Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Electrical Engineering Accreditation

The Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Electrical Engineering Program Educational Objectives

The educational objectives for the electrical engineering program are to produce graduates who are expected to demonstrate, a few years after graduation, the capability to:

  1. Practice, research, and innovate in all areas of electrical engineering with integrity.
  2. Formulate, diagnose, and solve problems of electrical engineering and shape our world for a better, sustainable future.
  3. Communicate effectively with diverse audiences in communities.
  4. Empower, inspire, and contribute as a team member or a leader.
  5. Continue to gain, expand, and advance knowledge in electrical engineering.

Electrical Engineering Student Outcomes

The student outcomes for the electrical engineering program are as follows:

  1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  2. 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.
  3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze, and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

 

Annual Electrical Engineering Degrees Awarded

2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
37 36 41 34 43

 

Enrollment in Electrical Engineering

Fall 17 Fall 18 Fall 19 Fall 20 Fall 21 
162 190 165 144 126

 

Link to the Electrical Engineering Catalog