Electrical Engineering, B.S.
View ChecksheetMinimum Total Credit Hours: 126
Overall GPA - Combined and OU: 2.00
Major GPA - Combined and OU: 2.00
Curriculum GPA - Combined and OU: 2.00
Program Code: B350
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Program Criteria.
In order to progress in your curriculum in the Gallogly College of Engineering, and as a specific graduation requirement, a grade of C or better is required in each course in the curriculum, including all prerequisite courses.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ECE 2214 | Digital Design | 4 |
| ECE 2713 | Digital Signals and Filtering | 3 |
| ECE 2723 | Electrical Circuits I | 3 |
| ECE 2523 | Probability, Statistics and Random Processes | 3 |
| ECE 3613 | Electromagnetic Fields I | 3 |
| ECE 3723 | Electrical Circuits II | 3 |
| ECE 3773 | Electrical and Computer Engineering Circuits Laboratory | 3 |
| ECE 3813 | Introductory Electronics | 3 |
| ECE 3113 | Energy Conversion I | 3 |
| ECE 3223 | Microprocessor System Design | 3 |
| ECE 3793 | Signals and Systems | 3 |
| ECE 3873 | Electrical and Computer Engineering Electronics Laboratory | 3 |
| ECE 3323 | Introduction to Solid State Electronic Devices | 3 |
| ECE 4273 | Digital Design Laboratory | 3 |
| ECE 4773 | Laboratory (Special Projects) | 3 |
| ECE Electives | ||
| Choose three 4000-level or higher ECE electives 1 | 9 | |
| Choose one ECE course from approved list 1 | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 58 | |
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Electives to be selected from list available in the ECE Office, DEH-150.
Major Support Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Math and Science | ||
| MATH 2924 | Differential and Integral Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 2934 | Differential and Integral Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 3113 | Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 3333 | Linear Algebra I | 3 |
| PHYS 2524 | General Physics for Engineering and Science Majors | 4 |
| PHYS 3223 | Modern Physics for Engineers | 3 |
| Professional Elective | ||
| Choose 2-hour course from an approved list maintained by the department | 2 | |
| Additional College Requirements | ||
| ENGR 2002 | Professional Responsibilities and Skills of Engineers and Scientists | 2 |
| C S 1313 | Programming for Non-Majors with C | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 28 | |
General Education and College Requirements
Courses designated as Core I, II, III, IV, or V are part of the General Education curriculum. Students must complete a minimum of 40 hours of General Education courses, chosen from the approved list, including at least one upper-division Gen. Ed. course outside of the student’s major. Courses graded P/NP will not apply.
A grade of C or better is required in each course in the curriculum, including all prerequisite courses.
UNIVERSITY-WIDE GENERAL EDUCATION (MINIMUM 40 HOURS) AND COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Area I: Symbolic and Oral Communication | ||
| English Composition | ||
| ENGL 1113 | Principles of English Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 1213 | Principles of English Composition | 3 |
| or EXPO 1213 | Expository Writing | |
| Language (0-10 hours in the same language) | ||
| This requirement can be met by two years of the same language in high school: | 0-10 | |
Beginning Course (0-5 hours) | ||
Beginning Course, continued (0-5 hours) | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| MATH 1914 | Differential and Integral Calculus I (Core I) 1, 2 | 4 |
| Core Area II: Natural Science (including one laboratory) | ||
| PHYS 2514 | General Physics for Engineering and Science Majors (Core II) 2 | 4 |
| CHEM 1315 | General Chemistry (Core II-Lab) 2 | 5 |
| or CHEM 1335 | General Chemistry I: Signature Course | |
| Core Area III: Social Science | ||
| P SC 1113 | American Federal Government | 3 |
| Choose one course 3 | 3 | |
| Core Area IV: Arts & Humanities | ||
| Artistic Forms | ||
| Choose one course 3 | 3 | |
| Western Culture | ||
| HIST 1483 | United States to 1865 | 3 |
| or HIST 1493 | United States, 1865 to the Present | |
| Choose one course (excluding HIST 1483 and HIST 1493) 3 | 3 | |
| World Culture | ||
| Choose one course 3 | 3 | |
| Core Area V: First-Year Experience | ||
| ENGR 1413 | Pathways to Engineering Thinking (Core V-FYE) 4 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 40-50 | |
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MATH 1823, MATH 2423, MATH 2433, and MATH 2443 sequence can be substituted for MATH 1914, MATH 2924, and MATH 2934.
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Major support requirements that also satisfy University General Education requirements.
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To be chosen from the University-Wide General Education Approved Course List. Three of these hours must be upper-division (3000-4000). See list in the Class Schedule.
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Transfer students will need to meet the requirements of the first-year experience course as well as the engineering transfer course. Please see your advisor for your specific enrollment.
Free Electives
Electives to bring total applicable hours to the minimum total required for the degree including a minimum of 40 upper-division hours.
Suggested Semester Plan of Study
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Program Criteria.
In order to progress in your curriculum in the Gallogly College of Engineering, and as a specific graduation requirement, a grade of C or better is required in each course in the curriculum, including all prerequisite courses.
Two college-level courses in a single world language are required; this may be satisfied by successful completion of 2 years in a single world language in high school. Students who must take a language at the University will have an additional 6-10 hours of coursework.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 1113 | Principles of English Composition (Core I) | 3 |
| CHEM 1315 | General Chemistry (Core II-Lab) 1 | 5 |
| HIST 1483 or HIST 1493 | United States to 1865 (Core IV-HIST) or United States, 1865 to the Present | 3 |
| MATH 1914 | Differential and Integral Calculus I (Core I-MATH) 2 | 4 |
| ENGR 1413 | Pathways to Engineering Thinking (Core V-FYE) 3 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENGL 1213 or EXPO 1213 | Principles of English Composition (Core I) or Expository Writing | 3 |
| MATH 2924 | Differential and Integral Calculus II 2 | 4 |
| PHYS 2514 | General Physics for Engineering and Science Majors (Core II) | 4 |
| C S 1313 | Programming for Non-Majors with C | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| First Semester | ||
| MATH 2934 | Differential and Integral Calculus III 2 | 4 |
| PHYS 2524 | General Physics for Engineering and Science Majors | 4 |
| ECE 2214 | Digital Design | 4 |
| ENGR 2002 | Professional Responsibilities and Skills of Engineers and Scientists | 2 |
| Approved Elective, Social Science (Core III-SS) 4 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MATH 3113 | Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| ECE 2713 | Digital Signals and Filtering | 3 |
| ECE 2723 | Electrical Circuits I | 3 |
| ECE 2523 | Probability, Statistics and Random Processes | 3 |
| P SC 1113 | American Federal Government (Core III) | 3 |
| Approved Elective, Artistic Forms (Core IV-AF) 4 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Junior | ||
| First Semester | ||
| PHYS 3223 | Modern Physics for Engineers | 3 |
| ECE 3613 | Electromagnetic Fields I | 3 |
| ECE 3723 | Electrical Circuits II | 3 |
| ECE 3773 | Electrical and Computer Engineering Circuits Laboratory | 3 |
| ECE 3813 | Introductory Electronics | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| MATH 3333 | Linear Algebra I | 3 |
| ECE 3113 | Energy Conversion I | 3 |
| ECE 3223 | Microprocessor System Design | 3 |
| ECE 3793 | Signals and Systems | 3 |
| ECE 3873 | Electrical and Computer Engineering Electronics Laboratory | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Senior | ||
| First Semester | ||
| ECE 3323 | Introduction to Solid State Electronic Devices | 3 |
| ECE 4273 | Digital Design Laboratory | 3 |
| ECE 4000-level or higher Elective 5 | 3 | |
| ECE 4000-level or higher Elective 5 | 3 | |
| Approved Elective, Western Culture (Core IV-WC) 4 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ECE 4773 | Laboratory (Special Projects) | 3 |
| ECE Elective 5 | 3 | |
| ECE 4000-level or higher Elective 5 | 3 | |
| Professional Elective 5 | 2 | |
| Approved Elective, World Culture (Core IV-WDC) 4 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 126 | |
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MATH 1823, MATH 2423, MATH 2433, and MATH 2443 sequence can be substituted for MATH 1914, MATH 2924, and MATH 2934.
- 3
Transfer students will need to meet the requirements of the first-year experience course as well as the engineering transfer course. Please see your advisor for your specific enrollment.
- 4
To be chosen from the University-Wide General Education Approved Course List. Three of these hours must be upper-division(3000-4000). See list in the Class Schedule.
- 5
Electives to be selected from list available in the ECE Office, DEH-150.
Courses designated as Core I, II, III, IV or V are part of the General Education curriculum. Students must complete a minimum of 40 hours of General Education courses, chosen from the approved list.