Applications of electromagnetic theory; electrostatic and magnetostatic fields; Maxwell's field equiations; plane waves; transmission lines and waveguides; antennas and radiation.

The first semester of a two-semester capstone design sequence for senior students in electrical engineering with an emphasis on the engineering design processes. Topics important in product design and manufacturing are included, including considerations of economics, safety, and communication. Students are expected to formally propose a design project that includes a problem definition that incorporates engineering standards and realistic constraints. Students work in teams to develop and complete the designs. Lecture, two hours, laboratory, three hours per week.

The second semester of a two-semester design sequence for senior students in electrical engineering with an emphasis on the engineering processes. Students work in teams to develop and complete the designs. Topics to include engineering ethics, design, documentation, and communication.

An introduction to the basic signal processing operations in communications systems. Topics include frequency and time domain signal and system representation, random signals, modulation, sampling, pulse modulation, information theory.

An introduction to digital signal processing and classification methods for audio signals. Topics include signal analysis and system design using correlation functions, power spectra, difference equations, and transfer functions; implementations of filters, classifiers, and audio effects; characteristics and modeling of common audio signals such as speech, music, and noise.

Introduction to common power electronic converters used in electric motoro drives. Steady-state analysis methods for electric machines fed by power conditioning converters. Performance prediction of electric machines by electromagnetic field theory and by coupled oil models.

Physical and mathematical descriptions of wave propagation in guided structures; microstrip lines; microwave integrated cirucits; passive components; two-terminal devices; four-terminal devices; S-parameter concept; equivalent circuit concept; solid state microwave amplifiers and oscillators.

Introductory solid state physics with emphasis on the properties of electrons in crystals; crystal structure, crystal diffraction, reciprocal lattice, lattice vibrations and phonons, free electron theory, energy bands in solids, semiconductors.

This course will revolve around the development of a Single-Product (also called Single-Purpose) production system. It covers topics in basic lean system operations of as well as the management system to support the attainment of highest customer satisfaction with respect to Safety, Quality, Cost, Productivity, Delivery and Human Resource Development. Working in teams, students apply fundamental lean tools and concepts to develop a lean operations environment capable of driving continuous improvement in a simulated factory.

The objective of this course is to introduce students to automotive Body Production Engineering (BPE). The course will introduce students to the joining methods to produce subassemblies and the main body assembly. The course will cover joining methods, joining theory, quality assessment, and design of experiment to prove welding joints.