Degree Programs
The Department offers Bachelor of Science degrees in
Electrical Engineering,
Computer Engineering,
and
Computer Science.
Computer engineers focus on all aspects of
computational devices and systems,
including both software and hardware.
Electrical engineers work with electrical
and electronic devices and systems while
computer scientists specialize in the theory
and practice of computing.
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
require 128 hours while Computer Engineering has
one less at 127.
For a break down of semester courses,
click on the above links.
You will learn fundamental scientific
and engineering concepts and how to
apply those principles to complex,
real-world problems.
Projects, which you develop from conceptual design
through integration and testing to actual operation,
will test your skills.
Research projects are designed to strengthen
your creativity and critical thinking skills.
Such hands-on experiences will prepare you to
succeed in future multidisciplinary,
collaborative work environments.
The following are detailed explanations of each major.
Computer Engineers
Computer engineers may develop special-effects
technology for animated films or provide
weather forecasts through the use of advanced
modeling tools and computer systems.
They design, construct, implement, and
maintain computers and computer controlled equipment.
CoE is a combination of elements from
electrical engineering and computer science.
Computer engineers may work with computer elements
and architectures from very large scale integrated
circuits to real-time, embedded computer systems.
Careers include those in the computer industry,
telecommunications, government and defense,
software companies, and consulting firms.
Electrical Engineers
Electrical engineers design the power systems
that supply our homes with electricity to
communications systems and medical equipment.
They work with any device that uses electricity.
Electrical engineers may work in circuit design,
electronic devices, electrical and optical communications,
control and automation, electromagnetics, instrumentation,
or signal processing.
Employers include organizations involved in
telecommunications, consumer electronics, utilities,
government or defense agencies, and consulting firms.
Computer Scientists
Computer scientists write programs to
control computer systems and develop
applications for computers.
Specifically, they design, analyze, and
implement computer algorithms,
study theory of programming methods or languages,
or design and develop software systems.
Computer scientists may work in artificial
intelligence, database systems, parallel
and distributed computation,
human-computer interaction, computer graphics,
operating systems, or computer systems analysis
and administration.
They may work for software companies,
computer systems analysis,
government and defense agencies,
telecommunications companies,
and consulting firms.
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science degree in
Electrical Engineering and the
Bachelor of Science degree in
Computer Engineering are accredited by the
Engineering Accreditation Commission
of the
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
(111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012
Telephone: (410) 347-7700).
The Bachelor of Science degree in
Computer Science is accredited by the
Computing Accreditation Commission
of ABET.
Admission Requirements
First-year students may enter the School of Engineering,
but admission is selective. Applications are judged on
several factors including, but not limited to, high school record,
scores on national tests, academic record at college or university level,
and trend of grades. High school transcripts and ACT scores are required.
Equivalent SAT scores may be substituted.
You must have graduated in the top half of your high school class
and have a mathematics score of 28 or higher on the ACT exam
(or be otherwise eligible to take Math 121) to be directly admitted
into the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
You should take a standard college-preparatory
curriculum in high school, including courses in chemistry, economics,
English, physics, and mathematics (through trigonometry).
If you already have some college credits and you have a cumulative
grade-point average of 2.5 or higher, you may qualify to transfer
into the School of Engineering.
EECS By The Numbers
In 2007, 66 new students enrolled in EECS.
31 of the new students are majoring in Computer Science (CS), 24 in
Computer Engineering (CoE), an 11 in Electrical Engineering.
The Department includes 405 undergraduates, with 167 CS, 135 EE,
and 111 CoE students.
Your average freshman and sophomore EECS courses will
have 45 students while junior and senior EECS classes
average 25 students.
Labs have 15 students on average.
Our faculty strive to build a sense of community in
the classroom and will seek your active involvement
in learning.
Ninety-one students (38 CS, 28 EE, and 25 CoE)
earned their degrees in Fall 2007 - Spring 2008.
Detailed curricula for the three majors is provided in the
Undergraduate Handbook.
