1 Welcome To the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Cal Poly Pomona

2 Welcome to the ECE Department Why the ECE Department Why the ECE Department ECE Curriculum ECE Curriculum Important Tests: EPT, ELM & MDPT Important Tests: EPT, ELM & MDPT How to Do Well in the Major How to Do Well in the Major How to Contact Us How to Contact Us Questions and Answers Questions and Answers

3 Industry Connections Student Presenting Projects to Industry guests during ISA Student Night

4 Internships and Jobs

5 Beautiful Campus

6 Best Value for Educational Dollar

7 Challenging Curriculum

8 Small Class Size

9 Student Clubs and Activities

10 Hands-on Education

11 Direct Interaction with Faculty (not TAs)

12 ALSO… - Relatively Small Student/Teacher Ratio - Great Education - Nationally ranked ABET accredited program

13 Introduction to the ECE Department Cal Poly Pomonas ECE Department is one of the largest in the United States. Cal Poly Pomonas ECE Department is one of the largest in the United States. The Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredits our Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering degrees. The Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredits our Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering degrees. There are about 1,100 undergraduate and 100 active graduate students in our department. There are about 1,100 undergraduate and 100 active graduate students in our department.

14 Introduction to the ECE Department In our department we have: In our department we have: 18 full-time faculty 18 full-time faculty 17 part-time faculty 17 part-time faculty 5 staff 5 staff The Universitys motto is Learn by doing. To meet this goal we have 20 laboratory rooms in our department. The Universitys motto is Learn by doing. To meet this goal we have 20 laboratory rooms in our department. Two of our computer labs provide open access time where students may access department related software. We offer relatively small class sizes and most lectures have accompanying lab classes for hands on instruction. We offer relatively small class sizes and most lectures have accompanying lab classes for hands on instruction.

15 Introduction to the ECE Department All laboratory courses are taught by professors. All laboratory courses are taught by professors. We offer year-round operation ( 3 quarters + summer quarter subject to budget), with most required major courses taught every quarter. We offer year-round operation ( 3 quarters + summer quarter subject to budget), with most required major courses taught every quarter. It is mandatory for our students to see their academic advisor during the winter quarter for annual advising. It is mandatory for our students to see their academic advisor during the winter quarter for annual advising.

16 Introduction to the ECE Department Our B.S. in Electrical Engineering provides undergraduate students with a strong core and an opportunity for specialization at the junior and senior levels by choosing from one of many areas of specialization. Our B.S. in Electrical Engineering provides undergraduate students with a strong core and an opportunity for specialization at the junior and senior levels by choosing from one of many areas of specialization. We offer courses in the following areas: Microelectronics Microelectronics Communications and Digital Signal Processing Communications and Digital Signal Processing Control and Robotics Control and Robotics Instrumentation and Biomedical Engineering Instrumentation and Biomedical Engineering Power Systems Power Systems Illumination Engineering Illumination Engineering Radio Frequency Engineering Radio Frequency Engineering Digital Systems Digital Systems

17 Introduction to ECE Department Our B.S. in Computer Engineering educates undergraduate students in the fundamental principles of electrical engineering and design of computer hardware and software. Our B.S. in Computer Engineering educates undergraduate students in the fundamental principles of electrical engineering and design of computer hardware and software. We offer courses in the following areas: Programming including Object Oriented Programming Languages, such as C++, MATLAB and Java Programming including Object Oriented Programming Languages, such as C++, MATLAB and Java Digital Signal Processing Digital Signal Processing Computer Architecture Computer Architecture Computer Networking Computer Networking FPGA Design using Verilog HDL FPGA Design using Verilog HDL Operating Systems Operating Systems Software Engineering Software Engineering Digital Electronics Digital Electronics

18 Recent Team Senior Projects Multi-Touch Screen Using FTIR (Frustrated Total Internal Reflection) Multi-Touch Screen Using FTIR (Frustrated Total Internal Reflection) RF Compass Using Microcontrollers & Wireless Technology RF Compass Using Microcontrollers & Wireless Technology Foam Falcon UAV Foam Falcon UAV All Wheel Differential Drive Autonomous Rover All Wheel Differential Drive Autonomous Rover Helping Hand Robot Helping Hand Robot GPS Controlled Autonomous Rover GPS Controlled Autonomous Rover Systems Engineering an Adaptive Modulation OFDM System Systems Engineering an Adaptive Modulation OFDM System Micromouse Micromouse Goalie for Soccer Robot Goalie for Soccer Robot FPGA-Based Digital Media Server FPGA-Based Digital Media Server Hybrid Identification Synthesizing RFID and Biometrics Hybrid Identification Synthesizing RFID and Biometrics Design of a Low Power Oxygen Sensor Design of a Low Power Oxygen Sensor

19 Student Clubs National Professional Organizations National Professional Organizations Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE) Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE) International Society of Automation (ISA) International Society of Automation (ISA) Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Society of Women Engineers (SWE) National Honor Societies National Honor Societies Eta Kappa Nu – The Electrical and Computer Engineers Honor Society Eta Kappa Nu – The Electrical and Computer Engineers Honor Society Tau Beta Pi – All College Honor Society Tau Beta Pi – All College Honor Society

20 ECE Curriculum Electrical Engineering Major Electrical Engineering Major Core Courses 98 qtr. units Core Courses 98 qtr. units Support and Direct Electives 32 qtr. units Support and Direct Electives 32 qtr. units General Education 68 qtr. Units General Education 68 qtr. Units Computer Engineering Major Computer Engineering Major Core Courses 88 qtr. units Core Courses 88 qtr. units Support and Direct Electives 42 qtr. units Support and Direct Electives 42 qtr. units General Education 68 qtr. units General Education 68 qtr. units Total units for either major is 198 qtr. units. On the average, our students take 5 years to complete the program.

21 ECE Curriculum Advice: Take one math class per quarter

22 Mathematics and English Placement Tests English Placement Test (EPT) English Placement Test (EPT) Entry Level Mathematics Exam (ELM) Entry Level Mathematics Exam (ELM) Unless exempt you need to take one or both of these tests. Take them as soon as possible if you plan on enrolling in Mathematics and/or English in the fall quarter.

23 English Placement Test (EPT) Goal: English 104 or English 102 EPT ScoreCourse Placement EPT ScoreCourse Placement 151+English English 104 & English 96 <142English 95 English as a Second Language English as a Second Language 147+English English 99 <130English 98

24 Exemptions to the EPT A score of 550 or above on the verbal section of the College Board SAT I: Reasoning Test. A score of 550 or above on the verbal section of the College Board SAT I: Reasoning Test. A score of 680 or above on the College Board SAT II: Writing Test A score of 680 or above on the College Board SAT II: Writing Test A score of 24 or above on the Enhanced ACT English Test. A score of 24 or above on the Enhanced ACT English Test. A score of 3, 4 or 5 on either the Language and Composition or the Literature and Composition Examination of the College Board Advance Placement Program (AP Credit). A score of 3, 4 or 5 on either the Language and Composition or the Literature and Composition Examination of the College Board Advance Placement Program (AP Credit). Transfer students who have completed a CSU college course that satisfies the English Composition a requirement with a C or better based upon the requirements from the college they are currently attending. Transfer students who have completed a CSU college course that satisfies the English Composition a requirement with a C or better based upon the requirements from the college they are currently attending.

25 Entry-Level Mathematics (ELM) The CSU Entry-Level Mathematics examination must be taken and scores received by all nonexempt undergraduates prior to enrollment in any mathematics course. Exemptions: A score of 550 or above on the mathematics section of either the College Board SAT or SAT 1: Reasoning Test A score of 550 or above on the mathematics section of either the College Board SAT or SAT 1: Reasoning Test A score of 550 or above on Level I, 1C, II or IIC of either the College Board Mathematics Achievement test of SAT II: Mathematics Test. A score of 550 or above on Level I, 1C, II or IIC of either the College Board Mathematics Achievement test of SAT II: Mathematics Test. A score of 23 or above on the ACT Mathematics Test. A score of 23 or above on the ACT Mathematics Test. A score of 3 or above on the College Board Advanced Placement Mathematics Examination (Calculus AB or BC or Statistics Examination (AP Credit) A score of 3 or above on the College Board Advanced Placement Mathematics Examination (Calculus AB or BC or Statistics Examination (AP Credit) Exception from the ELM Test DOES NOT exempt you from taking the MDPT!

26 Mathematics Diagnostic Placement Test (MDPT) If you are exempt from the ELM, then you are required to take the MDPT unless you meet one of the following conditions: If you are exempt from the ELM, then you are required to take the MDPT unless you meet one of the following conditions: Met the prerequisites for MAT 114 or higher within two quarters of entering Cal Poly Pomona Met the prerequisites for MAT 114 or higher within two quarters of entering Cal Poly PomonaOR Are a first-time freshman who scored 3 or higher on the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Examination Credit test in either Calculus AB or BC. Are a first-time freshman who scored 3 or higher on the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Examination Credit test in either Calculus AB or BC. Sign up for the MDPT (watch for an telling you how, or contact the Math Dept.). MAT 114 or above is your goal!

27 MDPT Preparation Prepare for the MDPT. Do not take it cold! Prepare for the MDPT. Do not take it cold! A poor score on the MDPT will set you back several quarters. A poor score on the MDPT will set you back several quarters.

28 Student Orientation Services (SOS) ATTEND THE UNIVERSITYS MANDATORY STUDENT ORIENTATION THIS SUMMER! ATTEND THE UNIVERSITYS MANDATORY STUDENT ORIENTATION THIS SUMMER! You will receive your MDPT scores and academic advising and priority registration for your fall classes! You will receive your MDPT scores and academic advising and priority registration for your fall classes!

29 How do I do well in the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department? Study Hard! Study Hard! Two to three hours of study for each class hour. Pace yourself Pace yourself Take no more than 12 units your first quarter. Take no more than 12 units your first quarter. Take no more than 16 units per quarter if you do not work/ take fewer units if you work. Take no more than 16 units per quarter if you do not work/ take fewer units if you work. Take one or two courses in the summer quarter. Take one or two courses in the summer quarter. Continue to work hard. Continue to work hard.

30 How to contact us: ECE Department: or ECE Department: or Mathematics Department: Mathematics Department: English Department: English Department: Test Center: Test Center: Enrollment Services: Enrollment Services: Financial Aid: Financial Aid: University Housing (Dorms): University Housing (Dorms): Foundation Housing (Village): Foundation Housing (Village):

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