Optional concentrations allow EE majors to acquire depth in a technical subspecialty with a coherent choice of electives. All courses below satisfy EE, technical and/or engineering science electives. No student is required to complete a concentration.
Each concentration consists of a coherent collection of four courses contributing depth in a distinct EE competence. Each is designed to be achievable by an EE major without adding to degree requirements. Some elective courses, as noted below, may require special permission or additional prerequisites. Any such additional courses would count as EE or Technical Electives.
Communications (CCMM)
Required Courses
EE 30358: Waveguides & Antennas
EE 40453: Communication Systems
Restricted Electives (minimum two from list):
EE 40458: RF & Microwave Circuits for Wireless Communications Lab
EE 40468: Optics and Photonics
EE 30321: Embedded Systems
EE 40471: Digital Signal Processing
Semiconductors and Nanotechnology (CNAN)
Required Courses
EE 30357: Electronic & Optoelectronic Devices
EE 40446: Integrated Circuit Fabrication Laboratory
Restricted Electives (minimum two from list):
EE 30358: Waveguides & Antennas
EE 40478: Introduction to Quantum Computing
EE 60587: Quantum Mechanics for Electrical Engineers
EE 40468: Optics and Photonics
Energy (CENR)
Required Courses
AME 20231: Thermodynamics
EE 30372: Electric Machinery and Power Systems
Restricted Electives (minimum two from list):
EE 30357: Electronic & Optoelectronic Devices
EE 40442: Power Electronics
EE 40472: Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
CBE 40435 Electrochemical Energy Conversion*
any course accepted by for the “Energy Engineering” minor
Multimedia (CMUL)
Required Courses
EE 40471: Digital Signal Processing
EE 40354: Multimedia Signals and Systems
Restricted Electives(minimum two from list):
EE 40453: Communication Systems
EE 40345: Audio Technology
EE 30321: Embedded Systems
CSE 40655: Technical Concepts of Visual FX*
EE 60581: Digital Image Processing
Biosystems (CBSY)
Required Courses (choose 2 out of 3)
EE 40432: Introduction to Systems Biology & LabEE 47040: Biomedical Device Engineering
EE: 47041: Intro to Biophotonics and Medical Optics
Restricted Electives (minimum two from list)
The third course of EE 40432 / 47040 / 47041
any elective or required course from the “Bioengineering” Minor
CSE 40537: Biometrics*
EE 40455: Control Systems or EE 40468: Photonics
*Respective departments suggest preparatory courses which are part of neither EE requirements nor the Required Courses under this Concentration. Departmental permission may be required.