Electrical Engineering (EEGR) BS

Electrical Engineering is the largest and most diverse field of engineering today. It deals with the practical application of electrical science and technology to the needs of society as well as to research in and development of new applications. Areas such as electronic information processing and communications, semiconducting devices, superconducting devices, computer systems, electronic instrumentation, power and machinery, control systems, and signal systems and analysis are covered. A minor in mathematics is easily obtained by Electrical Engineering students. A degree in Electrical Engineering, along with the professional engineer's license, guarantees a wide variety of career options: industry, research, marketing, consulting, management, sales, teaching, graduate school, or government. Fields of Specialization in Electrical Engineering Automatic Control and Robotics Modern control systems are used for controlling the many production systems found in industrial plants and in data processing necessary in banks and other businesses. Controllers are implemented using analog components, microprocessors, PCs, and digital signal processors. The mathematics of control includes the modeling of physical systems, both natural and man-made. Computer Engineering Computer Engineers are concerned with the design and production of the hardware and software components comprising computer systems, computer organization and architecture, system programming, operating systems, and digital hardware design. Computer Engineers do research into network design and artificial intelligence, and embedded systems. Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Use The pervasive need for electrical energy for both industrial and private use guarantees job opportunities for electrical engineers who are concerned with all forms of power generation, transmission and distribution. Some electrical engineers may work on innovative energy conversion by solar, fuel cell, wind generation or other alternative sources. Communication Systems and Optoelectronics Electrical engineers in this area may work in radio, television, telephone, or in satellite, microwave or fiber optics systems. This field requires knowledge of antennas, lasers, electromagnetic principles for waveguides and electrical and optical properties of materials. 

Electronic Materials and Solid-State Circuitry is assisting the revolutions in information systems, instrumentation and controls, communications systems, and even automotive and consumer products. The microprocessor integrated circuit is altering operational methods in nearly all electrical engineering applications. Engineers who work in electronics design and development require knowledge of both electrical science and materials. Electroceramics are the enabling materials for nearly all passive and active electrical components. Electroceramics are often the materials that give physical existence to the work of electrical engineers. For example, superconductors, fuel cell electrolytes, and phosphors are all electroceramics. Typical electroceramic components, produced by the billions, include multilayer capacitors, inductors, resistors, filters, resonators, sensors, actuators, computer chip substrates, and other solid state electronic parts. 

EEGR Program Objectives 

The objectives of the Electrical Engineering Program are to produce engineers who:

1. Advance in multidisciplinary engineering careers within the context of Electrical Engineering beginning with either entry-level positions in industry or postgraduate studies in electrical engineering and related fields.
2. Actively engage in teams that solve problems with independent thinking with a drive towards excellence in their job/study performance.
3. Adopt the engineering method with their lifelong learning skills with understanding of complex social issues where engineering will play a key role.