Electrical Engineering, BS

The Bachelor of Science with a major in electrical engineering program provides an innovative and project-oriented curriculum that incorporates the best practices of a real-world engineering education from areas including electronics, control systems, communication systems, computer systems, very large-scale integration design, electromagnetics and signal processing.

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in electrical engineering is an innovative undergraduate program designed to combine the best practices in electrical engineering education. This design- and project-oriented program integrates concepts, analysis, design and development of state-of-the-art electrical and electronic systems. Through course work, students have “learning-to-learn” experiences and work on hands-on design projects every semester. This active learning experience emphasizes knowledge and skills so that students can solve real-world electrical engineering problems. The one-year sequence of business and marketing courses encourages students to develop a global markets outlook.

The courses in the program are designed to cover both the breadth and depth of electrical engineering. The breadth of the curriculum is provided through course work in circuits, signals and systems, logic design, electromagnetics, electronics, communications, and analog and digital design projects. The depth of the curriculum is provided through courses in electronics, computer organization, computer networks, VLSI design and advanced elective courses. Project courses in digital signal processing and communication system design provide additional depth. The design projects are integrated into the course work so that students can learn to solve practical engineering problems in a creative and relevant setting. In addition, project courses ensure that students have an opportunity to solve multidisciplinary engineering problems by working in teams and to develop effective oral and written communication skills.

The program also puts a strong emphasis on studies in art, business, management, humanities, physics and chemistry, social sciences, professionalism and engineering ethics, which fulfill objectives appropriate to the electrical engineering profession.

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in electrical engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET (www.abet.org), (415 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201; 410-347-7700).

Degree requirements

Hours required and general/college requirements

A minimum of 128 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced courses, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree as specified in the General University Requirements and the University Core Curriculum in the Academics section of this catalog and in the College of Engineering section of this catalog.

Major requirements

A minimum of 36 semester hours of coursework, including:

EENG 2610 - Circuit Analysis
EENG 2620 - Signals and Systems
EENG 2710 - Digital Logic Design
EENG 3410 - Engineering Electromagnetics
EENG 3510 - Electronics I (Devices and Materials)
EENG 3520 - Electronics II
EENG 3710 - Computer Organization
EENG 3810 - Communications Systems
Electrical Engineering elective (3 hours)
Five EENG 4000-level electives chosen from EENG 4010 , EENG 4310 , EENG 4330 , EENG 4340 , EENG 4350 , EENG 4410 , EENG 4710 , EENG 4760 , EENG 4810 , EENG 4850 , & EENG 4900 .

Project and laboratory courses, 24 hours

Other required courses

Minor

Optional.

Electives

Hours required for electives may vary based on course selection and the University Core Curriculum requirements . Electives may be required to satisfy the advanced hour requirement (42) and/or the minimum total hours required for the degree. For specific information, see an academic advisor in the College of Engineering.

Other requirements

Foundation courses

EENG foundation courses include EENG 1910 , EENG 2610 , ENGL 1310 or TECM 1700 , MATH 1710 , MATH 1720 , PHYS 1710 , PHYS 1730 , and TECM 2700 .

Successful completion of foundation courses is based on achieving a C or higher in each course.

Major transfer policy

Students enrolled at UNT can transfer into Electrical Engineering if they have completed the following courses with a C or better and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. The courses are: EENG 1910 , ENGL 1310 or TECM 1700 , MATH 1710 , MATH 1720 , PHYS 1710 , PHYS 1730 , TECM 2700 .

Department policies

Policy on Academic Performance, Progression and Dismissal in the College of Engineering

Students in the College of Engineering will conduct themselves in a professional manner in their interaction with their peers, faculty, staff and the community in general. A student may be dismissed from the college for inappropriate conduct (please refer to the Code of Student Conduct).

Each semester, students are required to take engineering foundation courses and/or prerequisites to the engineering foundation courses until all foundation courses are successfully completed. Successful completion for all engineering foundation courses is a C or better in each course.

Successful completion of the foundation courses is required for enrollment in all 3000 and 4000 level courses.

A minimum grade of C is required in all courses required in a student’s major for degree completion. Courses include, but are not limited to, engineering, computing, mathematics, laboratory sciences, supporting area, technical elective, technical option, energy elective and specialization courses.

A student must maintain good academic standing within the university. Please see “Academic status” and “Regulations governing students under academic suspension” in the Academics section of this catalog.

Four-year degree plan (example)

The following four-year plan is one example of a variety of ways in which you can complete your chosen degree in four years, and will serve as a guide for you to design your pathway to degree completion. Variations will depend on whether you need to take prerequisites or have college credit from exams or dual enrollment.

Year 1

Semester 1		Semester 2
CSCE 1030 - Computer Science I	4 hours	EENG 2710 - Digital Logic Design	3 hours
EENG 1910 - Introduction to Electrical Engineering	3 hours	EENG 2711 - Digital Logic Design Lab	1 hour
MATH 1710 - Calculus I	4 hours	MATH 1720 - Calculus II	3 hours
Communication core	3 hours	PHYS 1710 - Mechanics	3 hours
CHEM selection*	4 hours	PHYS 1730 - Laboratory in Mechanics	1 hour
		TECM 2700 - Technical Writing	3 hours
		Language, Philosophy and Culture core	3 hours
Total	18 hours	Total	17 hours

Year 2

Semester 1		Semester 2
EENG 2610 - Circuit Analysis	3 hours	EENG 2620 - Signals and Systems	3 hours
EENG 2611 - Circuit Analysis Lab	1 hour	EENG 2621 - Signals and Systems Lab	1 hour
MATH 2700 - Linear Algebra and Vector Geometry	3 hours	EENG 2920 - Analog and Digital Circuit Design Project	3 hours
MATH 3410 - Differential Equations I	3 hours	MATH 2730 - Multivariable Calculus	3 hours
PHYS 2220 - Electricity and Magnetism	3 hours	American History core	3 hours
PHYS 2240 - Laboratory in Wave Motion, Electricity, Magnetism and Optics	1 hour	Political Science core	3 hours
Total	14 hours	Total	16 hours

Year 3

Semester 1		Semester 2
EENG 3410 - Engineering Electromagnetics	3 hours	EENG 3520 - Electronics II	3 hours
EENG 3411 - Engineering Electromagnetics Lab	1 hour	EENG 3710 - Computer Organization	3 hours
EENG 3510 - Electronics I (Devices and Materials)	3 hours	EENG 3810 - Communications Systems	3 hours
EENG 3511 - Electronics I Lab	1 hour	EENG 3811 - Communication Systems Lab	1 hour
EENG 3910 - DSP System Design Project	3 hours	EENG 3920 - Modern Communication System Design Project	3 hours
MATH 3680 - Applied Statistics	3 hours	American History core	3 hours
Creative Arts core	3 hours
Total	17 hours	Total	16 hours

Year 4

Semester 1		Semester 2
EENG 4910 - Senior Design I	3 hours	EENG 4990 - Senior Design II	3 hours
Political Science core	3 hours	Social and Behavioral Sciences core	3 hours
EENG elective-4000 level	3 hours	EENG elective	3 hours
EENG elective-4000 level	3 hours	EENG elective-4000 level	3 hours
EENG elective-4000 level	3 hours	EENG elective-4000 level	3 hours
Total	15 hours	Total	15 hours

Notes

*See “Other required courses” above.