Electrical Engineering, BS
Program Description
The Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical Engineering. It combines topics from science, math and engineering in order to study and develop solutions to electrical and computer problems. The program contains a strong laboratory emphasis with plenty of opportunities to work on real electrical systems. Some of the program highlights are:
- The teaching emphasis is on preparing you to solve real-world problems.
- You have three choices for fulfillment of your senior year experience. You may pursue opportunities in cooperative education, industry-based projects or research projects.
- You will study assembly language, circuit design, microcontroller hardware and software, digital electronics, and networks.
- Engineering courses begin in your freshman year.
- The program provides an excellent mix of theory and practical laboratory experiences.
Your Degree Options — You may choose to follow one of the following degree concentrations while studying electrical engineering at LSSU. They are: Robotics and Automation Concentration and Digital Systems Concentration. The Robotics and Automation Concentration provides you with a strong background in robotics, machine vision, sensors, communications and automation. The Digital Systems Concentration will give you additional knowledge in digital design, digital signal processing and microcontroller systems.
Cooperative Education: Opportunities are available as part of this program for students who are qualified. A certificate that documents this practical training is available.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- Communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Requirements | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| MATH 151 | Calculus I (a grade of C or better required) | 4 |
| MATH 152 | Calculus II (a grade of C or better required) | 4 |
| MATH 251 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 308 | Probability and Math Stats | 3 |
| MATH 310 | Differential Equations (a grade of C or better required) | 3 |
| Sciences | ||
| CHEM 115 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| PHYS 231 | Appl Phys Engineer/Scientist I (a grade of C or better required) | 4 |
| PHYS 232 | App Phy Engineer Scientist II | 4 |
| Engineering | ||
| EGEE 125 | Digital Fundamentals (a grade of C or better required) | 4 |
| EGEE 210 | Circuit Analysis (a grade of C or better required) | 4 |
| EGEE 250 | Microcontroller Fundamentals | 4 |
| EGEE 280 | Introduction Signal Processing (a grade of C or better required) | 4 |
| EGEE 310 | Network Analysis | 4 |
| EGEE 330 | Electro-Mechanical Systems | 4 |
| EGEE 345 | Fund of Engr Electromagnetics | 3 |
| EGEE 370 | Electronic Devices | 4 |
| EGEE 475 | Power Electronics | 4 |
| EGNR 101 | Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
| EGNR 140 | Linear Alg Num Apps Engineers | 2 |
| EGNR 265 | C Programming (a grade of C or better required) | 3 |
| EGNR 340 | Numerical Methods Engineers | 1 |
| EGNR 346 | Probability/Stats Lab Engineer | 1 |
| EGEM 220 | Statics | 3 |
| EGNR 460 | Engrg Research Project I | 4 |
| Technical Electives | ||
| Select a minimum of 13 credits from the following: 1 | 13 | |
| (No more than 2 courses at the 200-Level) | ||
| Int to Artificial Intelligence | ||
| Digital Design (or higher level EGEE) | ||
| Dynamics | ||
| Mechanics of Materials (or higher EGME) | ||
| Energy Systems/Sustainability | ||
| Introduction to Robotics | ||
| Industry 4.0 | ||
| Robot Safe/Collabtive Robotics | ||
| Industrial Control Systems | ||
| Programmable Logic Controllers | ||
| Mobile Robotics | ||
| Cyber-Physical Sys & Security | ||
| Design of Control Systems | ||
| Fund Concepts of Mathematics (or higher MATH) | ||
or any course from the listed concentrations | ||
| Total Hours | 95 | |
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For students obtaining a concentration, the concentration electives must meet the requirements listed below. Otherwise, all 13 technical elective credits may be selected from the Technical Electives List.
Robotics and Automation Concentration
(C or better grade required in all courses)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EGRS 381 | Robotics Technology Lab | 1 |
| EGRS 385 | Robotics Engineering | 3 |
| EGRS 430 | Sys Integration/Machine Vision | 4 |
| EGRS 435 | Automated Manufacturing System | 2 |
| EGRS 481 | Manufacturing Automation Lab | 1 |
| Total Hours | 11 | |
Digital Systems
(C or better grade required in all courses)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EGEE 320 | Digital Design | 4 |
| EGEE 355 | Microcontroller Systems | 4 |
| EGEE 425 | Digital Signal Processing | 3 |
| Total Hours | 11 | |
Senior Sequence
Complete one of the following sequences:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Project | ||
| EGNR 491 | Engineering Design Project I | 3 |
| EGNR 495 | Engineering Design Project II | 3 |
| Cooperative Project | ||
| EGNR 250 | Cooperative Education | 2 |
| EGNR 450 | Cooperative Educ Project I | 4 |
| EGNR 451 | Cooperative Educ Project II | 3 |
| EGNR 491 | Engineering Design Project I | 3 |
| Research Project | ||
| EGNR 260 | Engineering Research Methods | 2 |
| EGNR 460 | Engrg Research Project I | 4 |
| EGNR 461 | Engrg Research Project II | 2 |
32 credits from Mathematics (including EGNR 340 Numerical Methods Engineers) and Natural Sciences is required.
General Education: All LSSU bachelor’s degree candidates must complete the LSSU General Education Requirements.
A minimum of 124 credits (at the 100 level or higher) must be earned for graduation with a cumulative gpa of 2.00 or higher. A gpa of 2.00 or higher is also required in your Major, as well as in your General Education Requirements.