Electrical Engineering, BSEE

Program Description

The Department of Electrical Engineering offers programs leading to Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.) and Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (B.S.E.C.E.T.) degrees. The Bachelor of Science program in Electrical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING:

Electrical Engineering is the problem-solving foundation of our technological society. Electrical engineers combine creativity with math and physics to innovate, design and create anything involving the movement of electrons. To name a few, electrical engineers develop computers; cell phones; DVD players; digital control systems in modern transportation systems, air and space craft; satellite imaging and communications systems; signal and image processors; advanced robots for commercial use and manufacturing; and emerging technologies for hybrid electric and automous cars. The technical skills of electrical engineers enables them to design, test, and fabricate products ranging from the integrated circuit chips that make virtually all electronic devices possible to complex electronic systems as in driverless vehicles.

Educational Objectives

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

Objective 1: Will be professionally employed in a technical position, pursuing an advanced degree, or pursuing entrepreneurial opportunities.
Objective 2: Will be interacting with their peers through professional societies and communications such as technical articles, reports, design documents, or presentations.
Objective 3: Will be leading or participating as a member of project teams.
Objective 4: Will be developing expertise in an area of emphasis, involving specialized software or laboratory instrumentation, or broadening their base of knowledge, including pursuit of professional or technical license.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the B.S.E.E. program, students must first satisfy university admission requirements. Admitted students begin as pre-EE majors, or EE pre-majors. While in EE pre-major status, students take foundational math, science, and engineering courses and beginning WSU CORE courses (http://www.wright.edu/academic-affairs/programs/general-education/program-requirements). Once the EE pre-major courses are completed satisfactorily, students are promoted to EE full-major and may enroll in upper level courses (typically 3000-level and above).

To be promoted as EE full major, students must complete ENG 1100 (or any WSU Core First-Year Writing Course) with a C or higher and must complete the following courses (or approved equivalent course) with at least a 2.25 GPA:

Courses required for promotion to EE full major.
Engineering and Computer Science	Math	Science	WSU CORE
EE 2000 (3 hrs) and EE 2000L (1 hr)	MTH 2300 (4 hrs)
Total: 4 hrs	Total: 4 hrs	Total: 0 hrs	Total: 0 hrs

By completing the courses listed above with at least a 2.25 GPA, students will satisfy requirements set by the College of Engineering and Computer Science:

Completion of 24 or more semester hours of college level work
2.25 cumulative GPA at WSU
C or higher in: ENG 1100 (or any WSU Core First-Year Writing Course)

Program Learning Outcomes

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.

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Program Requirements:

The program includes WSU CORE, EE pre-major, EE full-major, and technical and non-technical electives.

I. Wright State CORE: 43 Hours

Communications: 6 Hours

ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
and one of the following:
EGR 3350 - Technical Communications for Engineers and Computer Scientists Credit Hour(s): 3
or
ENG 2140 - Research, Technical Writing and Presentation for Scientists and Engineers Credit Hour(s): 3

Mathematics: 4 Hours

MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4

Global Traditions - Interdisciplinary Global Studies: 3 Hours

Select Interdisciplinary Global Studies course from the list of WSU CORE Element 3 courses that also satisfy Intensive Writing (IW) and Multicultural (MC) competencies.

Global Traditions - History: 3 Hours

Choose one of the following history courses:
CLS 1500 - Introduction to Greek and Roman Culture Credit Hour(s): 3
or
HST 1100 - Western Civilizations to 1500 Credit Hour(s): 3
or
HST 1200 - The West and the World since 1500 Credit Hour(s): 3

Arts/Humanities: 3 Hours

Select one course from WSU CORE Element 4.

Social Science: 6 Hours

Select WSU CORE courses from two different disciplines that satisfy Intensive Writing (IW) and Multicultural (MC) competencies. EE students are advised to take one 3-hour course from the economics (EC) courses in WSU CORE Element 5.

Natural Science: 10 Hours

PHY 2400 - General Physics I Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2400L - General Physics I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
PHY 2410 - General Physics II Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2410L - General Physics II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1

Additional Core Courses: 8 Hours

MTH 2310 - Calculus II Credit Hour(s): 4
and one of the following lecture and lab science courses from WSU CORE Element VI - Natural Sciences:
BIO 1120 - Cells and Genes Credit Hour(s): 4 and
BIO 1120L - Cells & Genes Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0 and
BIO 1120R - Cells and Genes Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
or
BIO 1150 - Organisms and Ecosystems Credit Hour(s): 4 and
BIO 1150L - Organisms & Ecosystems Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
or
CHM 1210 - General Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3 and
CHM 1210L - General Chemistry Lab I Credit Hour(s): 2 and
CHM 1210R - General Chemistry Lab I Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0

II. Required Courses: 71 Hours

EE pre-major courses beyond WSU CORE: 13 Hours

EE pre-major courses must be completed with at least a 2.25 GPA before promotion to EE full major.

The following WSU CORE courses totaling 21 credit hours are listed in Section I WSU CORE:
ENG 1100, MTH 2300, MTH 2310, PHY 2400, PHY 2400L, PHY 2410 and PHY 2410L
EE 1000 - Introduction to Electrical Engineering Credit Hour(s): 1
complete each of the following:
EE 2000 - Digital Design with HDL Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 2000L - Digital Design with HDL Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
EE 2010 - Analog Circuit Theory Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 2010L - Analog Circuit Theory Lab Credit Hour(s): 1
and complete 4 hours of computer programming (lecture and lab) from
CEG 2170 - Introduction to C Programming for Scientists and Engineers Credit Hour(s): 4 and
CEG 2170L - Introduction to C Programming for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
or
CS 1160 - Introduction to Computer Programming Credit Hour(s): 4 and
CS 1160L - Intro to Comp Prog Lab Credit Hour(s): 0
or
CS 1180 - Computer Science I Credit Hour(s): 4 and
CS 1180L - Computer Science I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0

EE full-major courses beyond WSU CORE: 50 Hours

Full major courses emphasize the design of electronic and electrical components, devices, algorithms, and systems. A student must have completed a graduation plan that shows that they will graduate within the next two academic semesters to receive Departmental approval to enroll in EE 4910 Senior Design 1 and EE 4920 Senior Design 2.

Complete each of the following courses:
MTH 2350 - Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra Credit Hour(s): 4
EE 3210 - Continuous Linear Systems Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 4000 - Discrete Linear Systems Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 3260 - Random Signals and Noise Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 3310 - Electronic Devices and Circuits Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 3310L - Electronic Devices and Circuits Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
MTH 2320 - Calculus III Credit Hour(s): 4
EE 3450 - Introduction to Electromagnetics Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 3450L - Electromagnetics Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
EE 4130 - Continuous Control Systems Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 4130L - Continuous Control Systems Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
EE 4210 - Digital Communication Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 4210L - Digital Communication Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
EE 4620 - Digital Integrated Circuit Design with PLDs and FPGAs Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 4620L - Digital Integrated Circuit Design with PLDs & FPGAs Lab Credit Hour(s): 1
In addition, complete at least 7 hours of EE 4000-level courses not including EE 4910, EE4920, EE4810, EE4820, EE4830.
EE 4000-level courses
Complete the two-semester Senior Design sequence.
EE 4910 - Electrical Engineering Senior Design Project I Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 4920 - Electrical Engineering Senior Design Project II Credit Hour(s): 3

Technical Electives: 8 Hours

Technical electives are 2000+ level courses from colleges of Engineering and Computer Science; Science and Math; or Business. Science courses must be natural or physical science courses. Students may take one of the following 1000-level courses: EGR1010, MTH1350, EGR1980, or ME1020, or a second course in computer programming. Redundant coursework (e.g., EE 2011/L, EE 3510, ISE 2211, MS 2040, STT 3630, STT 2640) will not be accepted. Technical electives may also include 1 semester hour of internship credit (EE4810, EE4820, or EE4830), and may include 3 hours of study abroad (EGR4980) with department approval.

III. General Electives: 6 Hours

Redundant courses, e.g., EE 2011/L, EE 3510, ISE 2211, MS 2040, STT 3630, ST 2640 will not be accepted.

Total: 120 Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.

Four Year Degree Plan:

Electrical Engineering, BSEE (GPS)