Electrical Engineering, BSEE

Program Description:

The Department of Electrical Engineering offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.) degree and the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics (B.S.E.P.) degree. These two engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org (http://www.abet.org/).

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering is the problem-solving foundation of our technological society. That’s because anything involving the movement of electrons falls within the province of electrical engineering. Electrical engineers create, design, build, and improve everyday necessities we now take for granted-from computers to cell phones; from DVD players to digital control systems in modern automobiles; from arrays of sensors and signal and image processors to space-based communications; and from advanced manufacturing robots to hybrid electric cars. Electrical engineers also design, test, and fabricate the integrated circuit chips that make virtually all these devices possible.

The Department of Electrical Engineering offers students a number of programs leading to a variety of degrees geared to a wide range of interests and career needs. Fully ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science degrees are offered in the core discipline of electrical engineering and in the more specialized area of engineering physics. Two graduate degrees are also available: a Master of Science in Engineering with a major in electrical engineering, and a unique interdisciplinary Doctor of Philosophy degree in Engineering.

The program educational objectives for the Electrical Engineering program, in support of the missions of the University and College, are to produce engineers who

• Objective 1: Can identify and solve engineering problems using current electrical engineering techniques and practices, drawing on strong foundation in mathematics, science, and engineering.
• Objective 2: Will have rewarding careers as engineering professionals designing, developing, and improving products or services.
• Objective 3: Will be successful in career development and professional growth through graduate school, industrial training, workshops, professional conferences, or continuing education.
• Objective 4: Can effectively collaborate and communicate with colleagues and clients; will engage in multidisciplinary teamwork and exercise leadership that address issues in an ethical and responsible manner.

Required courses in electronic circuits, control theory, communication theory, and electromagnetic theory give the student an overview of the electrical engineering discipline. At least one elective design sequence-in either control systems, electronic systems, communication systems, electromagnetic systems, or other as approved by an advisor-is required to provide strength and depth for each graduate. For example, two required courses in electronic circuits lead to a four-course elective sequence, culminating in a VLSI (very large scale integrated) circuit design project. Similarly, the required course in control theory leads to analog and digital controller design courses. In the capstone course, students design and test control circuits.

Faculty:

Professors Brandeberry (emeritus), Chen, Hong, Kazimierczuk, Rattan, Shaw, Siferd (emeritus)

Associate Professors Doom, Emmert, Garber, Gallagher, Hannen (emeritus), Misra, Rigling, Wu, Xue (chair)

Assistant Professors Chu, Ren, Zhang, Zhuang