Program Overview
Electrical Engineering, BE
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering
Interim Chair: Leon Shterengas
Undergraduate Program Director: Ridha Kamoua
Undergraduate Program Coordinator: Claire Desio
Office: 231 Engineering
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Electrical Engineering is one of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS) programs leading to the Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree. The Electrical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Admission Requirements
Acceptance into the Major
Qualified freshman and transfer students who have indicated their interest in the major on their applications may be admitted directly as a degree major or as a pre-major. Pre-majors are placed into the Area of Interest (AOI) program and to be eligible for the degree, they must be admitted to and declare the major.
- Applications for major admission from AOI and other CEAS students are reviewed twice per year and must be received by January 5 for Spring admission and June 5 for Fall admission.
- Students who submit their application on time will be admitted if they meet the following requirements:
- Completion of at least 11 credits of mathematics, physics, and electrical and computer engineering courses required for major (excluding ESE 300 and ESE 301),
- Earned a G.P.A. of 3.2 or higher in all mathematics, physics, and engineering courses (excluding ESE 300 and ESE 301) applicable to major requirements with no more than one grade less than B-,
- No courses required for the major have been repeated, and
- Completion of course evaluations for all transferred courses that are to be used to meet requirements of the major.
Degree Requirements
Mathematics
- AMS 151 - Applied Calculus I (3 credits)
- AMS 161 - Applied Calculus II (3 credits)
- AMS 261 - Applied Calculus III (4 credits)
- OR
- MAT 203 - Calculus III with Applications (4 credits)
- AMS 361 - Applied Calculus IV: Differential Equations (4 credits)
- OR
- MAT 303 - Calculus IV with Applications (4 credits)
- AMS 210 - Applied Linear Algebra (3 credits)
- OR
- MAT 211 - Introduction to Linear Algebra (3 credits)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
- PHY 131 - Classical Physics I (3 credits)
- PHY 133 - Classical Physics Laboratory I (1 credit)
- PHY 132 - Classical Physics II (3 credits)
- PHY 134 - Classical Physics Laboratory II (1 credit)
- One course from:
- CHE 131 - General Chemistry IB (4 credits)
- CHE 152 - Molecular Science I (4 credits)
- ESG 198 - Fundamentals of Engineering Chemistry (3 credits)
- BIO 202 - Fundamentals of Biology: Molecular and Cellular Biology (3 credits)
- BIO 203 - Fundamentals of Biology: Cellular and Organ Physiology (3 credits)
- PHY 251 - Modern Physics (3 credits)
- AMS 301 - Finite Mathematical Structures (3 credits)
- ESE 122 - Discrete Mathematics for Engineers (3 credits)
Freshman Introduction to Electrical Engineering
- ESE 123 - Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering (4 credits)
- ESE 124 - Programming Fundamentals (4 credits)
Core Courses
- ESE 118 - Digital Logic Design (4 credits)
- ESE 224 - Advanced Programming and Data Structures (4 credits)
- ESE 271 - Electrical Circuit Analysis (3 credits)
- ESE 272 - Electronics (4 credits)
- ESE 273 - Microelectronic Circuits (3 credits)
- ESE 280 - Embedded Microcontroller Systems Design I (4 credits)
- ESE 305 - Deterministic Signals and Systems (3 credits)
- ESE 306 - Random Signals and Systems (3 credits)
- ESE 315 - Control System Design (3 credits)
- ESE 319 - Electromagnetic Waves and Transmission Lines (3 credits)
- ESE 323 - Modern Circuit Board Design and Prototyping (3 credits)
- ESE 324 - Advanced Electronics Laboratory (3 credits)
- ESE 331 - Semiconductor Devices (3 credits)
- ESE 342 - Communication Systems (3 credits)
Specializations
Students must select one of the four specializations listed below by the end of the sophomore year.
- Circuits and VLSI
- Communications, Signal Processing, and Networking
- Nanoelectronics and Photonics
- Power and Energy Systems
Each specialization requires 5 elective courses. A list of acceptable electives can be found in the electrical and computer engineering undergraduate guide.
Design
- ESE 440 - Senior Design I (3 credits)
- ESE 441 - Senior Design II (3 credits)
Upper-Division Writing Requirement
- ESE 300 - Technical Communication for Electrical and Computer Engineers (2 credits)
Engineering Ethics
- ESE 301 - Engineering Ethics and Societal Impact (2 credits)
Grading
All courses taken for the major must be taken for a letter grade. A grade of C or higher is required in the following courses:
- ESE 118 - Digital Logic Design (4 credits)
- ESE 271 - Electrical Circuit Analysis (3 credits)
- ESE 272 - Electronics (4 credits)
- ESE 273 - Microelectronic Circuits (3 credits)
- ESE 300 - Technical Communication for Electrical and Computer Engineers (2 credits)
- ESE 301 - Engineering Ethics and Societal Impact (2 credits)
- ESE 305 - Deterministic Signals and Systems (3 credits)
- ESE 315 - Control System Design (3 credits)
- ESE 323 - Modern Circuit Board Design and Prototyping (3 credits)
- ESE 331 - Semiconductor Devices (3 credits)
- ESE 342 - Communication Systems (3 credits)
- ESE 440 - Senior Design I (3 credits)
- ESE 441 - Senior Design II (3 credits)
- Two ESE Technical Electives
- ESE Specialization Courses
- AMS 151 - Applied Calculus I (3 credits)
- AMS 161 - Applied Calculus II (3 credits)
- OR
- MAT 131 - Calculus I (4 credits)
- MAT 132 - Calculus II (4 credits)
- PHY 131 - Classical Physics I (3 credits)
- PHY 132 - Classical Physics II (3 credits)
- PHY 133 - Classical Physics Laboratory I (1 credit)
- PHY 134 - Classical Physics Laboratory II (1 credit)
Honors Program in Electrical Engineering
The purpose of the honors program in Electrical Engineering is to give high achieving students an opportunity to receive validation for a meaningful research experience and for a distinguished academic career. A student interested in becoming a candidate for the honors program in Electrical Engineering may apply to the program at the end of the sophomore year.
Requirements for the Accelerated BE/MS Degrees
The intent of the accelerated five-year Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (or Computer Engineering) program is to prepare high-achieving and highly-motivated undergraduate electrical engineering students for either doctoral studies or a variety of advanced professional positions.
SBC Courses
This table illustrates major courses that can also be used to fulfill SBC requirements.
SBC Category | Required Major Courses | Optional Major Courses |
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ARTS | ||
GLO | ||
HUM | ||
LANG | ||
QPS | AMS 151, AMS 161 | |
SBS | ||
SNW | PHY 131, PHY 132 | CHE 131, CHE 152 |
TECH | ESE 118, ESE 123 | |
USA | ||
WRT | ||
STAS | ESE 301 | |
EXP+ | ESE 440 (partial fulfillment), ESE 441 (partial fulfillment) | ESE 475, ESE 476, ESE 488 |
HFA+ | ||
SBS+ | ESE 440 (partial fulfillment), ESE 441 (partial fulfillment) | |
STEM+ | ESE 440 (partial fulfillment), ESE 441 (partial fulfillment) | AMS 210, AMS 261, AMS 301, AMS 361, BIO 202, BIO 203, MAT 203, MAT 211, MAT 303, PHY 251 |
CER | ESE 440 (partial fulfillment), ESE 441 (partial fulfillment) | |
DIV | ||
ESI | ESE 440 (partial fulfillment), ESE 441 (partial fulfillment) | |
SPK | ESE 440 (partial fulfillment), ESE 441 (partial fulfillment) | |
WRTD | ESE 440 (partial fulfillment), ESE 441 (partial fulfillment) |
Sample Course Sequence
Sample Course Sequence for the Major in Electrical Engineering
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