Curriculum
Students will choose an emphasis in either electric power systems or in communications and networking for their program of study. All courses needed for the degree will be offered online or by other multimedia delivery methods. A final examination by the student's graduate committee is required.
Communication and Networking Emphasis
Electric Power Systems Emphasis
Elective Courses for Both Curricula
Course Descriptions
Communication and Networking Emphasis
The Electrical Engineering M.S. curriculum with a communication and networking focus is offered totally online and is primarily intended to be a coursework-only program. The program requires 30 credit hours (units) of coursework to complete the degree. All students are required to take the core courses.
Core Courses: (18 units)
- EECE 660 Communication Systems I
- EECE 861 Noise Theory
- EECE 830 Advanced System Theory
- EECE 890 Wireless Communications
- EECE 841 Wide Area Networking
- EECE 897 Independent Study/MSE project
Elective Courses: (12 units)
Students will choose four courses out of the following seven:
- EECE 641 Advanced Digital Design
- IMSE 680 Quantitative Problem Solving Methods
- IMSE 806 Engineering Project Management
- CIS 725 Advanced Computer Networks
Students may choose one of the following three:
- CE 703 Responsibility in Engineering: Codes and Professionalism
- CE 790/704 Responsibility in Engineering: Leadership and Diversity
- CE 790 Top/Engineering Ethics Case Studies
Students may choose elective courses not listed above with prior approval from their advisor.
| Semester | Years | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | EECE 861 Noise Theory EECE 830 Advanced Systems Theory EECE 660 Communication Systems - I EECE 897 Independent Study/MS Project |
| Spring | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 | EECE 890 Wireless Communications EECE 841 Networking EECE 897 Independent Study/MS Project |
Changes and additions may occur in the schedule above. The department course catalog and course descriptions are online. Check Course Offerings for the most up-to-date course listing.
Electric Power Systems Emphasis
The Electrical Engineering M.S. curriculum with an electrical power systems focus is offered totally online and is primarily intended to be a coursework-only program. The program requires 30 credit hours (units) of coursework to complete the degree. All students are required to take the core courses.
Core Courses: (6 units)
- EECE 830 Advanced Systems Theory
- EECE 861 Noise Theory
Elective Courses: (24 units)
- EECE 624 Power Electronics
- EECE 685 Power System Design
- EECE 686 Power System Protection
- EECE 824 Advanced Power Electronics
- EECE 882 Power Quality
- EECE 885 Power Systems Operation and Control
- EECE 887 Distribution System Engineering
- EECE 888 Power System Stability
Students may choose elective courses not listed above with prior approval from their advisor.
| Semester | Years | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | 2005, 2007, 2009 | EECE 624 Power Electronics EECE 830 Advanced Systems Theory EECE 861 Noise Theory |
| Fall | 2006, 2008, 2010 | EECE 685 Power System Design EECE 830 Advanced Systems Theory EECE 861 Noise Theory |
| Spring | 2005, 2008, 2011 | EECE 885 Power Systems Operation and Control EECE 888 Power System Stability |
| Spring | 2006, 2009, 2012 | EECE 686 Power System Protection EECE 824 Advanced Power Electronics |
| Spring | 2007, 2010, 2013 | EECE 882 Power Quality EECE 887 Distribution System Engineering |
Changes and additions may occur in the schedule above. The department course catalog and course descriptions are online. Check Course Offerings for the most up-to-date course listing.
Elective Courses for Both Curricula
Students may choose elective courses not listed above with prior approval from their advisor. Actual degree requirements will be summarized on an approved plan of study. Some general guidelines include:
- Any course that is not a core course can be an elective course.
- Courses offered by other K-State departments, if approved by an advisor, can also be elective courses.
- At most 6 credit hours (units) can be transferred from another school, unless prior approval is obtained. The maximum that can be transferred is 10 units.
Course Descriptions
The department course catalog and course descriptions are online at http://www.k-state.edu/grad/gscurrent/catalog/eece.htm. Check "Course Offerings" at www.dce.k-state.edu/engineering/degrees/ for the most up-to-date course listing.