Program Overview

Electrical & Computer Engineering Program

The Electrical & Computer Engineering program is divided into two courses: Frontiers I and Frontiers II.

Frontiers I

In this course, students will review basic electrical phenomena and define the electrical quantities and units necessary for communication as electrical engineers. The course covers fundamental electrical laws and basic equations to help students understand and predict how electricity behaves. Additionally, students will learn about basic electronic components, how they work, and how to combine them to create useful electronic devices. By the end of the course, students will have learned how to solder and build a kit that demonstrates their understanding of the course material.

Some of the topics discussed in Frontiers I include:

• Charge, Voltage, Current, and Power
• Types of electrical signals, including DC and AC
• Basic passive elements, such as:
  • Wires
  • Resistance
  • Capacitance
  • Inductance
• Voltage sources
• Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff's two Laws
• DC motors
• Mosfets for driving motors
• OP-Amps and their applications
• Example circuits, including the use of a Thermistor and an OP-Amp as a Comparator to control a DC Motor
• Timers

Frontiers II

Frontiers II is an introduction to Electrical & Computer Engineering, covering the fundamentals of electronic circuit design and embedded systems design and programming. The course includes hands-on lab activities and options for students to complete projects of their choice, allowing them to explore topics at their own pace and tailor the experience to their interests. Student projects will be presented at the end of the program, providing a glimpse into the project-oriented nature of the university.