Electrical Engineering B.S.

Mission Statement

The Department of Electrical Engineering supports the mission of the College of Engineering through its teaching, research, and community service activities. The Department is committed to excellence in undergraduate electrical engineering education and provides its students with a strong theoretical foundation, practical engineering skills, experience in communication and teamwork, and training in ethics and professional conduct. Graduates are prepared for successful engagement in industrial enterprises, research and development, graduate study, and practice as professional engineers. The Department also provides advanced studies in support of the graduate programs of the College of Engineering.

Program Educational Objectives

Educational objectives of the electrical engineering program are the knowledge, skills, and experiences that enable graduates to:

  1. be involved in professional practice through the application of problem solving skills, using relevant technology in their field;
  2. demonstrate professional leadership skills through effective communication, critical thought, creativity, and teamwork;
  3. integrate engineering principles and social, business, and ethical issues in modern society in the process of decision making;
  4. be professionally engaged in serving the needs of business, industry, government, and academic organizations;
  5. grow professionally through activities such as graduate study, continuing education, professional licensure, and participation in technical societies.

Student Outcomes

Electrical Engineering students at the time of graduation are expected to:

  1. have the ability to apply knowledge of the fundamentals of mathematics, science, and engineering;
  2. have the ability to use modern engineering tools and techniques in the practice of Electrical Engineering;
  3. have the ability to analyze electrical circuits, devices, and systems;
  4. have the ability to design electrical circuits, devices, and systems to meet application requirements;
  5. have the ability to design and conduct experiments, and analyze, and interpret experimental results;
  6. have the ability to identify, formulate, and solve problems in the practice of Electrical Engineering using appropriate theoretical and experimental methods;
  7. have effective written, visual, and oral communication skills;
  8. possess an educational background to understand the global context in which engineering is practiced, including:
    1. knowledge of contemporary issues related to science and engineering;
    2. the impact of engineering on society;
    3. the role of ethics in the practice of engineering;
  9. have the ability to contribute effectively as members of multi-disciplinary engineering teams;
  10. have a recognition of the need for and ability to pursue continued learning throughout their professional careers.

Graduation Requirements

Upon admission to the Electrical Engineering major, an electrical engineering faculty member will serve as the student’s academic advisor to work with the student in planning a program to complete degree requirements. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor throughout the semester and are required to meet with their advisor prior to registering for the next semester.

To graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, the student must:

  1. earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses used to meet degree requirements.
  2. earn a grade of "C" or better in any course that is a prerequisite for subsequent courses in the curriculum prior to taking a course that requires the prerequisite,
  3. complete the general baccalaureate degree requirements of the University,
  4. complete the Electrical Engineering curriculum requirements specified in the following sections,
  5. take the Fundamentals of Engineering examination of the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES), including the discipline-specific examination for electrical engineering. .

Concentrations

In addition to the required Electrical Engineering courses, each student may choose technical electives to develop skills in a particular career area. Students should select the area prior to completion of the junior year, and plan their course of study in order to satisfy the prerequisites for elective courses.

Computer Engineering Area

The Computer Engineering curriculum focuses on developing knowledge and practical skills in the design, development, and applications of computer systems including hardware, software, and hardware-software interaction. Computer Engineers require the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate trade-offs and optimize the design of computer systems based on the attributes of both the hardware and the software. To meet the requirements for this concentration, a student must take the course Computer Architecture (EENG 4320), and two additional Computer Engineering elective courses.

128 Total Semester Credit Hours

Freshman Year

First Semester (16 hrs.)

CHEM 1311General Chemistry I [TCCN: CHEM 1311]

CHEM 1111General Chemistry I Laboratory [TCCN: CHEM 1111]

ENGL 1301College Composition I [TCCN: ENGL 1301]

MATH 2413Calculus I [TCCN: MATH 2413]

EENG 1301Engineering the Future

ENGR 1201 Intro to Engineering or Science elective (2 hrs.) selected from approved departmental list.

Second Semester (16 hrs.)

PHYS 2325University Physics I [TCCN: PHYS 2325]

PHYS 2125University Physics I Laboratory [TCCN: PHYS 2125]

MATH 2414Calculus II [TCCN: MATH 2414]

COSC 1436Programming Fundamentals

EENG 2101MATLAB for Engineers

ENGL 1302College Composition II [TCCN: ENGL 1302]

 

Sophomore Year

First Semester (17 hrs.)

HIST 1301United States History I [TCCN: HIST 1301]

MATH 3404Multivariate Calculus

PHYS 2326University Physics II [TCCN: PHYS 2326]

PHYS 2126University Physics II Laboratory [TCCN: PHYS 2126]

EENG 3302Digital Systems

SPCM 1315Fundamentals of Speech Communication [TCCN: SPCH 1315]

Second Semester (16 hrs.)

MATH 3305Ordinary Differential Equations

EENG 3304Linear Circuits Analysis I

EENG 3104Linear Circuits Analysis I Lab

HIST 1302United States History II [TCCN: HIST 1302]

PHIL 2306Introduction to Ethics [TCCN: PHIL 2306]

ECON 2301Principles of Macroeconomics [TCCN: ECON 2301]

or

ECON 2302Principles of Microeconomics [TCCN: ECON 2302]

 

Junior Year

First Semester (15 hrs.)

MATH 3203Matrix Methods in Science and Engineering

MATH 3351Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists

EENG 3303Electromagnetic Fields

EENG 3305Linear Circuits Analysis II

EENG 3306Electronic Circuit Analysis I

EENG 3106Electronics Circuits Analysis I Lab

(MATH 3315 can be substituted for MATH 3203)

Second Semester (16 hrs.)

EENG 4308Automatic Control Systems

EENG 4311Signals and Systems

EENG 3307Microprocessors

ENGR 3314Design Methodology in Engineering

EENG 4309Electronic Circuits Analysis II

EENG 4109Electronic Circuit Analysis II Lab

Senior Year

First Semester (17 hrs.)

POLS 2305Introductory American Government [TCCN: GOVT 2305]

EENG 4115Senior Design I

ENGR 4109Senior Seminar

EENG 4310Electric Power Systems

EENG 4312Communications Theory

ENGR 4009FE Exam Preparation

Technical Elective

Engineering or Science Elective

Engineering/Science Elective: Course outside of Electrical engineering--junior/senior level, may be utilized towards a minor

Second Semester (15 hrs.)

EENG 4315Senior Design II

POLS 2306Introductory Texas Politics [TCCN: GOVT 2306]

Technical Elective

Technical Elective

Creative Arts

Electrical Engineering Completion Curriculum

Students who have earned the Texas Associate of Science in Engineering Science degree from an ASAC/ABET accredited program at a participating community college with no grade lower than a “C” are eligible to pursue the Electrical Engineering Completion Program to earn a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.  This pathway enables students to begin their engineering degree program at a participating community college and complete the degree at UT Tyler.

Course Requirements for Completion Curriculum

Junior Year

First Semester (15 hrs.)

MATH 3203Matrix Methods in Science and Engineering

MATH 3351Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists

EENG 3303Electromagnetic Fields

EENG 3305Linear Circuits Analysis II

EENG 3306Electronic Circuit Analysis I

EENG 3106Electronics Circuits Analysis I Lab

Second Semester (16 hrs.)

ENGR 3314Design Methodology in Engineering

EENG 4308Automatic Control Systems

EENG 3307Microprocessors

EENG 4309Electronic Circuits Analysis II

EENG 4109Electronic Circuit Analysis II Lab

EENG 4311Signals and Systems

Senior Year

First Semester (17 hrs.)

POLS 2305Introductory American Government [TCCN: GOVT 2305]

ENGR 4109Senior Seminar

EENG 4115Senior Design I

EENG 4310Electric Power Systems

EENG 4312Communications Theory

Technical Elective

Engineering or Science Elective

ENGR 4009: FE Exam Preparation

Second Semester (15 hrs.)

EENG 4315Senior Design II

POLS 2306Introductory Texas Politics [TCCN: GOVT 2306]

Creative Arts

Technical Elective

Technical Elective