Electrical Engineering
The Electrical Engineering Specialty builds on the engineering principles of the core curriculum to provide exposure to the fundamentals of electrical engineering. The program includes core electrical engineering coursework in circuit analysis, signal processing, electronics, electromagnetic fields and waves, digital systems, machines and power systems, and control systems. Students also take specialized electives in the areas of microprocessor-based systems design, communications, control systems, power electronics, and power systems. The electrical engineering specialty at CSM has particular strengths in two key areas: (1) energy systems and power electronics (ESPE), and (2) sensing, communications, and control systems (SCC). In the ESPE area faculty have a strong connection to the local electric power utility industry as well as a focus on renewable energy, including wind and solar. In the SSC area faculty focus on robotics related technology, including image processing, computer vision, and mobile robots, as well as wireless communication and control theory.
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Shell Eco-Marathon Challenge
The Shell Oil Company sponsors a national vehicle design competition among teams of college and high school students that takes place each year in Fontana, California. The Shell Eco-marathon Challenge pits vehicles against each other to see which one can go the furthest on a gallon of gas. This is the first year that a team from the Colorado School of Mines has competed in this competition. We are especially grateful for a special $6,000 grant from Shell to use in building our vehicle. Despite this being our first year in the competition, our vehicle managed a very respectable 679.4 miles per gallon, which was good for a 9th place finish overall, but first place among the 1st year teams! The team members included: A.J. Tupper (Team Leader), Jack Bell, Angeline Blum, Gavin Custodio, William Everson, Nick Macon, Peter Schmidt, and Tanner Stamey. Their Team Faculty Advisor was Dr. Richard Passamaneck.
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