Electrical Engineering, BS

The University Undergraduate Curriculum Committee approved a change to this program after the publication of the Catalog. Please refer to the Catalog Addendum for more information.

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 4510 , EENG 4520 , 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

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).

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.”

Certificates

Electrical Engineering students MAY choose a specific area to focus on during their undergraduate studies. (12 hours minimum)

COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

EENG 3920 - Modern Communication System Design Project (required)

And choose THREE of the following courses:

EENG 4610 - Digital Signal Processing
EENG 4510 - Digital Communications
EENG 4820 - Wireless Communications
EENG 4520 - Image and Video Communication
EENG 4810 - Computer Networks
Other 4000-level EENG courses MAY be approved by the departmental undergraduate faculty advisor

SIGNAL PROCESSING AND CONTROL

EENG 3910 - DSP System Design Project (required)

And choose THREE of the following:

EENG 4210 - Machine Learning
EENG 4310 - Control Systems Design
EENG 4320 - Systems Modeling and Simulation
EENG 4610 - Digital Signal Processing
EENG 4850 EENG 4850 - Computer Vision and Image Analysis
Other 4000-level EENG courses MAY be approved by the departmental undergraduate faculty advisor

RF AND CIRCUIT DESIGN

EENG 3520 - Electronics II (required)

And choose THREE of the following:

EENG 4410 - Microwave Engineering
EENG 4450 - Micro-electrical-mechanical Systems
EENG 4530 - Analog Integrated Circuit Design
EENG 4580 - Power Electronics
EENG 4710 - VLSI Design
Other 4000-level EENG courses MAY be approved by the departmental undergraduate faculty advisor

DIGITAL SYSTEMS

EENG 3910 - DSP System Project (required)

And choose THREE of the following:

EENG 4710 - VLSI Design
EENG 4720 - Embedded Controller Organization
EENG 4740 - Digital Circuit Design Techniques
EENG 4760 - Reconfigurable Computing
Other 4000-level EENG courses MAY be approved by the departmental undergraduate faculty advisor

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	DSCI 2710 - Data Analysis with Spreadsheets	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 - Electricity and Magnetism	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 - Embedded System Design Project	3 hours	EENG 3920 - Modern Communication System Design Project	3 hours
MATH 3180 - Probability for Engineers	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.