Electrical Engineering B.S.

Mission Statement

The Department of Electrical Engineering is committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education and to developing and disseminating strong professional knowledge, critical thinking, and communication skills.  The faculty seeks to create and disseminate knowledge in engineering and to be a source of expertise for industry and government through advanced research and development.

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 should be able to:

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; and
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Graduation Requirements

Upon admission to the Electrical Engineering major, one of the College advisors will serve as the student’s academic advisor to work with the student in planning a program to complete degree requirements. During the student’s first semester, an electrical engineering faculty member is assigned as the student’s faculty mentor to help the student plan and develop a successful career. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor and faculty mentor 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, and
5. complete the Student Enrichment Experience.

Student Enrichment Experience

Student Enrichment Experience is designed to give every student the opportunity to participate in activities that give them a complete educational experience. It is a graduation requirement that prepares students for life after college by connecting the classroom and laboratory with real-world needs and applications. Students may satisfy this requirement by completing at least one of the following courses with departmental approval as needed: 

• EENG 4370 Undergraduate Internship

• EENG 4395 Undergraduate Research

• EENG 4399 Independent Study 

• 3-hour senior technical elective course. 

Study Abroad courses may be used to satisfy this requirement only if they are conducted by the Office of International Programs and approved by the department for appropriate technical content. Students in the Computer Engineering concentration should ensure that the course content of the student enrichment experience is relevant to the area. BSEE MSEE Straight-through 4+1 program students may satisfy the requirement by taking a 3-hour graduate level course as a technical elective.