BSEE Program Educational Objectives

The program educational objectives of the Electrical Engineering Degree Program are to produce graduates who, during their first few years after graduation, will:

• Achieve professional advancement with increasing responsibility and leadership

• Function effectively on multidisciplinary teams, and individually, to develop and apply electrical engineering solutions within a global, societal, and environmental context

• Communicate effectively and manage resources skillfully as members and leaders of their profession

• Attain professional competence through life-long learning such as advanced degrees, professional registration, and other professional activities

BSEE Student Outcomes

The student outcomes of the Electrical Engineering degree program are to produce graduates who at the time of graduation will have:

• A practical working knowledge of mathematical, scientific, and engineering principles in the field of electrical engineering.

• The ability to plan and conduct experiments in electrical engineering science and design, as well as to analyze and interpret data.

• An ability to design electrical systems, components, or processes to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.

• An ability to effectively participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

• A capacity for problem identification, formulation, solution generation, and decision making.

• An ability to make ethical decisions in professional life and to cultivate personal integrity.

• A broad education to understand the role and impact of the electrical engineering profession in a global, environmental, and societal context.

• Recognition of the need for and an ability to continue life-long learning.

• Knowledge of the changing technological environment and its impact on contemporary issues.

• An ability to use modern engineering techniques, instrumentation, and software tools to practice the electrical engineering profession.

• An appreciation of the unique concerns regarding safety requirements when designing and working with electrical systems.