Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering provides the education needed to make you adaptable as technologies evolve, and successful throughout your career. The curriculum comprises several main components by offering courses in the humanities, social sciences, mathematics, science (particularly physics), and core EE subjects.

The BSEE program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the General Criteria and Electrical and Electronics Engineering Program Criteria.

The educational objectives of the Bachelor of Science degree program in Electrical Engineering are statements that describe the accomplishments of graduates 3-5 years post-graduation:

Illuminate: lifelong learning in electrical engineering

Alumni are expected to learn new and emerging engineering technologies and pursue graduate school or technology careers, including but not limited to technical development, project management, and technical sales.

Investigate: demonstration of electrical engineering principles

Alumni should demonstrate the ability to find and access information relevant to an application under development and have the ability to understand and approach various engineering problems and convert their solutions into engineering products.

Innovate: creative application of electrical engineering principles

Alumni should apply the theory and techniques of electrical engineering to innovative real-world solutions.

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has established the following educational outcomes for the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE). By the time of graduation, students are expected to demonstrate:

• An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
• An ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data
• An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
• An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
• An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
• An ability to communicate effectively
• The acquisition of the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solution in a global, economic, environmental and social context
• A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
• A knowledge of contemporary issues
• An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

For details on program coursework, please visit the Academic Catalog.

Admission Criteria for Freshman Students

• Rank in the upper 30th percentile of high school graduating class
• ACT composite score of 25 or above or an SAT composite score of 1120 or above

Expected high school work

• English - 4 units
• Math - 4 units (at least two years of algebra, one year geometry, one year advanced math)
• Natural Science - 3 units (one year physics, one year of chemistry)
• Social Science - 2 units (government, history, economics, psychology, sociology)
• Foreign Language - 2 units (all in a single language)
• Academic Electives - 1 unit

Students that do not meet assured admission criteria can be admitted by the Engineering Committee, but are not guaranteed admission to the College of Engineering.

Transfer students

Students transferring into the College must have completed at least 13 semester hours and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.3, including completion of Calculus I. Students completing 30 semester hours must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 before being admitted into their major, including courses equivalent to MATH 1350,MATH 1360, and either CHEM 1401/CHEM 1402 or PES 1110. All math courses must be completed with a score of “B” or better for admission into the College. The student should understand that engineering degree requirements differ from one campus to another-from course selection to the number of credit hours required for the degree. An official transcript evaluation will be provided when you attend New Student Orientation.

Intra-University Transfer Students

Students from other colleges at UCCS may transfer into the College of Engineering and Applied Science. Students transferring into the College must have completed at least 13 semester hours at UCCS and have a cumulative CU GPA of at least 3.3, including completion of Calculus I. Students completing 30 semester hours must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 at UCCS before being admitted into their major, including MATH 1350, MATH 1360, and either CHEM 1401/CHEM 1402 or PES 1110. All math courses must be completed with a score of “B” or better for admission into the College. Intra-University Transfer guidelines for the BI in Electrical Engineering are the same as for the BS in Electrical Engineering. Intra-University Transfer guidelines for the BI in Computer Science, Computer Security, and Game Design and Development are as follows:

• A student must complete at least 15 credit hours in LAS with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better, AND each course in their intended major, in the Innovation core, and in math must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, AND they must have the explicit approval of an EAS faculty advisor in their intended major in order to transfer into the College of EAS.
• A student may transfer into the College of EAS in a BI major without the explicit approval of an EAS faculty advisor in their major if they complete at least 15 credit hours in LAS with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, AND each course in their intended major, in the Innovation core, and in math is completed with a grade of “B” or better.

For further information, contact a Transfer Advisor.

To learn more about admission requirements and the application process, please visit the UCCS Admissions page.

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