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Program Description
Since electrical engineering and computer engineering are both extremely pertinent in today's high technology and global world, this program gives the students the opportunity of garnering knowledge from both fields. The program thus presents the opportunity to take cutting-edge courses in both disciplines such as chip design, wireless, software engineering, bioelectronics, cybersecurity, robotics, power, electronics, and networking. This degree is useful for the student who wants more knowledge in electrical engineering and more depth in computer science.
Students with departmental approval take 134 combined credits in both electrical and computer engineering fields. This program is administered by the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. Students upon graduation receive one degree in electrical and computer engineering.
Admissions
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Program Requirements
The program requires the completion of 134 credits, comprised of the following:
Senior Design Project
In the 2-semester Senior Design Project, a required course for seniors, students will focus on an aspect of electrical engineering. In the first semester, they will develop skills using specialized laboratory equipment and computer-design packages. Students will be introduced to techniques for planning projects and how to make effective presentations. They will also learn to balance such design requirements as performance, safety, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
In the final semester, students will design, build, or simulate and test a device or system to meet prescribed engineering specifications. Informal and formal written and public oral presentations will help students prepare for professional careers. Design project students frequently work in groups or pairs to develop interaction skills essential to good engineering.
Senior Thesis
Seniors with a 3.0 GPA or above may register for Senior Thesis in place of the Senior Design Project. Before registering for Senior Thesis, students must arrange for a faculty member to serve as thesis adviser. The thesis must be design oriented. If students opt to complete a Senior Thesis, they do not need to register for either DP-1 or DP-2 but must instead:
- Complete 6 total credits of ECE-UY 397. It is recommended that these credits be taken over the course of 2 semesters;
- Make a presentation to the student's thesis adviser that is open for other students and faculty to attend; and
- Bind the thesis according to the School of Engineering's guidelines for MS and PhD theses.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will have:
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
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