Electrical Engineering, B.S.E.E.
Program Educational Objectives:
The electrical engineering program prepares graduates who will:
- Be successful as practicing professionals in diverse career paths or in graduate school.
- Distinguish themselves in breadth of perspective and the ability to solve complex problems.
- Be effective communicators and team members, with many assuming leadership roles.
- Be active in their profession and participate in continuing education opportunities to foster personal and organizational growth.
- Demonstrate a concern for justice, ethical behavior, and societal improvement through participation in professional and civic organizations.
The Shiley School of Engineering prepares engineering majors with the following outcomes so that as graduates, they can attain the Program Educational Objectives listed above.
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
(g) an ability to communicate effectively
(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
Electrical engineers improve lives by designing, testing, and supporting a wide range of products and systems, such as medical imaging, renewable energy, robots, wireless communications, computers, and all sorts of other electronic devices.
The program begins with a foundation of mathematics, science, and engineering fundamentals during the first and second years. Courses during the junior year provide additional theoretical foundation and laboratory experience. Capstone course work during the senior year enables students to pursue special areas of interest through in-depth analysis, experimentation, and design. EE electives and professional electives are available in various specialties for students to pursue their particular field of interest. Development of written and oral communication skills and teamwork are incorporated as important components of the educational experience.
The electrical engineering program leads to a bachelor of science in electrical engineering (B.S.E.E.) degree accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Degree Requirements
Common Engineering Requirements — 38 hours
EGR 110: For transfer students into the Shiley School who have declared a major and have not had an Introduction to Engineering course, the dean may approve the substitution of an engineering or computer science elective depending on the student’s educational background.
Professional Electives - 9 hours
Professional electives: The professional electives may be a combination of courses (each 3-credits or more unless approved by the program chair) offered by the University at the 200-level or higher. Professional electives include the following: courses offered by the Shiley School, courses that comprise a University minor, and courses included in an approved cluster. Professional elective credit may not be awarded for AP and IB examinations, or ROTC credit. Must be taken for a grade A - F.
Electrical Engineering Requirements — 54 hours
| CS 203 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| CS 273 | Computer Science Laboratory | 1 |
| CS 305 | Data Structures | 3 |
| EE 231 | Logic Design | 3 |
| EE 261 | Electrical Circuits | 3 |
| EE 262 | Signals and Systems | 3 |
| EE 271 | Electrical Circuits Laboratory | 1 |
| EE 301 | Electromagnetic Fields | 3 |
| EE 332 | Digital Systems Design | 3 |
| EE 334 | Embedded Systems Design | 3 |
| EE 351 | Electronic Circuits I | 3 |
| EE 352 | Electronic Circuits II | 3 |
| EE 371 | Electronic Circuits Laboratory | 1 |
| EE 373 | Digital Logic Laboratory | 1 |
| EE 483 | Electrical Engineering Capstone Project I | 2 |
| Or | |
| EGR 483 | Multi-disciplinary Capstone Project I | 2 |
| EE 484 | Electrical Engineering Capstone Project II | 3 |
| Or | |
| EGR 484 | Multi-disciplinary Capstone Project II | 3 |
| | EE Electives (12 semester hours) | 12 |
| | Math/Science Elective (3 semester hours) | 3 |
EE Electives: EE 4xx, does not include EE 48x courses. Must be taken for a grade A - F.
Math/Science Elective: Chosen from: BIO 200 or higher, CHM 200 or higher, PHY 300 or higher, or MTH 300 or higher. Does not include: BIO 384, BIO 387, CHM 387, MTH 387, and other specific math/science courses required for the degree. Must be taken for a grade A - F.
Dual degrees within engineering: Students completing dual degrees within the Shiley School have two options for completing the XX 483/484 requirement: 1) The student takes EGR 483 and EGR 484 and the student’s contributions to the capstone project include both disciplines, or 2) The student takes both discipline-specific 483 and 484 courses.
Credit minima: 33 semester credit hours of math and science; 55 semester credit hours of engineering
Correction to BSEE requirements for 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 Bulletins: Professional electives, EE electives, and the Math/Science elective must be taken for a grade A - F.
Total Credit Hours: 131