Curt Henrichs

 
  • Control system for a treadmill implemented on a Cypress PSoC for Embedded IV

    Control system for a treadmill implemented on a Cypress PSoC for Embedded IV

  • Atmel AVR PCB layout for Embedded III coursework

    Atmel AVR PCB layout for Embedded III coursework

  • Capture of video stream 2-axis servo tracking system for Embedded III coursework

    Capture of video stream 2-axis servo tracking system for Embedded III coursework

  • Control system for a treadmill implemented on a Cypress PSoC for Embedded IV

    Control system for a treadmill implemented on a Cypress PSoC for Embedded IV

    Milwaukee School of Engineering

    During my time at MSOE I earned the following degree:
    Bachelor of Science
    • Major: Computer Engineering
    • Minor: Mathematics
    Coming into undergrad, I had some exposure to engineering via FIRST robotics and high school level courses. My emphasis during this degree was to develop my embedded system engineering acumen. MSOE's computer engineering track with in-field elective options (EE, CE, SW, or CS) covered the hardware and software strands of the triple helix, while general humanities requirements and electives began rounding out the user strand.

    Courses

    Below are the courses taken during this degree. I have grouped them by major theme.

    Computer Engineering & Electrical Engineering

    CE1900 - Digital Logic I : Combinational Systems
    • Introduction to digital logic
    CE1910 - Digital Logic II : Sequential Systems
    • Adding registers / clocking; up to special purpose processor
    EE2050 - Linear Circuits - Steady State I
    • Steady state in the DC domain
    CE2800 - Embedded Systems I
    • Introduction to Assembly on a NIOS soft-core processor (effectively MIPS)
    • Implemented several low-level drivers and toy projects
    EE2060 - Linear Circuits - Steady State II
    • Steady state in the AC domain
    CE2811 - Embedded Systems II
    • Introduction to C for embedded systems
    • Worked through low-level driver implementations up to basics of RTOS task switching
    EE2070 - Linear Circuits - Transients
    • Dynamic circuit behavior : capacitor and inductor elements
    CE2930 - Intro to Computer Architecture
    • Learned and designed single-cycle, multi-cycle, and pipelined (in-order) processors
    • Learned memory hierarchy (peripheral, RAM, caching, etc.)
    EE3050 - Dynamic Systems
    • Introduction to dynamic system modeling in time, laplace, and state-space
    EE3220 - Digital Signal Processing
    • Introduction to DSP theory
    EE3720 - Control Systems
    • Introduction to control systems theory and application
      • Most critical hands-on tuning of PID
    CE3100 - Digital Electronic / Computer Interfacing
    • Conditioning signals for input : filtering, scaling, sacrificial circuits before control
    • Conditioning signals for output : current source / sink, open-collector v. push-pull, etc.
    • DACs, ADC, comparators, etc.
    CE3910 - Embedded Systems III
    • Primary project using NIOS soft-core processor
      • Tracking target with two-axis servo turret and camera
    • Introduction to PCB layout
    • Interfacing with external memory and serial protocols (I2C, SPI, etc.)
    CE4920 - Embedded Systems IV
    • Various projects using mixed analog / digital fabric on Cypress PSOC
    CE4950 - Networking I
    • Signal conditioning, information theory
    • Project based with course specific networking protocol (self-selected microcontroller).
    CE4960 - Networking II
    • Introduction to networking / internet protocols
    CE4000 - Senior Design Project I
    • Self directed : developed ARM simulator
    CE4010 - Senior Design Project II
    • Self directed : developed ARM simulator
    CE4020 - Senior Design Project III
    • Self directed : developed ARM simulator

    Software Engineering & Computer Science

    SE1011 - Software Development I
    • (AP Computer Science - Java - in High School)
    SE1021 - Software Development II
    • Java programming course
    CS2862 - Data Structures
    • Introduction course to basic structures: e.g., linked-lists, trees, hash-maps, etc.
    SE2890 - Software Engineering Practices
    • Requirements and Specifications, version control, Agile development, etc.
    • Project based : LEGO Mindstorms Java programming
    CS3841 - Design of Operating Systems
    • Introduction course on subsystems of operating systems
    • Linux kernel case studies
    CS321 - Computer Graphics
    • Survey course in fundamentals of computer graphics 2D to 3D
    • Also served as an introduction to C++
    EE484 - Neural Networks
    • Topic survey course on neural networks
    • Emphasis on "shallow" networks and related ML tools like k-cluster, radial nets, etc.
    CS498 - Topics in CS : Computer Vision
    • Survey course on feature extraction through to implementing portions of SIFT

    General Sciences & Mathematics

    MA136 - Calculus for Engineers I
    • Limits and derivatives
    MA137 - Calculus for Engineers II
    • Integrals
    MA231 - Calculus for Engineers III
    • Multivariate calculus
    MA232 - Calculus for Engineers IV
    • Applications of calculus for engineering
    MA235 - Differential Equations - Engineers
    • Differential equations
    MA2310 - Discrete Mathematics I
    • Survey course on discrete mathematics
    MA262 - Probability and Statistics
    • Survey course on probability / statistics
    MA383 - Linear Algebra
    • Linear algebra methods
    MA382 - Laplace and Fourier Transforms
    • Drilled into methods and proofs within the frequency domain
    MA2320 - Introduction to Graph Theory
    • Survey course on graph theory
    CH200 - Chemistry I
    • (AP Chemistry in High School)
    PH2011 - Physics I - Mechanics
    • Studied classic physics with calculus
    PH2021 - Physics II - Electro-Magnetism
    • Studied electromagnetism with a lab portion
    • Brief survey of optics
    PH2031 - Physics III
    • Covered more modern physics : radiation, relativity, etc.
    PH3600 - Physics of Semiconductor Devices
    • Covers from underlying crystal structure through to design, characterization of devices e.g., BJTs, MOSFETs, etc.
    ME354 - Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
    • Of interest, design of heat sinks and active cooling

    Business / Economics / Humanities

    OR2000 - Leadership and Teamwork
    • Studied methods of leadership and coordination among teams
    OR3000 - Applied Servant Leadership
    • Studied the method of servant leadership versus other styles
    EN131 - Composition
    • Introduction to college English
    EN132 - Technical Composition
    • Learned writing formats for a technical audience
    EN241 - Speech
    • Study of presentation techniques and weekly presentation practice
    OR402 - Professional Guidance
    • One credit course for resume, cover letter, etc. prep
    HU432 - Ethics for Managers & Engineers
    • Study of various ethical frameworks along with practical case studies in industry
    MS2220 - Foundations of Business Economics
    • Effectively an introduction to college level economics
    MS3423 - Innovation and Business Markets
    • Introduction to entrepreneurship
    HU100 - Contemporary Issues in Humanities
    • Introduction to humanities
    HU494 - Creative Thinking
    • Design course, learned ideation techniques
    HU433 - Philosophy
    • Introductory study of philosophy
    HU495 - HU Topic : Philosophy of Mind and AI
    • Review of literature / debate on what constitutes a mind and whether a computer is capable of being a mind
    SS460 - Foundations of Psychology
    • Introductory study of various branches of psychology
    SS475 - Addictions and Compulsions
    • Learned the mechanisms of addictions and compulsions
    • Studied the symptoms and care strategies for various addictions / compulsions
    SS461 - Organizational Psychology
    • Application of psychology for business management