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2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [Not Current Academic Year. Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Electrical Engineering, B.S.E.E.


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Electrical engineering students may choose from two degree plan options, both leading to the BSEE degree: the Electrical Engineering Option and the Computer Engineering Option. The first and second years are the same for both options:

First Year


Second Year


Third and Fourth Year, EE Option


Students choosing the EE option must select their ECE electives as follows: At least 21 hours consisting of at least six ECE electives (3- or 4-hour ECE courses with associated labs) satisfying:

  • Breadth Requirement: At least one course must be taken in each of two of the following ECE concentration areas: (1) Electromagnetics and Solid State Devices, (2) Power and Controls, (3) Signals and Communications, (4) Electronics. Courses available in each area are posted in the department.
  • Depth Requirement: At least two additional courses must be taken at the 5000-level.
  • Two remaining courses may be any ECE elective at the 3000-level or above except ECE 3336 .

Third Year-EE Option


Fall Semester


Total 17

Total 17

Fourth Year-EE Option


Fall Semester


Total 17

Spring Semester


Total 14

Degree Total Hours: 131


Third and Fourth Year, Computer Option


Students choosing the computer option must select their ECE electives as follows: At least 7 hours consisting of at least two ECE electives. The electives may consist of any non-required 3 hour lecture or 4 hour lecture/lab ECE courses at the 3000 level or higher except ECE 3336 .

Third Year-Computer Option


Fall Semester


Total 17

Total 17

Fourth Year-Computer Option


Fall Semester


Total 17

Spring Semester


Total 14

Degree Total: 131


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