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Department of Electrical
and Computer Engineering
N. Houshangi, Head. Faculty: M. Anan; C. Apostoaia; B. G. Burridge (Emeritus); B. Chen; H. L. Gerber (Emeritus); R. L. Gonzales (Emeritus); K. Gopalan; D. L. Gray;
T. I. Hentea (Emeritus); D. Kozel; E. S. Pierson; X. Yang; F. Azizi (Visiting); B. Smida (Visiting)
Electrical and computer engineers helpto improve the quality of life, the productivity of industry and individuals, and the standard of living for everyone. Engineers are problemsolvers,
using science, mathematics, and technology in their solutions. Most solutions involve thinking, computing, innovating, building,and teamworkwith other professionals. Graduates
from the bachelors or masters program may choose a career involving design, development, research, manufacturing, testing, or a combination of these. Electrical and computer
engineering graduates are in great demand, and starting salaries are excellent.
The undergraduate curriculum leads to a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with a minor in Mechatronics. The first semester
courses are the same for all engineering students, the first three semesters are the same for all electrical and computer engineering students. Then, students specialize in Computer
or Electrical Engineering, both accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET). An Interdisciplinary
Engineering Option allows students to design their own programs to meet their career needs, such as pre-lawor pre-medicine. The flexibility of the engineering program allows students
interested in other engineering disciplines not offered at Purdue Calumet, such as aerospace, chemical, etc., to complete one to two years of study before transferring to another university.
The Purdue Calumet graduate engineering curriculum leads to a Master of Science in Engineering degree, and/or a Graduate Certificate in Engineering Project Management.
Graduates of engineering or related programs are also welcome to take individual courses for professional development and technical currency without pursuing a graduate degree.
Reasons to major in Electrical or Computer Engineering at Purdue University Calumet. Engineering at Purdue Calumet provides an opportunity to earn an internationallyrespected
Purdue Engineering Degree from a program with excellent job placement and high starting salaries. Engineering classes are small and are taught by qualified faculty members
dedicated to teaching or adjunct faculty who have many years of industrial experience. Most faculty members also engage in research, consulting, or other professional activities, and participate
in professional engineering societies. Many faculty have received outstanding teaching, research, and service awards. The state of the art laboratory facilities, along with the many
laboratory courses, provide a mechanism for students to gain hands-on experience that will aid their understanding of the engineering and scientific theories taught in the lectures.
Courses are provided both days and evenings on a publicized schedule to meet the needs of both full-time and part-time students. Incoming students are assigned to an advisor familiar
with the problems and special needs of newstudents. After choosing a major, the student receives an experienced engineering faculty advisor. The programs prepare students for life and
for the engineering profession. The electrical and computer engineering programs offer a cost-effective, quality program that was ranked among the top50 of the Best Undergraduate
Engineering Programs at Non-Doctoral Schools in the 2011 US News and World Report.
Senior Engineering Design Projects. A capstone, one-year project for all seniors provides the opportunity to workin multi-disciplinary teams to pursue an engineering idea from
conception to design, fabrication, and testing. The senior projects provide a transition from university study to the real world of engineering work, building on Purdue Calumet’s strength
in experiential education. Many of the project ideas come from local industry. Special equipment available for senior design projects includes digital image processing systems, virtual
reality software, a visualization and simulation lab, personal computers with an array of engineering software packages and data acquisition capability, programmable logic devices,
digital signal processing boards, micro-controllers, high-frequency systems, electric drives and power electronics, and specialized electronic tools and software.
Undergraduate Research, Professional Experience Programs and Cooperative Education. Strong partnerships with industry and funded research provide great opportunities for
undergraduate as well as graduate student research. The Professional Experience Program, internships, and other experiential learning programs provide opportunities for students to
gain relevant workexperience by part-time employment while attending school part-time, or by full-time employment. The Co-opprogram provides engineering students with the
opportunity to workin the engineering profession while obtaining their degree. All provide students practical experience while earning money to pay for their education. These opportunities
make the education more meaningful for students and make the students more attractive to employers when they graduate, thus improving employment opportunities.
Graduate Internship in Engineering. The Graduate Internshipprogram allows students who have been accepted into the Master of Science in Engineering program to workparttime
in the engineering profession while attending the University and working toward a degree. Students will have the opportunity to compile a portfolio of their experience.
Programs
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering*
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with a minor in Mechatronics**
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering*
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Interdisciplinary Engineering Option
Master of Science in Engineering
Master of Science in Engineering with ECE Specialization
Graduate Certificate in Engineering Project Management
*Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (EAC-ABET)
**Accredited as a subset of Electrical Engineering.
Computer and Electrical Engineering Program Educational Objectives
The Computer Engineering curriculum provides a broad education in the fundamentals of Computer Engineering. Students may pursue a general program or may choose a
specialization in areas such as Computer Hardware or Computer Software.
The Electrical Engineering curriculum provides a broad education in the fundamentals of Electrical Engineering. Students may pursue a general program or may choose
a specialization in areas such as Communication and Signal Processing, Computer Systems, Control Systems, or Power and Energy systems. There is a minor in mechatronics.
The educational objectives are to provide each graduate with:
1. Engineering Competence – Graduates are competent and engaged professionals in their field.
2. Continuous Learning Skills – Graduates continue developing professionally.
3. Professional Skills – Graduates demonstrate teamwork and leadershipskills, and are contributors in their profession.
4. Societal Awareness – Graduates recognize the societal, ethical, and global impacts of their work.
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