Electrical Engineering (EENG)
At Dunwoody College of Technology, the Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree prepares students to enter the field of engineering as electrical engineers and work to solve many of the problems facing our society. Graduates can find employment in a variety of industries, including energy, construction, medical, telecommunications, transportation, and computing.
Students learn to apply engineering principles to the work environment, how to work collaboratively in a team environment, and how to create electrical or electronic systems that are effective and efficient. Coursework includes study in electronics, mechatronics, signals and system theory, power systems, and semiconductors. Curriculum is project-based so that theoretical engineering principles are reinforced and experienced through hands-on creation and problem-solving.
Arts & Sciences courses help students understand the core mathematical and scientific principles that all engineering projects grow out of as well as provide students with the communication and critical thinking skills required to succeed in the profession.
All students complete a senior project or internship. Graduates are prepared to pass the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam should they wish to take that first step in
becoming licensed professional engineers (PE).
Classes Offered: Day
Available Starts: Fall Semester
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Requirements | ||
| CHEM2110 | Chemistry with Lab | 4 |
| COMM3000 | Professional Communication | 2 |
| ENGL1010 | English | 3 |
| HUMN4000 | Ethical Decision-Making | 2 |
| MATH1811 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH1821 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH2260 | Probability & Statistics | 4 |
| MATH2810 | Multi-Variable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH2820 | Linear Algebra & Differential Equations | 4 |
| PHYS1800 | Physics I with Lab | 4 |
| PHYS1820 | Physics II with Lab | 4 |
| WRIT2010 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| Diversity | 2 | |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Upper Social Sciences | 2 | |
| Technical Requirements | ||
| MENG1120 | Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
| EENG1110 | Programming for Electrical Engineers | 3 |
| EENG1210 | Logic & Digital Design | 2 |
| EENG1220 | Logic & Digital Design Lab | 1 |
| EENG1230 | Circuit Fundamentals I | 2 |
| EENG2110 | Circuit Fundamentals II | 2 |
| EENG2120 | Circuit Fundamentals II Lab | 1 |
| EENG2130 | Digital Systems | 3 |
| EENG2210 | Analog Circuits | 3 |
| EENG2220 | Analog Circuits Lab | 1 |
| EENG2230 | Semiconductor Fundamentals | 4 |
| EENG3110 | Advanced Analog Circuits | 3 |
| EENG3120 | Advanced Analog Circuits Lab | 1 |
| EENG3130 | Signals & Systems Theory | 4 |
| EENG3140 | Electrodynamics I | 3 |
| EENG3210 | Advanced Digital Systems | 4 |
| EENG3220 | Advanced Digital SystAdv Digital Sys Lab | 1 |
| EENG3230 | Electrodynamics II | 3 |
| EENG3240 | Mechatronics | 4 |
| EENG3250 | Mechatronics Lab | 1 |
| EENG4110 | Communication Systems I | 3 |
| EENG4120 | Communication Systems I Lab | 1 |
| MENG4230 | Engineering Economics | 2 |
| EENG4140 | Power System Analysis | 3 |
| EENG4150 | Senior Design Project I | 2 |
| EENG4210 | Biomedical Topics | 2 |
| EENG4220 | Biomedical Topics Lab | 1 |
| EENG4230 | Communication Systems II | 3 |
| EENG4240 | Power System Design | 3 |
| EENG4250 | Senior Design Project II | 4 |
| Total Credits | 122 | |
The following sample academic plan demonstrates how a student's schedule might look on a semester-by-semester basis, including elective courses. Your actual degree plan may differ from this sequence, depending on whether you start in the fall or spring semester, what transfer credits you may have (if any), and which Arts & Sciences courses and electives you take and when you take them.
The sample academic plan is for informational purposes only. To determine your academic plan, please meet with an academic advisor.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| MENG1120 | Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
| EENG1110 | Programming for Electrical Engineers | 3 |
| MATH1811 | Calculus I | 4 |
| PHYS1800 | Physics I with Lab | 4 |
| ENGL1010 | English | 3 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Total Credits | 17 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Credits | |
| EENG1210 | Logic & Digital Design | 2 |
| EENG1220 | Logic & Digital Design Lab | 1 |
| EENG1230 | Circuit Fundamentals I | 2 |
| MATH1821 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS1820 | Physics II with Lab | 4 |
| Diversity | 2 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| EENG2110 | Circuit Fundamentals II | 2 |
| EENG2120 | Circuit Fundamentals II Lab | 1 |
| EENG2130 | Digital Systems | 3 |
| MATH2820 | Linear Algebra & Differential Equations | 4 |
| CHEM2110 | Chemistry with Lab | 4 |
| Humanities | 3 | |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Total Credits | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Credits | |
| EENG2210 | Analog Circuits | 3 |
| EENG2220 | Analog Circuits Lab | 1 |
| EENG2230 | Semiconductor Fundamentals | 4 |
| MATH2810 | Multi-Variable Calculus | 4 |
| WRIT2010 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| EENG3210 | Advanced Digital Systems | 4 |
| EENG3120 | Advanced Analog Circuits Lab | 1 |
| EENG3130 | Signals & Systems Theory | 4 |
| EENG3140 | Electrodynamics I | 3 |
| MATH2260 | Probability & Statistics | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Credits | |
| EENG3210 | Advanced Digital Systems | 4 |
| EENG3220 | Advanced Digital SystAdv Digital Sys Lab | 1 |
| EENG3230 | Electrodynamics II | 3 |
| EENG3240 | Mechatronics | 4 |
| EENG3250 | Mechatronics Lab | 1 |
| Upper Social Sciences | 2 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| EENG4110 | Communication Systems I | 3 |
| EENG4120 | Communication Systems I Lab | 1 |
| EENG4230 | Communication Systems II | 3 |
| EENG4140 | Power System Analysis | 3 |
| EENG4150 | Senior Design Project I | 2 |
| COMM3000 | Professional Communication | 2 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 14 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring | Credits | |
| EENG4210 | Biomedical Topics | 2 |
| EENG4220 | Biomedical Topics Lab | 1 |
| EENG4230 | Communication Systems II | 3 |
| EENG4240 | Power System Design | 3 |
| EENG4250 | Senior Design Project II | 4 |
| HUMN4000 | Ethical Decision-Making | 2 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Descriptions
MENG1120 | Introduction to Engineering | Lecture (3 Credits)
Explore major topics in Engineering. Provides students with a pathway to success in the program, including time management, industry software, study skills, internship availability and career opportunities.
EENG1110 | Programming for Electrical Engineers | Lecture (3 Credits)
Introduction to programming principles and the C++ programming language for electrical engineers. Discuss universal programming topics relevant across languages. Distinguish the differences between programming languages and for which functions each one is commonly used. The C++ programming language is covered in-depth to provide specific examples for these principles and supply a foundation on which future programming curriculum can build.
EENG1210 | Logic & Digital Design | Lecture (2 Credits)
Introduction to logic gates and state machines. The foundations of number systems and binary logic are implemented using logic gates. Karnaugh maps are used to realize Boolean algebra, leading to combinational logic circuits. State machines such as flip-flops, counters, and registers are analyzed.
Prerequisite(s): ECDM2102 And ECDM2203
Corequisite(s): EENG1220
EENG1230 | Circuit Fundamentals I | Lecture (2 Credits)
Analyze fundamental circuits. Investigate the relationship between voltage, current, power and energy. Identify and predict responses of RC and RL circuits.
EENG2110 | Circuit Fundamentals II | Lecture (2 Credits)
Examine transient and steady state conditions in complex circuits. Investigate power, power factor, and power transfer. Explore frequency using Fourier analysis, Bode plots, passive filters and transfer functions.
Prerequisite(s): EENG1230
Corequisite(s): EENG2120
EENG2120 | Circuit Fundamentals II Lab | Laboratory (1 Credit)
Prototype various circuits and determine values using electrical metrology tools and techniques. Compare expected behavior against measured responses.
Prerequisite(s): EENG1230
Corequisite(s): EENG2110
EENG2130 | Digital Systems | Lecture (3 Credits)
Examine various systems through abstraction from the basic concepts of digital blocks. Starting with memory and programmable logic devices, progressing to basic microcontroller architecture to understand where systems are implemented.
Prerequisite(s): EENG1210
EENG2210 | Analog Circuits | Lecture (3 Credits)
Analysis of continuous variable systems. Discuss non-linear components such as diodes and transistors. Explore more advanced concepts and components including multi-transistor amplifiers and op-amps.
Prerequisite(s): EENG2110
Corequisite(s): EENG2220
EENG2220 | Analog Circuits Lab | Laboratory (1 Credit)
Design and construct circuits, focusing on prototyping and debugging, using common electrical engineering equipment and tools.
Prerequisite(s): EENG2120
Corequisite(s): EENG2210
EENG2230 | Semiconductor Fundamentals | Lecture (4 Credits)
Examine the theory and design of semiconductor devices prevalent in electrical engineering systems. Study the fabrication of diodes, transistors, and photovoltaic cells.
EENG3110 | Advanced Analog Circuits | Lecture (3 Credits)
Evaluate various typologies of circuits and determine useful implementations. Practical design considerations include physical constraints, non-ideal characteristics of transistors, active loads, frequency response, and feedback.
Prerequisite(s): EENG2210
Corequisite(s): EENG3120
EENG3120 | Advanced Analog Circuits Lab | Laboratory (1 Credit)
Design, model, prototype, and fabricate project(s) in an interactive applied lab.
Prerequisite(s): EENG2220
Corequisite(s): EENG3110
EENG3130 | Signals & Systems Theory | Lecture (4 Credits)
Introduction to the foundation of communications, signal processing and control theory. Use mathematical tools such as Fourier, Laplace, and Z transforms.
Prerequisite(s): MATH2820
EENG3140 | Electrodynamics I | Lecture (3 Credits)
In depth discussion of electric and magnetic fields. Explore Maxwell?s equations.
Prerequisite(s): MATH2810
EENG3210 | Advanced Digital Systems | Lecture (4 Credits)
Investigate memory, data busses, and peripheral interfaces. Implement field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), microcontrollers, and embedded programming.
Prerequisite(s): EENG2130
Corequisite(s): EENG3220
EENG3220 | Advanced Digital SystAdv Digital Sys Lab | Laboratory (1 Credit)
Implement digital systems using different platforms and different programming languages. Demonstrate the design considerations for systems ranging from basic to complex applications.
Prerequisite(s): EENG2130
Corequisite(s): EENG3210
EENG3240 | Mechatronics | Lecture (4 Credits)
Mechatronics engages multiple disciplines in a system. Integrate typical aspects such as electrical drives, sensors, control systems, and communication.
Prerequisite(s): EENG3140
Corequisite(s): EENG3250
EENG3230 | Electrodynamics II | Lecture (3 Credits)
Analyze Maxell?s equations in vacuum and matter. Calculate absorption, dispersion and wave guides. Discuss the impact of relativity on electrodynamics.
Prerequisite(s): EENG3140
EENG3250 | Mechatronics Lab | Laboratory (1 Credit)
Interdisciplinary lab. Apply motive forces, implement control systems, and discuss operating environment challenges.
Prerequisite(s): EENG3140
Corequisite(s): EENG3240
EENG4110 | Communication Systems I | Lecture (3 Credits)
Apply signal and system theory to analog and digital communication. Distinguish characteristics of contemporary communication standards.
Prerequisite(s): EENG3110, EENG3130, And EENG3210
Corequisite(s): EENG4120
EENG4120 | Communication Systems I Lab | Laboratory (1 Credit)
Implement and evaluate electrical communication systems in an investigative laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): EENG3110, EENG3130, And EENG3210
Corequisite(s): EENG4110
MENG4230 | Engineering Economics | Lecture (2 Credits)
Combines the concepts of finance and economics with the engineering environment. Analyze costs, risk, funding options, economic return on investment, legal and environmental concerns.
EENG4140 | Power System Analysis | Lecture (3 Credits)
Examine how modern power systems are implemented and analyze how power moves through these systems.
Prerequisite(s): EENG3230
EENG4150 | Senior Design Project I | Lecture (2 Credits)
Investigate current real world electrical engineering industries, applications, and challenges. Prepare and present a project proposal to an industry panel. Discuss best practices in project management. Projects will be executed in the following semester.
EENG4210 | Biomedical Topics | Lecture (2 Credits)
Explore electrical engineering topics in the biomedical field. Discuss FDA.
Prerequisite(s): EENG3230
Corequisite(s): EENG4220
EENG4220 | Biomedical Topics Lab | Laboratory (1 Credit)
Hands on application of electrical engineering topics in the biomedical field.
Prerequisite(s): EENG3230
Corequisite(s): EENG4210
EENG4230 | Communication Systems II | Lecture (3 Credits)
Discuss current challenges, cutting edge and emerging technologies.
Prerequisite(s): EENG4110
EENG4240 | Power System Design | Lecture (3 Credits)
Examine how modern power systems are designed and controlled. Industry modeling and design software are used, and regulatory codes are covered.
Prerequisite(s): EENG4140
EENG4250 | Senior Design Project II | Lec/Lab (4 Credits)
Execute project proposal from Senior Project I. Construct a working prototype. Display of project documentation. Present to a jury of peers, faculty and industry representatives.
MATH1811 | Calculus I | Lecture (4 Credits)
The fundamental tool used by engineers and scientists to determine critical measurements, such as maximums, minimums and allowable rates of change. Utilize multiple methods in the calculation and application of limits, derivatives, transcendental functions, implicit differentiation and related rates.
Prerequisite(s): MACH2140
Corequisite(s): PHYS1800 PHYS1810
General Education: Mathematics
PHYS1800 | Physics I with Lab | Lec/Lab (4 Credits)
Introduction to mechanics using differential calculus as a foundation. Topics include kinematics and dynamics of linear motion, static equilibrium, the conservation of energy and momentum, mechanics of solids and fluids, and thermodynamics. The laboratory portion incorporates experimentation, instrumentation, and graphical tools to verify calculations in motion, mechanics and thermodynamics.
Prerequisite(s): MATH1810 Or MATH1811
Corequisite(s): MATH1810 MATH1811
General Education: Physical Sciences with Lab
ENGL1010 | English | Lecture (3 Credits)
Analyze the research and essay-writing process for purpose, planning, drafting, and revision. Explore writing patterns and thought development. Incorporate concepts of grammar and usage, documentation, source relevancy and credibility. Focus is on clear, concrete writing.
General Education: Communications
MATH1821 | Calculus II | Lecture (4 Credits)
The fundamental tool used by engineers and scientists to determine critical measurements such as the area under curves, the volumes within complex geometries, and for describing functions as an infinite series. Computer software enables the application of the definite integral, the fundamental theorem of calculus, applications of integration, and numerical methods of integration.
Prerequisite(s): MATH1810 Or MATH1811
Corequisite(s): MENG1230 PHYS1820
General Education: Mathematics
PHYS1820 | Physics II with Lab | Lec/Lab (4 Credits)
An introductory calculus-based course in electromagnetic fields and their applications. Topics include: Coulomb's and Gauss' Law, electric fields and potentials, electrical and magnetic properties of matter, Ampere's and Faraday's laws, elementary DC and AC circuits, Maxwell's equations, and electromagnetic waves.
Prerequisite(s): MATH1821, Or MATH1820, And PHYS1800
Corequisite(s): MATH1820 MATH1821
General Education: Physical Sciences with Lab
MATH2820 | Linear Algebra & Differential Equations | Lecture (4 Credits)
Introduction to Linear Algebra, including vector spaces and linear mappings between such spaces. Explore solution methods for ordinary differential equations, qualitative techniques; includes matrix methods approach to systems of linear equations and series solutions.
Prerequisite(s): MATH1810 And MATH1820
General Education: Mathematics
CHEM2110 | Chemistry with Lab | Lec/Lab (4 Credits)
Develop a basic understanding of the central principles of chemistry that are useful to explain and predict the properties of chemical substances based on their atomic and molecular structure; promotes the development of basic and advanced science process skills.
General Education: Physical Sciences with Lab
MATH2810 | Multi-Variable Calculus | Lecture (4 Credits)
Differentiate and integrate functions of two and three variables. Apply differentiation and integration techniques to physical sciences and engineering. Explore the theorems of Green and Stokes.
Prerequisite(s): MATH1820
General Education: Mathematics
WRIT2010 | Technical Writing | Lecture (3 Credits)
Technical writing applications are studied for format, style, voice, and point of view; considered for purpose, audience, and subject. Critical thinking and developed expertise are employed to analyze, interpret, evaluate, summarize and generate various technical documents, individually and within teams.
General Education: Communications
MATH2260 | Probability & Statistics | Lecture (4 Credits)
Introduction to probability and statistics with applications. Topics include: basic combinatorics, random variables, probability distributions, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, and linear regression.
Prerequisite(s): MATH1820 Or MATH1821
General Education: Mathematics
COMM3000 | Professional Communication | Lecture (2 Credits)
Professional communication in all forms: researching, selecting, synthesizing, and documenting sources; business e-mail and letter writing, as well as public speaking and power point presentation for application in a management setting.
General Education: Upper Communications
HUMN4000 | Ethical Decision-Making | Lecture (2 Credits)
Examine major moral theories of right and wrong, such as utilitarianism, deontology, egoism, virtue ethics, and feminism. Apply these theories in sound, ethical decision-making particularly in one?s professional life. Through case studies, the consequences of a decision in terms of responsibilities to the company and the economy, to the people impacted by the decision, and to the environment at large are weighed. Explore the tension often created by the difference between what is morally right and what the company?s code of ethics states or what the society?s laws require.
General Education: Upper Humanities