Mission

To prepare students for the profession of Electrical and Computer Engineering—to enable them to solve problems of substance through the application of fundamental principles, disciplined practices and modern methods—to instill the humility of contribution to ventures larger than themselves, and the courage to lead others in the pursuit of such ventures—to inspire an ethic of service to all mankind in the context of a global community—and finally, to instill a lifelong thirst for the knowledge of their craft.

Objectives

The graduates of the Electrical and Computer Engineering program will be prepared to:

  • Contribute to the engineering profession through the application of the requisite knowledge of engineering fundamentals, mathematics, science, and modern tools to conceive and implement solutions for problems in the electrical and computer engineering field.
  • Effectively communicate the results of their work.
  • Work professionally in team environments to design electrical and computer systems.
  • Maintain a positive outlook on professional life, and recognize the need for professionals and citizens in an evolving global society to pursue a course of life-long learning and continued professional development.
  • Demonstrate initiative and perform leadership roles in an ethical manner.
  • Perceive the impact on society of their professional decisions.

Outcomes

  • Apply knowledge of advanced mathematics, chemistry, physics, and engineering.
  • Identify, formulate, and solve electrical and computer engineering problems.
  • Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
  • Apply the techniques, skills, and modern engineering test equipment and software applications necessary for engineering practice.
  • Communicate effectively through written and verbal.
  • Contribute to multi-disciplinary/multi-cultural teams.
  • Recognize the need to engage in life-long learning.
  • Demonstrate the leadership competencies of self-awareness, self-management, social-awareness, and relationship management.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
  • Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
  • Appreciate the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary issues.