Program Educational Objectives

The knowledge and skills provided by the ECE Department will allow our graduates to contribute to themselves, their employers, and to the field of electrical engineering:

To themselves: Graduates will be able to obtain gainful employment in the field of electrical engineering or enroll in a graduate program in electrical engineering.

To their employers: Graduates will be able to make contributions to the organization for which they work.

To the field of electrical engineering: Graduates will be able to make contributions to the field of electrical engineering.

Electrical Engineering Program Outcomes

I. Proficiency in mathematics, science, electrical engineering fundamentals, and computer engineering fundamentals so that the student is prepared for both work and graduate school.

II. Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data.

III. Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.

IV. Ability to work as both an individual and in a team on electrical engineering or multidisciplinary projects.

V. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.

VI. Ability to participate in discussions involving ethical, contemporary, and social issues relating to the impact of engineering on society.

VII. Ability to communicate effectively.

VIII. Broad education to understand the impact of engineering solutions on society.

IX.  A recognition of the need for and the ability to engage in lifelong learning.

X. Knowledge of contemporary issues.

XI. Ability to use software simulation and computation packages, and basic laboratory instrumentation.