Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree program is a 186-credit-hour program offered on the Colorado Springs campus. The program includes 69 credit hours of general education courses. It also includes 117 credit hours devoted to the electrical engineering core, which are designed to provide instruction in the design, development, and testing of electrical equipment from small embedded systems to supercomputers.

The program is designed to provide students with a strong technical background as well as the opportunity to develop analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills that help them prepare to contribute as professionals to a variety of engineering roles. This may include working with equipment ranging from small electronic devices and smart phones to supercomputers, within the various fields of electrical engineering and the high-tech industry. The program emphasizes that graduates of Electrical Engineering will be committed to professional development and lifelong learning by engaging in professional or graduate education in order to stay current in their field and achieve continued professional growth.

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification. As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

Mission Statement

Through innovative industry-current curricula and technology-enabled student-centered teaching, the College of Computer Science, Engineering and Technology empowers students to become motivated, creative, ethical, and skillful professionals who can resolve challenges in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, and Information Technology in order to meet the needs of the digital economy.

Program Accreditation and Alignments

The BSEE program, offered at the CTU Colorado Springs campus, is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

Outcomes

BSEE Program Learning Outcomes (called Student Outcomes by ABET):

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.

 

BSEE Program Educational Objectives:

The program educational objectives of the BSEE program are to produce graduates who, after acquiring industry experience:

1. Are competent Electrical Engineers who value system-level perspectives; provide technical expertise; engage in continuous learning and advanced education; apply theory, experimentation, and modern engineering tools; and validate systems and solutions.
2. Lead the electrical engineering industry in their companies and society by serving as mentors, fostering effective teams, and identifying critical needs and concerns as the future evolves.
3. Demonstrate ethical and responsible citizenship of a diverse global society.

Degree Requirements

Courses: General Education

CHE105	Introduction to Chemistry	5
COMS105	Interpersonal Communications	4.5
ECON210	Principles of Macroeconomics	4.5
ENGL104	Introductory Written Communication	4.5
ENGL105	Professional Written Communications	4.5
HIST120	Intro to American History: 1950 to the Present	4.5
MATH117	Precalculus	4
MATH205	Differential Calculus	5
MATH207	Integral Calculus	5
MATH212	Fundamentals of Discrete Mathematics	4
PHIL101	Introduction to Ethics	4.5
PHY211	Physics I - Mechanics	5
PHY212	Physics II – Heat, Light and Sound	5
PSYC102	Introductory Psychology	4.5
	or
SOCL102	Introductory Sociology	4.5
UNIV104	Academic and Career Success	4.5
	or
HUMNELE	Humanities Elective	4.5
	Total Credit Hours:	69

Courses: Core

CS119	Introduction of Programming	4
CS219	Python Programming	4
CS228	C++ Programming	4
CSS150	Introduction to Computer Security	4
EE110	Introduction to Engineering	4
EE221	Circuit Analysis I	5
EE252	Digital Design I	5
EE312	Embedded Microcontrollers	5
EE331	Circuit Analysis II	5
EE335	Advanced Engineering Mathematics	5
EE343	Signals and Systems	4
EE352	Digital Design II	5
EE375	Electronic Design I	5
EE395	Electronic Design II	5
EE415	Advanced Electronic Design	5
EE443	Communication Systems I	4
EE463	Communications Systems II	4
EE486	Impact of Global Issues on Design	2
EE490	Product Design I	4
EE491	Product Design II	4
IT204	Fundamentals of Networking	4
MATH302	Differential Equations	5
MATH304	Linear Algebra	4
MATH312	Principles of Probability and Statistics	4
PHY340	Electromagnetics	5
Electives	Select 8 credits of courses related to computer engineering	8
	Total Credit Hours:	117

Total Credit Hours: 186

BSEE Foundation Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) is built upon the expectation that students will enter the program with a solid background in mathematics. Therefore, the BSEE program requires students to have prior foundational knowledge in college-level math to be successful.

Students entering into the BSEE program will be required to successfully complete two BSEE foundation courses (MATH095 and MATH096) to measure mathematic proficiency in the following areas: Analytic College Algebra – Engineering and Analytic Trigonometry - Engineering. These foundations courses are only available for students enrolled in BSCE and BSEE programs.

If a student can show evidence of satisfying the foundation course objectives through coursework from an accredited institution, the foundation requirement can be waived.

The BSEE foundation course MATH095 must be completed and passed prior to beginning courses in the BSEE program. Students will need to complete and pass MATH096 prior to the end of the first quarter.

Students must be able to exhibit proficiency by successfully completing the foundation course with a minimum 70% passing score. If after 5 attempts (applies to each course separately) students do not pass the foundation course, students are encouraged to work with the Student Success department if they have questions regarding these foundation courses, timeframes for completion, or for alternative programs of study as needed.

Students who do not meet the BSEE foundation requirements will be withdrawn, canceled or transferred from the BSEE program to other programs such as BSCS or BSIT.

 

Locations

• Colorado Springs

Area of Study

• Engineering & Computer Science

Degree Level

• Bachelor