Program Overview

Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences Program

The Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences (EECS) program at the University of California, Berkeley, is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the fields of electrical engineering and computer sciences. The program offers a range of courses and research opportunities that enable students to develop a deep understanding of the principles and practices of electrical engineering and computer sciences.

Program Requirements

The EECS program requires students to complete a minimum of 120 units of coursework, including:

• Freshman Year:
  • COMPSCI 61A – The Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (4 units)
  • COMPSCI 61B – Data Structures, or COMPSCI 61BL – Data Structures and Programming Methodology (4 units)
  • MATH 51 – Calculus I (4 units)
  • MATH 52 – Calculus II (4 units)
  • Natural Science Elective (3-5 units)
  • Reading & Composition Part A Course (4 units)
  • Reading & Composition Part B Course (4 units)
• Sophomore Year:
  • COMPSCI 61C – Great Ideas of Computer Architecture, or 61CL – Machine Structures (Lab-Centric) (4 units)
  • EECS 16A – Foundations of Signals, Dynamical Systems, and Information Processing, or EECS 16B – Introduction to Circuits and Devices (4 units)
  • MATH 53 – Multivariable Calculus (4 units)
  • MATH 54 – Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (4 units)
  • PHYSICS 7A – Physics for Scientists and Engineers, or PHYSICS 5A – Introductory Mechanics and Relativity (3-4 units)
  • PHYSICS 7B – Physics for Scientists and Engineers, or PHYSICS 5B – Introductory Electromagnetism, Waves, and Optics+5BL – Introduction to Experimental Physics I (4-5 units)
  • Humanities/Social Sciences Courses (3-4 units)
• Junior Year:
  • EECS 16A – Foundations of Signals, Dynamical Systems, and Information Processing, or EECS 16B – Introduction to Circuits and Devices (4 units)
  • COMPSCI 70 – Discrete Mathematics and Probability Theory (4 units)
  • Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences Upper Division Technical Electives (8 units)
  • Humanities/Social Sciences Courses (4 units)
  • Ethics/Social Implications of Technology (1-4 units)
• Senior Year:
  • Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences Upper Division Technical Elective (12 units)
  • Free Electives (12 units)

Transfer Program Requirements

The transfer program in EECS requires students to complete a minimum of 120 units of coursework, including:

• 1st and 2nd Semesters:
  • COMPSCI 61A – The Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (4 units)
  • COMPSCI 61B – Data Structures, or COMPSCI 61BL – Data Structures and Programming Methodology (4 units)
  • EECS 16A – Foundations of Signals, Dynamical Systems, and Information Processing, or EECS 16B – Introduction to Circuits and Devices (4 units)
  • Humanities/Social Sciences Courses (4 units)
• 3rd and 4th Semesters:
  • COMPSCI 61C – Great Ideas of Computer Architecture, or 61CL – Machine Structures (Lab-Centric) (4 units)
  • COMPSCI 70 – Discrete Mathematics and Probability Theory (4 units)
  • Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences Upper Division Technical Electives (12 units)
  • Humanities/Social Sciences Courses (4 units)
• 5th Semester:
  • Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences Upper Division Technical Electives (8 units)
  • Ethics/Social Implications of Technology (1-4 units)
  • Free Elective (3 units)

Notes

• A minimum of 120 units is required for graduation.
• Students must complete a minimum of 20 units of upper division EECS courses.
• Students must complete a minimum of 40 units of engineering courses.
• Students must complete one course about engineering ethics or social implications of technology.
• Free electives can be any technical or non-technical course, with no restrictions.