Electrical Engineering, M.S.

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The electrical and biomedical engineering department offers graduate programs leading to both the master of science and the doctor of philosophy degrees in electrical and biomedical engineering.

Emphases in the department include:

Image and signal analysis
Electromagnetics and microwaves,
Optical communication
Power and
Biomedical engineering

Graduate course work and research opportunities are available in the following areas:

Biosensors and Actuators
Integrated Bio-analytical Systems
Wireless Networks and Communications
Biomedical Image Processing
Microprocessor Design and Applications
Antenna Design and Analysis
Microwave Devices and Distribution Systems
Bioelectromagnetics
Optical Fiber Communications and Sensors
Microwave Integrated Circuits
Power System Simulation, Planning and Protection
Renewable Energy Integration and Smart Grid Applications
Power Electronics and Electric Drives
Power Conversion
Control Systems
Unmanned Autonomous Systems
Signal Processing

It is strongly recommended that prospective electrical engineering professionals take at least one year of graduate study. Both the undergraduate and graduate curricula at the university are designed to offer students the range of education needed for leadership in the profession, as well as knowledge of the physical sciences and basic professional techniques.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
understand research methodology.

Contact Information

Yantao Shen, Associate Professor, Electrical and Biomedical Engineering
(775) 784-6927
ytshen@unr.edu

Admission Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree with GPA: 3.0 or higher,
GRE: V+Q>301 with Q>156, A>3.5/6
TOEFL (International students only): 550 or higher (or> 213 CBT or >79 IBT or IELTS > 7
Three reference letters and
Statement of Purpose are also required.

Applicants to the program who don’t hold a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering must complete EE 220, 220L, 221, 362 and six credits hours of upper-division (300 or 400 level) EE courses in at least two of the following areas. These courses can be taken as grad special. Additionally, students must demonstrate proficiency in two of the five following areas of specialization, either through coursework or an exam:

Electromagnetics
Electronics
Communications
Control
Power

I. Program Requirements

Master’s degree candidates must select a graduate committee before completion of more than nine units. The graduate student’s committee recommends specific programs of study based on the needs and interests of the student.

A. Required Graduate Course

All electrical engineering graduate students are required to complete the following course:

EE 782 - Random Signal Analysis and Estimation Theory (3 units)

B. Thesis - Plan A

Plan A (requiring the completion of a thesis)

Course work: 24 units (12 of these units must be in courses numbered 700 and above)
EE 797 - Thesis (1 to 6 units) (6 units required)

C. Non-Thesis - Plan B

Course work: 27 units (15 of these units must be in courses numbered 700 and above)
EE 796 - Professional Paper (3 units)

II. Total Units

Plan A- Thesis Option: 30 units - At least 15 units should be from EE Courses
Plan B- Non Thesis: 30 units - At least 16 units should be from EE Courses

Note(s):

Two fellowships (Turner and Dickinson) and a number of teaching and research assistantships are typically available in electrical engineering. They are awarded on a competitive basis. For more information, contact the department chairman or the Graduate School dean’s office.

General requirements for graduate degrees are determined by the Graduate School and are listed in the Graduate School section of this catalog.