ECE 1002 Intro to ECE

Jim HardenProfessor and Head, ECE

• Departmental News• Educational Objectives & Measurable Outcomes• Pitfalls to Avoid• Recent Student Highlights • A Personal List of Characteristics of a Successful

Electrical or Computer Engineer

Departmental News

• Undergraduate Enrollment (Fall 2003)– 1,948 Bagley College of Engineering Undergraduates– 417 ECE Undergrads (21% for the 10 Engineering Majors, ECE

FTF ACT Composite 26.6 in 2002)• 207 EEs• 210 CPEs

• Graduate Enrollment (Fall 2003) – 545 Bagley College of Engineering Undergraduates– 168 ECE Graduate Students (31% of Engineering graduate students)

• 129 EEs• 39 CPEs

Departmental NewsStrategic Planning 2004-2010

• Undergraduate Program - Innovation in education, retention, recruitment, and assessment

• Graduate Program - Increasing number of Ph.D. graduates

• Curricula - Comprehensive review with program constituent inputs and evaluation of peer and emulate group programs

• Facilities - Improving electronic delivery and increasing space

Educational Objectives(First Several Years following Graduation)

• Demonstrate a strong foundation in fundamentals through an applied competence in mathematics, science, computing, and engineering.

• Demonstrate the ability to apply innovative techniques

to address unstructured problems specific to technical specialties in Electrical or Computer Engineering by identifying and implementing solutions using the proper tools, practical approaches, and flexible thinking.

Educational Objectives (First Several Years following Graduation)

• Interact with others, both individually and within multidisciplinary teams using effective oral and written communication skills and possessing the ability to deal with both technical and non-technical subjects when working with peers, supervisors, and the public.

• Develop an appreciation for the ethical duties incumbent on an Electrical or Computer Engineering professional including a commitment to lifelong learning and a concern for society and the environment.

Measurable Outcomes (Upon Graduation)

• an understanding of fundamental mathematics and engineering science consistent with the problem solving abilities of a degreed professional in this field

• the ability to apply software to problems through the creation of new applications and the use of modern simulation tools

• the ability to participate in the multi-disciplinary process of design and qualification of a prototype

Measurable Outcomes (Upon Graduation)

• the ability to plan and conduct laboratory experiments and to properly interpret and report the results

• the ability to identify and address engineering problems by extending the concepts of simple building blocks to system level design

• knowledge of the profession that supports informed and timely career decisions

Measurable Outcomes (Upon Graduation)

• communication skills through a series of peer and faculty reviews, to include oral and written reports

• knowledge of contemporary global and societal

issues and their relationship to professional ethics and engineering solutions

• early knowledge of key computer and study skills that are supportive of lifelong learning

Pitfalls to Avoid

• Academic Misconduct– 2001-2002 COE represents 44% or 64/144 of

cases filed with the Dean of Students (there are eight colleges and schools)

– Since 1994 it has been 40%– Engineering faculty take cheating seriously,

enforce the rules, and file misconduct forms

Pitfalls to Avoid• Computer Resources Misuse

– ITS and ECE System administrators routinely track misuse

– Students are responsible for all actions on their accounts. • No-No’s

– Do not spam others.– Do not lock a computer screen in the labs – ECE computers and resources are not to be used for

personal gain.– Do not use ECE computers to download copyrighted

material for the purpose of piracy (mp3s. Movies, etc.)– Do not use ECE computers and resources to download or

store pornographic material.

Pitfalls to Avoid

• Misuse of Facilities

– Obey rules on smoking, food and drink

– Only allow persons entry who have valid ECE access

– Failure will mean loss of access

• Take part in maintaining our resources

– Keep the student lounge in order (use trash can, reshelf books and magazines)

– Take care of equipment

ECE Highlights

• 2002 Harry C. Simrall Award for EngineeringExcellence - Adam Dyess

• 2001-2002 Intel Undergraduate Research Award Grant

– Jonathan Creekmore

ECE Highlights

• 2002 Outstanding Undergraduate Woman, President’s commission on the status of Women

– Kristen Bradley• 2002 Southeast Regional of the International

Collegiate Programming Competition - Jay Stenmark member of 3-Person Winning Team

ECE Highlights

• ECE Power Electronics Class helps Houston Mississippi Team win 2001, 2002, & 2003 Dell-Winston Solar Challenge

ECE Highlights

• 2003 SECON – ECE Places First Among 26 Competing Universities in Hardware Design Contest 

ECE Highlights

• 2003 “Best Major” Engineering Week Competition• 2003 BCOE Outstanding Engineering Educator –Dr.

J.W. Bruce• 2002 Eta Kappa Nu, C. Holmes MacDonald Outstanding

Young Electrical Engineering Professor Award – Dr. Noel Schulz

• 2003 W.L. Giles Distinguished Professor – Dr Roger King

• 2003 IEEE EAB Meritorious Achievement Award in Continuing Education – Dr. Marion Hagler

Characteristics of a Successful Electrical or Computer Engineer

(a personal list)• Carefully Spoken - measures words to

convey exact meaning. Good written and oral communications skills

• Forward Looking - able to see trends in technology and project their effect on future designs and ways of approaching their job

Characteristics of a Successful Electrical or Computer Engineer

• Ethical - a respect for the intellectual rights of others, a professional

• Hardworking - a responsible individual with a commitment to making things happen even under unexpected circumstances. Not prone to making excuses

Characteristics of a Successful Electrical or Computer Engineer

• Self-Confident - a belief in one’s abilities and worth. Based on consistent preparation

• Team Player - recognition of what can be gained when people work together. Enjoys and contributes to the accomplishments of others

Characteristics of a Successful Electrical or Computer Engineer

• Well Rounded - has a life outside work that includes family, physical exercise, fun, spiritual and intellectual pursuits