Program Overview

Electrical Engineering, B.S.

The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at Saint Louis University is a hands-on program that incorporates analysis, design, and development of electrical systems. Students gain a solid foundation through a combination of coursework and hands-on learning, using the physical properties of electricity and mathematics to design systems that collect, analyze, and use information, as well as distribute and utilize electrical energy.

Overview

The program develops in students the ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, sciences, and electrical engineering to find solutions to practical problems. It ensures that graduates have an opportunity to work on multidisciplinary teams and develop effective communication skills.

Curriculum Overview

The program coursework provides students with both breadth and depth in electrical engineering. The curriculum includes:

• University Undergraduate Core: 32-35 credits
• Basic Engineering and Communication
• Basic Science and Mathematics
• Electrical Engineering
• Track or Concentration: 34-38 credits
• Students can choose from the Standard Track, Bioelectronics Concentration (Engineering Emphasis), or Bioelectronics Concentration (Pre-Health Emphasis)

Fieldwork and Research Opportunities

Electrical engineering students benefit from many internship and career opportunities. Students are encouraged and assisted in obtaining summer internships in local, national, and international companies through SLUs Career Services. Undergraduate students have opportunities to conduct research with School of Science and Engineering faculty during the summer, fall, and spring semesters.

Careers

Students who graduate from the program with the bioelectronics concentration in electrical engineering will find a wealth of career opportunities in the bioengineering industry. Examples include hospital clinical engineering, medical-device manufacturing/vendors, health care research and design centers, and medical/university laboratories.

Admission Requirements

• GPA: Minimum cumulative 3.00 high school GPA for freshmen applicants and 2.70 college GPA for transfer applicants
• Coursework: Strong applicants will have 15 total units of high school work, including three or four units of English; four or more units of mathematics, including algebra I and II, geometry, and precalculus

Tuition

• Undergraduate Tuition: $56,960 per year
• Additional charges may apply

Scholarships and Financial Aid

There are two principal ways to help finance a Saint Louis University education:

• Scholarships: awarded based on academic achievement, service, leadership, and financial need
• Financial Aid: provided through grants and loans, some of which require repayment

Accreditation

The Electrical Engineering, B.S. is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Program Educational Objectives

The undergraduate program is designed to meet the following specific program educational objectives:

• Our graduates will have acquired advanced degrees or are engaged in advanced study in engineering, business, law, medicine, or other appropriate fields
• Our graduates will have established themselves as practicing engineers in electrical, computer, or related engineering fields
• Our graduates will be filling the technical needs of society by solving engineering problems using electrical or computer engineering principles, tools, and practices

Student Outcomes

Student outcomes are defined by ABET as the skills that graduates will attain at the time of graduation. Student outcomes include:

1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. 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
3. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. 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
5. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

Course List

The course list includes:

• University Undergraduate Core: 32-35 credits
• Basic Engineering and Communication
• Basic Science and Mathematics
• Electrical Engineering
• Track or Concentration: 34-38 credits

Standard Track

The Standard Track includes:

• MATH 3110: Linear Algebra for Engineers
• CSCI 1300: Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
• ECE 3110: Electric Energy Conversion
• ECE 4120: Automatic Control Systems
• ECE 4140: Electromagnetic Waves
• ECE 4160: Communication Systems
• ECE Electives: 9 credits
• Technical Electives: 6 credits

Bioelectronics Concentration

The Bioelectronics Concentration includes:

• BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245: General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory
• CHEM 1120 & CHEM 1125: General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory
• MATH 3110: Linear Algebra for Engineers
• ECE 4120: Automatic Control Systems
• BME 2000: Biomedical Engineering Computing
• BME 2200: Applied Physiology for Engineers
• BME 3150: Biomedical Instrumentation
• BME 4100: BioData Processing and Machine Learning
• BME or ECE Electives: 9 credits

Pre-Health Concentration

The Pre-Health Concentration includes:

• BIOL 1240 & BIOL 1245: General Biology: Information Flow and Evolution and Principles of Biology I Laboratory
• BIOL 1260 & BIOL 1265: General Biology: Transformations of Energy and Matter and Principles of Biology II Laboratory
• CHEM 1120 & CHEM 1125: General Chemistry 2 and General Chemistry 2 Laboratory
• CHEM 2410 & CHEM 2415: Organic Chemistry 1 and Organic Chemistry 1 Laboratory
• CHEM 2420 & CHEM 2425: Organic Chemistry 2 and Organic Chemistry 2 Laboratory
• CHEM 3600: Principles of Biochemistry
• PSY 1010: General Psychology
• SOC 1100: Introduction to Sociology
• BME 2000: Biomedical Engineering Computing
• BME 2200: Applied Physiology for Engineers
• BME or ECE Electives: 3 credits

Non-Course Requirements

All School of Science and Engineering B.A. and B.S. students must complete an exit interview/survey near the end of their bachelor's program.

Continuation Standards

Students must maintain a minimum 2.00 GPA

Roadmap

The roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for programs and assumes full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.

• Year One:
  • Fall: ECE 1001, SE 1700, ENGL 1920, CHEM 1110 & CHEM 1115, MATH 1510, ECE 1100
  • Spring: CSCI 1300, MATH 1660, MATH 1520, PHYS 1610 & PHYS 1620, ECE 1200, CORE 2500
• Year Two:
  • Fall: ECE 2101 & ECE 2103, CORE 1200, MATH 2530, PHYS 1630 & PHYS 1640
  • Spring: ECE 2205 & ECE 2206, MATH 3110, MATH 3550, ECE 3052, CORE 3400
• Year Three:
  • Fall: ECE 3225 & ECE 3226, ECE 3130, ECE 3150 & ECE 3151, ECE 3140, CORE 3600
  • Spring: ECE 3131 & ECE 3132, ECE 3090, ECE 4120, ECE 4140, ECE 4160
• Year Four:
  • Fall: ECE 4800, CORE 1700, CORE 1600, Technical Elective, ECE Elective
  • Spring: ECE 4810, ECE 3110, Technical Elective, ECE Elective, ECE Elective, CORE 4500