Electrical Engineering, B.S.

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Requirements for the Major:

A total of 40 courses including the following:

Math and Science:

Select One Calculus Sequence

Sequence One

Sequence Two

Sequence Three

Sequence Four

Additional Requirements

MTH 130 - Ordinary Differential Equations
or
MTH 234 - Differential Equations
One natural science elective numbered 100 or higher: any course (may or may not include a laboratory component) at level 100 or higher in Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Biology, Geosciences, or ENS 100 (ENS courses other than 100 do not satisfy this requirement).

This major requirement is distinct from the Common Curriculum Natural Science with Laboratory requirement (which engineering majors satisfy by taking PHY 120).

One Math or Science elective numbered 100 or higher (if a science elective is chosen, it must meet the same requirements as outlined for the natural science elective above).

Engineering and Computer Science:

ESC 100 - Exploring Engineering

One from

Electrical Engineering Core:

Electrical Engineering Electives:

Three additional ECE courses numbered 300 or higher.

Capstone Design:

Electives:

Electives should be chosen in consultation with the student’s advisor to meet the Common Curriculum requirements and enhance educational objectives. These elective courses, in addition to the five electives in math, science and electrical and computer engineering, can be customized to complete a double-major or one/or more minors.

Requirements for Honors:

Requirements for Honors in Electrical Engineering:

The criteria for graduating with honors in Electrical Engineering are:

a cumulative index of at least 3.3
a cumulative index in major courses of at least 3.3, with an A or A- in at least three of those courses
a cumulative index of at least 3.5 in ECE 498/499
presentation of senior project (oral or poster) at the Steinmetz Symposium.

The major courses are listed above under “Electrical Engineering Core,” “Electrical Engineering electives” and “Capstone design”.

Sample schedule starting with Math 113:

Students with different math backgrounds will have slightly different math sequences.

First Year

One of

Second Year

Third Year**

MTH 117 - Calculus 4: Integral Vector Calculus
ECE 343 - Introduction to Electromagnetic Engineering
ECE 366 - Control Systems
ECE 350 - Communication Systems
ECE 497 - Electrical and Computer Engineering Capstone Design Project 1
ECE elective
Science elective
Electives (4)*

Fourth Year

Note(s):

* Electives should be chosen to meet the remaining common curriculum requirements, and to attain each student’s educational goals which may, include double-majors or minors. Students should work with their academic advisor to develop an appropriate plan of study.

** The fall term of the third year is the most common term for going on a full term abroad. With appropriate planning, students may go on a winter or spring terms abroad instead.