University of Iowa College of Engineering 49 courses 128 total credits
Electrical engineers develop technologies and systems for a wide variety of applications ranging from telecommunications to medical imaging. They play a central role in the design and implementation of any technology that is powered by electricity as well as the generation and distribution of electric power. Topics covered in the electrical engineering curriculum include the design of electronic circuits, communication systems, control systems, and semiconductor devices. Students may opt to specialize in any of these areas as well as others that include electrical power generation and distribution, medical image processing, computer systems, or design of micro- and nano-scale optical and electronic devices.
| Total Credits | 128 credits |
Common Courses
Required Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECE:3400 | Linear Systems II | 3 |
| ECE:3410 | Electronic Circuits | 4 |
| ECE:3500 | Communication Systems | 3 |
| ECE:3600 | Control Systems | 3 |
| ECE:3720 | Semiconductor Devices | 3 |
Capstone Design Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECE:4880 | Electrical and Computer Engineering Senior Design 1 | 3 |
| ECE:4890 | Electrical and Computer Engineering Senior Design 2 | 3 |
Breadth Elective
Depth Elective
Additional Electives
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