Electrical Engineering (EENG)

The Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree prepares students to enter the field of engineering as electrical engineers and work to solve many of the problems facing our society. Graduates can find employment in a variety of industries, including energy, construction, medical, telecommunications, transportation, and computing. 

Students learn to apply engineering principles to the work environment, how to work collaboratively in a team environment, and how to create electrical or electronic systems that are effective and efficient. Coursework includes study in electronics, mechatronics, signals and system theory, power systems, and semiconductors. Curriculum is project-based so that theoretical engineering principles are reinforced and experienced through hands-on creation and problem-solving. 

Arts & Sciences courses help students understand the core mathematical and scientific principles that all engineering projects grow out of as well as provide students with the communication and critical thinking skills required to succeed in the profession.

All students complete a senior project or internship. Graduates are prepared to pass the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam should they wish to take that first step in
becoming licensed professional engineers (PE).

• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
• An ability to 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.
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
• An ability to 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.
• An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
• An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
• An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

The following sample academic plan demonstrates how a student's schedule might look on a semester-by-semester basis, including elective courses. Your actual degree plan may differ from this sequence, depending on whether you start in the fall or spring semester, what transfer credits you may have (if any), and which Arts & Sciences courses and electives you take and when you take them.

The sample academic plan is for informational purposes only. To determine your academic plan, please meet with an academic advisor.

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