Electrical Engineering Program

Chair: Fred Lacy

Emeritus Professor: James Cross

Professors: Fred Lacy, Jiecai Luo, Hamid R. Majlesein, Raife Smith II, Zhengmao Ye

Associate Professor: Radian Belu, Elhag Shaban

Assistant Professor: Yasser Ismail

Technician: Liuxi Tan

Administrative Assistant: TBD

The Department of Electrical Engineering offers a program of study in methods of design, application, and analysis of electrical systems. Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of electrical engineering, as well as advanced topics. The goal is to prepare graduates capable of performing well in industry and in graduate school. There is a total of 128 credit hours in the electrical engineering curriculum required for graduation.

The electrical engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012- Telephone: (410)347-7700.

Electrical Engineering Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

The electrical engineering curriculum at Southern University is dedicated to preparing students for productive careers in the state, nation, and the world. Within a few years after graduation, graduates of the electrical engineering program will:

PEO-1: Have developed the skills pertinent to design electrical engineering systems, including the ability to formulate problems clearly, to think creatively, to synthesize information globally, to work collaboratively, and to communicate effectively.
PEO-2: Have an understanding of ethical and professional responsibilities when using data analysis, computational skills, and experimental techniques to solve electrical engineering problems.
PEO-3: Have demonstrated the knowledge necessary to function effectively in roles of leadership and service to the public; necessary preparation for this is gained in areas such as basic management, business and public policy and this preparation will allow graduates to continue learning and adapting to evolving technologies, procedures and concepts in electrical engineering.

Core and Common Courses

Electrical Engineering students are required to earn a grade of “C” or higher in the following CORE and COMMON courses.

Core Mathematics and Science Requirements for Electrical Engineering Majors

SMAT-211BAnal Geometry & Calculus I

4

SMAT-212BAnal Geometry Calculus II

4

MATH-364BAnal Geometry & Calculus III

4

ENGR-330BDifferential Equations for ENG

3

-

SPHY-213BGeneral Physics

3

-
And

SPHY-213LBGeneral Physics

1

-

SPHY-215BGeneral Physics

3

-
And

SPHY-214LBGeneral Physics

1

-

SCHE-132BGeneral Chemistry

3

-
And

SCHE-132LBGeneral Chemistry Laboratory

1

Common Engineering Courses

ENGR-120BFreshman Engineering I

2

ENGR-130BFreshman Engineering II

2

ENGR-230BTechnical Communications

2

ENGR-320BProbability and Statistics

2

ENGR-400BEngineering Seminar

1

Degree Requirements

Students enrolled in the electrical engineering program must successfully complete an approved program of study of 128 credit hours.

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Freshman Year

First Semester

ENGR-120BFreshman Engineering I

2

SENL-101BFreshman Composition

3

SMAT-211BAnal Geometry & Calculus I

4

SCHE-132BGeneral Chemistry

3

SCHE-132LBGeneral Chemistry Laboratory

1

BIOL-
Life Science Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Second Semester

ENGR-130BFreshman Engineering II

2

SENL-102BFreshman Composition

3

SMAT-212BAnal Geometry Calculus II

4

SPHY-213BGeneral Physics

3

SPHY-213LBGeneral Physics

1

SECO-211BPrinciples of Economics

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Sophomore Year

First Semester

ELEN-208BElectrical Cricuits I

3

ELEN-210BElectrical Circuits Lab I

1

ENGR-230BTechnical Communications

2

MATH-364BAnal Geometry & Calculus III

4

SPHY-215BGeneral Physics

3

SPHY-214LBGeneral Physics

1

-
Health/Physical Ed Elective

2

Total Credit Hours:16

Second Semester

ELEN-209BElectrical Circuits II

3

ELEN-211BElectrical Circuits Lab II

1

ENGR-330BDifferential Equations for ENG

3

MEEN-229BStatics/dynamics for EE majors

4

SENL-240BIntro to African American Lit

3

HIST-
History Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:17

Junior Year

First Semester

ELEN-312BEngineering Electronics I

3

ELEN-314BEngr Electronics Lab I

1

ENGR-320BProbability and Statistics

2

ELEN-341BElectromagnetic Field Theory

3

CIEN-310BEngineering Economy

3

ELEN-303BDigital Logic Design

3

ELEN-305BDigital Logic Design Lab

1

Total Credit Hours:16

Second Semester

ELEN-313BEngineering Electronics II

3

ELEN-315BEngr Electronics Lab II

1

ELEN-342BElectrical Machinery I

3

ELEN-344BElectrical Machinery Lab I

1

ELEN-390BSignals & Systems

3

ELEN-304BIntro to Microprocessors

3

ELEN-306BMicroprocessor Lab

1

-
Technical Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:18

Senior Year

First Semester

ELEN-409BCommunication Engr I

3

ELEN-431BControl Systems Analysis

3

ELEN-493BSenior Design Project I

1

MEEN-300BThermodynamics I

3

ENGR-400BEngineering Seminar

1

-
Technical Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:14

Second Semester

-
Technical Elective

3

-
Elec. Engr. Lab Elective

1

ELEN-494BSenior Design Project II

2

-
Arts Elective

3

-
Social Science Elective

3

HIST-
History Elective

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Electrical Engineering Elective Groups

The electrical engineering electives are arranged in groups to allow students to choose the required technical elective courses/laboratory from the list shown below.

Group I: Computers

ELEN-405BDigital Signal Processing

3

ELEN-406BDigital Signal Filter Dsgn Lab

1

ELEN-473BOperating Systems

3

ELEN-474BComputer Systems

1

ELEN-475BComputer Network

3

ELEN-400BComputer Architechture

3

Group II: Power and Control Systems

ELEN-343BElectrical Machinery II

3

ELEN-432BDiscrete Control Systems

3

ELEN-433BControl Systems Laboratory

1

ELEN-434BOptimization Techniques

3

ELEN-442BPower Systems Analysis

3

ELEN-463BPower Systems Design

3

ELEN-471BNetwork Sysnthesis

3

Group III: Communications

ELEN-325BElectromagnetic Field TheoryL

1

ELEN-412BCommunication Engr II

3

ELEN-415BCommunication Systems Lab

1

ELEN-423BMicrowaves

3

ELEN-472BComputer Communications System

3

Group IV: Electronics

ELEN-418BDevice Physics

3

ELEN-419BIntegrated Circuit Dsgn & Anal

3

ELEN-421BTest Engr for Mixed Signal Cir

3

ELEN-422BTest Engr for Mixed Sig Lab

1

ELEN-464BMechatronics

3

General Technical Electives

ELEN-417BAdvanced Topics in Elen

3

ELEN-490BElect Des Project

1

ENGR-340BEngineering Mathematics

3

ENGR-499BEngineering Practice CO-OP Edu

3