Electrical Engineering, BS
From designing a microchip smaller than a fingernail that can detect illnesses to striving to save the planet by harnessing renewable energy for our nation’s power grid, an electrical engineering degree can help you reach your dreams. In addition to incredible technological strides, the electrical systems, tools, and devices designed by electrical engineers make modern living possible. If you’re passionate about innovation and carry a love for science, our program may be the right fit for you.
Program overview
By studying to obtain a BS in electrical engineering, you’ll receive the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to design high-tech electronics, communication devices, and power systems. Our curriculum provides students with a broad background in and exposure to diverse topics, such as circuits, three-phase systems, and electronic devices. Students studying to be electrical engineers in our program will be taught by world-renown faculty and gain access to intriguing research, co-op, and internship opportunities that will boost their marketability in job searches.
Power and Energy Systems Concentration
If you know that you want to work in the electrical energy space, it may be beneficial for you to utilize the Power and Energy Systems Concentration that is available to electrical engineering majors. You can focus time and energy learning about energy generation and distribution, transformers, and power transmission.
Why Study Electrical Engineering?
Electrical engineers are integral to keeping our modern way of life running. Whether its ensuring the power grid is running properly or keeping telecommunications working so we have access to news, this field is in high demand, providing you with a plethora of career opportunities. Obtaining a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is a fantastic way to be a part of shaping the future of technologies.
What is electrical engineering?
Electrical engineering is the study, design, and use of appliances and equipment that use any form of electricity. The field includes electronic surveillance, medical imaging, computers, the internet, radio, TV, and more.
What do electrical engineers do?
In general, electrical engineers design, develop, and manage manufacturing of electrical equipment. Some of the most common tasks found in the profession include:
- Designing new ways to use electrical power
- Develop manufacturing, construction, and installation standards
- Testing systems to ensure they work properly
What can you do with a BS in Electrical Engineering after graduation?
With an Electrical Engineering, BS degree, you have a vast career path ahead of you. There are several roles you can take on, like researcher, designer, or leader. You also have a wide array of fields to go into, such as:
- Automotive
- Construction
- Power Generation
- Telecommunications
- Transportation
Featured Courses
Electrical engineering is unique among the engineering disciplines because of its wide range of applications. Subject areas are so diverse, it is not always apparent that there is an underlying connection. The range of subjects is not only broad but also expanding. For more information about courses in the program, visit the undergraduate catalog.
ECE 201 Circuits I
In this class, students will learn about the fundamental laws of circuit analysis. It goes over several laws, theorems, independent and dependent voltage, etc.
ECE 325 Electric Energy System Components
This course goes over three-phase systems, phasor analysis, AC power, ideal transformers, and more.
ECE 335 Electronic Devices
Students will learn about semiconductor physics, the theory of p-n junctions, diodes, field transistors, and more in this course.
ECE 342 Fundamentals of Communications
Fundamentals of Communications goes over probability and random processes, communication channels, information theory, and more.
Complementary minors
As you study for your BS in electrical engineering, you could consider adding a minor to make yourself more marketable. Here’s a list of complementary minors:
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