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2019-2020 Undergraduate Studies Bulletin 
    
 
  Nov 21, 2024
 
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2019-2020 Undergraduate Studies Bulletin

Electrical Engineering, BSE

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Learning Outcomes

  • An ability to solve problems related to electric circuits by reasoning, recognizing, and applying appropriate solution methods.
  • An ability to solve systems problems, applying principles of system analysis, feedback controls, digital signal processing, and system design.
  • An ability to solve problems related to electronic materials and devices, including choice and selection of semiconductor devices for specific applications based on performance requirements.
  • An ability to solve problems related to electric and magnetic fields and waves and the interfaces to electronic circuits.
  • An ability to design and build analog and digital electronic circuits
  • An ability to design and build complex systems that require both hardware and software as components of the system solution and that meet multiple criteria and fulfill specific needs.
  • An ability to communicate effectively in writing to technical and non-technical audiences, using a broad spectrum of text and graphical elements.
  • An ability to communicate effectively in oral presentations, with and without graphics support, to a variety of audiences, especially technical audiences.
  • When considering a hypothetical or real engineering issue, explain the underlying ethical dilemmas, and how application of engineering codes and standards may alleviate or aggravate the issue, and whether application of the standard(s) is a sufficient solution to resolving any dilemma.
  • Identify a reasonable set of public, societal, and/or environmental risk factors associated with a project and strategies for mitigating the risks.
  • An ability to work together towards common team goals, demonstrating effective collaboration, communication, diligence, and resourcefulness.
  • An ability to effectively evaluate, critique, and assist fellow team members, with an aim to develop their fullest capabilities.

  • An ability to identify project requirements, establish project goals, enumerate and schedule tasks, and deliver a working project on time.

  • An ability to design and conduct tests that validate whether or not an electronic system performs as expected, including theoretical prediction of what is expected, specification of appropriate measurement instrumentation and boundary conditions, proper execution and recording of the measurements.
  • An ability to analyze and interpret system performance data to draw conclusions as to whether or not a system meets performance requirements or agrees with theoretical predictions. If not, suggest specific changes that are likely to allow it to meet requirements.

  • An ability to read quasi-technical literature in the field of electrical engineering, such as from IEEE Spectrum, and interpret the content in the context of a stated problem.

  • An ability to find and apply technical information needed to apply complex electronic devices in the development of system solutions.
  • An ability to research, locate, and explain the state of the art of a technology needed to satisfy some system solution and to use that information in an analysis of alternatives to identify a promising implementation option.

Academic Standards

Program GPA

Program GPA requirement policies are described in the College of Engineering and Computing section of this bulletin. For the purpose of these policies, the following courses are used to determine the Program GPA for the Electrical Engineering B.S.E. program: all Lower Division Engineering courses, all Electrical Engineering Major courses, and all Career Plan Elective courses.

Major Map

A major map is a layout of required courses in a given program of study, including critical courses and suggested course sequences to ensure a clear path to graduation.

Major maps are only a suggested or recommended sequence of courses required in a program of study. Please contact your academic advisor for assistance in the application of specific coursework to a program of study and course selection and planning for upcoming semesters.

 

Electrical Engineering, BSE

 

Degree Requirements (126-139 hours)

See College of Engineering and Computing  for entrance requirements, progression requirements, and special academic opportunities.

  1. Carolina Core (34-46 hours)
  2. College Requirements (0 hours)
  3. Program Requirements (62-63 hours)
  4. Major Requirements (30 hours)

1. Carolina Core (34-46 hours)

Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Written — CMW (6 hours)

Must be passed with a grade of C or higher.

Analytical Reasoning and Problem Solving — ARP (8 hours) 

Must be passed with a grade of C or higher.

Scientific Literacy — SCI (8 hours)

Must be passed with a grade of C or higher.

Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Foreign Language — GFL (0-6 hours)

Score two or better on foreign language placement test; or complete the 109 and 110 courses in FREN, GERM, LATN or SPAN; or complete the 121 course in another foreign language.

​Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Historical Thinking — GHS (3 hours) 

Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Social Sciences — GSS (3 hours) 

Aesthetic and Interpretive Understanding —  AIU (3 hours)

Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Spoken Component* — CMS (0-3 hours)

Select from the following:

Information Literacy* —  INF (0-3 hours)

Values, Ethics, and Social Responsibility* — VSR (0-3 hours)

Select from the following:

*Carolina Core Stand Alone or Overlay Eligible Requirements — Overlay-approved courses offer students the option of meeting two Carolina Core components in a single course. A maximum of two overlays is allowed. The total Carolina Core credit hours for this program must add up to a minimum of 34 hours.

2. College Requirements (0 hours)

No college-required courses for this program.

3. Program Requirements (62-63 hours)

Supporting Courses (62-63 hours)

Foundational Courses (22-23 hours)

Lower Division Engineering (25 hours)

Career Plan Electives (15 hours)

The student, in consultation with his or her advisor, will select 15 hours of electives that support the student’s defined career plan. Career Plan Electives include ELCT 332 and all ELCT courses numbered 499 and higher. In addition, up to 6 hours of non-ELCT courses may be used to satisfy Career Plan Electives with department approval; all must be at or above the 300-level.

4. Major Requirements (30 hours)

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