Departments: Biomedical | Civil & Environmental | Electrical & Computer | Mechanical

Program Criteria

Our graduates will have knowledge of probability and statistics, including applications appropriate to the program name and objectives; and knowledge of mathematics through differential and integral calculus, basic sciences, computer science, and engineering sciences necessary to analyze and design complex electrical and electronic devices, software, and systems containing hardware and software components, as appropriate to program objectives. In addition, our students will have a knowledge of advanced mathematics, typically including differential equations, linear algebra, complex variables, and discrete mathematics.

Program Educational Objectives (02/16/2007)

The Program Educational Objectives of the Electrical and Computer Engineering program are that:

Our graduates will:

  • possess essential skills in mathematics, engineering, and science
  • reflect critical thinking and problem solving skills necessary for career advancement
  • compete successfully using engineering tools and methodologies

    • Program Outcomes (02/22/02)


    Objective A
    1. Students will have an ability to utilize advanced mathematics, general scientific principles, and computer applications for solving practical engineering problems (EC2000 Crit. 3.a).
    2. Students will have an ability to conduct experiments, and interpret and analyze data (EC2000 Crit. 3.b).
    3. Students will have fundamental design skills (EC2000 Crit.3.c).
    Objective B
    1. Students will have an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (EC2000 Crit. 3.e).
    2. Students will have an ability to utilize advanced mathematics, general scientific principles, and computer applications for solving practical engineering problems (EC2000 Crit. 3.a).
    3. Students will have an ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams (EC2000 Crit. 3.d).
    4. 4. Students will have an ability to analyze and design systems, components or processes relevant to their field of specialty (EC2000 Crit. 3.c).
    Objective C
    1. Students will be aware of the contemporary issues and their relationship to engineering (EC2000 Crit. 3.j).
    2. Students will have ability to present technical information clearly in both oral and written formats (EC2000 Crit. 3.g).
    3. Students will be aware of the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context (EC2000 Crit. 3.h).
    4. Students will be aware of the need for continuing professional education (EC2000 Crit. 3.i).
    5. Students will have hands-on experience with modern engineering tools, software, and instrumentation relevant to their field of specialty (Crit. 3.k).
    Objective D
    1. Students will be aware of the professional and ethical responsibilities (EC2000 Crit. 3.f).
    2. Students will be aware of the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context (EC2000 Crit. 3.h).
    3. Students will have the capacity to profoundly accent the economy by contributing to base-level production of goods and services (EC2000 Crit. 3.i).