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undergraduate courses
ENGS 61 Intermediate Electrical Circuits
Offered: 10F, 11F: 10A, laboratory
The course defines methods for writing the equations for any practical circuit, then
introduces fundamental circuit theorems and two-port networks. Further topics are
the operational amplifier, the fundamentals of filter theory, and the bipolar junction
transistor. The student applies theory through laboratory exercises and an individual
final design project and uses computer-aided design methods.
The course serves those preparing for advanced study of electrical circuits.
Prerequisites: ENGS 22 and ENGS 23
Instructor: Fossum Dist: TLA
ENGS 62 Microprocessors in Engineered Systems
Offered: 11W, 12W: 10A, laboratory
Microprocessors and microcomputers are central components in ever-increasing
numbers of consumer, industrial, and scientific products. This course extends the
design framework developed in ENGS 31 to include these high integration parts.
Students are introduced to simple and advanced microcomputers, their supporting
peripheral hardware, and the hardware and software tools that aid designers in creating
embedded system controllers. Laboratory projects will cover basic microprocessor
behavior, bus interfaces, peripheral devices, and digital signal processing.
Prerequisites: ENGS 20 and ENGS 31
Instructor: McGrath Dist: TLA
ENGS 63 Introduction to VLSI Systems
Offered: 10F, 11F: M, Th 3:00–5:00
This course provides an introduction to VLSI (very large scale integration) systems.
It examines the physical structure and fabrication processes of transistors and
interconnect technology, and surveys industry scaling trends. Students will learn
electrical characteristics of VLSI circuit elements, and how to create schematics,
layouts, and simulations of practical circuits. Discussion includes important aspects
of state-of-the-art technology such as variation, leakage, and power limitations. A
design project is required in which students demonstrate mastery of these concepts
through the design and simulation of a complex VLSI circuit such as a static randomaccess
memory.
Prerequisite: ENGS 31
Instructor: Wissel Dist: TLA
ENGS 64 Cellular and Molecular Biomechanics
Offered alternate years: 12W: 2A
Engineering principles of cell design. Topics include elasticity of biopolymers and
biomembranes, rheology of cytoskeletal components, molecular motors, cell motility.
The course connects cell mechanics to micro- and nano-technology.
Prerequisite: ENGS 30 or equivalent
Instructor: Staff Dist: TAS
ENGS 65 Engineering Software Design
Offered: 11W, 12W: 12
As a successor to ENGS 20, this course covers intermediate topics in programming
and software design with an emphasis on engineering applications. Students will
learn software design principles and basic data structures. Topics covered will include
object-oriented design, user interface design, lists, stacks, queues, binary trees, hash
tables, and simulation. Students will learn techniques for developing maintainable,
extensible, and understandable software.
Prerequisite: ENGS 20 or COSC 5
Instructor: Santos Dist: TAS
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