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Overview of the Electrical Engineering degree

Faculty:

Weinkauf (Dean), Abraham, Acton, Besser, Capa Salinas, Forliti, Gagnon, Hennessey, Jalkio, Kabalan, Kang, Koerner, Lee, Lederle, Ling (Ali), Ling (Tiffany), Min, Moustafa, Mowry, Nelson-Cheeseman, Nepal, Orser, Patrin, Richter, Salamy, Secord, Shepard, Welt, Wentz, You

Faculty from other departments and adjunct faculty from industry teach specialized courses.

The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) curriculum includes courses in circuits and electronics, signal processing and control system design, digital electronics and microprocessors, and electromagnetic fields and waves with a focus on embedded system design. The Electrical Engineering program is academically rigorous, complemented with a full liberal arts experience of the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Core Curriculum.

In addition to satisfying the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ Core Curriculum requirements, students earning a BSEE degree must also meet the Electrical Engineering Major requirements and the Electrical Engineering allied requirements listed below. The BSEE program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET. Program outcomes and objectives as well as sample degree plans may be found at:

Electrical Engineering Major Requirements

• ENGR 100 Introduction to Engineering Design (2 credits)
• ENGR 175 Introduction to Electrical & Computer Engineering (2 credits)
• ENGR 230 Digital Design (4 credits)
• ENGR 240 Circuit Analysis (4 credits)
• ENGR 331 Designing with Microprocessors (4 credits)
• ENGR 340 Signals and Systems (4 credits)
• ENGR 342 Electromagnetic Fields and Waves (4 credits)
• ENGR 345 Electronics I (4 credits)
• ENGR 346 Electronics II (4 credits)
• ENGR 410 Control Systems and Automation (4 credits)
• ENGR 480 Engineering Design Clinic I (4 credits)
• ENGR 481 Engineering Design Clinic II (4 credits)

Plus:

• Three technical elective courses as approved by the program (see tracks below)

Electrical Engineering Allied Requirements:

• CISC 130 Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving in the Sciences (4 credits)
  or
• CISC 131 Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving (4 credits)

Note: CISC 130 is recommended for this major

• MATH 113 Calculus I (4 credits)
• MATH 114 Calculus II (4 credits)
• MATH 200 Multi-Variable Calculus (4 credits)
• MATH 210 Introduction to Differential Equations and Systems (4 credits)
• PHYS 211 Introduction to Classical Physics I (4 credits)
• PHYS 212 Introduction to Classical Physics II (4 credits)
• PHYS 225 Applications of Modern Physics (4 credits)
• PHYS 341 Electricity and Magnetism (4 credits)

Students must choose two courses from a track. The third course can come from any track or a technical course pre-approved by the chair.

Each track will be satisfied by completing two courses from those listed below.

Power Track

Complete two courses from the following:

• ETLS 744 Power Systems and Smart Grids [required in track] (3 credits)
• ETLS 746 Power Electronics (3 credits)
• ETLS 747 Electrical Machines and Vehicles (3 credits)
• ETLS 748 Renewable Energy and the Future (3 credits)
• ETLS 753 Power Syst Protection & Relay (3 credits)

Circuits, Signals, and Systems Track

Complete two courses from the following: 

• ETLS 620 Analog Communications (3 credits)
• ETLS 675 Digital Signal Processing (3 credits)
• ETLS 678 Appl. of AI in Engineering (3 credits)
• ETLS 683 Elec Dsgn Implantable Med Devs (3 credits)
• ETLS 684 PCB Engineering and Design (3 credits)
• ETLS 810 Advanced Control Systems (3 credits)

Biomedical Systems Track

Complete 7-8 credits from the following: 

• ENGR 310 Intro to Biomed Engr (2 credits)
• ENGR 311 Medical Device Manufacturing (4 credits)
• ENGR 312 Bioelectricity & Instrument (2 credits)
• ENGR 313 Medical Imaging (2 credits)
• ETLS 683 Elec Dsgn Implantable Med Devs (3 credits)

Embedded Systems Track

Complete two courses from the following:

• ENGR 330 Microprocessor Architectures (4 credits)
• ENGR 431 Embedded Systems (4 credits)
• ENGR 432 Current Trends in Computing Systems (4 credits)
• ETLS 630 Sensors for IoT and Autonomy (3 credits)
• ETLS 631 Wireless Sensor Networks (3 credits)
• ETLS 676 Real Time DSP (3 credits)
• ETLS 678 Appl. of AI in Engineering (3 credits)
• ETLS 681 AI, Robotics & Autonomous Sys (3 credits)

Physics Track

Complete two courses from the following:

• PHYS 215 Modern Physics (4 credits)
• PHYS 323 Methods of Exp. Physics (4 credits)
• PHYS 325 Methods of Comp. Physics (4 credits)
• PHYS 331 Theoretical Mechanics (4 credits)
• PHYS 347 Optics (4 credits)
• PHYS 354 Astrophysics (4 credits)
• PHYS 410 Stat Mech and Thermodynamics (4 credits)
• PHYS 431 Quantum Mechanics (4 credits)

General Technical Electives:

Complete 3-4 credits from any track or a technical course pre-approved by the chair. 

The electrical engineering minor is designed for students with majors in the sciences, mathematics, mechanical engineering, quantitative methods, and business. This minor serve both those who plan to go on to graduate school in engineering and those entering business and industry. The engineering minor offers the opportunity to explore the field of engineering and provides an understanding of the technology of products and processes. It also strengthens pre-med and pre-law candidates who intend to pursue specialized areas such as biomechanics or patent law.

Students must complete sixteen credits from the following:

• ENGR 230 Digital Design (4 credits)
• ENGR 240 Circuit Analysis (4 credits) *
  OR ENGR 350 Introduction to Electronics (4 credits)
• ENGR 330 Microprocessor Architecture (4 credits)
• ENGR 331 Designing with Microprocessor (4 credits)
• ENGR 340 Signals and Systems (4 credits)
• ENGR 342 Electromagnetic Fields and Waves (4 credits)
• ENGR 345 Electronics I (4 credits)
• ENGR 346 Electronics II (4 credits)
• ENGR 410 Control Systems and Automation (4 credits)
• ENGR 431 Design of Embedded Systems (4 credits)
• ENGR 432 Current Trends in Computing (4 credits)

*Note- credit will not be given for both ENGR 240 and ENGR 350