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Electrical Engineering, BS


We live in a high-tech society, and Electrical Engineers are among the largest, most diverse and dynamic contributors to our technological advancements. Electrical Engineers apply the principles of science and mathematics to practical use in instrumentation and circuit design, microelectronics, signal processing, telecommunications, machine control, and power generation and distribution.

Engineering students at The University of Scranton receive the benefits of a liberal arts curriculum which focuses on writing, communication, and critical thinking.  The technical core of the Electrical Engineering program emphasizes theoretical and laboratory skills, hardware and software skills, simulation and design.  Upper division courses include circuit analysis, solid state devices, control systems, communications, digital signal processing, computer interfacing, and digital systems.  Design projects support student learning throughout all four years. The Electrical Engineering program culminates in a yearlong capstone senior project where each student must design and implement an autonomous, multidisciplinary project that solves a current technological problem facing society incorporating the scientific, engineering, project management and ethical principles they have acquired during their undergraduate education.

Graduates of our Electrical Engineering program have challenging and rewarding careers in such diverse fields as biomedical instrumentation, semiconductor fabrication, power industries, pharmaceutical manufacturing, patent law, defense, and national security programs.


For more information about the Physics and Electrical Engineering department, visit its website


Electrical Engineering Curriculum


  Department and Number - Descriptive Title of Course Fall Cr. Spr. Cr.

First Year

                            
COGNATE CHEM 112 - (E) General and Analytical Chemistry  —  PHYS 140/PHYS 140L - (E) Elements of Physics I   3 4
COGNATE MATH 114 - (Q) Calculus I  — MATH 221 - Calculus II 1  4 4
GE WRTG WRTG 107 - (FYW) Composition   3  
GE EP - COGNATE ENGR 150 - (FYOC, FYDT) Foundations of Physics and Engineering  — CMPS 134 - Computer Science I / CMPS 134L - Computer Science I Lab   3 4
GE PHIL - GE T/RS PHIL 120 - Introduction to Philosophy  — T/RS 121 - Theology I: Introduction to the Bible   3 3
GE FSEM First Year Seminar 2    
    16 15

Second Year

   
MAJOR E/CE 240 - Introduction to Computer Engineering /EE 240L - Introduction to Computer Engineering Lab  — EE 241/EE 241L - (EPW) Circuit Analysis   4 4
MAJOR EE 250/EE250L - Computational Tools for Physics and Engineering   4  
COGNATE ENGR 252 - Solid State Devices & Power Electronics     3
COGNATE PHYS 141/PHYS 141L - (E) Elements of Physics II   4  
COGNATE MATH 222 - Calculus III  — MATH 341 - Differential Equations   4 4
GE PHIL PHIL 210 - Ethics     3
GE HUMN HUMN ELECT - Humanities Elective   3
    16 17

Third Year

   
MAJOR EE 343/EE 343L - Electronic Circuits I  — EE 344/EE 344L - Electronic Circuits II   4 4
MAJOR EE 346 - Digital Signal Processing  — E/CE 340 - Digital Systems   3 3
COGNATE PHYS 270/PHYS 270L - (W,EPW: Lab only) Elements of Modern Physics   4  
COGNATE ENGR 350 - Applied and Engineering Mathematics   3  
COGNATE COGNATE ELECT - Cognate Elective   3
GE T/RS T/RS 122 - Theology II: Introduction to Christian Theology     3
GE HUMN HUMN ELECT - Humanities Electives 3 3
    17 16

Fourth Year

   
MAJOR EE 449/EE 449L - (EPW lab only) Embedded Systems   3  
MAJOR EE 450 - Control Systems   3  
MAJOR EE 451 - Communication Systems     3
MAJOR EE 454 - Robotics Design Project and Professional Practice     3
MAJOR EE 447 - Electromagnetics I  — EE 448 - Electromagnetics II /EE 448L - Electromagnetics Design Laboratory   3 4
GE HUMN HUMN ELECT - Humanities Electives 3  
GE S/BH S/BH ELECT - Social/Behavioral Electives4 3 3
GE PHIL or T/RS PHIL ELECT - Philosophy Elective or T/RS - Theology Elective   3
    15 16
 

Total: 128 Credits  

1ECO 153-154 is recommended by the department

2The selection of a First Year Seminar is likely to fulfill requirements both for the First Year Seminar and a General Education Requirement. Thus, the First Year Seminar will not add to the total credits for the semester.  Talk with your advisor if you have any questions.

3An advanced technical elective approved by the department. Electrical Engineering majors starting with MATH 109  due to placement test results will have MATH 109  count as their cognate elective.

4ECO 153  - ECO 154  is recommended by the department.