Electrical Engineering

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Program Description

The program offers a variety of courses that encompass a broad range of Electrical Engineering areas including: alternative energy systems; biomedical engineering; communications and fiber optics; micro and nano-electronic materials, devices and sensors; photovoltaic devices; power engineering; and signal and image processing. The department’s graduate faculty conducts active research in these areas using modern facilities and equipment, and offer advising in these areas. Details about the PhD in the Geospatial Science and Engineering program are found in that section.

Available Options for Graduate Degrees

Master of Science	Option A
	Option B
Doctor of Philosophy	60 Credit Plan

Core Requirements

Master of Science

EE 615 - Linear Systems Theory Credits: 3
EE 660 - Electric Properties of Materials Credits: 3
EE 670 - Information and Signal Processing Credits: 3
EE 685 - Microwave Theory Credits: 3
Optional tracks may be substituted for core courses with prior approval. Refer to Engineering section for additional information.

Doctor of Philosophy

EE 636 - Photovoltaics Credits: 3
EE 760 - Advanced Electronic Materials Credits: 3
EE 898D - Dissertation Credits: (1-6)
EE 600/700 level coursework: 6 credits
Additional supporting coursework: 9 credits

Additional Admission Requirements

GRE: General scores required
TOEFL: Department requirement of 575 paper-based, 233 computer-based, 90-91 Internet-based

General Requirements (Master’s and PhD)

Graduate students must consult with their advisor before registering for graduate work.

For additional information see Masters Degree Requirements and Doctor of Philosophy Degree Requirements .

Course Offerings

Electrical Engineering (EE, SE) Courses