While the course of study is designed primarily to prepare students for careers closely allied with electrical engineering, it also provides valuable understanding of science and technology for those who will pursue careers in law, medicine, commerce, and other professions. Basic courses in mathematics, physics, and chemistry are taken during the first two years. The rich set of ECE electives permits students to study in any of a number subdisciplines of electrical engineering. Methods of Instruction Instruction is given using a combination of lecture, discussion, laboratory, and project methodologies of the highest quality. The large number of laboratory courses provides excellent practical experience in the field.
Students gain further design experience in elective courses in their chosen subdiscipline.
To qualify for registration for the ECE courses shown in the third year of the curriculum, a student must have completed, with a combined 3.25 grade point average, the mathematics, physics, computer science, and electrical and computer engineering courses shown in the first and second years. These courses are denoted on the Suggested Course Sequence and on the Graduation Check Sheet.