Electrical Engineering

 

Electrical engineers solve problems through the skillful application of mathematics and science. They design useful products such as cellular telephones, high definition TVs that show lifelike pictures, and imaging systems that allow physicians to look inside the human body without performing surgery. Electrical engineers also design systems for the generation and distribution of power that lights our homes, operates our factories, and runs our household appliances. Working in teams, electrical engineers fabricate complex, tiny components that are used in computers, sensors, stereo systems, weather satellites, automobiles, modern appliances, and automated factories.

Educational Objectives

The overall objective of the undergraduate program in electrical engineering is to produce the best skilled, hands on practicing electrical engineer. More specifically the objectives are:

  1. To provide graduates with the technical knowledge and skills that will enable them to have a successful career in the electrical engineering profession;
  2. To provide graduates with a general education that will enable them to appreciate the social, ethical, economic, and environmental dimensions of problems they may face;
  3. To develop in graduates the communication skills and social skills that are necessary to work effectively with others;
  4. To develop the ability of graduates to solve problems by learning what is already known, and then applying logic and creativity to find a solution;
  5. To provide graduates with the intellectual skills necessary to continue learning and to stay current with the profession as it changes.

B.S.E.E. Program in Electrical Engineering

Electrical engineering students face many challenging classes. They take lower level courses in calculus, physics, chemistry, and electrical circuits. During the second and third year at SDSU, electrical engineering students are exposed to specific courses in the major. Upper division classes are more satisfying because they put theory into practice. Courses such as analog and digital circuit design, electronic materials, power systems, and electromagnetics will immerse students into the electrical engineering field. The most interesting classes will probably be those technical electives chosen by each student. Some of the electives offered are VLSI design (i.e., designing microchips), biomedical instrumentation, microwave transmission, communication systems, digital signal processing, microprocessors, multi-media programming, power systems design and analysis, optical electronics and computer networks. In fact, among the four engineering departments, The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers the most flexibility with regard to elective courses.

For more information about the program please visit the SDSU General Catalog

Major Academic Plan

You may find the academic plan for Electrical Engineering program at here.

 

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