Electrical Engineering, B.S.E.E.

The mission of the Dr. Muhammad Harunur Rashid Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is to offer undergraduate and graduate programs of excellence in engineering that serve the needs of the West Florida region, the state, and the nation. The goal of these programs is to prepare students for a successful professional career in their respective chosen discipline of study. All programs shall be revised continuously to improve quality and respond to current workforce needs.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering program at UWF is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org. ABET is the recognized accreditor for college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering and technology and is among the most respected accreditation organizations in the United States.

The program’s educational objectives are to ensure:

• Graduates of the program will use the problem solving skills they have gained to be successful in the professional practice of Electrical Engineering or related fields and to engage in continuous learning to advance their careers.
• Graduates of the program will be successful in pursuing advanced degrees in engineering or related fields.

Electrical Engineering is science-oriented and primarily concerned with all phases and development of the transmission and utilization of electric energy and intelligence. Because of the extremely rapid growth and changes relating to the application of electrical engineering principles, the curriculum is designed to concentrate on a solid core of foundation courses. Twelve hours of electives are included to permit a student to delve deeply into selected subject matter.

Electrical Engineers find career opportunities in a wide area of settings such as aerospace contractors, manufacturers of consumer electronics, telecommunications, energy distribution, and public-sector positions with federal, state, and local governments.

Program Requirements

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In addition to the University’s general requirements, students seeking the B.S.E.E. must meet the requirements listed below.

A minimum course grade of "C-" or better is required in all math and science courses. In addition, a "C" grade is required in the Electrical Engineering core courses as well as all engineering courses that serve as prerequisites to EGN, EGM, EML, EEL, and EEE prefixed courses and labs. See our program requirements for a list of all courses that require a minimum grade of a "C-" or a "C".

The Electrical Engineering curriculum is designed to yield a set of outcomes. Each upper-division course in the program contributes to at least one of these outcomes. A current list of our program outcomes and objectives can be found on our website.

All students must complete an exit interview and submit a copy of their senior design report before graduating.

In addition to the General Education requirements, students must satisfy all additional State of Florida requirements, including the College-Level Communication and Computation, Civic Literacy, and Foreign Language requirements. With appropriate planning and coordination with an academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the general University requirements through the General Education curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the State University Requirements and Degree Requirements sections of this catalog.

In order to minimize the number of courses required, students should consult with their academic advisor for courses which will satisfy both the General Education requirements and common prerequisites. For example, students can take MAC 2311 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I or MAC 2312 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II to complete the Mathematics requirement. The sciences listed in the Common Prerequisites section will also fulfill the General Education Natural Science requirement. To maximize the overlap, one of the two General Education Electives should be taken in the Natural Sciences, specifically CHM 2045 General Chemistry I, PHY 2048 Calculus-Based Physics I, or PHY 2049 Calculus-Based Physics II.

General Education Breadth/Elective requirements for students majoring in Electrical Engineering differ from other majors. Students must consult with their Academic Advisor and degree audit before registering for General Education courses.

Mathematics Pathway

Students are advised to complete the following courses to fulfill the mathematics pathway that aligns with the mathematics skills needed for success in their program and their career goals. Students should refer to their academic advisor for questions about the math pathway for their program. For information about this requirement, refer to the Mathematics Pathways catalog page. These courses may also fulfill requirements for General Education and Common Prerequisites.

Common Prerequisites

State-mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. See the Common Prerequisites Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.

The following courses and labs require a minimum grade of a "C-".

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Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Education requirements.

Note that all of the math and science common prerequisites do not have to be taken before students begin taking the major courses below. However, students do have to complete the specific math and science courses (with a minimum grade of a "C-") that are listed as prerequisites for any engineering course they would like to take.

Major

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EEL/EEE Elective restrictions: These electives must begin with the EEL or EEE prefix and cannot be otherwise required for the program. A limited set of preapproved Mechanical Engineering courses may also be used. See your advisor for details. A maximum of 3 semester hours (sh) in EEL 4905 and 3 sh of EEL 4940 Engineering Internship Engineering Internship will be accepted as EEL/EEE elective credits. In addition, combined experiential learning credits (EEL 4940 Engineering Internship and/or any other experiential learning courses a student may take) are limited to a maximum of 3 sh toward electives. Consult the department for the current list of approved EEL/EEE Elective courses. The department feels that licensure is an important step in an Engineer's career. To encourage our students to pursue their professional license,  our students may take an FE review course toward their electives (3 sh maximum).

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This 3 credit course can be an additional EEE/EEL prefixed elective (see restrictions for EEE/EEL electives listed above) or an advisor approved elective from a related STEM field not already used to fulfill another requirement in the EE program. Options in STEM fields include an additional programming course, a cyber security course, a course in another Engineering field, an advanced math, physics, or chemistry course not already required for the Electrical Engineering Program (or a prerequisite of a course already required in the program), a biology course, or some other STEM course preapproved by your academic advisor. 

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Note that EGN 4950 Capstone Design I and EGN 4952L Capstone Design II are the senior design project courses. This final project is the culmination of the engineering education. As such, this sequence of courses must be taken in the last 2 semesters (excluding summers) of a student's program. Seniors must see an academic advisor in order to register for them. Note that even though they aren't prerequisites, we highly recommend that our students complete both EEL 4744 Microprocessor Applications and EEE 3308 Electronic Circuits I prior to taking EGN 4952L Capstone Design II. Note that students who fail EGN 4952L Capstone Design II will have to retake EGN 4950 Capstone Design I (regardless of their grade previously received) in order to find a new team and project. 

Major-Related

Consult the department for the current list of approved professional development elective courses.

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Transfer students or non-freshmen may choose to substitute a professional development elective. Work with your academic advisor to choose an elective that will aid you in your career objectives. Typical courses for this elective include, but are not limited to, professional writing courses, courses from STEM departments (not already required for our program), FE review or courses geared toward obtaining certifications, and additional EEL/EEE/EML/EGM elective credits beyond those specifically listed above.

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Other calculus-based statistics courses may also be acceptable.

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Other Engineering courses are also acceptable, including any engineering certification or FE review courses taken for credit as well as additional EEE/EEL elective credits beyond the 12 required above (note that any courses used for EEL/EEE electives cannot also be used for this elective.) See the department advisor for approval.

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These courses require a minimum grade of a "C". Note "C-" isn't acceptable. Other courses may also require a "C" if they are prerequisites to electives that you choose.

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Courses included in the major GPA.

Electrical Engineering Minor

The Minor in Electrical Engineering provides an opportunity for students majoring in other areas to take a limited number of electrical engineering courses to complement their majors. The Minor in Electrical Engineering is open to all UWF students with the exception of computer and electrical engineering majors. Students applying for the minor must have a declared major. Students may not take a course and its prerequisite during the same semester. Students must complete MAC 2311 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I, MAC 2312 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II, MAC 2313 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III, MAP 2302 Differential Equations, and PHY 2049 Calculus-Based Physics II with a "C-" or better. Students must also take and pass PHY 2049L Calculus-Based Physics II Lab, but the "C-" is not required.

Students seeking the Minor in Electrical Engineering must have a minimum course grade of “C” or better in all electrical engineering courses.

Students in the minor may take MAS 3105 Linear Algebra or its equivalent or PHZ 4113 Mathematical Physics I or EGM 3344 Numerical Methods instead of EGM 4313 Intermediate Engineering Analysis as a prerequisite or corequisite for EEL 3112 Circuits II. A minimum grade of "C" is required in whichever course is taken.