Electrical Engineering Concentration

Electrical engineers apply mathematical and scientific principles to design components and systems that create and harness electricity and electromagnetic energy. According to the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), "Electrical engineers work in multimedia, telecommunications, electric power, signal processing, and control. They work with physicians on new diagnostic devices and with urban planners on new efficient vehicles. Their work makes our lives more interesting, effective and safe, and increases our productivity and standard of living."

More information about the field of electrical engineering, including short interviews with practicing professionals, is available at the Sloan Career Cornerstone Center.

Requirements and guidelines for a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, with a concentration in electrical engineering:

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

EG 101 Intro. to Engineering
MA 251 Calculus I
PH 201 General Physics I
PH 291 Gen. Physics Lab I
WR 100 Effective Writing
Language Core

Spring Semester

Social Science Core
MA 252 Calculus II
PH 202 General Physics II
PH 292 Gen. Physics Lab II
HS 101 History of Modern Western Civilization
Language Core

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

CH 101 General Chemistry I
CH 105 Gen. Chemistry Lab I
EG 031 Linear Circuit Analysis Lab
EG 331 Linear Circuit Analysis
EG 301 Statics
MA 351 Calculus III
PL 201 Foundations of Philosophy
EG 120 MATLAB Tools for Engineering and Science

Spring Semester

EG 032 Electronics I Lab
EG 432 Electronics I
EG 071 Digital Logic & Computer Systems Lab
EG 471 Digital Logic & Computer Systems
EG 333 Signals and Systems
MA 301 Introduction to Linear Algebra
EG 130 Spredsheet Tools for Engineering and Science
EN 101 Understanding Literature

Junior Year

Fall Semester

EG 360 Object-Oriented Engineering Design
EG 381 Probability and Statistics
EG 390 Experimental Methods
MA 395 Discrete Methods
Engineering Elective
Engineering Concentration Elective

Spring Semester

EG 051 Materials Science Lab
EG 351 Intr. Engineering Materials
EG 441 Engineering Systems Analysis
PL 200-Level Philosophical Perspectives Course
English Core
History Core
Engineering Concentration Elective

Senior Year

Fall Semester

EG 497 Engineering Design Project I
TH 201 Introduction to Theology
Social Science Core
Fine Arts Core
Engineering Concentration Elective
Non-Departmental Elective

Spring Semester

EG 498 Engineering Design Project II
Ethics Core
Theology Core
Engineering Concentration Elective
Non-Departmental Elective
Non-Departmental Elective

The engineering and non-departmental electives may be taken in any order, but consideration should be given to the affect this will have on selection of a capstone design project in EG 497-498 during the senior year. The senior design topic must be derived from the 400-level engineering courses that have been taken prior to beginning the senior design sequence. These courses form the technical basis for the project. The junior and senior years should be planned during the second semester sophomore year when the students choose between either Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.