Electrical Engineering
Room 101
Electrical Engineering
is located on the corner of Albrecht Boulevard and Centennial Boulevard
(Campus Map)
Computer Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)
College of Engineering and Architecture
Computer engineering deals with both hardware and software aspects of computer systems. Students take essential electrical engineering classes along with specialized classes in computer engineering and computer science. Demand for computer engineers is strong due to the growing use of computers in all sorts of products and the need for engineers competent about computers in both hardware and software areas.
The Program
Computer engineering is a degree program in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). The majority of the undergraduate curriculum is devoted to the general engineering core of science, math, English, social science and humanities and to the electrical engineering core of circuits, electronics, electromagnetics and control systems. Additionally, computer engineering students may focus on computer networking and communication, embedded computer systems, computer architecture, digital systems and digital electronics. The computer engineering program at North Dakota State University is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
The Facilities
The Computer Engineering Building is part of an eight-building engineering and architecture complex. The building contains specialized laboratories and equipment. Numerous grants and donations from the National Science Foundation and private industry have provided valuable equipment. Laboratories along with department and University computer capabilities support education and research. Computer engineering facilities include a microprocessor development laboratory, a microcomputer systems laboratory, a digital electronic simulation laboratory and a computer architecture laboratory. A computer structures and networking laboratory is cooperatively shared with computer science. Students also have full access to computer clusters located throughout the campus. These and all other major computer resources are tied to local, regional, national and international computer networks.
High School Preparation
High school students should attempt to complete on eunit of physics, four units of mathematics and one unit of chemistry. Students without these courses may take them in special programs at NDSU to better prepare them academically for a specific engineering curriculum.
Selective Admission
The department has admission requirements for freshmen and transfer students. For freshmen, a math ACT (or equivalent) score of 23 or a top 30% class rank and a math ACT of 20 is required. United States college transfer students must have a 2.3 grade point average; international students, a 3.0.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may find work as design engineers (computer hardware, software and systems), computer consultants, sales and customer support engineers or as engineers involved with computer-aided manufacturing and testing.
Research and Graduate Study
Graduate studies leading to a M.S. or Ph.D. degree are offered in the department. Further details are available in the Graduate Bulletin.
Cooperative Education Program
The Cooperative Education Program allows students to alternate classroom
study with a series of paid professional work experiences related to
electrical and computer engineering. These experiences increase in complexity
as the student's background increases. The program provides opportunities
for pre-graduation experience in the profession, exploration of several
career opportunities, money for education, an enriched degree and enhanced
opportunities for employment following graduation.
Financial Aid
The NDSU Office of Student Financial Services will make every effort to provide adequate financial assistance to all students demonstrating financial need.
- Chem. 121 - General Chemistry I 3 -
- ECE 111 - Introduction to Electrical Engineering 3 -
- ECE 173 - Introduction to Computing - 3
- ECE 275 - Digital Systems I - 3
- Engl. 110, 120 - College Composition I, II 3 3
- Math. 129 - Basic Linear Algebra - 2
- Math. 165, 166 - Calculus I, II 4 4
- Phys. 251 - University Physics I or
- ME 221 - Engineering MEchanics I - 4
- Univ. 189 - Skills for Academic Success 1 -
- Science Lab - 1
- Totals17 17
- Comm. 110 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking - 3
- CSci. 161 - Computer Science II - 4
- CSci. 222 - Discrete Mathematics - 3
- EE 206 - Circuit Analysis I - 4
- ECE 311 - Circuit Analysis I 4 -
- Math. 265 - Calculus III 4 -
- Math. 266 - Introduction to Differential Equations - 3
- ME 221 - Engineering Mechanics I 3 -
- Phys. 252 - University Physics II 4 -
- Social and Behavioral Science Elective - 3
- Totals18 17
- ECE 321 - Electronics I and Lab 5 -
- ECE 341 - Random Processes 3 -
- ECE 343 - Signals and Systems 4 -
- ECE 351 - Applied Electromagnetics and Lab - 4
- ECE 373 - Assembly Programming - 3
- ECE 376 - Embedded Systems and Lab - 4
- ECE 401 - Design I 1 -
- Computer Engineering Elective - 3
- Humanities and Fine Arts Elective 3 -
- Upper-level English Writing Requirement - 3
- Totals16 17
- CSci. 474 - Operating Systems Concepts 3 -
- ECE 403 - Design II 2 -
- ECE 405 - Design III - 3
- ECE 443 - Communications I and Lab 4 -
- Engr. 402 - Engineering Ethics - 1
- ECE or Engineering Science Elective 3 -
- Computer Engineering Electives 3 3
- Humanities and Fine Arts Elective - 3
- Social and Behavioral Science Elective - 3
- Wellness Elective 2 -
- Totals17 13
- Curriculum Totals 132
This sample curriculum is not intended to serve as a curriculum guide for current students, but rather an example of course offerings for prospective students. For the curriculum requirements in effect at the time of entrance into a program, consult with an academic adviser or with the Office of Registration and Records.
Electives:
The sample curriculum contains student choices (electives) of the following
type: humanities/social sciences; engineering science; math/science;
Core; and ECE electives.
The following are recommended electives for students interested in the computer engineering technical specialty of electrical and computer engineering curriculum.
- CSci. 374 - Computer Organization 3
- CSci. 375 - Digital Systems Design and Implementation 3
- CSci. 423 - Digital Electronics 3
- CSci. 470 - Digital Systems II 3
There also are fact sheets covering other available areas of specialty in electrical and computer engineering.
Contact Information
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
North Dakota State University
Electrical Engineering 101
Fargo, ND 58105
Tel: (701) 231-7019
Fax: (701) 231-8677
Email:info@ndsu.edu
Web: www.ece.ndsu.nodak.edu
Office of Admission
North Dakota State University
124 Ceres Hall
Fargo, ND 58105
Tel: (701) 231-8643
Fax: (701) 231-8802
Email: NDSU.Admission@ndsu.edu
Web: http://www.ndsu.edu/prospective/students/
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