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Dual BS in Electrical & Computer Engineering

Total Credits: 139.5

This webpage provides an accessible overview of the dual-degree curriculum in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering. For advising or official record use, consult the full catalog and approved elective lists.

Freshman Year

First Semester

  • ENL 101 – Critical Writing & Reading I (3 credits)
  • EGR 111 – Introduction to Engineering & Computing (3 credits)
  • MTH 153 – Calculus Applied Science & Engineering I (4 credits)
  • ECE 170 – Introduction to Programming (4 credits)
  • University Studies Elective (3 credits)

Semester Total: 17 credits

Second Semester

  • ENL 102 – Critical Writing & Reading II (3 credits)
  • ECE 171 – Data Structures (4 credits)
  • MTH 154 – Calculus Applied Science & Engineering II (4 credits)
  • PHY 113 – Classical Physics I (4 credits)
  • University Studies Elective (3 credits)

Semester Total: 18 credits

Sophomore Year

First Semester

  • ECE 201 – Circuit Theory I (3.5 credits)
  • ECE 260 – Digital Logic & Computer Design (3.5 credits)
  • MTH 213 – Calculus Applied Science & Engineering III (4 credits)
  • PHY 114 – Classical Physics II (4 credits)
  • ECE 258 – OS Essentials for Cybersecurity (3 credits)

Semester Total: 18 credits

Second Semester

  • ENL 266 – Technical Communications (3 credits)
  • ECE 202 – Circuit Theory II (3.5 credits)
  • ECE 263 – Embedded System Design (3.5 credits)
  • MTH 212 – Differential Equations (3 credits)
  • University Studies Elective (3 credits)

Semester Total: 16 credits

Junior Year

First Semester

  • ECE 311 – Digital Electronics (4 credits)
  • ECE 320 – Discrete-Time Linear Systems (3.5 credits)
  • ECE 370 – Real-Time Embedded RMS (3.5 credits)
  • MTH 331 – Probability (3 credits)
  • Science Elective (3 credits)

Semester Total: 17 credits

Second Semester

  • ECE 310 – Engineering Ethics (1 credit)
  • ECE 312 – Analog Electronics (4 credits)
  • ECE 321 – Continuous-Time Linear Systems (3.5 credits)
  • ECE 355 – Applied Discrete Structures (3 credits)
  • ECE 384 – Random Signals & Noise (3 credits)
  • ECE 368 – Digital Design (3 credits)

Semester Total: 17.5 credits

Senior Year

First Semester

  • ECE 457 – Design Project I (3 credits)
  • ECE 335 – Electromagnetic Theory I (3 credits)
  • ECE 471 – Communication Theory (3 credits)
  • Technical Elective (3 credits)
  • Technical Elective (3 credits)
  • EGR 303 – Engineering Economics (3 credits)

Semester Total: 18 credits

Second Semester

  • ECE 458 – Design Project II (3 credits)
  • ECE 336 – Electromagnetic Theory II (3 credits)
  • Technical Elective (3 credits)
  • Science Elective (3 credits)
  • University Studies Elective (3 credits)
  • ECE 369 – Computer Networks (3 credits)

Semester Total: 18 credits

Curriculum Notes

  • EGR 111 satisfies University Studies Cluster 1E.
  • MTH 153 satisfies University Studies Cluster 1D.
  • University Studies electives should be selected from Clusters 3A, 3B, 4A, and 4B.
  • ENL 266 satisfies University Studies Cluster 1C.
  • For dual majors only, ECE 355 is considered equivalent to MTH 221.
  • ECE 457 satisfies University Studies Cluster 5B.
  • ECE 458 satisfies University Studies Cluster 5A.
  • Technical electives must be selected from the approved Electrical Engineering technical elective list.
  • Science electives must be selected from BIO, BNG, CHM, MAR, MLS, or PHY above 150, and one science elective must come from the University Studies Cluster 2B approved list.
  • EGR 303 satisfies University Studies Cluster 4C.