The Electrical Engineering curriculum and the Computer Engineering Option are
carefully formulated programs designed to produce well-educated graduates prepared
to practice engineering at a professional level in an era of rapid and challenging
technological development. The goal of the professional portion of each curriculum
is to emphasize basic areas of study while providing the flexibility to accommodate
a diversity of interests and talents. To this end, each curriculum emphasizes
hands-on laboratory experience, knowledgeable use of digital computer systems,
oral and written communication skills, the importance of business, economic, social
and global forces on engineering and the maintenance of professional competence
through continued self-improvement after graduation.
Each curriculum builds upon a solid foundation in mathematics and science. In the Electrical Engineering curriculum, electrical engineering topics are introduced early and carefully coordinated to provide the principles for the practice of electrical engineering. In the Computer Engineering Option, both electrical engineering and computer science topics are introduced early and are carefully coordinated to provide the principles for the practice of computer engineering. In each case, the design experience is interwoven throughout the curriculum by introducing basic design concepts early, emphasizing design experiences in the laboratories and culminating with a capstone design project in the senior year. The senior year elective structure provides students with the flexibility to pursue a range of career options.
