Electrical and computer
engineering (ECE) is a rapidly developing and diverse field ranging from
integrated circuits and submicron devices to powerful computational systems and
wireless communication networks. Over the past two decades, increasing numbers of
electrical and computer engineering graduates have been engaged in the
development and application of data and information processing, cybersecurity,
embedded systems, high performance computer systems, software engineering, and
automatic control systems of increasing sophistication.
To prepare its graduates to compete in a
fast-changing technical environment, the department depends upon a
curriculum with a strong core of required courses in mathematics,
physical sciences, and engineering science. In addition, students have
considerable freedom to choose electives in these and other areas of
study. As a result, electrical and computer engineering undergraduates
may structure their programs to accommodate the changes of the
electrical and electronic industry and to prepare for graduate study in
such diverse areas as control and power systems, communication systems,
digital signal processing, computer engineering, solid-state
electronics, wireless information networks, human-computer interaction,
and others. The wide range of subject matter enhances the student's
opportunity for challenging employment and graduate study.
The
department offers two curriculum options for undergraduate students:
electrical engineering and computer engineering. The electrical
engineering option follows a traditional set of required courses with
equal emphasis on all main areas of electrical engineering, yet allows a
student to favor one area over another by appropriate selection of
elective courses. The computer engineering option, while giving a broad
background in electrical engineering, prepares students for careers in
the area of computer hardware, software engineering, and human-computer
interaction. The bachelor of science program in electrical and computer
engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of
ABET.
Program Objectives
The current educational objectives of the Electrical and
Computer engineering program are that within 3-5 years:
-Expectation: graduates
will exceed the expectations of employers of electrical and
computer engineers;
-Advanced Study: qualified graduates will pursue advanced study
if they so desire; and
-Leadership: graduates will pursue leadership positions in
their profession and/or communities.
