Control system for a treadmill implemented on a Cypress PSoC for Embedded IV
Networking Course Project (left Cypress PSoc, center custom hardware for network connection, right Analog Discover oscilloscope)
Atmel AVR PCB layout 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
Networking Course Project (left Cypress PSoc, center custom hardware for network connection, right Analog Discover oscilloscope)
Milwaukee School of Engineering
During my time at MSOE I achieved 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. Developing systems requires a "triple-helix" of hardware, software, and user experience expertise. MSOE provided a base track for computer engineering with elective options in field (EE, CE, SW, or CS), which already worked two portions of the "triple-helix". Additionally, I needed to fulfill general humanities requirements and electives, which started rounding out the design / user experience portion.
Courses
Below are the courses taken during this degree. I have broken them up by major theme for perusal.
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