Mission

The mission of the Electrical Engineering program is to prepare students to work for the benefit of mankind in a global context by:

  • solving electrical engineering problems;
  • applying fundamental principles using modern tools;
  • functioning as team members, leading when appropriate;
  • continuing their education after graduation.

Objectives

  • Graduates of the electrical engineering program will have the requisite knowledge of engineering fundamentals, mathematics, science, social sciences and the humanities to conceive and implement solutions for problems in the electrical engineering field. They are expected to contribute new knowledge to the field and to continue their professional development. In order to benefit mankind, they should communicate their results and demonstrate initiative in the solution.
  • Graduates of the electrical engineering program will work professionally in team environments to design electrical or computer systems. They will use modern tools to solve problems and communicate results.
  • Graduates of the electrical engineering program will have a positive outlook on professional life and will recognize the need for professionals and citizens in an evolving global society to pursue a course of life-long learning. They will demonstrate initiative and perform leadership roles in an ethical manner.

Outcomes

  • Solve engineering problems using math and/or science.
  • Design, build, test and debug a circuit system or component.
  • Design and conduct an experiment.
  • Write a computer program in a higher and lower level language.
  • Model processes, systems and/or devices.
  • Use modern engineering test equipment and data acquisition systems.
  • Use computer-based simulation, emulation and testing tools.
  • Demonstrate an ability for oral and written communication.
  • Work as a member and a leader of a team.
  • Be aware of the state/impact of technology in society and the environment.
  • Recognize the need for Continuing Education.
  • An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.

Accreditation

The electrical engineering curriculum is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET). Studies are designed to give the broad background necessary to apply electrical methods of problem solution that are finding an ever increasing range of application in solving Man's problems.