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Electrical Engineering
The electrical engineering course of study broadly prepares the graduate
for professional practice or graduate studies while offering several areas of
concentration. Electrical engineers design and develop electronic circuits,
equipment and systems in the areas of electromagnetics , communications and
control , computers and digital systems, physical electronics and optics, power
systems and energy conversion, and control systems.
By the appropriate choice of technical area courses, the student may emphasize the following areas of specialization:
- electronics and communications
- computers and digital systems,
- power and energy conversion and control systems.
A rich set of technical area courses is available to allow students to broaden their knowledge within any of several electrical engineering areas.
Program Objectives
The Electrical Engineering Program
through the academic structure of California State University, Fresno awards degrees to students who within three to five years of graduation, through work experience and/or graduate education in the engineering field will be expected to
- have grown technically and be productive in their respective workplaces
- be capable of addressing technical problems of increasing complexity
- communicate and function effectively in a team environment
- demonstrate an ability for independent learning and continued professional as well as ethical development
Program Outcomes
The Electrical Engineering program seeks to produce graduates that:
- have guaranteed exposure to statistics and have the ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and physics to solving engineering problems (a)
- have the ability to apply knowledge of engineering sciences and engineering design to solving engineering problems (a)
- are capable of designing and conducting experiments and interpreting data (b)
- have the ability to design a system, component, or process to a set of specifications (c)
- are capable of working independently
- are able to function and be productive in a multi-disciplinary team environment (d)
- are able to formulate and solve engineering problems(e)
- are knowledgeable about the ethical and professional responsibilities of engineers (f)
- are able to present ideas orally, in writing, and can communicate effectively in their daily environment (g) have the ability to understand technical instructions, interpret reports and documents prepared by others
- have the ability to understand technical instructions, and interpret documents prepared by others
- have a broad education and knowledge of contemporary issues necessary to understand the impact of the work of engineers on society (h,j)
- recognize the need for and have the ability to undertake life-long learning and continual updating of professional skills (i)
- have the ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools needed for the engineering practice (k)
- have breadth and depth in engineering subjects
(a-k refer to ABET program outcomes)
Recommended Program of Study
The ECE department offers courses in a timely manner to facilitate the completion of the degree program in four years. Click here for the recommended program of study leading to the BS degree in Electrical Engineering. Please go here for a current prerequisites chart.