Work in progress - development of an innovative curriculum for undergraduate electrical and computer engineering students

This work reports on an ongoing NSF-funded effort to develop plans for a new Electrical and Computer Engineering curriculum with an embedded systems focus. The program specifically addresses the needs of the automotive and related industries. Project goals include the development of a comprehensive roadmap that comprises course offerings, topical content, the necessary technology and software acquisitions, and a time-bound plan for phasing in the new curriculum. An initial concept statement and framework for the curriculum, developed on the basis of an assessment of similar efforts at other universities as well as consultations with an advisory panel, will be presented at the conference.