Electrical Engineering (B.S.)

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus

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Program Coordinator/Contact

Sungyong Jung, Department Head
McComish Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Daktronics Engineering Hall 214
605-688-4526

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.

Accreditation

The Electrical Engineering (BS) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Certification and Licensure

Upon successful completion of both the Electrical Engineering curriculum and the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and five years of engineering work experience under a professional engineer (PE), the student is allowed to take the PE exam to become a licensed PE.

Academic Requirements

The following requirements must be met to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering:

Students must earn a “C” or better in EE 216 , EE 216L , EE 218 , EE 218L , EE 222 , EE 222L , EE 245 , EE 245L , and EE 260 .
Combined average of “C” or better in the Electrical Engineering (EE) courses.
Students are required to take the Fundamentals of Engineering examination prior to graduation.

Requirements for Electrical Engineering Major: 130 Credits

Bachelor of Science

System General Education Requirements

Goal #1 Written Communication: SGR #1 Elective Credits: 6
Goal #2 Oral Communication: SGR #2 Elective Credits: 3
Goal #3 Social Sciences:
SGR #3 Electives Credits: 6
Goal #4 Arts and Humanities:
SGR #4 Electives Credits: 6
Goal #5 Mathematics:
MATH 123 - Calculus I (COM) [SGR #5, HSDC] Credits: 4
(Major Requirement)
Goal #6 Natural Sciences:
CHEM 112 - General Chemistry I (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3
, CHEM 112L - General Chemistry I Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1 , PHYS 207 - Fundamentals of Physics I (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3 , and PHYS 207L - Fundamentals of Physics I Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1

Major Requirements

CSC 150 - Computer Science I (COM) [HSDC] Credits: 3
EE 101 - Introduction to Electrical Engineering Credits: 1
EE 101L - Introduction to Electrical Engineering Lab Credits: 1
EE 216 - Linear Circuits I Credits: 3
EE 216L - Linear Circuits I Lab Credits: 1
EE 218 - Linear Circuits II Credits: 3
EE 218L - Linear Circuits II Lab Credits: 1
EE 222 - Energy Conversion Credits: 3
EE 222L - Energy Conversion Lab Credits: 1
EE 245 - Digital Systems Credits: 3
EE 245L - Digital Systems Lab Credits: 1
EE 260 - Electronic Materials and Devices Credits: 3
EE 315 - Linear Control Systems Credits: 3
EE 316 - Signals and Systems I Credits: 3
EE 317 - Signals and Systems II Credits: 3
EE 320 - Electronics I (COM) Credits: 3
EE 320L - Electronics I Lab (COM) Credits: 1
EE 321 - Electronics II Credits: 3
EE 321L - Electronics II Lab Credits: 1
EE 345 - Computer Organization Credits: 3
EE 347 - Microcontroller Systems Design Credits: 3
EE 347L - Microcontroller Systems Design Lab Credits: 1
EE 385 - Electromagnetics Credits: 3
EE 464 - Senior Design Project I (COM) Credits: 3
EE 465 - Senior Design Project II (COM) Credits: 3
GE 401 - Engineering Ethics and Economics Credits: 1
MATH 123 - Calculus I (COM) [SGR #5, HSDC] Credits: 4
MATH 125 - Calculus II (COM) [SGR #5, HSDC] Credits: 4
MATH 225 - Calculus III (COM) [SGR #5, HSDC] Credits: 4
MATH 321 - Differential Equations (COM) Credits: 3
MATH 331 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics (COM) Credits: 3
ME 314 - Thermodynamics Credits: 3
PHYS 209 - Fundamentals of Physics II (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3
PHYS 209L - Fundamentals of Physics II Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1
STAT 381 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics (COM) Credits: 3
Technical Electives Credits: 15

Total Required Credits: 130

Cooperative Education Program

Students have the opportunity to work in industry and receive technical elective credit for the experience through EE 494 (Internship). 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 website.

Summary of Program Requirements

Bachelor of Science

System General Education Requirements*: 29 Credit Hours
Major Requirements: 101 Credit Hours
Electives**: 0 Credit Hours

*System General Education Requirements for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree shall include a minimum of 30 credit hours. Some general education coursework may be counted for Major Requirements and Supporting Coursework.
**Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.

Academic Advising Guide Sheet

The goal of the academic advising guide sheets and sample plans of study is to promote undergraduate student success by guiding all students to timely completion of an undergraduate degree. Students are not limited to the course sequence provided for their academic program. Instead, the sample plan of study is one possible path to completing your degree and is meant to be used as a guide for planning purposes in consultation with an academic advisor. The plans also help students prepare for meetings with their academic advisor and track their progress in their selected academic program.