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Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
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Benjamin Krueger, BS in Electrical Engineering, Washington University, 2008, will be a graduate student in Physics at the University of Washington, Seattle, in fall.
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The BSEE degree program consists of a breadth of knowledge in electrical engineering, a depth of knowledge in a particular area, and preparation for life-long learning. Breadth of knowledge is ensured through basic courses in the conceptual foundations of electrical engineering, fundamental tools of modern practice, advanced laboratories, and a significant design experience. Depth of knowledge is made possible by a wide selection of upper-level electives that allow students to focus in a particular area. Finally, students are prepared for lifelong learning through courses in technical communication, laboratory, and project team activities, courses in the humanities and social sciences, and opportunities to participate in departmental research activities. This professional degree is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
Educational Objectives of the BSEE Degree Program
A. Graduates will be technically competent within electrical engineering, including the ability to analyze and solve electrical engineering problems by applying basic principles of mathematics, science, and engineering sciences. They will be able to use modern engineering techniques, skills, and tools, particularly recognizing the role that computer programs play in engineering. They will be able to identify, formulate, and solve novel electrical engineering problems that are subject to realistic constraints.
B. Graduates will be able to apply the knowledge and skills from a broad education with sensitivity to the global, societal, and environmental issues.
C. Graduates will be prepared for professional practice in engineering as well as for graduate research programs. They will have an understanding of ethical, social, and professional responsibility; recognize the need for, and have the ability to engage in, life-long learning; and have the ability to function and communicate effectively, both individually and within multi-disciplinary teams.
BSEE Degree Requirements
To obtain the degree Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, students must complete a minimum of 120 units consistent with the residency and other applicable requirements of Washington University and the School of Engineering & Applied Science, and subject to the following departmental requirements.
- Common Studies program of the School of Engineering & Applied Science. This includes courses in engineering, mathematics, chemistry, humanities, social sciences, and technical writing. The required chemistry sequence is Chem 111A-151, although Chem 111A-112A-151-152 is recommended.
- Computer Science requirement: One of the following two courses in computer science: CSE 126 Introduction to Computer Programming, CSE 131 Computer Science I.
- Engineering & Science Breadth requirements: 9 units in engineering or science outside of electrical engineering. These units must be taken in the following areas: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Planetary Sciences and Pre-medicine. These units must be at the level 200 or higher and shall not be used to satisfy the Common Studies requirements or the CS requirement. Courses in other fields can be arranged with special departmental approval.
Examples of engineering and science courses are MASE 252 Strength Of Materials, MASE 255 Engineering Mechanics II, MASE 342 Heat Transfer, ChE 262 Introduction to Environmental Engineering, ChE 320 Thermodynamics, ChE 351 Engineering Analysis of Chemical Systems, CSE 200 Engineering and Scientific Computing, CSE 241 Algorithms and Data Structures, BME 201 From Concept to Market-the Business of Biomedical Engineering, BME 240 Biomechanics, Physics 217 Introduction to Quantum Physics I, Physics 318 Introduction to Quantum Physics II, CE 253, Bio 2960 Principles of Biology I, Biol 2970 Principles of Biology II, Chem 251 Organic Chemistry I, Chem 252 Organic Chemistry II.
- 26 units of required ESE courses. ESE 230, ESE 232, ESE 260, ESE 317, ESE 326, ESE 330, ESE 351, ESE 498.
- Two upper-level laboratory courses (6 units) from the following list: ESE 331, ESE 435, ESE 447, ESE 448, ESE 465, ESE 488.
- 15 units of elective ESE courses in electrical engineering subjects, from the following list: ESE 330-399, ESE 400, 402, 405, 407, 409, 425, 430-499, ESE 503-589.
- Each undergraduate course in the School of Engineering & Applied Science has associated with it a certain number of engineering topic units. Students must complete a selection of courses for which the accumulated engineering topics is 45 units.
- Limitations. No more than 3 credits of ESE 400 (independent study) and no more than 3 credits of 500-level courses may be applied toward the BSEE degree.
- Limitations. No more than 6 units of the combined units of ESE 400 (independent study) and ESE 497 (undergraduate research) may be applied toward the EE elective requirement (Item 6) of the BSEE degree. The balance of the combined units, it there are any left, are allowed as free electives to satisfy the requirement on the total number of units.
- The courses taken to satisfy the following BSEE degree requirements must be taken for a letter grade and not on a pass/fail basis: Item 4 (required ESE courses), Item 5 (upper-level laboratory courses), and Item 6 (elective ESE courses).
Most students acquire more than the minimum number of 120 credit units. See a typical sequence of subjects for the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree.
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