1. Electrical and Computer Engineering Senior Honors Course Overview EE4981 - EE4982 Instructor: Professor David J. Lilja lilja@umn.edu Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Minnesota

2. Electrical and Computer Engineering Overview  One-year research and design experience under faculty supervision  Training in oral and written communication  High motivation and discipline required  Independent study project  Good experience for graduate school

3. Electrical and Computer Engineering Assignments  Written and oral project proposal  Sept.- Oct.  Written and oral progress report  December-Jan.  Written and oral final report  April-May  Poster presentation  May – at senior design show

4. Electrical and Computer Engineering Credits and Grades  Both EE4981 and EE4982 must be completed.  2 credits each (4 total)  EE4982 counts as a writing intensive course.  Satisfies the senior design requirement.  Do not take EE4951  One lab credit for each semester  Provides an honors experience for Latin honors degrees  See Roopa for details on Latin honors

5. Electrical and Computer Engineering Next Steps  Turn in your transcript to Prof. Lilja in room 4- 174 Keller Hall  Look for email within 2-3 weeks about your admission to the course.  Meet with faculty to discuss projects  Roopa will send permission number to register for EE4981  Finalize by emailing lilja@umn.edu confirming your project advisor  Before end of finals if possible  Final enrollment depends on finding a project advisor