B.S. Electrical Engineering

Image: Sigma XiFairfield's Electrical Engineering program is accredited by the international Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The program blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on experiential learning in a rich menu of topics. The educational objectives of the Bachelor of Science degree program in electrical engineering are as follows:

  • Domain Knowledge: Graduates of the BSEE program will apply their technical skills to design/analyze/manage electrical/electronic systems in their chosen discipline in the field of electrical engineering. They will exercise technical, quality, schedule, and cost constraints in the design process.
  • Professional Practice: They will practice the profession of electrical engineering as either an individual contributor or as a member of an interdisciplinary team in a competent and efficient manner.
  • Lifelong Learning: They will be a member of their professional society as part of being committed to lifelong learning about their profession and its relationship to society.
  • Engineering Citizenship: They will practice in an ethical and professional manner and will constantly be aware of the impact of their efforts on social welfare, safety, and the environment. They will promote justice in all matters and be of service to their community.

Image: StudentThe first year of this program places major emphasis on the Fundamentals of Engineering and Computer Science, basic mathematics, and the physical sciences to provide the background for engineering science and design courses. Following preparatory work, the fundamentals of electrical, mechanical, and materials engineering concepts are developed. Advanced courses in electrical and electronic engineering further develop knowledge in this engineering discipline.

You may specialize in a specific area by taking 2 elective courses in the electrical engineering discipline. The program places increasing emphasis on design assignments and offers advanced elective courses that permit you to tailor youir program to specific career objectives.

Standard software packages, such as MultiSim, MathCad, and MATLAB Toolboxes, are employed for problem-solving purposes, and electronic design packages such as Xilinx and Viewlogic are used in digital electronic design laboratories.