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46 courses with the subject ECE, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

ECE 201Circuit Analysis I []3

Current variables and elements, resistive circuits, voltage and current laws, techniques of circuit analysis, network theorems, RL, RC and RLC circuits, computer-aided analysis. Pre-Requisite(s): MATH221, PHYS234

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 202Circuit Analysis II []4

Operation amplifiers, sinusoidal steady-state analysis, AC power, magnetically coupled circuits, Laplace transform methods, frequency response, basic filters, two-port networks, computer-aided analysis. Pre- Requisite(s): GENG102, ECE201

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 210Embedded System Design Project Management []3

Initial phase, planning, and resources of project management. Schedule, risks, non-technical considerations, desired outcomes, team work and communication, design, implementation, test plan, budget, quality management, delivery, and closeout. Lab.

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 220Digital Logic Design []4

Number systems, Boolean algebra, logic gates, combinational circuit, synchronous sequential circuits, and asynchronous sequential circuits, programmable logic and memory devices. Computer aided analysis and simulation. Design. Lab. Pre-Requisite(s): ECE102 or GENG102

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 290Undergraduate Research in Electrical and Computer

Engineering [Credits: 1.00-3.00] Investigation of a research problem in Electrical and Computer Engineering, focusing on problem formation and initial research. Pre- Requisite(s): GENG102, ECE201, ECE220

Subject
ECE
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 301Signals and Systems []4

Time and frequency analysis. Continuous and discrete time signals, linear time invariant systems, Laplace transform, Fourier analysis, z- transforms, continuous and discrete filters. Computer simulations. Lab. Pre-Requisite(s): ECE202, MATH327

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 314Digital Electronics []4

Review of linear circuits, Operational Amplifier, Solid state electronics, Diodes and applications, Three terminal devices, Basic three terminal device applications, Digital electronics, CMOS logic design, Bipolar logic design. Computer simulation. Lab. Pre-Requisite(s): ECE201, ECE220

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 316Analog Electronics []4

Analog systems, small signal modeling and linear amplification, and single transistor amplifier, filters, feedback and stability, multistage amplifiers, advanced op-amps, filters and oscillators, analog and digital integrated circuits. Computer simulation. Design. Lab. Pre-Requisite(s): ECE202, ECE314

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 320FPGA Based Digital Circuit Design []4

Register-based design, state machines, hardware description language, FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) architecture and design, elementary computer architecture. Computer aided analysis and simulation. Lab with design emphasis, FPGA implementation and applications. Lab. Pre-Requisite(s): ECE102 or GENG102, ECE220, ECE201, CSCI201

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 323Introduction to Microprocessors []4

Computer organization, microprocessors, assembly and high-level language programming. Parallel and serial interfaces, interrupts, analog- to-digital, digital-to-analog, and single board microprocessor based design. Labs with design emphasis. Pre-Requisite(s): ECE320

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 390Junior Undergraduate Research []1.00-3.00

Investigation of a research problem in Electrical and Computer Engineering, focusing on solution design and prototyping.

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 391Engineering Electromagnetics []4

Static and time varying electric and magnetic fields, Maxwell's equations, uniform plane waves, transmission lines, waveguides and antennas. Computer Simulations. Lab. Pre-Requisite(s): ECE202, MATH320 or MATH321 or PHYS346

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 411Advanced Analog Electronics []3

Design of dc-dc and dc-ac power converters using diodes, power transistors, and thyristors. Line frequency diode rectifiers, phase controlled rectifiers and inverters, switch mode converters and inverters, and resonant converters. Computer simulations. Additional project for graduate credit. Pre-Requisite(s): ECE314

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 412Electrical Machines and Power Systems []3

Electrical Machines and Power Systems Fundamentals of Electricity, Magnetism, and Circuits, Electrical Machines and Transformers, Generation, Transmission, and Distribution of Electrical Energy. Lab. Pre-Requisite(s): ECE314

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 421Computer Architecture and Design []3

Organization at the register level of a single processor computer. Hardware description language, computer interconnection structures, mainframe memory organization, introduction to advanced architecture. Design projects and a project paper. Additional project for graduate credit. Pre-Requisite(s): ECE323 174

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 422Microcontroller System Design []3

Internal structure and operation of different types of microcontrollers. Design methodology for their use. Applications, software and hardware. Labs and design projects. Additional project for graduate credit. Pre- Requisite(s): ECE323

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 423Computer Network Architecture []3

Data communication basics, network architecture and protocols, fundamentals of computer and communications networks, network simulation and analysis. Special emphasis on hardware. Labs with design emphasis. Additional projects for graduate credit. Pre-Requisite(s): ECE323

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 440Seminar []1.00-3.00

Lectures, readings, discussions on current topics. May be repeated on different topics for a maximum of 6 credits.

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated on different topics for a maximum of 6 credits.
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 444Internship: Undergraduate []1.00-16.00

Credit for off-campus professional experience with industry partners, non-profit organizations or government agencies.

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
16
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 452Digital Control Systems []3

Analysis and design of discrete-time systems and compensators, state- space approach, implementation of digital control systems. Other topics might include: fuzzy logic, adaptive filtering and non-linear systems. Additional project for graduate credit. Lab. Pre-Requisite(s): ECE301, ECE314

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 461Senior Design Project []3

One semester of the capstone experience, small group design project in Electrical or Computer Engineering. Written reports and oral presentations. Pre-Requisite(s): STAT417, ENGL191, CMST192, ECE322, ECE323, ECE301 or STAT417, ENGL191, CMST192, ECE323, ECE301, ECE312 or STAT417, ENGL191, ECE302, ECE301, ECE312

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 462Senior Design Project []3

One semester of the capstone experience, small group design projects in Electrical or Computer Engineering. Written reports and oral presentations. Pre-Requisite(s): ENGL191, CMST192, STAT417 or CSCI331, CSCI310

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 471Digital Signal Processing []3

Components of DSP system, discrete-time signals and z-transform, Fourier analysis (FFT), FIR and IIR filter design methods, and quantization effects. Computer projects and simulations. Additional project required for graduate credit. Pre-Requisite(s): ECE301, ECE323

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 473Neural Networks []3

Neural network technology overview, back propagation, conjugate gradient, and cascade-correlation training methods, associative memory, self-organizing nets, adaptive resonance theory net, Hopfield net, constraint satisfaction networks, application and design. Additional project required for graduate credit. Pre-Requisite(s): ECE471

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 482Design of Integrated Circuits []3

Design, and fabrication of integrated circuits. Semiconductor processing and design rules. Designing logic circuits, sense amplifiers, and clock circuits. Yield improvement. Economic and technological trends. Pre- Requisite(s): ECE314

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 490Senior Research in Electrical and Computer Engineering

[Credits: 1.00-3.00] Investigation of a research problem in Electrical and Computer Engineering, focusing on problem resolution and final concept. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.

Subject
ECE
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 510Educational Tours []1.00-6.00

Tours taken under supervision of the university. Exact nature of course is defined by the department or program involved, subject to approval of the administration.

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 511Advanced Analog Electronics []3

Design of dc-dc and dc-ac power converters using diodes, power transistors, and thyristors. Line frequency diode rectifiers, phase controlled rectifiers and inverters, switch mode converters and inverters, and resonant converters. Computer simulations. Additional project for graduate credit. Lab.

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 512Electrical Machines and Power Systems []3

Electrical Machines and Power Systems Fundamentals of Electricity, Magnetism, and Circuits, Electrical Machines and Transformers, Generation, Transmission, and Distribution of Electrical Energy. Lab.

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 521Computer Architecture and Design []3

Organization at the register level of a single processor computer. Hardware description language, computer interconnection structures, mainframe memory organization, introduction to advanced architecture. Design projects and a project paper. Additional project for graduate credit.

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 522Microcontroller System Design []3

Internal structure and operation of different types of microcontrollers. Design methodology for their use. Applications, software and hardware. Labs and design projects. Additional project for graduate credit.

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 523Computer Network Architecture []3

Data communication basics, network architecture and protocols, fundamentals of computer and communications networks, network simulation and analysis. Special emphasis on hardware. Labs with design emphasis. Additional projects for graduate credit.

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 540Seminar []1.00-3.00

Lectures, readings, discussions on current topics. May be repeated on different topics for a maximum of 6 credits.

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
May be repeated on different topics for a maximum of 6 credits.
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 573Neural Networks []3

Neural network technology overview, back propagation, conjugate gradient, and cascade-correlation training methods, associative memory, self-organizing nets, adaptive resonance theory net, Hopfield net, constraint satisfaction networks, application and design. Additional project required for graduate credit.

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 595Topics Course []1.00-4.00

Experimental, temporary or trial course for groups of students all engaged in the same topic. Topic varies from semester to semester or section to section. A specific content offering may be offered under a topics course number up to three times, after which departments must file for a permanent course number. According to Graduate School policy, there is a limit of 9 credits which applies toward a specific program. 1-4 Cr. F, S, Sum.

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 621Advanced Computer Architecture and Design []3

Advanced topics in computer system architecture, real-time computing systems, computer networks, parallel processors, multiprocessors, and methods of modeling and evaluation.

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 622Parallel Computer Architecture []3

Introduction and justification for parallel processing, choice of CPU, network topologies, designing a communication network, tight and loose coupling, language and operating systems.

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 644Internship: Graduate Masters Level []1.00-12.00

Credit for off-campus professional experience with industry partners, non-profit organizations or government agencies. Can serve as a graduate culminating experience in conjunction with a portfolio demonstrating mastery of associated learning outcomes.

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
12
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 671Advanced Digital Signal Processing []3

Overview of z-transform, FFT, 11R and FIR filters. Multirate digital signal processing. Optimum linear filters. Adaptive digital filters. Power spectrum estimation. Wavelet transform. Selected applications of DSP techniques in speech, sonar, radar, communications and image processing. Projects.

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 672Random Signals and Noise []3

Probability, random variables, random processes, autocorrelation, and spectral functions. Response of linear systems to random inputs. Estimators, error measurement, and statistical description. Project.

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 682VLSI Design []3

Computer-aided design of monolithic integrated circuits at the transistor, gate, circuit and subsystem level. Design rules, routing, cell placement and chip layout. Testing strategies for LSI, error correlations, validation, testability, fault tolerance, redundancy and yield improvement.

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 692Selected Topics []1.00-3.00

Special title for each offering.

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 693Selected Topics []1.00-3.00

Special title for each offering.

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 695Topics Course []1.00-4.00

Experimental, temporary or trial course for groups of students all engaged in the same topic. Topic varies from semester to semester or section to section. A specific content offering may be offered under a topics course number up to three times, after which departments must file for a permanent course number. According to Graduate School policy, there is a limit of 9 credits which applies toward a specific program.

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 696Research in Electrical Engineering []1.00-3.00

Graduate standing in Electrical Engineering and consent of the student's graduate committee.

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu
ECE 699Master's Culminating Project []1.00-6.00

A graduate only course that is used for completion of the culminating project of a Master's Degree, including Master's Thesis, Starred Paper and Creative Work. Six credits total are required for graduation for Thesis and Creative Work. Three credits are normally required for Starred Paper.

Subject
ECE
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.stcloudstate.edu

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