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ECE Math & Science Electives

PSU's Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers a number of upper division courses for students in its mathematics education program. These courses focus on the teaching of mathematics in the K-12 system and are well suited to students seeking a teaching certificate. They are not, however, appropriate for use as upper division mathematics electives for students majoring in computer engineering.

This list is not inclusive. If you are in doubt about the acceptability of a particular Math or Science class, you should check with the ECE Undergraduate Advisor BEFORE taking the class.

Mth 481/581 Probability for Mathematics Teachers
Mth 482/582 Statistics for Mathematics Teachers
Mth 483/583 Topics in Geometry for Mathematics Teachers
Mth 484/584 Topics in Algebra for Mathematics Teachers
Mth 485/585 Topics in Analysis for Mathematics Teachers
Mth 486/586 Topics in History of Mathematics
Mth 488/588 Computing Technology for Mathematics Teachers
Mth 490/590 Computing in Mathematics for Middle School Teachers
Mth 491/591 Experimental Probability and Statistics for Middle School Teachers
Mth 492/592 Problem Solving for Middle School Teachers
Mth 493/593 Geometry for Middle School Teachers
Mth 494/594 Arithmetic and Algebraic Structures for Middle School Teachers
Mth 495/595 Historical Topics in Mathematics for Middle School Teachers
Mth 496/596 Concepts of Calculus for Middle School Teachers

Contrary to the PSU bulletin statement that "any upper-division course offered by the Department of Mathematics or Physics is an acceptable upper division elective," students may not use the courses listed above to meet the requirements for a bachelor of science degree in computer engineering. These courses do not provide the advanced understanding of the concepts and uses of mathematics required by computer engineers in working practice and thus their us would violate the intent and spirit of the program requirements.

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Jeff Hoffman & Don Tornquist have been chosen for the 2009-2010 ECE Undergraduate Honors Program. The program enables undergraduates to go beyond their normal studies to work with faculty in the area of their choice: research, entrepreneurship or innovation.

Dr. Robert Daasch has won the Semiconductor Research Corporation 2009 Technical Excellence Award. It is the second highest research award in the SRC. The Technical Excellence Award was established as an incentive and recognition program for research of exceptional value to GRC members. Authorized by the Board of Directors in December 1991, the award is intended to complement the Inventor Recognition Award. The Technical Excellence Award is shared among key contributors for innovative technology that significantly enhances the productivity/
competitiveness of the semiconductor industry. To date 25 research efforts have received the award. The 2008 Technical Excellence Award was presented to a team of researchers from Portland State University led by Professor W. Robert Daasch, and supported by students Liwei Ning (PhD 2009), and Amit Nahar (MS 2006) for their research, "Burn-in Reduction: Improving Outlier Screening".