineering discipline. Often, the advanced degree is more attractive than a second bachelor's degree in preparing for an engineering career from both the viewpoint of prestige, and the additional time required to obtain the second degree.
         An Accelerated Professional Track (APT) Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program is available within the College of Business Administration for undergraduate students who wish to begin their M.B.A. studies while finishing their engineering degree. Strategically selected course work may allow such students to complete an engineering bachelor’s degree in four years and the M.B.A. degree in the fifth year. Students with interest and competence in the applied sciences and business administration may enhance their managerial career opportunities through this program. Specific requirements are listed in The University of Iowa Catalog.
         Students seeking to broaden their knowledge of computers by taking technical electives from the Department of Computer Science may select from the following courses: under-100 level courses numbered 22C:18 and higher; 100-level courses numbered 22:113 and higher. 22C:112 may be acceptable in certain circumstances with the approval of the Electrical Engineering Department Chair.     
     
VIII.	Minors
         Students pursuing a degree program in the College of Engineering may earn a minor or entrepreneurial certificate in the College of Business Administration or a minor in the College of Liberal Arts. Those interested in these options should consult the appropriate department in Liberal Arts or Business for specific requirements. Refer to Section VII for information regarding the suitability of Computer Science courses as technical electives. It may be possible to construct an Electrical Engineering Technical Elective Plan that allows several courses to be applied to a minor in Computer Science. 
     
IX.	Academic Regulations
         A complete statement of academic regulations may be found in the University General Catalog. A summary is presented here.
         Regular Student: A grade point average of at least 2.0 is a requirement for earning the Bachelor of Science degree in any engineering program. The Probation Committee reviews student performance at the end of the fall and spring semesters to determine whether satisfactory progress is being made. In the event of unsatisfactory progress, the student is placed on probation. Those students on probation who are not able to attain good standing during the following semester may be dismissed from the College. Students who are on probationary status should maintain contact with their academic advisors during the semester so that available remedial actions, such as tutoring, or reduction in course load, can be taken at the appropriate times.
         A maximum of two courses in the humanities and social sciences may be taken on a pass/nonpass basis. No other courses within the curriculum requirement may be taken on a pass/nonpass basis.
         The second-grade-only option may be elected when a course is repeated. Under this option only the second grade is used to compute the grade point average. The first grade remains on the student's record. This option may only be elected prior to the time of completing a course for which the repeated course is a prerequisite. Students electing this option should complete a form available from the Office of Undergraduate Programs. This option may be exercised for a maximum of three courses, and only one time per course.
         Transfer Student: Advanced standing for students transferring into the College of Engineering is determined by a review of the student's record by the Office of Undergraduate Programs and by the Electrical and Computer Engineering Program Chair. To apply toward the Bachelor of Science degree, a course must have been taken at an accredited institution as determined by the Registrar and the course must be a satisfactory replacement for a course in the curriculum. Transfer students will receive a transfer credit evaluation from the Records Analyst in the Office of Undergraduate Programs. It is usually possible to transfer correspondence course credit but students are advised to consult with their academic advisor about the specific course before enrolling in the course. A minimum of the last 30 credit hours, 45 of the last 60, or a total of 90 credit hours must be taken at The University of Iowa in order to complete the Bachelor of Science degree at The University of Iowa.
         Academic Misconduct: Guidelines regarding penalties for academic misconduct are listed in Appendix C.
         Complaints: Student complaints concerning faculty actions are handled by the procedure outlined in Appendix D.     
     
X.	The Advising System
         Advisor. All new students (freshman and transfer) are advised by the Academic Counselor in the Office of Undergraduate Programs. A faculty member from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is assigned as the academic advisor at the time a student chooses that major. The assignments are made on the basis of the student's identification number. A student may also request a particular faculty member as an advisor. Each faculty member normally has 20 advisees, which permits some time for planning of the student's program and for consultation on other matters during the academic terms.
         The registration process normally begins at mid-term in the fall and spring semesters. At this time sign-up sheets for early registration advising appointments are posted on the advisor's door. Under the present computer registration system, registration forms listing the required Iowa Student Information Services (ISIS) password are made available to the student through the academic advisor. Thus, the student must consult his or her advisor to begin the registration process. The advisor then indicates approval of the selected courses by signing the registration form. At the assigned time, the student registers using the ISIS interface accessible through ICAEN or any computer connected to the Weeg Computing Center. Changes in registration can be made through ISIS prior to the first day of classes. After that time changes must be made using an add/drop form signed by the advisor, course instructor, and if required, the dean. To facilitate student-advisor consultation, a current copy of the student's grade report and degree evaluation (DELI) are maintained in the departmental office. A current copy of the DELI is also mailed to the student prior to the advising session for each registration period. Students should bring a copy of their DELI to their advising appointment along with a tentative schedule plan. Examination of the DELI report is a good way to verify progress towards the Bachelor of Science degree.
         Student Petition: Special situations related to a student's program may be accommodated by a student-initiated petition for a substitution. Such situations may arise for transfer students, for students who have changed programs, and for students who require a slightly modified program because of a curriculum change. Such petitions are carefully reviewed on the basis of merit. To be approved, the petition must be approved by the advisor, the department chairperson, and the Associate Dean of Engineering when a core course is involved. Petition forms are available in the Undergraduate Programs and Electrical and Computer Engineering Department offices.
         Graduation: Students who are planning to receive their Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree at the completion of a term are required to apply for the degree early in that term and prior to the published deadline date. A careful check should be made by students and their advisors prior to the time of the final registration to make sure that all requirements for graduation have been fulfilled. Students are encouraged to request a graduation analysis in the Office of Undergraduate Programs early in their senior year.     
     
XI.	Preparation for Graduate Studies
         At the end of the junior year or the beginning of the senior year, students should consider the possibility of pursuing an advanced degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering. The advanced degrees are the Master of Science (M.S.) degree followed by the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree. Both degrees prepare the student for rapid advancement in engineering by providing a greater depth and breadth of knowledge in the various areas of Electrical and Computer Engineering. In addition the Doctor's degree prepares the student for defining and carrying out independent research at a high level. Many students with advanced degrees have found the available job opportunities more varied and interesting. Students can discuss this possibility further with any faculty member, or with the Department Chair and may even consider participating in a research project during their senior year. Financial assistance is often available for qualified students pursuing advanced degree studies. 
     
APPENDIX A - Faculty


Andersen, D. - Associate Professor
	B.S. Iowa State University; M.S., Ph.D. Purdue University
	Optical processes in semiconductors, nonlinear optics, 2D, 1D and 0D semiconducting structures
    
Andersland, M. S. - Associate Professor
	B.S., M.S., Ph.D. University of Michigan
	Stochastic control, analog, digital, and network communication, discrete event systems
    
Bai, E. W. - Associate Professor
	B.S. Fudan University, China; M.E. Shanghai Jiaotong University, China; Ph.D. University
	of California at Berkeley
	Robust control design, parameter estimation, adaptive systems, signal processing
    
Boggess, T. - Associate Professor
	B.S. Lamar University; M.S., Ph.D. North Texas State University
	Nonlinear optics, ultrafast spectroscopy, laser science
    
Casavant, T. L. - Associate Professor
	B.S., M.S., Ph.D. University of Iowa
	Computer architecture, parallel processing, distributed computing, software engineering
    
Chan, W. - Associate Professor
	B.S. Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Ph.D. Harvard University
	Microfabrications, optoelectronic devices and circuits, semiconductor physics
    
Christensen, G. - Assistant Professor
	B.S.E.E., B.S.C.S., M.S.E.E., D.Sc.E.E., Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri
	Medical imaging, deformable shape models, signal & image processing, 3D visualization,
	parallel computing
    
Chyung, D. H.  -  Professor
	B.S. Seoul National University, Korea; M.S., Ph.D. University of Minnesota
	Control theory, discrete and digital control, robotics
    
Collins, S. M. - Professor
	B.S., M.S., Ph.D. University of Illinois at Chicago Circle,
	Cardiac image processing
    
Dasgupta, S. - Professor
	B.E. Univ. of Queensland, Australia; Ph.D. Australian National University
	Adaptive systems, control systems, signal processing, nonlinear stability
    
Korpel, A. - Professor
	B.S., M.S., Ph.D. University of Delft-Netherlands
	Nonlinear waves, ultrasonics, optics
    
Kuhl, J. G. - Professor
	B.S., M.S., Ph.D. University of Iowa
	Computers, fault-tolerant computing
    
Lonngren, K. E. - Professor
	B.S., M.S., Ph.D. University of Wisconsin
	Plasma physics, nonlinear wave propagation
    
Malik, N. R. - Professor
	B.S., M.S. University of Iowa; Ph.D. Iowa State University
	Signal processing, digital speech processing
    
Pomeranz, I. - Associate Professor
	B.S., D.Sc. Technion, Israel
	Testability and reliability of computer hardwares, fault tolerant computing
    
Reddy, S. M. - Professor and Department Chair
	B.S., B.E. Osmania University, India; M.E. Indian Institute of Science, India; Ph.D. University 
	of Iowa
	Fault-tolerant computing, distributed computing, VLSI design

    
Robinson, J. P. - Professor
	B.S. Iowa State University; M.S., Ph.D. Princeton University
	Reliable computing systems, testing, coding
    
Smirl, A.L. - Professor
	B.S. Lamar University; M.S.E. University of Michigan; M.S., Ph.D. University of Arizona
	Laser physics, nonlinear optics, ultrafast electronics
    
Sonka, M. - Associate Professor
	M.Sc., Ph.D. Czech Technical University of Prague, Czechoslovakia
	Medical image processing, knowledge-based image analysis
    
    

    
APPENDIX B - Curriculum, Prerequisite Flow Chart
         Curriculum
         Flow Chart
     
    
APPENDIX C - Guidelines for Penalties for Academic Misconduct
         The College of Engineering policy for dealing with academic misconduct is intended to help prevent cheating and maintain a high student morale. The penalty for cheating need not depend upon whether a particular student directly benefits by his or her participation in cheating. Specific actions are listed in the guidelines for academic misconduct.
         Reports of academic misconduct received by the Dean of the College of Engineering are placed in the involved student's file and copies are sent to the student. These reports are destroyed when the student graduates or within two years after the student leaves the University. Upon receiving a second report of academic misconduct, the Dean, unless he feels other action is appropriate, will void the involved student's registration and dismiss the student from the College of Engineering.
         If the student feels that the penalty imposed by the Dean is unjust, the student may request a review by the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.     
    
APPENDIX D -  College of Engineering Informal Procedure for Student Complaints Concerning Faculty Actions
         In cases where complaints do not involve alleged student academic misconduct, students should first attempt to resolve the issue with the faculty member concerned. Failing a satisfactory outcome, the student should discuss the matter with the chair of the faculty member's department.
         Students who are uncomfortable about dealing directly with the involved faculty member or the department chair may seek assistance from the Engineering College Faculty Ombudsperson when attempting to resolve a complaint. If the student is not satisfied with the outcome of this procedure, the student should discuss the complaint with the Dean of the College of Engineering. There is also a University Faculty Ombudsperson available to help in such matters.     
    
APPENDIX E -  Electrical Engineering Request to Take an Advanced Course Prior to it Pre- and/or Co-Requisites

    
APPENDIX F - Electrical Engineering Technical Elective Plan