Electrical Engineering
Room 101
Electrical Engineering
is located on the corner of Albrecht Boulevard and Centennial Boulevard
(Campus Map)
Electronics and Microelectronics
Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)
College of Engineering and Architecture
Electronic devices and systems are utilized in all areas of electrical and computer engineering. The electronics and microelectronics specialization in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is therefore a broad area which prepares the engineer to pursue various career opportunities.
The Program
Electronics engineers may design and develop integrated circuits. The
development of integrated circuits on a large scale allows tremendous
capability in a small package. This causes electronic devices and circuits
to pervade nearly every facet of life. Electronics engineers are working
with electronics and devices applicable to nearly every conceivable endeavor
of man; hence, they are presented with a wide distribution of job opportunities.
Electronics engineers may apply their expertise to other areas of specialty
such as communication, control, signal processing, computers, power systems
and bioengineering. They are employed in various aspects of research,
development, design, testing, manufacturing and marketing. The impact
of electrical engineers specializing in electronics is tremendous and
continues to grow.
Cooperative Education Program
The Cooperative Education Program allows students to alternate classroom study with a series of paid professional work experiences related to electronics. These experiences increase in complexity as the student's background in electronics 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.
High School Preparation
High school students should attempt to complete one unit of physics, four units of mathematics and one unit of chemistry. Students without these courses may take them in special programs at North Dakota State University to better prepare academically for a specific engineering curriculum.
The Facilities
The Electrical 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 and department and University computer capabilities support education and research.
Career Opportunities
NDSU electrical engineering graduates are working all over the world in a variety of exciting jobs at excellent salaries. They work in research, design, sales, manufacturing, testing, installation, development and teaching. Many graduates find that an engineering education provides excellent training for fields other than engineering such as business, medicine or law. Since engineers are problem-solvers, there is a constant demand for engineers to solve problems outside typical engineering fields.
Research and Graduate Study
Departmental faculty members are active in several areas of electronics
and microelectronics research, including integrated circuitry (VLSI) design,
electronics modeling and simulation, and development of advanced electronic
materials. A graduate/undergraduate program in VLSI and microelectronics
is under development. More information may be obtained from faculty members.
Graduate studies leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees are offered in
the department. Further details are available in the Graduate Bulletin.
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, 121L - General Chemistry I and Lab 4 -
- 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 - 4
- Univ. 189 - Skills for Academic Success 1 -
- Totals18 16
- Comm. 110 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking - 3
- EE 206 - Circuit Analysis I 4 -
- ECE 311 - Circuits II - 4
- Math. 265 - Calculus III 4 -
- Math. 266 - Introduction to Differential Equations - 3
- Phys. 252 - University Physics II 4 -
- Engineering Science Electives 3 3
- Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective - 3
- Totals15 16
- ECE 321 - Electronics I 5 -
- ECE 341 - Random Processes - 3
- ECE 343 - Signals and Systems 4 -
- ECE 351 - Applied Electromagnetics - 4
- ECE 401 - Design I 1 -
- ECE Electronics Elective 3 -
- EE Core Elective - 4
- Humanities and Fine Arts Elective 3 -
- Math/Science Elective - 3
- Wellness - 2
- Totals16 16
- ECE 403 - Design II 2 -
- ECE 405 - Design III - 3
- Engr. 402 - Engineering Ethics 1 -
- ECE or Engineering Sciences Electives 6 3
- EE Core Electives 4 4
- Humanities and Fine Arts Elective - 3
- Social and Behavioral Science Elective 3 -
- Totals16 13
- Curriculum Totals 127
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
- math/science
- engineering science
- EE core electives
- ECE electronics electives
- ECE electives
The following are recommended electives for students interested in the electronics and microelectronics technical specialty of electrical engineering:
- Math. 270 - Introduction to Abstract Mathematics 3
- Math. 420 - Abstract Algebra I 3
- Math. 421 - Abstract Algebra II 3
- Math. 429 - Linear Algebra 3
- Math. 450 - Real Analysis I 3
- Math. 451 - Real Analysis II 3
- Math. 452 - Complex Analysis 3
- Math. 480 - Applied Differential Equations 3
- Math. 481 - Fourier Analysis 3
- Math. 483 - Partial Differential Equations 3
- Math. 488 - Numerical Analysis I 3
- Math. 489 - Numerical Analysis II 3
- Phys. 401 - Engineering Physics I: Fundamentals 3
- of Properties of Solids
- Phys. 485 - Quantum Mechanics I 3
- CE 309 - Fluid Mechanics 3
- IME 440 - Engineering Economy 3
- ME 221 - Engineering Mechanics I 3
- ME 222 - Engineering Mechanics II 3
- ME 223 - Mechanics of Materials 3
- ME 350 - Thermodynamics 3
- ECE 331 - Energy Conversion 4
- ECE 376 - Embedded Systems 4
- ECE 443 Communications I 4
- ECE 461 Control Systems 4
- ECE 421 - Communications Circuits 3
- ECE 423 - Digital Electronics 3
- ECE 425 - Introduction to Semiconductor Devices 3
- ECE 437 - Power Electronics 3
- ECE 417 - Optical Signal Transmission 3
- ECE 421 - Communication Circuits 3
- ECE 423 - Digital Electronics 3
- ECE 437 - Power Electronics 3
- ECE 721 - Integrated Circuits 3
- ECE 725 - Advanced Electronics 3
- Any from the approved EE list
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
Ceres 114
Dept 5230, PO Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108-6050
Tel: (701) 231-8643
Fax: (701) 231-8802
Email: NDSU.Admission@ndsu.edu
Web: http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/prospective_students/
(02/10)