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Electrical Engineering BS/BA

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The Electrical Engineering Major

Preparation for Major 

The mathematics, science, and engineering courses listed below also satisfy the core curriculum requirements in mathematics competency, natural sciences, and upper division writing. In support of the professional practice of engineering, there are requirements for knowledge of communication and engineering ethics.  These courses also fulfill university core requirements. In addition, economics (ECON 101 or 102) is recommended.

Mathematics and Science Requirements

MATH 150

Calculus I

4

MATH 151

Calculus II

4

MATH 250

Calculus III

4

MATH 310

Applied Mathematics for Science and Engineering I

3

MATH 410

Applied Mathematics for Science and Engineering II

3

ISYE 330

Engineering Probability and Statistics

3

or MATH 315

Applied Probability and Statistics

PHYS 270
& 270L

Introduction to Mechanics
and Mechanics Lab

4

PHYS 271
& 271L

Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism
and Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism Lab

4

CHEM 151
& 151L

General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry I Laboratory

4

Life Science Elective

3

Total Mathematics and Science Units

36

Engineering Core Requirements

COMP 110

Computational Problem Solving

3.5

or ENGR 121

Engineering Programming

ENGR 101

Introduction to Engineering

3

ENGR 102

Introduction to Electromechanical System Design

3

ENGR 103

User-Centered Design

3

MENG 210

Statics

3

MENG 260

Introduction to Thermal Sciences

3

or PHYS 272

Introduction to Modern Physics

Total Engineering Core Units

18

Engineering Professional Practice Requirements

COMM 103

Public Speaking

(ROTC Students may substitute NAVS 201, MILS 301, or SDSU AS 300A for COMM 103 in the engineering program.  These classes will not satisfy university core requirements)

3

PHIL 342

Engineering Ethics

3

Total Professional Practice Requirements

6

Electrical Engineering Requirements

These courses include units in electrical engineering science and design. These classes are required by the major:

ELEC 201

Electrical Circuits

4

ELEC 201L

Electrical Circuits Lab

0

ELEC 301

Electronics I

4

ELEC 302

Electronics II

4

ELEC 310

Embedded Systems Design

4

ELEC 311

Semiconductor Electronic Devices

3

ELEC 320

Principles of Electrical Power

3

ELEC 340

Digital Design

4

ELEC 350

Signals and Systems

3

ELEC 430

Applied Electromagnetics

4

ELEC 460

Control Systems Engineering

4

ELEC 470

Communication Principles and Circuits

4

ELEC 491W

Electrical Engineering Design and Practice I

4

ELEC 492

Electrical Engineering Design and Practice II

3

Approved Electives

Six units from the following approved electives (including at least two 3 or 4 unit courses):

6

ELEC 351

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

ELEC 403

Advanced Electronic Circuit Design

ELEC 410

Microcomputer-Based Systems Design

ELEC 422

Mechatronic Systems Engineering

ELEC 426

Power Electronics

ELEC 432

Radio Frequency and Microwave Engineering

ELEC 450

Digital Signal Processing and Applications

ELEC 456

Biomedical Instrumentation

ENGR 465

Forensic Engineering

ELEC 472

Wireless and Digital Communications

ELEC 494

Special Topics in Electrical Engineering

COMP 340

Numerical Analysis

COMP 375

Networking

COMP 380

Neural Networks

Total Units

54

New elective offerings are often made available; a complete list of approved electives can be obtained from the chair of electrical engineering.

Additional Requirements:

All electrical engineering majors must satisfy the core curriculum specified by the university and the Connect Career Readiness Program.