Electrical Engineering, B.S.

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THE MAJOR IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering provides its students the opportunity to apply mathematical and physical concepts to engineering problems early in the curriculum, through laboratory and design experiences. The Department has been following the philosophy of design across the curriculum for some time. In addition to the strong design experience integrated throughout the required courses, the electives offer students the opportunity to enhance their skills with additional open-ended problem solving. These problems are broad-based, incorporating knowledge from specialty areas of communications systems, signal processing, smart embedded systems, wireless communications, microwave systems, power and power electronics, computer engineering, and cyber-security. The computer engineering and cyber security emphases are special components of the electrical engineering (EE) program, where the Department offers concentrations in these areas within its EE program. This expands and rounds out the program by providing the necessary tools to meet the demands of the information age.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The Electrical Engineering degree program educational objectives are consistent with those of the School of Engineering. In striving to develop a program of the highest quality, the program seeks to instill in its students the confidence and competence required to meet the challenges associated with careers in electrical and computer engineering. The primary objective of the EE program is to develop a challenging and adaptive curriculum which continuously fosters excellence, breadth, and depth. Within this framework the Department will produce students that will:

A. Remain effective in their employment in engineering and other professional career fields.

B. Facilitate innovation and synthesis of new products and services, as well as improve existing products, in a global context.

C. Continue to be leaders and/or contributors in their profession, community and other organizations.

D. Continue the learning process throughout their careers.

E. Provide service to their profession and community-at-large.

STUDENT OUTCOMES

The Electrical Engineering degree program student outcomes serve as specific guidelines and standards of the core knowledge, skills, and abilities that students are expected to achieve by the time of graduation. The outcomes also indicate the minimum standards of achievement for students matriculating through the program.

Students who graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from our department at Morgan State University will demonstrate:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics

2. an ability to 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

3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences

4. an ability to 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

5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives

6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions

7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Requirements for the Electrical Engineering, B.S. Degree:

A minimum of 120 credit hours are required of students pursuing the Electrical Engineering, B.S. Degree. These credit hours are distributed as follows:

General Education and University Requirements 45
Mathematics and Science Requirements 19
Electrical Engineering Core Requirements 38
Electives or track Requirements 18
TOTAL 120

A. General Education and University Requirements: 45 Credits

ENGL 101 - Freshman Composition I 3 credits (EC)
ENGL 102 - Freshman Composition II 3 credits (EC)
MATH 241 - Calculus I 4 credits (MQ) *
XXXX - HH General Education Req. 3 credits HH
EEGR 161 - Introduction to C Programming 3 credits (IM) *
CHEM 110 - General Chemistry for Engineering Students 3 credits (BP) *
AND
CHEM 110L - General Chemistry for Engineering Students 1 credits (BP) *
PHYS 205 - University Physics I 4 credits (BP) *
AND
PHYS 205L - University Physics I Laboratory 1 credits (BP) *
XXXX - SB General Education Req. 3 credits SB
ECON 211 - Principles of Economics I 3 credits SB *
XXXX - AH General Education Req. 3 credits AH
XXXX - AH General Education Req. 3 credits AH
PHIL 109 - Introduction to Critical Thinking 3 credits (CT)
XXXX - CI General Education Req. 3 credits CI
OREN 104 - Freshman Orientation for Engineering Majors 1 credits
XXXX - PHYS. ED. Activity or FIN 101 or MIND 101 or DSVG 101 or FACS 102 1 credit

Note

*denotes a department required course to fulfill the general education requirement which must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher.

Please see General Education Requirements Distribution Areas for courses that satisfy General Education Requirements where not specified by the department.

B. Math and Basic Sciences Requirements: 19 Credits

MATH 242 - Calculus II 4 credits
MATH 243 - Calculus III 4 credits
MATH 340 - Introduction to Differential Equations 3 credits
EEGR 331 - Applied Probability and Statistics for Electrical Engineers 3 credits
PHYS 206 - University Physics II 4 credits
AND
PHYS 206L - University Physics II Laboratory 1 credits

C. Engineering Core Requirements: 38 Credits

EEGR 105 - Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering 3 credits
EEGR 202 - Electric Circuits 4 credits
EEGR 203 - Introduction to Electrical Laboratory 1 credits
EEGR 211 - Introduction to Digital Logic 3 credits
EEGR 215 - Electronic Materials and Devices 4 credits
EEGR 221 - Signals and Systems 4 credits
EEGR 305 - Electromagnetic Theory and Applications 4 credits
EEGR 317 - Electronic Circuits 4 credits
EEGR 322 - Discrete Systems 3 credits
EEGR 390 - Principles of Design 3 credits
EEGR 400 - Introduction to Professional Practice 1 credits
EEGR 490 - Senior Design Project I 2 credits
EEGR 491 - Senior Design Project II 2 credits

D. Electrical Engineering Electives Requirements: 18 Credits

XXXX - EEGR 400 level ECE Elective 3 credits
XXXX - EEGR 400 level ECE Elective 3 credits
XXXX - EEGR 400 level ECE Elective 3 credits
XXXX - EEGR 400 level ECE Elective 3 credits
XXXX - Approved 300 - 400 level Elective 3 credits¹
XXXX - Approved 300 - 400 level Elective 3 credits¹

Note

1 Approved electives (300 level or higher) are advanced courses listed in the Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Industrial and Civil Engineering, Business programs, or other relevant courses deemed appropriate for the student’s program of study.

Faculty advisor and Department Chair written approval must be obtained prior to registration.

E. Electrical Engineering-Computer Engineering Track Requirements (18 credits): 18 Credits

EEGR 243 - Computer Architecture 3 credits
EEGR 463 - Digital Electronics 3 credits
XXXX - EEGR 400 level ECE Elective 3 credits²
XXXX - Approved Elective 3 credits
XXXX - EEGR 400 level ECE Elective 3 credits²
XXXX - Approved Elective 3 credits

Note

2 Two EEGR electives must be selected from the following: EEGR 409 , EEGR 412 , EEGR 415 , EEGR 417 ,EEGR 418 , EEGR 419 , and EEGR 451 . In addition, EEGR 498 , EEGR 499 and Engineering Graduate offerings that relate to Computer Engineering and INSS and COSC electives will be considered on a case by case basis. ECE Department written approval is required prior to registering for any of these offerings outside of the EEGR listings.

F. Electrical Engineering - Cyber Security Track Requirements (18 credits)

EEGR 410 - Introduction to Networks 3 credits
EEGR 480 - Introduction to Cyber Security 3 credits
EEGR 481 - Introduction to Network Security 3 credits
EEGR 482 - Introduction to Cryptography 3 credits
EEGR 483 - Introduction to Security Management 3 credits
XXXX - Approved Elective 3 credits

Notes

IMPORTANT

The prerequisite requirements for all courses will be strictly enforced. Students MUST have the prescribed prerequisites before registering for a course. Prerequisite waivers will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

Requirements for the Electrical Engineering major include through preparation in mathematics, physics, and engineering. Elective courses must include both Electrical and computer Engineering courses and approved courses (i.e. 300 level or above) outside of the department. Students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in all engineering, physics, mathematics, and approved elective courses.

Note: Students are required to repeat courses in the major which they did not pass with a “C” or higher. These are courses beginning in EEGR, CEGR, and IEGR. If you receive a grade lower than “C” in an elective course in the major, you have the following options: (1) Retake the course and pass with a grade of “C” or higher (2) Substitute an equivalent course and pass with a grade of “C” or higher. You will have only one (1) opportunity to substitute an equivalent course for a course in which you have previously received a grade lower than a “C” or higher.

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 120

Suggested Curriculum Sequence

Electrical Engineering