Master of Science Welcome Packet
in Electrical Engineering Fall 2020
Welcome from Your
Program Manager
Congratulations on your acceptance into the
Ohio University’s online Master of Science in Electrical Engineering program.
My name is Ruth Crisostomo and as your Program Manager, I am
available to answer any questions or concerns that you may have and
to make your journey through this program as seamless as possible.
In preparation for the start of class, we have compiled a packet that
includes program information, helpful tips, and links that will answer
many of your questions.
The following pages include information on:
Throughout your time in the program, you will receive various other communication
from me on a range of topics from the program schedule to registration information.
Please note that all official correspondence will be sent to your Ohio email account.
Again, congratulations! I look forward to assisting you in reaching your academic goals.
Best Wishes,
Ruth Crisostomo
Program Manager
Russ College of Engineering and Technology
The Team
Getting Started
Staying Connected
Tackling Tuition
The MSEE
Curriculum
Course Sequence
Academic Policies
Next Steps
Ruth Crisostomo
Program Manager
Jeffrey Dill, Ph.D.
MSEE Online Director/
Professor
Electrical Engineering and
Computer Science
Getting Started
Activate your OHIO ID
Your OHIO ID and password are your
keys to most online services at Ohio
University. If you are new to the university
or returning after an extended absence,
you will need to activate your OHIO ID.
You will need your PID (located on your
letter of admission) to begin this process.
Orientation
Prior to the start of the online MSEE
program, all students are required to
complete an online Orientation. This free
course provides an introduction to online
learning and the skills required to
complete courses in the Blackboard e-
learning environment.
Students who are enrolled in their first
term course(s) will be automatically
enrolled in the Orientation course once
the course opens. Students that register
for courses after the start or Orientation
will be manually enrolled by
administration within 24-48 hours of
course registration. Students will be
notified, via email, once enrolled and will
be provided with more information on
how to get started.
The expected time commitment for the
orientation course is typically between
four to six hours.
The Orientation course will be available two
weeks before the start of class, and closes on
the Friday before classes begin.
Registration
Registration will open approximately six to eight
weeks prior to the start of class.
Students will receive an email from their
program manager with important details on
how to self-register.
Our online courses have unique course
registration numbers so please be sure to
register only once you have received this
information from your program manager. This
will minimize registration errors.
If you have issues with registering for your
courses, please contact your program
manager for support.
Books & Course Materials
An email containing a list of all required texts
and materials will be sent along with
registration information prior to the start of the
semester. This information can also be found in
the course syllabus, which will be available in
the Blackboard portal.
Students can then order textbooks from the
vendor of their choice. Books and course
packs are also available through the Ohio
Bookstore. Shipping options and prices are
presented on the website.
Staying Connected
MyOHIO Portal
MyOHIO is the University’s online student information
system and is customized to provide students the targeted
information they need based on their unique university profiles.
Through MyOHIO, students can log in to their “Student Center”
to complete any pending “To-Do” items; access class
registration, grades, library information, and other online
resources. In addition, it provides as a gateway to other online
systems, such as Catmail and Blackboard.
Email Once enrolled, all correspondence from the University will be
sent to your Catmail (OHIO email) address. It is vital for you to
check this email account frequently for important updates
and items needing your attention.
Blackboard All of the courses in the online MSEE program will be offered
through the Blackboard Learning Management System (LMS).
Students will be able to view course content
and the syllabi on the first day of the class.
The Orientation course will provide additional information
on the tools and resources available in Blackboard.
vCita vCita is the online scheduling tool that will allow students to
book an appointment with their program manager at a time
that best fits their schedule. We strongly encourage students to
use vCita to avoid scheduling conflicts, phone tag, etc. You
will find Ruth’s scheduling link in the right hand side and in all of
her email signatures.
Texting You will be receiving text messages about updates and reminders throughout your time in the program.
This means you will be able to send a quick question and set up appointments all from the palm of your
hand. It is important you keep your contact information, especially your mobile phone number, up-to-
date.
INX App (Online MSEE Student Community) The INX App for MSEE Students allows you to connect with your fellow students in the online OHIO MSEE
Program and receive important updates from your Program Manager.
Where to download or access the app?
There are two options:
1. iOs App Store or Google Play Store
2. Desktop Access: https://myinxonline.com
How to access? 1. Download the app in your respective app store or desktop link.
2. Use your unique login ID found below
3. Follow the instructions on your screen activate and set up your account!
Your Login ID: Your OHIO University Email
MYOHIO Portal: https://my.ohio.edu
Catmail: https://catmail.ohio.edu
How to View To-Do Items
(9th down in FAQ section): https://www.ohio.edu/graduate
/apply/faq.cfm
Email Password Reset: https://account.ohio.edu/
Blackboard: https://blackboard.ohio.edu
vCita: Set an appointment with Ruth
Discounted Software: http://www.ohio.edu/oit/tech
depot/software/
Links:
Technology Requirements
Webcam: Computer equipped
with build-in or external webcam
and audio capabilities.
Document Scanner: Sheet
fed/Flatbed Document Scanner or
Smart Phone with camera. The
following apps are available to
convert a document photo to an
Adobe PDF file:
o CamScanner – iOS and
Android
o Document Scanner –
Android
o JotNot or TurbScan – iOS
Recommended browsers: Mozilla Firefox or Google
Chrome. Certain versions of Microsoft Internet
Explorer are also supported. At this time, Explorer 10
running under Windows 8 is not advised. Please be
sure to check your browser before the start of class.
Recommended System Requirements
Operating
System:
7 or 8
(Windows Only)
Processor: Minimum: 2 GHz or faster
RAM: Minimum: 3 GB of RAM or higher
Disk Space: 16 GB free (for Virtual Desktop)
Internet
Connection:
Broadband (high-speed) Internet
connection with a minimum download
speed of 3 Mbps and an upload speed of
at least 3 Mbps
Determine your internet speed
Microsoft
Office:
Windows minimum: Microsoft Office 2007
and up; Recommended: Office 2010
Proctortrack
Proctortrack is an online proctoring service
that allows students to take online
examinations while ensuring the integrity of
the exam for the University. Proctortrack
records the test session and flags suspicious
behavior for the instructor to review. It
monitors student’s eye movements, video
feed from student’s webcam, audio levels in
the student’s environment, and much more.
Click here for more information about this
proctoring service and software. Please
note: the proctoring provider is subject to
change. If there are any changes made to
the online proctoring provider, you will be
notified by your program.
OHIO Virtual Desktop
is a technology which Virtual Desktop
allows students and faculty to access a
full Windows desktop environment from a
PC or Mac. The virtualized desktop is
actually stored on a remote server and
programs are executed on this “virtual”
PC. When connected to the virtual
desktop, the virtual PC screen images
are sent to the user’s desktop and the
user’s keystrokes and mouse movements
are sent to the virtual PC. You will have
access to a variety of applications that
you will use for your online courses. You
will learn more about this in the New
Student Orientation course. Students will
have access to this technology after
courses have started.
Help Desk
The Help Desk is available 24/7 and can
provide general technical support and
trouble-shooting assistance. A
representative can be
reached at [email protected]
Tackling Tuition
Bursar’s Office
The Office of the Bursar is responsible for
the billing and collecting of balances
owed to the University. Students will be
charged tuition each semester for the
courses in which they are registered.
Account balance notifications for newly
incurred charges are emailed at the
beginning of each month and are due
on the 21st of the month. Payments not
received by the due date will incur a late
fee of 1.5%.
Ohio University does not issue paper bills
or statements. Balance notifications are
sent as reminders of upcoming balances
– including payment plan installments –
that are due on the 21st of that month.
For more information, visit
https://www.ohio.edu/bursar/ or call
(740) 593-4130. Hours of operation are
Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5
pm (except University holidays).
Payment Plans
The Office of the Bursar offers a payment
plan option for students who are unable
to pay their tuition and fees by the first
due date of a semester.
Students/authorized users may enroll in
an installment payment plan each
semester, after charges for that semester
have posted. Students who wish to enroll
may do so by logging into their My OHIO
Student Center and, under the Finances
section, selecting ‘Enroll in Payment Plan’
from the dropdown menu.
For more information about the payment plan
option, please contact the . Bursar’s Office
Credit Balances & Refunds
The Office of the Bursar offers direct deposit as
a more convenient means of providing refunds
to students. Instead of mailing a check, we will
deposit the funds directly into the student’s
bank account. Visit to learn more about here
enrollment in direct deposit.
Refunds by direct deposit are processed
Monday through Friday during the first three
weeks of the semester. After the third week of
the semester, refunds by direct deposit are
processed on Tuesdays and
Thursdays. Refunds via check are issued on
Fridays and mailed to your mailing address.
Students will receive an e-mail from the Office
of the Bursar to their OHIO e-mail address when
refund has been processed.
Past Due Accounts
Tuition and fees are due by the due date
indicated on your My OHIO Student Center
Charges Due. If financial responsibilities have
not been met, a student will receive a financial
hold on their student account. Students with a
financial hold are not eligible for registration for
future terms and are prevented from obtaining
records such as transcripts and grades. In
addition, students whose accounts are not
paid in full at the time of graduation will not
receive a diploma or any other certification of
program completion.
Students who have unanticipated financial
problems during a term should resolve them
with the help of the Office of the Bursar and
the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Financial Assistance
All graduate students seeking
financial assistance for the summer
2017-2018 term must file the 2018-2019
Free Application for Federal Aid
(FAFSA). It is recommended that
graduate students applying for
federal financial assistance submit the
FAFSA at least one month prior to the
first day of classes. First time borrowers
will need to complete the Loan
Agreement (MPN) and Entrance
Counseling at
. https://studentloans.gov
View this to ensure you have checklist
completed all requirements for
receiving financial aid.
To receive financial aid, graduate
students are required to meet the
following criteria:
Must be matriculated/degree-seeking
in a graduate-level program. Non-
matriculated students and certificate
programs are not currently eligible for
federal financial assistance.
Must be enrolled in at least a half-
time status in a graduate program.
Graduate students in the Russ College
of Engineering and Technology
must take at least five credits a
semester to be considered half-time.
Must maintain Satisfactory Academic
Progress (SAP), which includes
maintaining a 3.0 cumulative GPA –
this is reviewed annually.
Visit for some quick SAP Facts. here
Financial Aid Contact Information
Please note your program manager is
not a financial aid expert. For financial
aid questions or for additional information,
please contact: Office of Student Financial Aid – eLearning
Steven Kowalczyk (A-L)
Email: [email protected]
Lisa Butler (M-Z)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (740) 593-4141
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ohio.edu/financialaid/
Veteran Affairs
For active or retired military personnel or
individuals who would like to utilize military
veteran’s education benefits, please
contact the Veterans Affairs Office for
details.
Financial Aid is generally awarded 3-4 weeks after Ohio University
receiving the completed FAFSA and the student being accepted
into the program
Students must register for at least 5 credit hours each semester in
order to receive financial aid
The MSEE Curriculum
The MSEE curriculum is comprised of two foundational courses, seven concentration courses and
three electives. These 12 courses are taken over six semesters – each of which span 14 weeks – the 36
credit hour program is designed to be completed in 2 years.
While not a program requirement, if interested, students can choose to pursue a concentration.
Concentrations consists of seven required courses, which are listed below:
Autonomous Unmanned Vehicles
o Communication Engineering
o State Space Methods in Control
o Electronic Navigation Systems
o Inertial Navigation Systems
o Satellite Based Navigation Systems
o Embedded Systems
o Vehicle Control Systems
Communications and Digital Signal
Processing
o Microwave Theory and Devices
o Embedded Systems
o Communication Engineering
o State Space Methods in Control
o Digital Signal Processing
o Computer Communications Network
o Information Theory and Coding
Computer Engineering
o Micro Nano Fabrication
o Embedded Systems
o Design of Digital Circuits
o Computer Architecture
o Computer Communications Network
o Information Technology and Coding
o Nanoelectronic Devices and
Applications
Electrical Engineering (General)
o Micro Nano Fabrication
o Microwave Theory and Devices
o Embedded Systems
o Communication Engineering
o State Space Methods in Control
o Design of Digital Circuits
o Digital Signal Processing
Electronic Navigation
o Microwave Theory and Devices
o Embedded Systems
o Electronic Navigation Systems
o Inertial Navigation Systems
o Satellite Based Navigation Systems
o Integrated Navigation Systems
o Aviation Standards, Software Design,
and Certification
Micro Nano Devices and Systems
o Micro Nano Fabrication
o Microwave Theory and Devices
o Embedded Systems
o Design of Digital Circuits
o Optoelectronics and Photonics
o Solar Cell and Photovoltaics
o Computer Architecture
o Nanoelectronic Devices and
Application
A brief overview of all the MSEE online courses are provided below:
Course #
Course Name
Credits
Description
EE 5003 Computational
Tools for Engineers