Academic Programs

The department offers three academic programs: Electrical Engineering; Computer Engineering; and Computer Science. Each program provides degrees at the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. levels.

Electrical Engineering deals with the application of the physical laws governing charged particles. From miniature integrated circuits that contain millions of microelectronic devices, to high-speed fiber-optic communication systems that span international boundaries, electrical engineering impacts every aspect of modern-day living.

Electrical engineering is unique among the engineering disciplines because of its wide range of applications. Subject areas within electrical engineering are so diverse that it is not always apparent that here is an underlying connection. The range of subjects is not only broad but is also expanding.

The program educational objectives of the electrical engineering program include:

• Will apply the knowledge of the fundamentals of engineering, science and mathematics in the practice of electrical/computer engineering or in advanced professional studies; will identify, formulate and solve electrical/computer engineering problems.
• Will analyze and design complex devices and systems containing hardware and software components with consideration of economic, ethical, safety, environmental, and social issues; will be able to use modern engineering techniques skills and tools.
• Will communicate effectively, function on multi-disciplinary teams, and engage in lifelong learning.

The Electrical Engineering program is fully accredited by the ABET Engineering Accreditation Program.

Computer Engineering deals with the electronic hardware side of electrical engineering and the programming side of computer science. Often, a student can study electrical engineering to cultivate a background in computer engineering. However, with the increasing needs of both industry and technology that drive our future, computer engineering has now become a discipline by itself.

Typically, a computer engineering curriculum provides a background in three broad areas—hardware, software and hardware-software integration. Students will also have the opportunity to explore fundamental topics such as microprocessors, computer architecture, digital signal processing, operating systems, data communications and other related material. In addition, the program includes core engineering subjects that are common to all engineering disciplines.

The program educational objectives of the computer engineering program include:

• An understanding of the engineering sciences necessary to analyze and design complex devices and systems containing hardware and software components
• A progression of design projects and tasks throughout the program
• An understanding of probability and statistics, including applications and discrete mat
• An understanding of mathematics through differential and integral calculus
• An understanding of the basic sciences including chemistry and physic
• An understanding of advanced mathematics in the areas of differential equations, numerical analysis, linear algebra, and advanced calculus
• An orderly student progression through the program
• Achievement of the objectives of the 13 outcomes.

The Computer Engineering program is fully accredited by the ABET Engineering Accreditation Program.

Computer Science is the systematic study of algorithmic processes that describe and transform information: their theory, analysis, design, efficiency, implementation, and application. The fundamental question underlying all of computing is: What can efficiently be automated?

Computer Science is far more than programming. It incorporates the paradigms of theory (mathematical), abstraction (experimental), and design (engineering) within many topic areas, including: