Electrical Engineering, B.S.E.E.

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 and senior years provide additional theoretical foundation and hands-on laboratory experience. Students work in teams to design, build, and test a device or system in the senior year capstone courses. 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 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.

Program Educational Objectives:

The electrical engineering program prepares graduates who will:

1. Be successful as practicing professionals in diverse career paths or in graduate school.
2. Distinguish themselves in breadth of perspective and the ability to solve complex problems.
3. Be effective communicators and team members, with many assuming leadership roles.
4. Be active in their profession and participate in continuing education opportunities to foster personal and organizational growth.
5. Be able to advance, engage, and respond to issues of justice, ethics, diversity, equity, and inclusion in professional and civic settings.

Student Outcomes:

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.

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts.
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Curriculum:

The Electrical Engineering curriculum is 132 credit hours distributed into three categories:

1. University Core Curriculum Requirements – 40 credit hours
2. General Engineering Requirements – 42 credit hours (includes 6 credit hours shared with the Core Curriculum Requirements)
3. Electrical Engineering Requirements – 56 credit hours

Total Credit Hours: 132