Electrical Engineering

Overview

The Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer engineering administers the degree in electrical engineering (EE). The imagination of electrical engineers has transformed the world. EEs develop the tools and techniques to sense, measure, convert, transmit, control, and receive energy and intelligence. In doing this, EEs work on projects as small as mosquito-sized robots, to controlling massive, million-mile structures, such as the nation's power grid. EEs can work in product development, product testing, system management, sales, and consulting in industries including amusements, wireless communication, consumer electronics, power, transportation, manufacturing, automotive, chemical, pharmaceutical, defense, and more.

Curriculum

The Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BS EE). Courses are focused on circuits and devices, signals and systems, AC circuit analysis, and digital systems. Students can select from sxi majors with the degree program. Review the University Catalog to see the required coursework. 

The degree is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET for engineering.

Majors and Related Degrees/Minors

Applied Electromagnetics (APEL)
The APEL major combines areas of space systems, radio frequency/microwave, and photonics for a comprehensive and well-rounded understanding of these electrical engineering fields.
Related Degrees: Nanoscience | Neuroscience | Physics
Related Minors: Physics

Controls, Robotics, and Autonomy (ECRA)
The ECRA majors seeks new ways to interact with the world, interpret information, regulate processes, and teach systems how to make autonomous decisions.
Related Engineering Degrees: Aerospace Engineering | Computer Engineering | Computer Science |  Mechanical Engineering
Related Degrees: Music Technology | Statistics
Related Minors: Computer Science

Electrical Engineering (EE)
Our traditional EE major allows students to develop the tools and techniques to sense, measure, convert, transmit, control, and receive energy and intelligence.
Related Engineering Degrees: Aerospace Engineering | Computer Engineering | Computer Science |  Mechanical Engineering
Related Degrees: Mathematics | Music Technology | Nanoscience | Neuroscience | Physics | Smart and Sustainable Cities | Statistics
Related Minors: Computer Science | Green Engineering | Mathematics | Physics

Energy and Power Electronics Systems (ERES)
The ERES major focuses on maintaining stability in today's electrical power infrastructure while preparing for, designing, and building smart grids of the future.
Related Degrees: Smart and Sustainable Cities
Related Minors: Green Engineering

Micro/Nanosystems (MNSY)
The MNSY major works with electronics and circuits at an extremely small scale to produce microchips and other products.
Related Engineering Degrees: Mechanical Engineering
Related Degrees: Nanoscience | Neuroscience | Physics
Related Minors: Physics

Wireless Communications and Signal Processing (WCSP)
The WCSP major focuses on a specific aspect of communication and networking, for example, software-defined radio or spectrum-sharing issues.
Related Engineering Degrees: Computer Engineering | Computer Science
Related Degrees: Mathematics | Physics
Related Minors: Computer Science | Mathematics

Getting Involved

Ambassadors
Honor Society - Eta Kappa Nu (HKN)
Professional Society – Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Undergraduate Research
Student Organizations
Study Abroad

Career Resources

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