Program Overview

Electrical and Computer Engineering Program

The Electrical and Computer Engineering program at Northwestern University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in various fields, including computer engineering and electrical engineering.

Undergraduate Programs

• Computer Engineering Major (BS Degree)
  • Curriculum and Requirements
  • Introductory Course
• Electrical Engineering Major (BS Degree)
  • Curriculum and Requirements
  • Introductory Courses
• ABET Objectives and Outcomes
• Combined BS/MS
• Special Programs

Graduate Study

• PhD Programs
  • PhD in Computer Engineering
  • PhD in Electrical Engineering
• MS Programs
  • Master of Science in Computer Engineering
  • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
  • Specializations
    • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
    • Computer Vision and Image Processing
    • Network and Communication Systems
    • Quantum Computing, Sensing & Communications
    • Robotics and Autonomous Systems
    • Cybersecurity
    • Photonics & Optoelectronics
    • Embedded Systems
    • High-Performance Computing
    • Internet-of-Things & Edge Computing
    • Semiconductors
    • Sustainable Energy and Low-Power Design
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Courses

• ELEC_ENG 381: Electronic Materials: Properties and Applications
  • Prerequisites: ELEC_ENG 223 or consent of Instructor
  • Description: The course is designed to provide the opportunity for students from different backgrounds to undertake study and research in solid state engineering and electronic materials.
  • Required Texts: None
  • Reference Texts:
    • R.E. Hummel, Electronic Properties of Materials, Springer-Verlag, 3rd edition, 2001
    • J. W. Mayer and S. S. Lau, Electronic Materials Science: for Integrated Circuits in Si and GaAs, Macmillan, 1990
  • Course Instructor: Prof. Hooman Mohseni
  • Course Coordinator: Prof. Manijeh Razeghi
  • Detailed Course Topics:
    • Week 1: Introduction, Electrons in crystals, a simplified case
    • Week 2: Electrons in crystals, a simplified case
    • Week 3: Electrical Properties (metals and alloys)
    • Week 4: Electrical Properties (semiconductors, polymers)
    • Week 5: Optical Properties (classical view)
    • Week 6: Optical Properties (quantum mechanical view)
    • Week 7: Magnetic Properties (classical view)
    • Week 8: Magnetic Properties (quantum mechanical view)
    • Week 9: Magnetic Properties (quantum mechanical view)
    • Week 10: Applications (some optical and magnetic devices)
  • Computer Usage: None
  • Course Grading:
    • Homework (25%)
    • Friday mini quiz (25%)
    • Final Project & Presentation (25%)
    • Final exam (25%)
  • Course Objectives:
    • Understand the quantum mechanics of electron in crystals
    • Understand the basic electrical and magnetic properties of crystalline solids and amorphous materials
    • Understand the difference between electronic structures and physical properties of semiconductors, metals, and dielectrics
    • Understand the physics of magnetic phase transitions and superconductivity
    • Measure and analyze transport characteristics of semiconductors
    • Measure and analyze basic optical parameters of semiconductors
    • Understand the physics behind solid state electronics and optoelectronic devices
    • Understand the basic design of major microelectronic and optoelectronic devices, their features, and limitations
    • Present the results of study and research
  • ABET: 90% Science, 10% Engineering

Research

• Areas of Research
  • Computer Engineering
  • Signals and Systems
  • Solid State, Photonic, and Quantum Technologies
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