Apr 18, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Electrical Engineering, B.S.E.E.


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CIP Code: CODE: 4280 (141001-01)
Total Credit Hours: 127
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Career Opportunities: Utilities companies, architectural or engineering firms, aeronautical/aerospace or automotive industries, computer firms, consumer product agencies, oceanography, transportation industry
Note(s): A grade of “C” or better is required in all courses that are used toward the degree. Students have only three attempts to achieve a satisfactory grade in a required course.

Students with Math ACT sub-score of 28 or above, and with at least 8 weeks of trigonometry in high school may register for MATH 270 - Calculus I  upon entry. Students with Math ACT sub-score between 26-27 may take the advanced placement test given by the Math Department or MATH 143 - Pre-Calculus Algebra and Trigonometry . Those who do not meet these qualifications and have an ACT sub-score in Math of at least 23 must take MATH 109 - Pre-Calculus Algebra  and MATH 110 - Pre-Calculus Trigonometry and Function Theory . Students requiring pre-calculus courses are advised to complete these courses in the summer semester prior to the freshman year.

General Education Core Curriculum, Electrical Engineering


Core Curriculum  

Freshman Year


Elective


History (3 Credits)


Choose from the General Education Core  list of History courses in consultation with advisor.

Total: 33 Credits


Sophomore Year


Elective


Natural Sciences (3 Credits)


Choose 3 credits in BIOL from the General Education Core  list of Natural Science courses in consultation with academic advisor. Student may not take ENVS 150 .

Total: 36 Credits


Junior Year


Electives


Electrical Engineering (3 Credits)


Choose from:

Electrical Engineering Lab (1 Credit)


Choose from the Department of Electrical Engineering approved list of electives.

Natural Sciences Lab (1 Credit)


Choose from the Department of Electrical Engineering approved list of electives.

Total: 30 Credits


Senior Year


Electives


Electrical Engineering (9 Credits)


Choose from the Department of Electrical Engineering approved list of electives.

Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits)


Choose ECON 300  or in consultation with advisor.

English Literature (3 Credits)


Choose in consultation with advisor.

Fine Arts (3 Credits)


Choose from the General Education Core  list of Fine Arts courses.

Total: 28 Credits


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