Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.)
Required coursework includes the university requirements (see regulation J-3) and:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 111L | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| CS 120 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| ECE 101 | Foundations of Electrical and Computer Engineering | 2 |
| ECE 210 | Electrical Circuits I | 3 |
| ECE 211 | Electrical Circuits Lab I | 1 |
| ECE 212 | Electrical Circuits II | 3 |
| ECE 213 | Electrical Circuits II Lab | 1 |
| ECE 240 | Digital Logic | 3 |
| ECE 241 | Logic Circuit Lab | 1 |
| ECE 292 | Sophomore Seminar | 0 |
| ECE 310 | Microelectronics I | 3 |
| ECE 311 | Microelectronics I Lab | 1 |
| ECE 320 | Energy Systems I | 3 |
| ECE 321 | Energy Systems I Laboratory | 1 |
| ECE 330 | Electromagnetic Theory | 3 |
| ECE 331 | Electromagnetics Laboratory | 1 |
| ECE 340 | Microcontrollers | 3 |
| ECE 341 | Microcontrollers Lab | 1 |
| ECE 350 | Signals and Systems I | 3 |
| ECE 351 | Signals and Systems I Lab | 1 |
| ECE 480 | EE Senior Design I | 3 |
| ECE 481 | EE Senior Design II | 3 |
| ECE 491 | Senior Seminar | 0 |
| ENGR 210 | Engineering Statics | 3 |
| ENGR 220 | Engineering Dynamics | 3 |
| ENGR 360 | Engineering Economy | 2 |
| MATH 170 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 175 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 275 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MATH 310 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 330 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| PHIL 103 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| or AMST 301 | Studies in American Culture | |
| PHYS 211 | Engineering Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 211L | Laboratory Physics I | 1 |
| PHYS 212 | Engineering Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 212L | Laboratory Physics II | 1 |
| STAT 301 | 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 418 | Introduction to Electronic Packaging | |
| Energy Systems II | ||
| Microwave and Millimeter Wave Circuits | ||
or ECE 432 | Propagation of Wireless Signals | |
or ECE 434 | Antenna Principles and Design | |
| Digital Systems Engineering | ||
or ECE 443 | Distributed Processing and Control Networks | |
| Signals and Systems II | ||
| Semiconductor Devices | ||
or ECE 465 | 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 128 credits for this degree, not counting ENGL 101 , MATH 143 , and other courses that might be required to remove deficiencies.
Students majoring in electrical engineering must earn a grade of P in ECE 292 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 111 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 111L | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| CS 120 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| ECE 210 | Electrical Circuits I | 3 |
| ECE 211 | Electrical Circuits Lab I | 1 |
| ECE 212 | Electrical Circuits II | 3 |
| ECE 213 | Electrical Circuits II Lab | 1 |
| ECE 240 & ECE 241 | Digital Logic and Logic Circuit Lab | 4 |
| ENGR 210 | Engineering Statics | 3 |
| ENGR 220 | Engineering Dynamics | 3 |
| MATH 170 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 175 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 275 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MATH 310 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHYS 211 | Engineering Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 211L | Laboratory Physics I | 1 |
| PHYS 212 | Engineering Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 212L | 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 Ds and Fs 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 | |
| Radio-Frequency IC Design | ||
| 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 410 | Microelectronics II | 3 |
| ECE 460 | Semiconductor Devices | 3 |
| Select 3 core credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Radio-Frequency IC Design | ||
| 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 | |
| Radio-Frequency IC Design | ||
| Analog Integrated Circuit Design | ||
| Mixed Signal IC 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 420 | Energy Systems II | 3 |
| ECE 422 | Power Systems Analysis | 3 |
| ECE 427 | Power Electronics | 3 |
| ECE 450 | Signals and Systems II | 3 |
| Select 3 credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Microelectronics II | ||
| Microwave and Millimeter Wave Circuits | ||
| Digital Systems Engineering | ||
| Select 3 additional credits of technical electives: | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Four-Year Plan
| Fall Term 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| CS 120 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| MATH 170 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Oral Communication Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 111L | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| ECE 101 | Foundations of Electrical and Computer Engineering | 2 |
| MATH 175 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 211 | Engineering Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 211L | Laboratory Physics I | 1 |
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| ECE 210 | Electrical Circuits I | 3 |
| ECE 211 | Electrical Circuits Lab I | 1 |
| ENGR 210 | Engineering Statics | 3 |
| MATH 310 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHYS 212 | Engineering Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 212L | Laboratory Physics II | 1 |
| AMST 301 OR PHIL 103 | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| ECE 212 | Electrical Circuits II | 3 |
| ECE 213 | Electrical Circuits II Lab | 1 |
| ECE 240 | Digital Logic | 3 |
| ECE 241 | Logic Circuit Lab | 1 |
| ECE 292 | Sophomore Seminar | 0 |
| ENGR 220 | Engineering Dynamics | 3 |
| MATH 275 | Calculus III | 3 |
| ECON 201 OR ECON 202 OR ECON 272 | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Fall Term 3 | ||
| ECE 310 | Microelectronics I | 3 |
| ECE 311 | Microelectronics I Lab | 1 |
| ECE 320 | Energy Systems I | 3 |
| ECE 321 | Energy Systems I Laboratory | 1 |
| ECE 330 | Electromagnetic Theory | 3 |
| ECE 331 | Electromagnetics Laboratory | 1 |
| ENGR 360 | Engineering Economy | 2 |
| American Diversity Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring Term 3 | ||
| ECE 340 | Microcontrollers | 3 |
| ECE 341 | Microcontrollers Lab | 1 |
| ECE 350 | Signals and Systems I | 3 |
| ECE 351 | Signals and Systems I Lab | 1 |
| MATH 330 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| STAT 301 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Fall Term 4 | ||
| ECE 480 | EE Senior Design I | 3 |
| ECE 491 | Senior Seminar | 0 |
| UPDV Technical, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| International Course | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| ECE 410 OR ECE 418 OR ECE 420 OR ECE 430 OR ECE 432 OR ECE 434 OR ECE 440 OR ECE 443 OR ECE 450 OR ECE 460 OR ECE 465 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Term 4 | ||
| ECE 481 | EE Senior Design II | 3 |
| UPDV Technical, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| UPDV Technical, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| ECE 410 OR ECE 418 OR ECE 420 OR ECE 430 OR ECE 432 OR ECE 434 OR ECE 440 OR ECE 443 OR ECE 450 OR ECE 460 OR ECE 465 | 3 | |
| ECE 410 OR ECE 418 OR ECE 420 OR ECE 430 OR ECE 432 OR ECE 434 OR ECE 440 OR ECE 443 OR ECE 450 OR ECE 460 OR ECE 465 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 129 | |
Five-Year Plan
| Fall Term 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| MATH 143 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 144 | Precalculus II: Trigonometry | 1 |
| CS 112 | Computational Thinking and Problem Solving | 3 |
| Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| CS 120 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| ECE 101 | Foundations of Electrical and Computer Engineering | 2 |
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| MATH 170 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| CHEM 111L | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| MATH 175 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 330 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| PHYS 211 | Engineering Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 211L | Laboratory Physics I | 1 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| ECE 210 | Electrical Circuits I | 3 |
| ECE 211 | Electrical Circuits Lab I | 1 |
| ECE 292 | Sophomore Seminar | 0 |
| ENGR 210 | Engineering Statics | 3 |
| MATH 310 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHYS 212 | Engineering Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 212L | Laboratory Physics II | 1 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Fall Term 3 | ||
| ECE 212 | Electrical Circuits II | 3 |
| ECE 213 | Electrical Circuits II Lab | 1 |
| ECE 240 | Digital Logic | 3 |
| ECE 241 | Logic Circuit Lab | 1 |
| ENGR 220 | Engineering Dynamics | 3 |
| MATH 275 | Calculus III | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring Term 3 | ||
| ECE 310 | Microelectronics I | 3 |
| ECE 311 | Microelectronics I Lab | 1 |
| STAT 301 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| Oral Communication Course | 2 | |
| Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing Course | 3 | |
| ECON 201 OR ECON 202 OR ECON 272 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fall Term 4 | ||
| ECE 320 | Energy Systems I | 3 |
| ECE 321 | Energy Systems I Laboratory | 1 |
| ECE 330 | Electromagnetic Theory | 3 |
| ECE 331 | Electromagnetics Laboratory | 1 |
| ENGR 360 | Engineering Economy | 2 |
| AMST 301 OR PHIL 103 | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring Term 4 | ||
| ECE 340 | Microcontrollers | 3 |
| ECE 341 | Microcontrollers Lab | 1 |
| ECE 350 | Signals and Systems I | 3 |
| ECE 351 | Signals and Systems I Lab | 1 |
| Hours | 8 | |
| Fall Term 5 | ||
| ECE 480 | EE Senior Design I | 3 |
| ECE 491 | Senior Seminar | 0 |
| International Course | 3 | |
| UPDV Technical, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| (ECE 450 AND ECE 460) | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring Term 5 | ||
| ECE 481 | EE Senior Design II | 3 |
| UPDV Technical, Major Elective Course | 3 | |
| American Diversity Course | 3 | |
| (ECE 450 AND ECE 460) | 3 | |
| (ECE 450 AND ECE 460) | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 132 | |
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.