Bachelor of Science in Engineering; Electrical Engineering
Program Overview
Bachelor of Science in Engineering; Electrical Engineering
The Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a major in Electrical Engineering is a comprehensive program that spans the disciplines of electronics, computers, circuits, electromagnetic fields, power systems, controls, communications, signal processing, and solid state materials and devices. The program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET and requires a minimum of 131 credit hours, including 33 credit hours associated with the UNLV's General Education Core.
About
Electrical engineering is the application of scientific and mathematical principles to the design, manufacture, and control of structures, machines, processes, and systems. The work of electrical engineers has had a direct and vital impact on people's lives, and the field continues to provide opportunities for solving problems of great social significance and increasing people's quality of life.
Learning Outcomes
The Program Educational Objective of the Electrical Engineering program is to create, apply, and disseminate knowledge so that within a few years after graduation, the graduate can:
- Successfully practice and mature intellectually in the field of Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Be admitted to and successfully progress through a postgraduate program in Electrical Engineering or a related program.
To achieve these objectives, the Electrical Engineering program's goals are for the graduate to possess:
- Appropriate technical knowledge and skills.
- Appropriate interpersonal skills.
- The knowledge and skills to be a responsible citizen.
Each graduate of the Electrical Engineering Major will attain the following outcomes before graduation:
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- 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.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- 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.
- 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.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Career Possibilities
A Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering specifically prepares graduates for a career in the electrical engineering field. Electrical engineers are responsible for the creation of electric power, electronic circuits, computers, electromagnetic and optical systems, solid state electronic materials, electronic communication systems, signal processing systems, control systems, and biomedical devices.
Requirements
The Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a major in Electrical Engineering requires a minimum of 131 credit hours, including:
- General Education Requirements: 27-30 credits
- Major Requirements: 94 credits
- Laboratory Requirements: 3 credits
- Professional Electives: 12 credits
- Mathematics/Science Elective: 4 credits
General Education Requirements
The General Education Requirements include:
- First-Year Seminar: 2-3 credits
- English Composition: 6 credits
- Second-Year Seminar: 3 credits
- Constitutions: 3-6 credits
- Mathematics: fulfilled by Major Requirements
- Distribution Requirements: 15 credits
- Multicultural and International: 0-6 credits
Major Requirements
The Major Requirements include:
- Required Mathematics, and Natural Science Courses: 26 credits
- Required Computer Science Course: 3 credits
- Required Fundamental Electrical Engineering Courses: 34 credits
- Electrical Engineering Core Requirements: 12 credits
Electrical Engineering Core Requirements
Students must select and complete one course in four areas:
- Communications
- Computers
- Controls
- Digital Signal Processing
- Electromagnetism
- Electronics
- Photonics and Quantum Engineering
- Power
- Solid State
Laboratory Requirements
Students must select and complete three laboratory credits from a list of approved courses.
Professional Electives
Professional electives must be electrical or computer engineering courses, and students are encouraged to select sequences of at least two courses in a given field.
Mathematics/Science Elective
The mathematics/science elective must be from mathematics courses or natural science courses, and all mathematics/science electives must be approved by the Department.
Total Credits
The total credits required for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a major in Electrical Engineering is 121-124 credits.