Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering program at the University of Kansas is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in electrical engineering, preparing them for careers in industry, government, or academia.

Admissions

Admission to the KU School of Engineering and its degree programs is selective. Students may be admitted to an engineering or computer science degree program as freshmen (first-year) students, but all admissions, for both in-state and out-of-state students, are selective. Applications are judged on several factors, such as high school record, scores on national tests, academic record at college or university level, and trend of grades and more.

Freshman Admission Standards

To be considered for admission to the School of Engineering, beginning freshmen (first-year) students must meet or exceed the following minimum standards:

• Must be admissible to the University of Kansas by assured admissions or individual review, AND
• Have a 3.0+ high school GPA, AND
• Demonstrate mathematics preparedness by:
  • Obtaining a mathematics ACT score of 22+ (or math SAT score of 540+), OR
  • Achieving a B or better in college algebra or a more advanced mathematics course, OR
  • Achieving a C or better in a high school calculus course; OR
  • Earning credit via IB or AP credit for the above-mentioned courses in accordance with KU placement credit requirements; OR
  • Achieving at minimum a qualifying score for MATH 104 on the ALEKS mathematics placement exam.

Transfer Student Admission Standards

Applications from all transfer students, whether from other institutions or from other academic schools at the University of Kansas, are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Transfer students must:

• Be admissible to KU, AND
• Earn a cumulative college transferable grade-point average of 2.5+, AND
• Earn a grade of C or better in MATH 125 (Calculus I, or its direct equivalent), AND
• Earn grades of C or better in math, science, and engineering courses applicable to the engineering degree.

Current Student Admission Standards

Students who are currently enrolled at KU, need to meet the following:

• Earn a 2.5+ KU GPA, AND
• Earn a grade of C or better in MATH 125 (Calculus I, or its direct equivalent), AND
• Earn a grade of C or better in all math, science, and engineering courses.

Degree Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree requires a minimum of 128 credit hours. The program includes:

• Core 34 General Education requirements
• Basic Science courses (e.g., chemistry, physics)
• Mathematics courses (e.g., calculus, differential equations)
• Electrical Engineering Required Courses (e.g., circuits, electronics, electromagnetics)
• Electrical Engineering Electives
• Capstone Course

Course Prerequisites and Corequisites

Students must pass (with an appropriate grade) all prerequisite courses for a given course before taking the subsequent course. If Course A is a Corequisite for Course B, Course A must be taken in the same semester as Course B.

Upper Level Eligibility

In addition to prerequisites and co-requisites, EECS undergraduates are required to earn Upper Level Course Eligibility by attaining grades of C or better (C- does not qualify) in each of the following 16 courses:

• Core 34 English (both)
• EPHX 210 & PHSX 216
• MATH 125, 126, 127, 220, 290
• EECS 101, 140, 168, 202, 212, 220
• CHEM 130 or 150

Double Major

If students wish to double-major (earn two degrees), they must fulfill all the requirements for the degrees in question. They must also consult the Engineering Dean’s office and the department and/or school of the second major to find out if there are any additional requirements.

Electrical Engineering 4-Year Graduation Plan

The 4-year graduation plan outlines the recommended course sequence for students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree. The plan includes:

• Freshman year: EECS 101, EECS 140, Core 34 English, MATH 125, ECON 142 or 144
• Sophomore year: EECS 202, EECS 212, MATH 127, MATH 220, MATH 290
• Junior year: EECS 312, EECS 361, PHSX 313 & PHSX 316, EECS 388
• Senior year: EECS 420, EECS 443, EECS 470, EECS 501, EECS 502 (Capstone)

Departmental Honors

An undergraduate student may graduate with departmental honors in electrical engineering by graduating with a minimum grade-point average requirement while maintaining full-time status. In addition, students must enroll in EECS 498 Honors Research for their last 2 semesters and must complete an independent research project paper and oral presentation to a panel of 3 judges.

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
• 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.
• Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
• 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.
• Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
• Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
• Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate strategies.