Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering

Why LTU?

Lawrence Tech’s emphasis on combining theory and practice means you will have access to co-op programs and industry-sponsored projects that can provide valuable contacts with leading companies and help you to obtain on-the-job experience. Participation in the senior-year capstone course also allows you to gain real-world, hands-on experience. Recently, seniors have designed an award-winning hybrid electric car, a thermal monitoring system for the Detroit Zoo’s Reptile House, a photosensitive robot, and a breath analyzer/vehicle disabler interface.
    
The electrical engineering program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. It includes a core of electrical engineering courses and a wide range of technical electives. The senior capstone project spans two semesters and includes the design, construction, and testing of an electrical engineering project.

At Lawrence Tech, you benefit from individual attention from faculty with current industry
experience, as well as engaging classes in a high-tech learning environment. High-end laptop computers, provided to all undergrads, allow you access to valuable, industry-standard software. You are also exposed to the University’s Leadership Program, integrated into all undergraduate curricula, preparing you to not only compete within your profession, but also to lead it.

Curriculum

Curriculum Flowchart 
Guide to Selection of Concentration
Summary of Course Requisites
Guide to Selection of Technical Electives

Your 132-credit-hour program consists of:

Freshman Year

FIRST SEMESTER
Course Number	Subject	Cr. Hrs.
COM 1001	University Seminar	1
COM 1103	English Composition	3
MCS 1142	Intro. to C	2
MCS 1414	Calculus 1	4
CHM 1213	University Chemistry 1	3
CHM 1221	University Chemistry 1 Lab	1
EGE 1001	Fund. of Engr. Design Projects	1
		TOTAL 15
SECOND SEMESTER
Course Number	Subject	Cr. Hrs.
LLT 1213	World Masterpieces 1	3
COM 2103	Technical & Prof. Communication	3
MCS 1424	Calculus 2	4
SSC 2303	Principles of Economics	3
EGE 1102	Engr. Computer Applications Lab	2
EEE 1001	Intro. to ECE	1
		TOTAL 16

Sophomore Year

FIRST SEMESTER
Course Number	Subject	Cr. Hrs.
SSC 2413	Foundations of Amer. Exp.	3
LLT 1223	World Masterpieces 2	3
MCS 2414	Calculus 3	4
PHY 2413	University Physics 1	3
PHY 2421	University Physics 1 Lab	1
EEE 2214	Digital Electronics and Lab	4
LDR 2001	Leadership Models & Practices	1
		TOTAL 19
SECOND SEMESTER
Course Number	Subject	Cr. Hrs.
MCS 2423	Differential Equations	3
PHY 2423	University Physics 2	3
PHY 2431	University Physics 2 Lab	1
SSC 2423	Development of Amer. Exp.	3
EME 4603	Intro. to Mechanical Systems	3
EEE 2114	Circuits	4
EEE 2111	Circuits Lab	1
		TOTAL 18

Junior Year

FIRST SEMESTER
Course Number	Subject	Cr. Hrs.
MCS 3403	Probability & Statistics	3
MCS 3413	Adv. Engineering Math	3
EEE 3233	Microprocessors	3
EEE 3231	Microprocessors Lab	1
EME 4613	Intro. to Thermal Systems	3
EEE 3124	Signals & Systems	4
EEE 3121	Signals & Systems Lab	1
COM 3000	Writing Proficiency Exam	0
		TOTAL 18
SECOND SEMESTER
Course Number	Subject	Cr. Hrs.
EGE 3012	Engr. Cost Analysis	2
EEE 3314	Electronics	4
EEE 3311	Electronics Lab	1
EEE 3414	Electromagnetic Fields	4
EEE XXX3	Concentration Course #1*	3
EGE 2231	Project Management	1
LDR 3000	Leadership Seminar	0
		TOTAL 15

Senior Year

FIRST SEMESTER
Course Number	Subject	Cr. Hrs.
EEE 3422	Adv. Computer Applications Lab	2
EEE 4514	Control Systems and Lab	4
EEE XXX1	EE Lab	1
EEE 3011	Intro. to ECE Projects	1
EEE 4811	EE Projects 1	1
EEE 4XX3	Concentration Course #2*	3
EEE 4XX3	EE Technical Elective	3
EGE 3361	Business Plans	1
LDR 4000	Leadership Capstone	0
		TOTAL 16
SECOND SEMESTER
Course Number	Subject	Cr. Hrs.
EEE 4423	Communication Systems	3
EEE 4XX3	Concentration Course #3*	3
EEE 4XX3	EE Technical Elective	3
EEE 4822	EE Projects 2	2
EEE 4XX1	EE Lab	1
LLT/SSC/ PSY 3XX3/4XX3	Junior/Senior Elective	3
		TOTAL 15

 

Graduates with a degree in Electrical Engineering have many career options:

Automotive electronics
Aviation electronics
Bioelectrical devices
Communications systems
Computer electronics
Consumer products
Electrical equipment
Entertainment industry
Industrial robots
Lighting and wiring (vehicles, buildings, and aircraft)
Power plants

 

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Objectives + Outcomes

The LTU Electrical Engineering Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, Telephone: (410) 347-7700. An ABET accredited program must define and consistently work toward a full set of "objectives" and "outcomes".

The LTU Electrical Engineering Program educational objectives, formulated by the faculty in consultation with the ECE Industrial Advisory Board and other important program constituencies, are listed below.

Program Educational Objectives:

The Electrical Engineering program prepares graduates to:

1. apply problem solving and critical judgment skills required of competent citizens in an increasingly technological society.
2. undertake entry level engineering projects in local industry.
3. grow in competence and responsibility.
4. undertake graduate studies.

Student Outcomes 

All Electrical Engineering graduates must have:

• 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 an electrical 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 multidisciplinary teams;
• an ability to identify, formulate, and solve electrical engineering problems;
• an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;
• an ability to communicate effectively;
• the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context;
• a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, lifelong learning;
• a knowledge of contemporary issues;
• an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for electrical engineering practice

For more information on ABET accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, Telephone: (410) 347-7700 and its accreditation philosophies and procedures, visit www.abet.org

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