Electrical Engineering (B.S.)

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Program Summary

The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering prepares graduates to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development, and operational evaluation of electrical and electronic systems and their components, including electrical power generation systems; and the analysis of problems such as superconductor, wave propagation, energy storage and retrieval, and reception and amplification.

Program Information

Students must earn a minimum overall 2.5 GPA in Electrical Engineering major courses to graduate.
Students who have completed 20 credits of Electrical Engineering major courses must maintain a major GPA of 2.5. If a student’s major GPA drops below 2.5, then the student has a one-semester probationary period to raise the major GPA above 2.5. If the major GPA is still below 2.5 after the probationary period, the students can retake Electrical Engineering courses to raise the major GPA but cannot take any other Electrical Engineering classes until they are off probation.
Students must attempt the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination.

General Education Requirement (30-35 Credits)

See General Education for course options.

Core Course Requirements (12-15 Credits)
Breadth Area Requirements (16-20 Credits)

Please note: All students must complete a minimum of 30 credits between the Core and Breadth Area requirements.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree Requirement (12 Credits*)

Bachelor of Science Degree - Math or Science minimum requirement 12 Credits

* Note: A portion of the B.S. requirements may be met by fulfilling the General Education Core and Breadth Areas. Because of this, these credits are typically not counted in the degree total at the bottom of page. Some students majoring in non-science fields may need additional math/science courses to reach the minimum 12 credits. Consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

Electrical Engineering Curriculum (100 Credits)

Foundation Course (1 Credit)

ENGR 1050 - Introduction to Engineering Design 1 Credit(s)

Core Requirements (87 Credits)

CHEM 1210 - Principles of Chemistry I 4 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Physical Sciences Breadth Area)
CHEM 1215 - Principles of Chemistry I Lab 1 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Physical Sciences Breadth Area)
EE 2250 - Electric Circuits I 3 Credit(s)
EE 2255 - Electric Circuits I Lab 1 Credit(s)
EE 2290 - Electric Circuits II 3 Credit(s)
EE 2295 - Electric Circuits II Lab 1 Credit(s)
EE 2780 - Digital Circuits I 3 Credit(s)
EE 3030 - Electronics 3 Credit(s)
EE 3035 - Electronics Lab 1 Credit(s)
EE 3080 - Digital Circuits II 3 Credit(s)
EE 3100 - Introduction to Signal Processing 3 Credit(s)
EE 3760 - Electronic Design and Fabrication 3 Credit(s)
EE 3780 - Applications of Microprocessors 3 Credit(s)
EE 4055 - Capstone Design 3 Credit(s)
EE 4100 - Power Electronics 3 Credit(s)
EE 4310 - Feedback Control 3 Credit(s)
EE 4600 - Electromagnetics 3 Credit(s)
ENGR 2170 - Programming for Engineers 3 Credit(s)
MATH 1210 - Calculus I 4 Credit(s) * (can be used to fulfill General Education Quantitative Literacy)
MATH 1220 - Calculus II 4 Credit(s)
MATH 2210 - Calculus III 4 Credit(s)
MATH 2250 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations 4 Credit(s)
MATH 3700 - Probability and Statistics 4 Credit(s)
ME 3055 - Engineering Design 3 Credit(s)
ME 3320 - Mechatronics 3 Credit(s)
ME 3325 - Mechatronics Lab 1 Credit(s)
PHYS 2210 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I 4 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Physical Science Breadth Area)
PHYS 2215 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab 1 Credit(s) (can be used to fulfill General Education Physical Science Breadth Area)
PHYS 2220 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II 4 Credit(s)
PHYS 2225 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Lab 1 Credit(s)

Technical Communication Course

Complete one of the following:

COMM 4240 - Technical Writing 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 3120 - Grant and Technical Writing 3 Credit(s)

Note

* Students who are not prepared for this math course may need additional math credits/preparation. Please consult your Student Success Advisor for more information.

Electrical Engineering Electives (12 Credits)

Complete a minimum of 12 credits from the following:

CCET 2690 - Fundamentals of Manufacturing 3 Credit(s)
EET 1600 - Robotics and Automation I 3 Credit(s)
EET 3710 - OP-AMPS/Linear Integrated Circuits 3 Credit(s)
EET 3720 - Communication Circuits 3 Credit(s)
EET 3790 - Computer Interfacing 3 Credit(s)
ENGR 1030 - Computer-Aided Design and Analysis Using Solidworks 3 Credit(s)
ENGR 2010 - Statics 3 Credit(s)
ENGR 4900 - Special Topics 1-3 Credit(s)
ME 2030 - Dynamics 3 Credit(s)
ME 2130 - Manufacturing 2 Credit(s)
ME 3030 - Dynamic Systems Modeling 3 Credit(s)

Total Credits, B.S. Degree: 121-135

Licensure Notification

This program typically leads to licensure/certification and was designed to meet such qualifications for the state of Utah. Students who are or may be planning to pursue licensure/certification in any other U.S. state or territory may need to meet additional education requirements. This is not a reflection of SUU’s accreditation or quality, as each state and territory regulates their own education requirements for occupational licensure.

Students enrolled in a teacher preparation program may potentially be able to use a Utah educator license to obtain licensure through reciprocity. Additional information may be found through the Department of Teacher Education’s reciprocity table.

An overview of all of SUU’s programs that lead to licensure/certification and the programs’ current determination statuses may be found at www.suu.edu/provost/licensure.html.

Program Learning Outcomes

Student Learning Outcomes

The student learning outcomes embraced by the Electrical Engineering program are those proposed by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Each graduate will take from the Engineering program:

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