Course Outline

Introduction to Computer/Electrical Engineering 2015

(Fall 2015)

(August 13 - September 9): Overview of Computer/Electrical Engineering (Presentations on September 9, 2015)
Learn about Duke's Electrical and Computer Engineering program (Duke University, 2015)
Learn about the NC State Electrical and Computer Engineering program (NCSU, 2015)
Learn about the UNC Computer Science Program (UNC at Chapel Hill, 2015)
Learn about the NC State Computer Science Program (NC State, 2015)
Learn about the Duke University Computer Science Program (Duke, 2015)
Learn about MIT's Introduction to Computer/Electrical Engineering (MIT Open Courseware, 2015)
Learn about NASA JPL Mars Science Laboratory (NASA JPL, 2015)

(September 10 - October 8): Case Study 1 - Natural Gas-Fired Power Plant located in North Carolina
Introduction & Overview of the Energy Sector in North Carolina
Compare and contrast energy production from Coal-Fired and Natural Gas-Fired operations
How are Electrical Engineers utilized in the Energy Sector?
How are Software Engineers utilized in the Energy Sector?

(October 9 - 17): Overview of Opportunities & Challenges in the field of Electrical Engineering
Guest Speakers

(October 18 - November 3): Overview of Opportunities & Challenges in the field of Computer Engineering
Learn Engineering from the Mars Rover!
Guest Speakers

(November 10 - 30): Case Study 2 - Data Storage Company located in North Carolina
Guest Speakers

(December 1-14): Final Group Projects and Course Review

(December 15-18): Final Presentations
Be sure to get a good night's sleep!