Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.)
Required coursework includes the university requirements (see regulation J-3) and:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 1111 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 1111L | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| CS 1120 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| ECE 1010 | Foundations of Electrical and Computer Engineering | 2 |
| ECE 2100 | Electrical Circuits I | 3 |
| ECE 2110 | Electrical Circuits Lab I | 1 |
| ECE 2120 | Electrical Circuits II | 3 |
| ECE 2130 | Electrical Circuits II Lab | 1 |
| ECE 2400 | Digital Logic | 3 |
| ECE 2410 | Logic Circuit Lab | 1 |
| ECE 2920 | Sophomore Seminar | 0 |
| ECE 3100 | Microelectronics I | 3 |
| ECE 3110 | Microelectronics I Lab | 1 |
| ECE 3200 | Energy Systems I | 3 |
| ECE 3210 | Energy Systems I Laboratory | 1 |
| ECE 3300 | Electromagnetic Theory | 3 |
| ECE 3310 | Electromagnetics Laboratory | 1 |
| ECE 3400 | Microcontrollers | 3 |
| ECE 3410 | Microcontrollers Lab | 1 |
| ECE 3500 | Signals and Systems I | 3 |
| ECE 3510 | Signals and Systems I Lab | 1 |
| ECE 4800 | EE Senior Design I | 3 |
| ECE 4810 | EE Senior Design II | 3 |
| ECE 4910 | Senior Seminar | 0 |
| ENGR 2100 | Engineering Statics | 3 |
| ENGR 2200 | Engineering Dynamics | 3 |
| ENGR 3600 | Engineering Economy | 2 |
| MATH 1170 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 1750 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 2750 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MATH 3100 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 3300 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| PHIL 1103 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| or AMST 3010 | Studies in American Culture | |
| PHYS 2110 | Engineering Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 2110L | Laboratory Physics I | 1 |
| PHYS 2120 | Engineering Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 2120L | Laboratory Physics II | 1 |
| STAT 3010 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Foundations of Economic Analysis | ||
| Select 18 credits of Technical electives taken from upper-division Engineering, Math, Physics, Statistics, and Computer Science courses: 1 | 18 | |
| Microelectronics II | ||
or ECE 4180 | Introduction to Electronic Packaging | |
| Energy Systems II | ||
| Microwave and Millimeter Wave Circuits | ||
or ECE 4320 | Propagation of Wireless Signals | |
or ECE 4340 | Antenna Principles and Design | |
| Digital Systems Engineering | ||
or ECE 4430 | Distributed Processing and Control Networks | |
| Signals and Systems II | ||
or ECE 4700 | Control Systems | |
| Semiconductor Devices | ||
or ECE 4650 | Introduction to Microelectronics Fabrication | |
| Total Hours | 108-109 | |
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Students may request, after approval by their academic advisor and the Petition Committee, to use other upper division technical courses in the College of Science or in Engineering Management (EM) in partial fulfillment of this requirement. Of these eighteen credits a minimum of twelve credits must be selected from electrical engineering courses including at least nine credits from these courses.
Courses to total 129 credits for this degree, not counting prerequisites that may be required for registration in MATH 1170 and ENGL 1102. Note: students whose standardized test scores allow them to register for ENGL 1102 without first taking ENGL 1101 will automatically receive credit for ENGL 1101 upon successful completion of ENGL 1102.
Students majoring in electrical engineering must earn a grade of P in ECE 2920 and a grade of C or better in each of the following courses for graduation and before registration is permitted in upper-division electrical and computer engineering courses:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 1111 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 1111L | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| CS 1120 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| ECE 2100 | Electrical Circuits I | 3 |
| ECE 2110 | Electrical Circuits Lab I | 1 |
| ECE 2120 | Electrical Circuits II | 3 |
| ECE 2130 | Electrical Circuits II Lab | 1 |
| ECE 2400 & ECE 2410 | Digital Logic and Logic Circuit Lab | 4 |
| ENGR 2100 | Engineering Statics | 3 |
| ENGR 2200 | Engineering Dynamics | 3 |
| MATH 1170 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 1750 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 2750 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MATH 3100 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHYS 2110 | Engineering Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 2110L | Laboratory Physics I | 1 |
| PHYS 2120 | Engineering Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 2120L | Laboratory Physics II | 1 |
Students majoring in electrical engineering or computer engineering must meet the college requirements for admission to classes (see "Admission to Classes" under College of Engineering).
Any student majoring in electrical engineering may accumulate no more than five (5) letter grades of D's and F's in mathematics, science, or engineering courses that are used to satisfy graduation requirements. Included in this number are multiple repeats of a single class or single repeats in multiple classes and courses transferred from other institutions. Specifically excluded are D or F grades from laboratory sections associated with courses.
Within the constraints on choice of technical electives noted above, students may choose sets of electives to develop proficiencies in certain areas of emphasis. Three such areas are currently available: one in communications, one in integrated circuit design, and one in power. The course requirements for each of these areas are described below.
Communications Emphasis
This emphasis prepares students for a variety of careers in the communications industry. Students should take a total of 18 credits from the following:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| Select 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
| Microelectronics II | ||
| Microwave and Millimeter Wave Circuits | ||
| Signals and Systems II | ||
| Technical Electives | 9 | |
| Select 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
| Propagation of Wireless Signals | ||
| Introduction to VLSI Design | ||
| Communication Systems | ||
| Information and Coding Theory | ||
| Total Hours | 27 | |
Microelectronics Emphasis
This emphasis prepares students for a variety of careers in the semiconductor industry. It includes courses in analog/RF and mixed-signal integrated circuit (IC) design, semiconductors, and IC packaging. Students should take a total of 18 credits from the following:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required credits: | ||
| ECE 4100 | Microelectronics II | 3 |
| ECE 4600 | Semiconductor Devices | 3 |
| Select 3 core credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Analog Integrated Circuit Design | ||
| Introduction to Electronic Packaging | ||
| Select 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Digital Systems Engineering | ||
| Microwave and Millimeter Wave Circuits | ||
| Signals and Systems II | ||
| Introduction to Microelectronics Fabrication | ||
| Select 6 additional credits of technical electives from the following: | 6 | |
| Analog Integrated Circuit Design | ||
| Introduction to Electronic Packaging | ||
| Image Sensors and Systems | ||
| Introduction to VLSI Design | ||
| Quantum Mechanics for Electrical Engineers | ||
| Introduction to Microelectronics Fabrication | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Power Emphasis
This emphasis prepares students for a variety of careers with electric utilities, consulting firms, and manufacturing and design firms. Students should take a total of 18 credits from the following:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ECE 4200 | Energy Systems II | 3 |
| ECE 4210 | Introduction to Power Systems | 3 |
| ECE 4220 | Power Systems Analysis | 3 |
| ECE 4270 | Power Electronics | 3 |
| Select 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Microelectronics II | ||
| Microwave and Millimeter Wave Circuits | ||
| Digital Systems Engineering | ||
| Signals and Systems II | ||
| Select 3 additional credits of technical electives | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Four-Year Plan
| Fall Term 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| CS 1120 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| ENGL 1101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| MATH 1170 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Oral Communication Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| CHEM 1111 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 1111L | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| ECE 1010 | Foundations of Electrical and Computer Engineering | 2 |
| ENGL 1102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| MATH 1750 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 2110 | Engineering Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 2110L | Laboratory Physics I | 1 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| ECE 2100 | Electrical Circuits I | 3 |
| ECE 2110 | Electrical Circuits Lab I | 1 |
| ENGR 2100 | Engineering Statics | 3 |
| MATH 3100 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHYS 2120 | Engineering Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 2120L | Laboratory Physics II | 1 |
| AMST 3010 OR PHIL 1103 | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| ECE 2120 | Electrical Circuits II | 3 |
| ECE 2130 | Electrical Circuits II Lab | 1 |
| ECE 2400 | Digital Logic | 3 |
| ECE 2410 | Logic Circuit Lab | 1 |
| ECE 2920 | Sophomore Seminar | 0 |
| ENGR 2200 | Engineering Dynamics | 3 |
| MATH 2750 | Calculus III | 3 |
| ECON 2201 OR ECON 2202 OR ECON 2720 | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Fall Term 3 | ||
| ECE 3100 | Microelectronics I | 3 |
| ECE 3110 | Microelectronics I Lab | 1 |
| ECE 3200 | Energy Systems I | 3 |
| ECE 3210 | Energy Systems I Laboratory | 1 |
| ECE 3300 | Electromagnetic Theory | 3 |
| ECE 3310 | Electromagnetics Laboratory | 1 |
| ENGR 3600 | Engineering Economy | 2 |
| American Experience Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring Term 3 | ||
| ECE 3400 | Microcontrollers | 3 |
| ECE 3410 | Microcontrollers Lab | 1 |
| ECE 3500 | Signals and Systems I | 3 |
| ECE 3510 | Signals and Systems I Lab | 1 |
| MATH 3300 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| STAT 3010 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Fall Term 4 | ||
| ECE 4800 | EE Senior Design I | 3 |
| ECE 4910 | Senior Seminar | 0 |
| (ECE 4100 or ECE 4180) OR ECE 4200 OR (ECE 4300 or ECE 4320 or ECE 4340) OR (ECE 4400 or ECE 4430) OR (ECE 4500 or ECE 4700) OR ECE 4600 | 3 | |
| UPDV Technical, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| International Course | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Term 4 | ||
| ECE 4810 | EE Senior Design II | 3 |
| (ECE 4100 or ECE 4180) OR ECE 4200 OR (ECE 4300 or ECE 4320 or ECE 4340) OR (ECE 4400 or ECE 4430) OR (ECE 4500 or ECE 4700) OR ECE 4600 | 3 | |
| (ECE 4100 or ECE 4180) OR ECE 4200 OR (ECE 4300 or ECE 4320 or ECE 4340) OR (ECE 4400 or ECE 4430) OR (ECE 4500 or ECE 4700) OR ECE 4600 | 3 | |
| UPDV Technical, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| UPDV Technical, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 129 | |
Five-Year Plan
| Fall Term 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| MATH 1143 | Precalculus I: Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 1144 | Precalculus II: Trigonometry | 1 |
| Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Oral Communications Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| CS 1120 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| ECE 1010 | Foundations of Electrical and Computer Engineering | 2 |
| ENGL 1102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| MATH 1170 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| CHEM 1111 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 1111L | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| MATH 1750 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 3300 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| PHYS 2110 | Engineering Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 2110L | Laboratory Physics I | 1 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| ECE 2100 | Electrical Circuits I | 3 |
| ECE 2110 | Electrical Circuits Lab I | 1 |
| ECE 2920 | Sophomore Seminar | 0 |
| ENGR 2100 | Engineering Statics | 3 |
| MATH 3100 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHYS 2120 | Engineering Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 2120L | Laboratory Physics II | 1 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Fall Term 3 | ||
| ECE 2120 | Electrical Circuits II | 3 |
| ECE 2130 | Electrical Circuits II Lab | 1 |
| ECE 2400 | Digital Logic | 3 |
| ECE 2410 | Logic Circuit Lab | 1 |
| ENGR 2200 | Engineering Dynamics | 3 |
| MATH 2750 | Calculus III | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring Term 3 | ||
| ECE 3100 | Microelectronics I | 3 |
| ECE 3110 | Microelectronics I Lab | 1 |
| STAT 3010 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| ECON 2201 OR ECON 2202 OR ECON 2720 | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Fall Term 4 | ||
| ECE 3200 | Energy Systems I | 3 |
| ECE 3210 | Energy Systems I Laboratory | 1 |
| ECE 3300 | Electromagnetic Theory | 3 |
| ECE 3310 | Electromagnetics Laboratory | 1 |
| ENGR 3600 | Engineering Economy | 2 |
| AMST 3010 OR PHIL 1103 | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring Term 4 | ||
| ECE 3400 | Microcontrollers | 3 |
| ECE 3410 | Microcontrollers Lab | 1 |
| ECE 3500 | Signals and Systems I | 3 |
| ECE 3510 | Signals and Systems I Lab | 1 |
| (ECE 4100 or ECE 4180) OR ECE 4200 OR (ECE 4300 or ECE 4320 or ECE 4340) OR (ECE 4400 or ECE 4430) OR (ECE 4500 or ECE 4700) OR ECE 4600 | 3 | |
| American Experience Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Fall Term 5 | ||
| ECE 4800 | EE Senior Design I | 3 |
| ECE 4910 | Senior Seminar | 0 |
| (ECE 4100 or ECE 4180) OR ECE 4200 OR (ECE 4300 or ECE 4320 or ECE 4340) OR (ECE 4400 or ECE 4430) OR (ECE 4500 or ECE 4700) OR ECE 4600 | 3 | |
| International Course | 3 | |
| UPDV Technical, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring Term 5 | ||
| ECE 4810 | EE Senior Design II | 3 |
| (ECE 4100 or ECE 4180) OR ECE 4200 OR (ECE 4300 or ECE 4320 or ECE 4340) OR (ECE 4400 or ECE 4430) OR (ECE 4500 or ECE 4700) OR ECE 4600 | 3 | |
| (ECE 4100 or ECE 4180) OR ECE 4200 OR (ECE 4300 or ECE 4320 or ECE 4340) OR (ECE 4400 or ECE 4430) OR (ECE 4500 or ECE 4700) OR ECE 4600 | 3 | |
| UPDV Technical, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 133 | |
The degree map is a guide for the timely completion of your curricular requirements. Your academic advisor or department may be contacted for assistance in interpreting this map. This map is not reflective of your academic history or transcript, and it is not official notification of completion of degree or certificate requirements. Please contact the Registrar's Office regarding your official degree/certificate completion status.
The student will be able to:
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.