Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) curriculum includes courses in circuits and electronics, signal processing and control system design, digital electronics and microprocessors, and electromagnetic fields and waves with a focus on embedded system design. The Electrical Engineering program is academically rigorous, complemented with a full liberal arts experience of the University of St. Thomas Core Curriculum.
In addition to satisfying the University of St. Thomas Core Curriculum requirements, students earning a BSEE degree must also meet the Electrical Engineering Major requirements and the Electrical Engineering allied requirements listed below. The BSEE program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET. Program outcomes and objectives as well as sample degree plans may be found at: www.stthomas.edu/academics/undergraduate/electrical-engineering-major
Electrical Engineering Major Requirements
- ENGR 100 Introduction to Engineering Design (2 credits)
- ENGR 175 Introduction to Electrical & Computer Engineering (2 credits)
- ENGR 230 Digital Design (4 credits)
- ENGR 240 Circuit Analysis (4 credits)
- ENGR 331 Designing with Microprocessors (4 credits)
- ENGR 340 Signals and Systems (4 credits)
- ENGR 342 Electromagnetic Fields and Waves (4 credits)
- ENGR 345 Electronics I (4 credits)
- ENGR 346 Electronics II (4 credits)
- ENGR 410 Control Systems and Automation (4 credits)
- ENGR 480 Engineering Design Clinic I (4 credits)
- ENGR 481 Engineering Design Clinic II (4 credits)
Plus
- Three technical elective courses as approved by the program (see tracks below)
Electrical Engineering Allied Requirements
- CISC 130 Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving in the Sciences (4 credits)
or - CISC 131 Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving (4 credits)
Note: CISC 130 is recommended for this major
- MATH 113 Calculus I (4 credits)
- MATH 114 Calculus II (4 credits)
- MATH 200 Multi-Variable Calculus (4 credits)
- MATH 210 Introduction to Differential Equations and Systems (4 credits)
- PHYS 211 Introduction to Classical Physics I (4 credits)
- PHYS 212 Introduction to Classical Physics II (4 credits)
- PHYS 225 Applications of Modern Physics (4 credits)
- PHYS 341 Electricity and Magnetism (4 credits)
Students must choose two courses from a track. The third course can come from any track or a technical course pre-approved by the chair.
Each track will be satisfied by completing two courses from those listed below.
Power Track
- ETLS 744 Power Systems and Smart Grids [required in track] (3 credits)
- ETLS 746 Power Electronics (3 credits)
- ETLS 747 Electrical Machines and Vehicles (3 credits)
- ETLS 748 Renewable Energy and the Future (3 credits)
- ETLS 750 Smart Distribution Systems (3 credits)
Signal Processing & Communications Track
- ETLS 620 Analog Communications (3 credits)
- ETLS 621 Digital Communications (3 credits)
- ETLS 675 Digital Signal Processing (3 credits)
- ETLS 676 Real Time DSP (3 credits)
- ETLS 810 Advanced Control Systems (3 credits)
Embedded Systems Track
- ENGR 330 Microprocessor Architectures (4 credits)
- ENGR 431 Embedded Systems (4 credits)
- ENGR 432 Current Trends in Computing Systems (4 credits)
Physics Track
See also Dual Degree BSEE and Physics BA
- PHYS 215 Modern Physics (4 credits)
- PHYS 347 Optics (4 credits)
- OR four credits of physics electives as approved by the chair
One Additional Elective from any track or technical elective:
- ETLS 620 Analog Communications (3 credits)
- ETLS 621 Digital Communications (3 credits)
- ETLS 675 Digital Signal Processing (3 credits)
- ETLS 676 Real Time DSP (3 credits)
- ETLS 744 Power Systems and Smart Grids [required in track] (3 credits)
- ETLS 746 Power Electronics (3 credits)
- ETLS 747 Electrical Machines and Vehicles (3 credits)
- ETLS 748 Renewable Energy and the Future (3 credits)
- ETLS 750 Smart Distribution Systems (3 credits)
- ETLS 810 Advanced Control Systems (3 credits)
- ENGR 330 Microprocessor Architectures (4 credits)
- ENGR 311 Medical Devices Manufacturing (4 credits)
- ENGR 431 Embedded Systems (4 credits)
- ENGR 432 Current Trends in Computing Systems (4 credits)
- PHYS 215 Modern Physics (4 credits)
- PHYS 347 Optics (4 credits)