2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Nov 21, 2024

2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Combined Electrical Engineering, BSEE & Electrical Engineering, MSEE

Program Description

The combined B.S. in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.) /M.S. in Electrical Engineering (M.S.E.E.) program allows students to earn a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a M.S. in Electrical Engineering in 5 years. Up to 9 semester credit hours of graduate electives at the EE 6000/7000 level may be double-counted and applied to both the B.S. and the M.S degree requirements.

Admission Requirements

Full-time student
Electrical engineering major
Have accumulated at least 90 credit hours toward the B.S.E.E. degree
Completed the full-major courses EE 3310, EE 3450, and EE 4000 with a minimum GPA of 3.3
Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.3
Complete the admission application.

Once admitted to the program the student must complete a program of study for the M.S. in Electrical Engineering

B.S. Program Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering program will have:

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
An ability to apply understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
An ability to communicate effectively
An understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life‐long learning
A knowledge of contemporary issues
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practices

M.S. Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Master’s of Science in Electrical Engineering program shall:

Have the ability to synthesize diverse electrical engineering concepts to solve complex problems
Have the ability to bring current analyses and tools to bear on a wide range of problems
Have the ability to model, analyze, simulate, and realize new electrical engineering technologies through the application of current theory, design, and validation techniques

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Program Requirements:

The program includes WSU CORE in BSEE, BSEE pre-major, BSEE full-major, BSEE technical and non-technical electives, and MSEE courses and requirements.

I. BSEE, 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) compentencies. 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. BSEE, Required Courses: 72 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 design of electronic and electrical components, devices, algorithms, and systems. Students must complete the following courses with a WSU GPA of at least 2.0 to receive Departmental approval to enroll in EE 4910 Senior Design 1 and EE 4920 Senior Design 2.

Senior Design Preparation in BSEE Program.
MTH 2320	MTH 2350
EE 3210	EE 4000
EE 3260	EGR 3350
EE 3310	EE 3310L
EE 3450	EE 3450L
at least 7 hours of EE 4000-level courses (except EE 4910, EE 4920, EE 4810, EE 4820, EE 4830).

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

B.S. - M.S. Dual Credit Electives: 9 Hours

Complete 9 credit hours of CS/CEG/EE/MTH/PHY 6000 or 7000 level coursework according to an approved M.S.E.E. graduation plan.

III. BSEE, General Electives: 5 Hours

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

IV. MSEE Program Requirements: 21 Hours

The following requirements must be met for the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree:

Completion of 30 graduate credit hours (in courses numbered 6000 or above) in a program of study as approved by the Electrical Engineering Graduate Program Director no later than the second term of graduate coursework.
Students under the 4+1 program may use up to 9 graduate credit hours of EE-prefix coursework completed as part of the BSEE program to satisfy the 30 graduate credit hour minimum.
Up to 12 of the total 30 graduate credit hours may be at the 6000 level.
At least 24 of the total 30 graduate credit hours must have an EE (electrical engineering) prefix.
At least 18 of the total 30 graduate credit hours must be courses numbered 7000 or above.
At least 12 of the total 30 graduate credit hours must be EE 7000-level or above.
At most 8 hours of Graduate-Program-Director-approved graduate transfer credit may be applied toward graduation.
Elective courses must be selected from an approved list, which is available from the Department of Electrical Engineering.
Students may count up to 2 credit hours of EE 7990 (Independent Study), or 1 credit hour of EE 7990 and 1 credit hour of EE 7910/7920 CPT (internship in EE).
No more than 6 graduate credit hours of C grades may be counted toward graduation. Of the maximum total of 6 graduate credit hours of C, no more than 2 of these may correspond to Laboratory courses.
A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required for graduation.
Students must complete at least three courses from one of the specialization tracks and at least two of three must be 7000 level or above.
Students may choose a thesis option or a non-thesis option. Students employed as teaching or research assistants through the Graduate School must choose the thesis option. The thesis option consists of a research project satisfying all requirements of the Graduate School. The final report (thesis) must be completed and successfully defended in an oral examination before a faculty committee. Students may count up to 9 credit hours of thesis research project (EE 7990) toward the 30 graduate credit hour requirement. Students who choose the non-thesis option must complete 30 hours of graduate coursework that satisfy items 1 through 12 above.