Electrical engineering is a diverse discipline encompassing some of the smallest man-made objects, transistors for computer chips, as well as communication systems that span the earth and reach out into intergalactic space. The invention of the transistor 50 years ago touched off a technological revolution that continues unabated today, including the development of lasers, fiber optics, microcomputers, satellite communications, control systems, and increasingly sophisticated signal processing algorithms, to name but a few areas.

The faculty of the department enhance their teaching activities with a number of active research programs in such areas as digital signal processing, computer engineering, communications, controls, and photonics. Advanced students are encouraged to participate in these research efforts.

Accreditation

The B.E. (E.E.) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD  21202-4012, telephone (410) 347-7700.

Programs and Objectives

Electrical engineers are involved in the design of components and systems, ranging from the smallest computer chips to large communication systems that span the earth and reach into intergalactic space. The invention of the transistor touched off a technological revolution that continues unabated today, including the development of lasers, fiber optics, microcomputers, satellite communications, control systems, and increasingly sophisticated signal processing algorithms, to name but a few areas.

The undergraduate program in electrical engineering welcomes students who have a solid preparation in mathematics and the sciences. The course of study trains students in analytical procedures to solve specific problems; in laboratory methods to examine complex electrical phenomena; and ultimately in design synthesis to meet specified criteria for systems required to perform specific functions. The program emphasizes mathematical modeling and abstract reasoning because electrical phenomena cannot normally be directly perceived safely by human senses. The program’s core curriculum trains students to master the reasoning methods required for electrical engineering. Core areas include linear systems and controls, electromagnetic theory, electronics, communications, and computers. Through a variety of elective courses, students are then able to pursue special interests in such areas as photonics, computer engineering, control systems, digital signal processing, networks, telecommunications, and microwaves.

The faculty of the department enhance their teaching activities with a number of active research programs in such areas as digital signal processing, computer engineering, communications, controls, and photonics. Advanced students are encouraged to participate in these research efforts.

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