Academic Catalog
College of Engineering, Forestry, and Natural Sciences2012-2013
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Engineering
- Available Emphasis Areas:
- Computer Engineering - Emphasis (ending Summer 2018)
- Electrical Engineering - Emphasis (ending Summer 2018)
This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.
Careers
What Can I Do with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Electrical Engineering?
We will challenge your inquisitive mind and prepare you to succeed through an emphasis on innovation, real-world applications, and evolving technologies. Learn the technical and people skills employers are looking for in our innovative and award-winning Design4Practice Program. Develop your tech-savvy by using industry caliber design, simulation, and analysis tools. Build your teamwork, communication, and thinking skills by collaborating on student design projects.
Career opportunities that might be pursued:
- Consumer products
- Communication and entertainment technologies
- Medical products
- Power industry
With further education, one of these paths is possible:
- Sustainable designer
- Research and development
- Electrical engineering management
- Inventor and innovator
University Requirements
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To receive a bachelor's degree at Northern Arizona University, you must complete at least 120 units of credit that minimally includes a major, the liberal studies requirements, and university requirements as listed below.
- All of Northern Arizona University's liberal studies, diversity, junior-level writing, and capstone requirements.
- All requirements for your specific academic plan(s).
- At least 30 units of upper-division courses, which may include transfer work.
- At least 30 units of coursework taken through Northern Arizona University, of which at least 18 must be upper-division courses (300-level or above). This requirement is not met by credit-by-exam, retro-credits, transfer coursework, etc.
- A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on all work attempted at Northern Arizona University.
Overview
In addition to University Requirements:
- At least 42 units of preprofessional requirements
- At least 65-66 units of professional requirements
- Be aware that you may not use courses with an EE prefix to satisfy liberal studies requirements
- Elective courses, if needed, to reach an overall total of at least 127 units
Please note that you may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
Minimum Units for Completion | 127 |
Highest Mathematics Required | MAT 239 |
Emphasis, Minor, Certificate | Required |
Additional Fees/Program Fees | Required |
Progression Plan Link | View Progression Plan |
Details
Major Requirements
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Take the following 107 - 108 units:
Preprofessional Requirements (42 units)
- Professional Requirements (65-66 units)
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- Emphasis Requirements (Select One):
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- Additional units from any 400-level EE courses (9 units)
- Additional units from any 400- or 500-level EE courses (6 units)
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General Electives
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Additional coursework is required, if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 127 units of credit.
You may take these remaining courses from any academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you. (Please note that you may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren't used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies requirements.)
Additional Information
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Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also take. For prerequisite information click on the course or see your advisor.
- PROGRAM FEE INFORMATION
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Program fees are established by the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR). A program fee of $500 per year in students' Junior and Senior years has been approved for this program.
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