Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E)
Embedded systems, more commonly known as those small computers that help control everything from automobile engines to coffee makers, is the focus of the bachelor of science in electrical engineering (B.S.E.E.) program offered by the University of St. Thomas.
St. Thomas began offering electrical engineering classes fall semester 2001. The electrical engineering program was developed in response to strong interest from students and engineering-related companies from throughout the region. A committee of industry professionals helped design the B.S.E.E. curriculum. Nationally, electrical and computer engineering is the fastest growing segment of the engineering profession. Minnesota, however, has only been producing about 200 graduates each year in these fields, compared with more than 20,000 nationwide. Annual job growth in the electrical engineering field has been 10 to 15 percent in recent years and is projected to continue at that rate.
St. Thomas hopes to enroll about 80 students in this degree program by 2006.
This degree is hands-on, industry-oriented and career focused. It blends theory and research with practical engineering fundamentals. Seniors in the program will work on real projects with regional companies. The BSEE degree is EAC of ABET (Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited. See BSEE Program Educational Objectives and Learning Outcomes.
In addition to the liberal arts courses required of all St. Thomas graduates, the 36-course curriculum provides a foundation in electronics, digital design, circuit analysis, microprocessor design, signals and systems, embedded systems, and electromagnetic fields and waves.
The program is designed to prepare students for an engineering position in industry or for advanced study in graduate engineering and other professional schools.
Like all of St. Thomas' engineering programs, the B.S.E.E. is headquartered in the Frey Science and Engineering Center on the university's St. Paul campus. The new program takes advantage of existing engineering labs supporting Mechanical Engineering and graduate programs. In addition, two electrical engineering labs support the B.S.E.E. program. The newest EE lab was setup over the summer of 2002 with all new lab equipment.
Students graduating with a major in electrical engineering will meet the program objectives and outcomes designed to exceed the requirements of ABET's Engineering Criteria 2000. These are a comprehensive set of criteria designed to provide graduates with the technical, ethical, attitudinal and communications skills required to be a productive contributor to society and to aggressively seek life-long learning experiences.
These program objectives and outcomes are designed to provide the graduate with a foundation for clear thinking and expression in a balanced liberal arts educational program. They will demonstrate competence in a variety of skills that enhance their ability to solve problems in diverse ways to meet the needs of the community through their work and in their lives, as agents of change in the world of the future. Graduates will also develop teamwork and communication skills while gaining a comprehensive understanding of the design and engineering system.
Graduates will be prepared for direct entry into an engineering position in industry or for advanced study in graduate school.
Major in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.)
- ENGR 150 Introduction to Engineering I (0 credit)
- ENGR 151 Introduction to Engineering II (1 credit)
- ENGR 230 Digital Design
- ENGR 240 Circuit Analysis
- ENGR 330 Design with Microprocessors I
- ENGR 331 Design with Microprocessors II
- ENGR 340 Signals and Systems
- ENGR 342 Electromagnetic Fields and Waves
- ENGR 345 Electronics I
- ENGR 346 Electronics II
- ENGR 410 Control Systems and Automation
- ENGR 431 Design of Embedded Systems
- ENGR 480 Engineering Design Clinic I
- ENGR 481 Engineering Design Clinic II
Plus one of:
- ENGR 220 Engineering Mechanics I
- ENGR 361 Engineering Materials
- ENGR 381 Thermodynamics
- PHYS 226 Introduction to Modern Physics II
- QMCS 281 Object-Oriented Design and Programming
Allied Requirements
- MATH 113 Calculus I
- MATH 114 Calculus II
- MATH 200 Multi-Variable Calculus
- MATH 210 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
- MATH 303 Statistics for the Applied Sciences
- PHYS 111 Introduction to Classical Physics I
- PHYS 112 Introduction to Classical Physics II
- PHYS 225 Introduction to Modern Physics I
- PHYS 341 Electricity and Magnetism
- QMCS 230 Software Design Using the JAVA Language
From: University of St. Thomas Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Plans of Study For Electrical Engineering
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B.S. in Electrical Engineering
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