Electrical and Computer Engineering, B.S.E.E.
Dr. Wook-Sung Yoo, Department Chair
yoow@marshall.edu
The Marshall University Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (B.S.E.E.) program goals are as follows:
- Practice the electrical and computer engineering discipline successfully within community accepted standards.
- Demonstrate teamwork and communication skills for a successful career.
- Fulfill professional and ethical responsibilities in the practice of electrical and computer engineering, including social, environmental and economic considerations.
- Engage in professional service, such as participation in professional society and community service.
- Engage in lifelong learning activities, such as graduate studies or professional workshops.
- Develop a professional career in the prevailing market that meets personal goals, objectives and desires.
The student outcomes of the B.S.E.E. are:
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- 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.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- 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.
- 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.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Admission Requirements
- Meet Marshall University admission requirements
- Admission to the B.S.E.E. program requires a minimum composite ACT score of 21 with a math score of 24, or a minimum SAT composite of 980 with a math SAT of 560.
- Transfer students must have completed MTH 127 College Algebra-Expanded/MTH 130 College Algebra and MTH 132 Precalculus with Sci Applica.
Students not meeting the ACT/SAT score requirements above may enroll in Pre-Engineering. Requirements for Pre-Engineering are a minimum composite ACT score of 19 with a math score of 19-23, or a minimum SAT composite of 900 with a math SAT of 460-550. Students who are admitted to the Pre-Engineering program generally will require an additional calendar year to complete the requirements for the B.S.E.E. degree. Transfer students must be eligible to take MTH 127 College Algebra-Expanded/MTH 130 College Algebra and MTH 132 Precalculus with Sci Applica.
Graduation Requirements
The B.S.E.E. degree program requires a minimum of 132 credit hours of coursework. In addition to fulfilling the university’s requirements for graduation, B.S.E.E. students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all professional courses. These professional courses include mathematics (MTH 229 Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) or above), required science courses, core engineering (ENGR) courses, electrical and computer engineering courses (EE), and courses used as technical electives. Entering students with a Math ACT of 24-26 are required to take MTH 132 Precalculus with Sci Applica. Such students will likely need an extra semester or summer term to satisfy B.S.E.E. requirements.
Co-operative Education
Students may elect to participate in the co-operative education program. Students in the program will have periodic full-time work experiences in their area of interest with participating companies. Information on the program can be obtained from the division chair or academic advisor.
- General Education Course
- Milestone course: a key success marker for your major. See your advisor to discuss the importance of this course in your plan of study.
Major
The Core Curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking skills and introduce students to basic domains of thinking that transcend disciplines. The Core applies to all majors. Information on specific classes in the Core can be found at https://www.marshall.edu/gened/.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Core 1: Critical Thinking | ||
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| MTH 229
| Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 5 |
| Critical Thinking Course | 3 | |
| Core 2 | ||
| ENG 101
| Beginning Composition | 3 |
| ENG 201
| Advanced Composition | 3 |
| CMM 103
| Fund Speech-Communication | 3 |
| MTH 229
| Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 5 |
| PHY 211
| University Physics I (Physical/Natural Science) | 4 |
| Core II Humanities | 3 | |
| Core II Social Science | 3 | |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Additional University Requirements | ||
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Multicultural or International | 3 | |
| EE 420
| Capstone Design | 3 |
| Major-Specific | ||
| MTH 229
| Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 5 |
| MTH 230
| Calculus/Analytic Geom II | 4 |
| MTH 231
| Calculus/Analytic Geom III | 4 |
| MTH 335
| Ordinary Diff Equations | 3 |
| MTH 220
| Discrete Structures | 3 |
| CHM 211
| Principles of Chemistry I | 3 |
| PHY 211
| University Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 213
| University Physics II | 4 |
| PHY 204
| General Physics 2 Laboratory | 1 |
| ENGR 103 | Freshman Engineering Seminar | 1 |
| ENGR 104 | The Engineering Profession | 1 |
| ENGR 217 | Engineering Co-Op Preparation | 1 |
| ENGR 201 | Circuits I | 4 |
| ENGR 222 | Engr Cost Analysis & Economy | 3 |
| ENGR 335 | Adv Engineering Analysis | 3 |
| CS 110 | Computer Science I | 3 |
| EE 202 | Circuits II | 3 |
| EE 204 | Intro to Digital Systems | 3 |
| EE 210
| Programming Lab | 3 |
| EE 211 | Intro to Computer Engineering | 3 |
| EE 310
| Electromagnetic Fields | 3 |
| EE 320 | Analysis of Signals & Systems | 3 |
| EE 330 | Random Signals and Systems | 3 |
| EE 340 | Computer Architecture & Design | 4 |
| EE 350 | Elect Properties of Materials | 3 |
| EE 360 | Control Systems | 3 |
| EE 370 | Electric Machinery | 3 |
| EE 375 | Communcation Systems I | 3 |
| EE 380 | Microprocessor Design | 3 |
| EE 401 | Communication Systems II | 3 |
| EE 415 | Intro VHDL Design & HW Systems | 3 |
| EE 425 | Electric Power Systems | 3 |
| EE 440 | Digital Control Systems | 3 |
| EE 410 | Electrical Engineering Design 1 | 3 |
| or EE 412 | Computer Engineering Design | |
| EE 420
| Capstone Design 2 | 3 |
| Technical Electives | ||
| Select at least 2 technical elective courses related to the area of emphasis. The courses must be approved by the student's advisor and the division chair. | 6 | |
| Suggested Electives: | ||
| Radio Freq & Microwave Engr | ||
| Real-Time Digital Processing | ||
| Power Electronics | ||
| Mechatronics | ||
| Embedded Systems | ||
| Cyber Security | ||
| Digital Image Processing | ||
| 1 | To be eligible for EE 410 Electrical Engineering Design or EE 412 Computer Engineering Design students must have senior standing in BSEE and have completed the following courses: EE 370 Electric Machinery, EE 375 Communcation Systems I, and EE 380 Microprocessor Design. |
| 2 | To be eligible to take the capstone design course, students must have completed EE 410 Electrical Engineering Design or EE 412 Computer Engineering Design. |
Major Information
- Course offerings and course attributes are subject to change each semester. Please consult each semester’s schedule of courses for availability and attributes.
- Students are required to know and track their degree requirements for graduation or for entrance to a professional school.
- The B.S.E.E. degree program requires a minimum of 132 credit hours of coursework to graduate.
- General Education Course
- Milestone course: a key success marker for your major. See your advisor to discuss the importance of this course in your plan of study.
Four Year Plan
Electrical and Computer Engineers design and maintain electrical control systems and components. They are multi-skilled and are able to work in projects from the design phase, through development, implementation, testing, up to client follow-up. The impact of their work is seen all over the building industry, services, transportation, manufacturing, and production and distribution of power.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| CHM 211
|
Principles of Chemistry I | 3 |
| MTH 229
|
Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 5 |
| ENGR 103 | Freshman Engineering Seminar | 1 |
| ENGR 104 | The Engineering Profession | 1 |
| ENG 101
|
Beginning Composition | 3 |
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| UNI 100 | Freshman First Class | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CS 110 | Computer Science I | 3 |
| MTH 230
|
Calculus/Analytic Geom II | 4 |
| PHY 211
|
University Physics I | 4 |
| CMM 103
|
Fund Speech-Communication | 3 |
| MTH 220
|
Discrete Structures | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EE 210
|
Programming Lab | 3 |
| ENGR 201 | Circuits I | 4 |
| MTH 231
|
Calculus/Analytic Geom III | 4 |
| PHY 213
|
University Physics II | 4 |
| PHY 204
|
General Physics 2 Laboratory | 1 |
| ENGR 217 | Engineering Co-Op Preparation | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EE 202 | Circuits II | 3 |
| ENGR 222 | Engr Cost Analysis & Economy | 3 |
| EE 204 | Intro to Digital Systems | 3 |
| EE 211 | Intro to Computer Engineering | 3 |
| MTH 335
|
Ordinary Diff Equations | 3 |
| Core II Social Science (MC/I, WI) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| ENGR 335 | Adv Engineering Analysis | 3 |
| EE 310
|
Electromagnetic Fields | 3 |
| EE 340 | Computer Architecture & Design | 4 |
| EE 350 | Elect Properties of Materials | 3 |
| EE 320 | Analysis of Signals & Systems | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG 201
|
Advanced Composition | 3 |
| EE 360 | Control Systems | 3 |
| EE 330 | Random Signals and Systems | 3 |
| EE 375 | Communcation Systems I | 3 |
| EE 370 | Electric Machinery | 3 |
| EE 380 | Microprocessor Design | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EE 401 | Communication Systems II | 3 |
| EE 410 or EE 412 |
Electrical Engineering Design or Computer Engineering Design |
3 |
| EE 425 | Electric Power Systems | 3 |
| EE 440 | Digital Control Systems | 3 |
| Core II Humanities (WI, CT) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EE 420
|
Capstone Design | 3 |
| EE 415 | Intro VHDL Design & HW Systems | 3 |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 133 | |