Program Overview

Introduction to the Electrical Engineering Program

The Electrical Engineering program at the Zhejiang University - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Institute (ZJUI) is a joint dual-degree engineering program that offers students a comprehensive education in electrical engineering. Upon successful completion of the program, students will obtain bachelor's degrees separately from Zhejiang University (ZJU) and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC).

Program Overview

The Electrical Engineering program at ZJUI is designed to provide students with a broad and solid foundation in mathematics and physics, as well as a comprehensive understanding of electrical engineering principles. The program emphasizes the development of skills in analysis, synthesis, design, implementation, and testing of electrical systems.

Program Requirements

To graduate from the Electrical Engineering program, students must complete a minimum of 128 credit hours of coursework, including:

• 73 credit hours of required courses
• 32 credit hours of technical electives
• 18 credit hours of liberal education courses
• 9 credit hours of free electives

Required Courses

The required courses for the Electrical Engineering program include:

• Orientation and Professional Development (1 credit hour)
• Foundational Mathematics and Science (31 credit hours)
• Technical Core (28 credit hours)
• Other Mathematics (3 credit hours)
• Composition (6 credit hours)
• Advanced Composition (4 credit hours)

Technical Electives

Students must complete a minimum of 32 credit hours of technical electives, including:

• 2 courses from non-ECE departments (e.g., Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science)
• 3 courses from the Advanced Core ECE electives
• 3 courses from ECE labs
• 20 credit hours of ECE courses

Liberal Education

The liberal education courses are designed to develop students' understanding of human culture and society, build skills of inquiry and critical thinking, and lay a foundation for civic engagement and lifelong learning. Students must complete 18 credit hours of liberal education courses, including:

• 2 courses in Humanities and Arts
• 2 courses in Social and Behavioral Sciences
• 1 course in Western/Comparative Culture(s)
• 1 course in Non-Western Culture(s)
• 1 course in U.S. Minority Culture(s)
• 1 course in Aesthetic Education

Free Electives

Students have the freedom to explore any intellectual area of unique interest through free electives. These unrestricted electives give students the opportunity to define research specialties and take cross-discipline courses.

ZJU Required Liberal Education

Domestic students must complete all the required liberal education courses, which introduce modern Chinese history, social development, government policies, and help students improve their English and maintain a healthy lifestyle. International students are required to complete courses in Chinese language study and Chinese society.

Sample Schedule by Semester

A sample schedule is provided to help students plan their coursework. The schedule includes the required courses, technical electives, liberal education courses, and free electives for each semester.

Curriculum Flow Map

The curriculum flow map provides a quick summary of the main features of the Electrical Engineering curriculum.

Conclusion

The Electrical Engineering program at ZJUI offers students a comprehensive education in electrical engineering, with a broad and solid foundation in mathematics and physics, as well as a comprehensive understanding of electrical engineering principles. The program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the field of electrical engineering.