2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Apr 20, 2024  
2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Electrical Engineering Major


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Program Coordinator/Contact
George Hamer, Assistant Department Head
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Daktronics Engineering Hall Building 214
605-688-4526
e-mail: sdsu.eecs@sdstate.edu
website: http://www.sdstate.edu/eecs/

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Program Information

Electrical engineers play key roles in solving technical problems in many areas including biomedical engineering, communications, computers and digital hardware, electronic materials and sensor devices, image processing, control systems, alternative energy and power systems.

The program begins the first year developing a strong foundation in mathematics, science, and communications. Following this are two intensive years of study in circuit and machine theory, electronics, signal and system theory, electronic material and devices, digital and microprocessor systems. The capstone of the program is Senior Design I and II, a two-semester sequence taken in the senior year that places every student on a team that designs, builds, tests, and demonstrates a significant electrical engineering project. The projects are often in collaboration with SDSU researchers or industry and provide students valuable “real world” team design experience.

Realizing that each student is an individual, the degree program is arranged to include 27 credits of elective coursework. This elective flexibility allows a student to pick a technical and non-technical course program that best suits his/her needs and interests. The non-technical (15), technical (12 EE 400 level), and required (103) credits comprise the 130 credit degree.

Students have the opportunity to receive credit for work in industry through the Internship and Cooperative Education program. Additional information can be found in the Program’s Internship and Cooperative Education policy, located on the program’s Web site.

 

 

 

  

Requirements for Electrical Engineering Major: 130 Credits


Bachelor of Science

System General Education Requirements*: 33


Institutional Graduation Requirements**: 5


Technical Electives: 12


The 12 required technical electives must be from Electrical Engineering courses at the 400 level. These may be selected from specialization areas: Biomedical, Communications, Computers, Electronic Devices, Image Processing, or Power Systems. All EE majors are strongly advised to select technical electives in a coherent manner to meet desired professional/employment goals. 

Some suggested areas of emphasis are listed below, which also identify courses outside of EE (courses outside of EE do not apply toward the required technical elective credits). Thus, students are not required to take all courses in an emphasis area. Following are some suggested areas and supporting courses.

Cooperative Education Program

Students have the opportunity to work in industry and receive technical elective credit for the experience through EE 494 (Internship) or EE 497 (Cooperative Education). A formal work plan must be approved by the Electrical Engineering administration prior to the work experience. Further information can be found in the Program’s Internship and Cooperative Education policy, located on the program’s Web site.

Total Required Credits: 130


Curriculum Notes


* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs).

** South Dakota State University has a 5 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).

(G) Globalization Requirement.

(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.

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