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Nov 08, 2024
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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Electrical Engineering, B.S.E.
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Requirements for the major in electrical engineering, B.S.E. program
Electrical engineering is a broad field encompassing a number of disciplines. Oakland University’s undergraduate program in electrical engineering is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills for challenging careers in electrical engineering in the coming decades. The curriculum offers strong fundamentals in analog and digital circuits, communications, computers, controls, electromagnetics, electronics including VLSI systems, electronic devices, and power systems. In addition, a strong laboratory component of the program offers numerous design opportunities and allows students to relate theoretical ideas to practical problems using modern equipment and hardware/software tools. The program also provides numerous engineering design experiences. Electrical and computer engineering faculty members are engaged in research related to new developments in the field. Their activities contribute to a well-developed, up-to-date curriculum. The BSE in Electrical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Program educational objectives
The undergraduate program in Electrical Engineering will provide educational experiences aimed toward producing graduates who will:
- Become successful practitioners in an engineering or related career.
- Pursue graduate study and/or continuing education opportunities in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or other related disciplines.
- Demonstrate leadership and excel in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environments.
- Function as responsible members of society with an awareness of the ethical and social ramifications of their work.
Course requirements (minimum of 129 total credits)
To earn the degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a major in electrical engineering, students must complete a minimum of 129 credits, demonstrate writing proficiency (see Undergraduate degree requirements) and meet the following requirements:
General education (excluding math and science) – 28 credits
Mathematics and science – 32 credits
Select one course from the list below.
Students majoring in Electrical Engineering are advised to take MTH 2775 to broaden their knowledge of Linear Algebra. However, students who have an explicit interest in broadening their knowledge in a specific area of math or science should select an elective from the following approved course list:
Note
*Neither PHY 1610 nor PHY 1620 satisfies the university general education requirement in the natural science and technology knowledge exploration area. Credit for both PHY 1510 and PHY 1610 is not permitted, and credit for both PHY 1520 and PHY 1620 is not permitted. Engineering core – 21 credits
Required professional subjects – 32 credits
Professional electives – 16
Electrical engineering students must select two (2) professional depth areas. In one depth area, students are required to take the key course and one of the two listed professional electives. In the other depth area, students are only required to take the key course. In addition, students must select one (1) free elective from any 4000 level ECE course. Prior approval of the chairperson of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is required for ECE 4998 , ECE 4996 , and any 5000 level course. The professional depth areas are:
1. Communications
Key course:
Electives:
3. Control systems
Key course:
Electives:
4. Electromagnetics
Key course:
Electives:
5. Electronics
Key course:
Electives:
6. Industrial Robotics
Key course:
Electives:
7. Power systems
Key course:
Electives:
Economics requirement
In addition to the requirements stated above, electrical engineering students must fulfill the economics requirement. This may be met by completion of ECN 1500 , ECN 2010 , ECN 2020 or ECN 2100 . Performance requirements
In addition to previously stated requirements, satisfactory completion of the program requires an average grade of at least 2.0 within each required group: namely, mathematics and science, core subjects and professional subjects. Within professional subjects, at most two grades below 2.0 are permitted, at most two different courses may be repeated and a total of three attempts is permitted.
Sample electrical engineering program schedule
Students entering the School of Engineering and Computer Science with the required background may follow a schedule such as the one indicated below. However, students will need additional time to complete the program if they do not have the required background upon entrance to the program. Fall semester – 17 credits
Winter semester – 16 credits
Fall semester – 16 credits
Winter semester – 16 credits
Fall semester – 16 credits
Winter semester – 16 credits
Fall semester – 16 credits
- Approved math/science elective (4)
- Key course-area 1 (4)
- Key course-area 2 (4)
- General education (4)
Winter semester – 16 credits
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