Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate Major (MEng, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Analog and mixed signal; artificial intelligence and machine learning; communications and signal processing; computer systems; energy systems; materials and devices; RF/microwaves/optoelectronics
The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers graduate programs leading to MEng, MS, and PhD degrees focusing on the major areas listed below. The MS and MEng programs provide advanced instruction beyond the undergraduate degree. They prepare students for careers in which a higher level of experience is required. The MEng degree is a course work-only degree with no required thesis or project report. The PhD program prepares students for work in government or industry research laboratories or careers at universities. Students are encouraged to develop programs of study in close cooperation with the faculty members in their areas of interest.
Graduate work is supported by the school’s well-equipped laboratory facilities. Opportunities exist for graduate students to participate in many research projects sponsored by private industry and government agencies.
For more information, contact the EECS Graduate Program Coordinator, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, OSU, Corvallis, OR 97331-5501; 541-737-3617; email: eecs.gradinfo@oregonstate.edu
Additional information concerning courses, advising procedures, faculty, and many other aspects of the school may be found on the school’s website.
Major Code: 3110
MEng
- Conduct research or produce some other form of creative work.
- Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
- Conduct scholarly or professional activities in an ethical manner.
MS
- Conduct research or produce some other form of creative work.
- Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
- Conduct scholarly or professional activities in an ethical manner.
- Communicate thesis clearly and professionally in written form.
- Communicate thesis clearly and professionally in oral form.
- Demonstrate the potential value of the proposed solution to the research problem in advancing knowledge within the area of study.
- Demonstrate capability for independent research in the area of study, preparedness in core disciplines relevant to research, and ability to complete the proposed research.
PhD
- Produce and defend an original significant contribution to knowledge.
- Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
- Conduct scholarly activities in an ethical manner.
MEng
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Coursework | ||
| ENGR 520 | MENG INTRODUCTION TO PORTFOLIO 1 | 1 |
| ENGR 521 | MENG PORTFOLIO COMPLETION 2 | 1 |
| Required Core 3 | ||
| Select three courses from the following: | 11-12 | |
| ANALOG CMOS INTEGRATED CIRCUITS | ||
| CONTEMPORARY ENERGY APPLICATIONS | ||
| LINEAR SYSTEMS | ||
| STOCHASTIC SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS | ||
| HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE | ||
| NETWORK THEORY | ||
| ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES IN ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS | ||
| SEMICONDUCTORS | ||
| Engineering Electives | ||
| Graduate standalone credits offered by the Electrical and Computer Engineering program, or other technical courses approved by the program committee + | 8-9 | |
| Other Electives | ||
| Courses chosen by the student which may include up to 6 credits from the following: | 23 | |
| RESEARCH ++ | ||
| READING AND CONFERENCE ++ | ||
| PROJECTS ++ | ||
| OCCUPATIONAL INTERNSHIP 4 | ||
| Total Hours | 45 | |
- +
Required Core plus Engineering Electives must be a minimum of 20 graduate standalone credits
- ++
For MEng, if ECE 501, ECE 505 or ECE 506 are listed on a student's Program of Study, the student must address and discuss this experience in their final portfolio or final exam presentation
MS (Thesis)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core 3 | ||
| Select three courses from the following: | 11-12 | |
| ANALOG CMOS INTEGRATED CIRCUITS | ||
| CONTEMPORARY ENERGY APPLICATIONS | ||
| LINEAR SYSTEMS | ||
| STOCHASTIC SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS | ||
| HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE | ||
| NETWORK THEORY | ||
| ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES IN ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS | ||
| SEMICONDUCTORS | ||
| Engineering Electives | ||
| Graduate standalone credits offered by the Electrical and Computer Engineering program, or other technical courses approved by the program committee + | 3-4 | |
| Other Electives | ||
| Courses chosen by the student which may include up to 6 credits from the following: | 18-21 | |
| RESEARCH | ||
| READING AND CONFERENCE | ||
| PROJECTS | ||
| OCCUPATIONAL INTERNSHIP 4 | ||
| Thesis | ||
| ECE 503 | ECE MS THESIS | 9-12 |
| Total Hours 5 | 45 | |
- +
Required Core plus Engineering Electives must be a minimum of 15 graduate standalone credits
MS (Project)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core 3 | ||
| Select three courses from the following: | 11-12 | |
| ANALOG CMOS INTEGRATED CIRCUITS | ||
| CONTEMPORARY ENERGY APPLICATIONS | ||
| LINEAR SYSTEMS | ||
| STOCHASTIC SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS | ||
| HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE | ||
| NETWORK THEORY | ||
| ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES IN ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS | ||
| SEMICONDUCTORS | ||
| Engineering Electives | ||
| Graduate standalone credits offered by the Electrical and Computer Engineering program, or other technical courses approved by the program committee + | 3-4 | |
| Other Electives | ||
| Courses chosen by the student which may include up to 6 credits from the following: | 24 | |
| RESEARCH | ||
| READING AND CONFERENCE | ||
| PROJECTS | ||
| OCCUPATIONAL INTERNSHIP 4 | ||
| Project | ||
| ECE 506 | PROJECTS | 6 |
| Total Hours 5 | 45 | |
- +
Required Core plus Engineering Electives must be a minimum of 15 graduate standalone credits
PhD
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core 3 | ||
| Select three courses from the following: | 11-12 | |
| ANALOG CMOS INTEGRATED CIRCUITS | ||
| CONTEMPORARY ENERGY APPLICATIONS | ||
| LINEAR SYSTEMS | ||
| STOCHASTIC SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS | ||
| HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE | ||
| NETWORK THEORY | ||
| ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES IN ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS | ||
| SEMICONDUCTORS | ||
| Engineering Electives | ||
| Graduate credits offered by the Electrical and Computer Engineering program, or other technical courses approved by the program committee + | 24-25 | |
| Other Electives | ||
| Courses chosen by the student which may include up to 15 credits from the following: | 12-36 | |
| RESEARCH | ||
| READING AND CONFERENCE | ||
| PROJECTS | ||
| OCCUPATIONAL INTERNSHIP 4 | ||
| RESEARCH | ||
| READING AND CONFERENCE | ||
| Thesis | ||
| ECE 603 | ECE PhD THESIS | 36-60 |
| Total Hours 5 | 108 | |
- +
Required Core plus Engineering Electives must be a minimum of 36 graduate credits
Prerequisite and Corequisite Coursework for Non-engineering Undergraduates
MEng or MS students without undergraduate degrees in Electrical Engineering or Electrical and Computer Engineering must complete one course with a grade of C or better from at least four of the following topic areas:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Topic Area 1 | ||
| ECE 390 | ELECTRIC AND MAGNETIC FIELDS | 4 |
| ECE 590 | ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES IN ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS | 4 |
| Topic Area 2 | ||
| ECE 322 | ELECTRONICS I | 3 |
| ECE 422 | CMOS INTEGRATED CIRCUITS I | 4 |
| ECE 520 | ANALOG CMOS INTEGRATED CIRCUITS | 4 |
| Topic Area 3 | ||
| ECE 323 | ELECTRONICS II | 3 |
| ECE 423 | CMOS INTEGRATED CIRCUITS II | 4 |
| Topic Area 4 | ||
| ECE 351 | SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS I | 3 |
| ECE 451 | SYSTEMS DYNAMICS AND CONTROL | 4 |
| ECE 461 | INTRODUCTION TO ANALOG AND DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS | 4 |
| ECE 550 | LINEAR SYSTEMS | 4 |
| Topic Area 5 | ||
| ECE 352 | SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS II | 3 |
| ECE 462 | DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS AND CHANNEL CODING | 4 |
| ECE 464 | DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING | 4 |
| ECE 560 | STOCHASTIC SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS | 4 |
| Topic Area 6 | ||
| ECE 375 | COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE PROGRAMMING | 4 |
| ECE 471 | ENERGY-EFFICIENT VLSI DESIGN | 4 |
| ECE 472 | COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE | 4 |
| ECE 473 | MICROCONTROLLER SYSTEM DESIGN | 4 |
| ECE 570 | HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE | 4 |
- 1
Students must register for ENGR 520 in the first term of the graduate program unless given direct written permission from the department
- 2
ENGR 521 must be completed in the term in which the degree should be awarded. If a student fails to meet a different degree requirement in the term which they complete ENGR 521 with a passing grade [C or higher], the passing grade will remain valid for one subsequent term, excluding summer term. If the passing grade in ENGR 521 becomes invalid, it must be retaken and a passing grade [C or higher] received to graduate. A student may not attempt ENGR 521 more than twice; failure to complete in two attempts will result in automatic dismissal from the MEng program in Computer Science. ENGR 521 may not be taken during the summer term without direct written permission from the department
- 3
At least a 3.0 GPA must be achieved over these three courses
- 4
If ECE 510 is listed on a student’s Program of Study, the student must address and discuss this experience in their final portfolio or final exam presentation
- 5
Total credits may increase if additional credits in the Prerequisite or Co-requisite Coursework area are needed
Major Code: 3110