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 | Introduction to Mechanics | 4 |
PHYS 271 | Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism | 4 |
CHEM 151 | General Chemistry I | 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.