Program Type: 
Major
College or School: 
College of Engineering and Computer Science

Electrical engineering integrates materials, devices, components, and machines for design, manufacture, and use of electronic products and systems. As a result of rapid technological advances in electronics, the demand for competent electrical engineers is very strong. The electrical engineering major is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

  • Students desiring to complement electrical engineering skills with an increased emphasis on computer science may choose a minor in computer science for engineers and scientists.
  • Electrical engineering majors have access to a wide range of state-of-the-art computer systems and work in small groups in over 20 courses to solve real-world problems in electrical engineering.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering—Suggested Curriculum
Freshman
Submicroscopic Chemistry
Intro to C Programming
Advanced C for Engineers
Electrical Engineering
English Comp I & II
Calculus I
Physics I and Lab
Digital Design with HDL
Intro Math for Engineering Applications
Technical Elective
GE History
GE Non-Western Course		 Sophomore
Digital Computer Hardware
Circuit Analysis I, II, & Labs
Linear Systems I
Statics
Dynamics
Physics II, III, & Labs
Calculus II & III
GE Additional Courses (2)		 Junior
Calculus IV
Differential Equations w/ Matrix Algebra
Linear Systems II
Numerical Methods
Electronic Devices & Lab
Electromagnetics
Control Systems I & Lab
Communication Theory
Electronic Circuits & Lab
Engineering Electives
GE Non-Western Course
GE Human Behavior
GE Human Expression		 Senior
Microprocessor-Based System Design
Technical Communication
Engineering Electives
Statistical Methods
Technical Electives
Electrical Engineering Senior Design Project I & II
GE Additional Courses (2)

Fast Facts:
Average starting salaries for professionals with a bachelor's degree in an engineering-related field: biomedical engineering $60,286; computer engineering $61,121; electrical engineering $59,326; industrial engineering $58,560; materials engineering $58,517; mechanical engineering $58,881; systems engineering $58,188. (Source: Salary Survey Spring 2010, The National Association of Colleges and Employers)

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