Program Overview

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

The University of NebraskaLincoln offers a well-rounded education in electrical engineering, preparing students for careers in utilities, communication and computing, government, education, or consulting. Students can focus on fields such as aerospace, bioengineering, computers, renewable energy and power, telecommunications, and transportation.

College of Engineering

The College of Engineering requires 124 credit hours for the B.S. in Electrical Engineering degree.

The Nebraska Difference

The university boasts an 18:1 student-to-faculty ratio, providing students with personalized attention and mentorship. The $115 million student-centric engineering hub, Kiewit Hall, offers state-of-the-art facilities and resources. The university's approach, "Be a Complete Engineer," aims to unleash students' potential and cultivate core competencies. With a strong focus on innovation and excellence, 80% of students receive a job offer before graduation.

Program Features

Flexible Curriculum With Diverse Specializations

The electrical engineering program offers a comprehensive curriculum covering a wide range of topics. Students can choose technical electives from advanced courses within electrical engineering or other engineering majors, allowing them to tailor their education to align with their interests and career goals.

Opportunities for Research and Hands-On Experience

With 40+ faculty members involved in various research areas, the department offers extensive research facilities. Students are encouraged to participate in research activities to gain valuable hands-on experience and contribute to cutting-edge advancements in the field.

Comprehensive Curriculum in Lincoln and Omaha

The electrical engineering major is available in Lincoln and Omaha, with nearly identical curriculum, enabling students to utilize resources and opportunities from both locations and easily transfer without academic disruptions.

Notable Courses

• Electronics & Circuits I (ECEN 215): Electrical engineering circuit theory, including Kirchhoff's laws, circuit analysis theorems, DC resistive circuits, transient RLC circuits, sinusoidal steady-state circuits, and modern computer-based methods.
• Introduction to Embedded Systems (ECEN 220): Embedded microprocessor systems, hardware and software concepts, interfacing with components, circuit design, driver development in assembly or C languages, and hands-on hardware construction.
• Electromagnetic Field Theory (ECEN 306): Complex vectors, Maxwell's equations, uniform plane waves, wave reflection, transmission at interfaces, waveguides, resonators, transmission line principles, and antennas, encompassing various topics in wave phenomena.
• Digital Logic Design (ECEN 370): Combinational and sequential logic circuits, utilizing MSI chips, programmable logic devices (PAL, ROM, PLA), CAD tools, LSI and PLD components for hardware design.
• Data and Telecommunications Transceivers (ECEN 362): Fundamentals of communication systems, covering topics like signal distortions, impedance matching, high frequency measurement, amplifier design, PLLs, data synchronization, multiplexing, and antenna arrays.
• Power Systems Analysis (ECEN 406): Comprehensive study of electrical power systems, including symmetrical components, fault calculations, power system stability, generator modeling, voltage control systems, high voltage DC transmission, and protection.

Internships

• Electrical engineering intern, Burns and McDonnell, Kansas City, Missouri
• Software design engineer intern, LI-COR Biosciences, Lincoln, Nebraska
• Electrical project engineer intern, Nebraska Public Power District, Lincoln, Nebraska
• NASA summer intern, NASA, Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas
• Electronics modules engineer, Textron Aviation - Wichita, Kansas
• Research & development intern, J.A. Woollam Company, Lincoln, Nebraska

Careers

• Protection and controls engineer, Lincoln Electric System, Lincoln, Nebraska
• System engineer, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Alabama
• Avionics engineer, Textron Aviation, Wichita, Kansas
• Instrumentation engineer, ExxonMobil, Beaumont, Texas
• Embedded systems engineer, Lockheed Martin, Denver, Colorado
• Orbital vehicle program manager, United States Air Force, White Sands, New Mexico

Graduate Schools

• Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, Stanford University
• Master's in Robotics Engineering, Northwestern
• Master's in Electrical Engineering, Rice University
• Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• Ph.D., Electrical Engineering Systems, University of Michigan
• Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Colorado

Outside the Classroom

Be a Difference-Maker

Collaborate with industry professionals and peers by joining professional and student organizations such as IEEE, Engineers Without Borders, or Robotics.

Gain Hands-On Experience

Pursue research projects available to undergraduate students that offer funding and valuable opportunities to discover what drives you in your academic area.

Make Valuable Career Connections

Connect with companies and organizations for paid internships and jobs through 1-to-1 counseling and career fairs with career services professionals within the colleges and the university.

Featured Faculty

• Mark Bauer, Professor of Practice, Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• Alisa Gilmore, control systems engineer and passionate advocate for robotics, involved in STEM programs across the state, including organizing the Nebraska Robotics Expo for K-12 students.

Academics & Experiential Learning

• Tackle big challenges in classes and work with faculty on research dedicated to solving global problems and saving lives.
• Increase knowledge and marketability through study abroad opportunities, as engineering is a global profession.

Career Preparedness

• Gain career-level experiences from the start of the academic adventure to prepare for the career or graduate school of choice.
• Participate in paid internships for valuable on-the-job experiences and to develop lifelong career contacts.

Community

• Connect with other students and faculty for fun and hands-on experiences through more than 50 clubs and organizations in the College of Engineering.
• Participate in local hardware and software engineering competitions through UNL Robotics.