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Electrical Engineering, B.S.E.E.

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Department website: http://www.lcsee.statler.wvu.edu/

Degree Offered

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.)

Nature of the Program

Electrical engineers design, develop, test, and oversee the manufacture and maintenance of equipment that uses electricity, including subsystems for power generation and transmission, sensors, electronics, instrumentation, controls, communications and signal processing. The Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical Engineering.

In the first two years of electrical engineering, coursework is limited to those subjects that are essential as preparatory courses for more technical courses in the third and fourth years. Fundamental courses in electrical engineering are introduced in the second year.  In the third and fourth years, the curriculum provides advanced instruction through required courses and electives.  These electives are included in the curriculum to allow the student to acquire additional depth in the student’s selected field of electrical engineering.  

Program Educational Objectives

The Program Educational Objectives (PEO) of the Electrical Engineering (EE) program at West Virginia University is to produce graduates who will apply their knowledge and skills to achieve success in their careers in industry, research, government service or graduate study. It is expected that in the first five years after graduation our graduates will achieve success and proficiency in their profession, be recognized as leaders, and contribute to the well-being of society.  

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Curriculum in Electrical Engineering

General Education Foundations

Please use this link to view a list of courses that meet each GEF requirement.

NOTE: Some major requirements will fulfill specific GEF requirements. Please see the curriculum requirements listed below for details on which GEFs you will need to select.

Course List
Code Title Hours
General Education Foundations
F1 - Composition & Rhetoric3-6
ENGL 101
& ENGL 102
Introduction to Composition and Rhetoric
and Composition, Rhetoric, and Research
or ENGL 103
Accelerated Academic Writing
F2A/F2B - Science & Technology4-6
F3 - Math & Quantitative Reasoning3-4
F4 - Society & Connections3
F5 - Human Inquiry & the Past3
F6 - The Arts & Creativity3
F7 - Global Studies & Diversity3
F8 - Focus (may be satisfied by completion of a minor, double major, or dual degree)9
Total Hours31-37

Please note that not all of the GEF courses are offered at all campuses. Students should consult with their advisor or academic department regarding the GEF course offerings available at their campus.

Degree Requirements

Students must meet the following criteria to qualify for a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree:

  • Complete a minimum of 120 credit hours
  • Satisfy WVU's undergraduate degree requirements
  • Satisfy Statler College's undergraduate degree requirements
  • Complete all courses listed in the curriculum requirements with the required minimum grades
  • Attain an overall grade point average of 2.00 or better
  • Attain a WVU grade point average of 2.00 or better
  • Attain a Statler grade point average of 2.00 or better
  • A maximum of one math or science courses with a grade of D+, D, or D- may apply towards a Statler College degree
  • Complete a survey regarding their academic and professional experiences at WVU, as well as post-graduation job placement or continuing education plans.

The Statler GPA is computed based on all work taken at WVU with a subject code within Statler College (BIOM, BMEG, CE, CHE, CPE, CS, CSEE, CYBE, EE, ENGR, ENVE, ETEC, IENG, IH&S, MAE, MINE, PDA, PNGE, ROBE, SAFM, SENG) excluding ENGR 140, ENGR 150, and CS 101. The WVU GPA is computed based on all work taken at WVU. The Overall GPA is computed based on all work taken at WVU and transfer work.

Curriculum Requirements

Course List
Code Title Hours
University Requirements19
Fundamentals of Engineering Requirements5
Math and Science Requirements30
Electrical Engineering Program Requirements66
Total Hours120

University Requirements

Course List
Code Title Hours
General Education Foundations (GEF) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 (31-37 Credits)
Outstanding GEF Requirements 1, 4, 5, 6, and 718
ENGR 191First-Year Seminar1
Total Hours19

Fundamentals of Engineering Requirements

Course List
Code Title Hours
A minimum grade of C- is required in all Fundamentals of Engineering courses.
ENGR 101Engineering Problem Solving 12
Engineering Problem Solving (Select one of the following):3
CHE 102
Introduction to Chemical Engineering
ENGR 102
Engineering Problem Solving 2
ENGR 103
Introduction to Nanotechnology Design
MAE 102
Introduction to Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Design
Total Hours5

Math and Science Requirements

Course List
Code Title Hours
A minimum grade of C- is required in all Math and Science courses.
MATH 155Calculus 1 (GEF 3)4
MATH 156Calculus 24
MATH 251Multivariable Calculus4
MATH 261Elementary Differential Equations4
PHYS 111
& 111L
General Physics 1
and General Physics 1 Laboratory (GEF 8)
4
PHYS 112
& 112L
General Physics 2
and General Physics 2 Laboratory (GEF 8)
4
STAT 215Introduction to Probability and Statistics3
Math/Science Elective (Select one of the following):3
BIOL 115
& 115L
Principles of Biology
and Principles of Biology Laboratory
CHEM 115
& 115L
Fundamentals of Chemistry 1
and Fundamentals of Chemistry 1 Laboratory
CHEM 116
& 116L
Fundamentals of Chemistry 2
and Fundamentals of Chemistry 2 Laboratory
MATH 343
Introduction to Linear Algebra
MATH 375
Applied Modern Algebra
MATH 420
Numerical Analysis 1
MATH 441
Applied Linear Algebra
MATH 456
Complex Variables
MATH 465
Partial Differential Equations
PHYS 211
Introduction to Mathematical Physics
PHYS 314
Introductory Modern Physics
PHYS 321
Optics
PHYS 331
Theoretical Mechanics 1
PSIO 241
Elementary Physiology
PSIO 441
Mechanisms of Body Function
STAT 312
Intermediate Statistical Methods
STAT 331
Sampling Methods
STAT 461
Introduction to Probability Theory
Total Hours30

Electrical Engineering Program Requirements

Course List
Code Title Hours
CPE 271Introduction to Digital Logic Design3
CPE 271LDigital Logic Laboratory1
CPE 310Microprocessor Systems3
CPE 310LMicroprocessor Systems Laboratory1
CS 110Introduction to Computer Science3
CS 110LIntroduction to Computer Science Laboratory1
EE 221Introduction to Electrical Engineering3
EE 221LIntroduction to Electrical Engineering Laboratory1
EE 223Electrical Circuits3
EE 223LElectrical Circuits Laboratory1
EE 327Signals and Systems 13
EE 329Signals and Systems 23
EE 335Electromechanical Energy Conversion and Systems3
EE 335LElectromechanical Energy Conversion and Systems Laboratory1
EE 345Engineering Electromagnetics3
EE 251Digital Electronics3
EE 251LDigital Electronics Laboratory1
EE 355Analog Electronics3
EE 355LAnalog Electronics Laboratory1
CSEE 380Engineering for Societal Impact2
CSEE 480SCapstone Project - Design2
or CSEE 480 Capstone Project - Design
CSEE 481SCapstone Project - Implementation3
or CSEE 481 Capstone Project - Implementation
Engineering Science Elective (Select one of the following):3
CE 443
Environmental Science and Technology
CHE 221
Material and Energy Balance
IENG 316
Industrial Quality Control
IENG 377
Engineering Economy
MAE 241
Statics
MAE 320
Thermodynamics
MSEN 350
Materials Science
EE Technical Elective (400-level or higher course in EE subject code) *3
Lane Department Electives (400-level or higher courses in BIOM, CPE, CS, CSEE, CYBE, EE, or ROBE subject codes) *6
Technical Electives (300-level or higher courses in BIOM, BMEG, CE, CHE, CPE, CS, CSEE, CYBE, EE, ENVE, ETEC, IENG, MAE, MINE, PNGE, ROBE, BIOL, CHEM, PHYS, STAT, or MATH subject codes) *6
Total Hours66
*

A maximum of 3 credit hours of any 490 or 491 may be used toward elective requirements.

Suggested Plan of Study

It is important for students to take courses in the order specified as closely as possible; all prerequisites and concurrent requirements must be observed.  A typical B.S.E.E. degree program that completes degree requirements in four years is as follows.

First Year
FallHoursSpringHours
ENGL 101 (GEF 1)3ENGR 1023
ENGR 1012MATH 156 (GEF 8)4
ENGR 1911PHYS 111
& 111L (GEF 8)
4
MATH 155 (GEF 3)4GEF 63
GEF 43 
GEF 53 
 16 14
Second Year
FallHoursSpringHours
CPE 2713CS 1103
CPE 271L1CS 110L1
EE 2213EE 2233
EE 221L1EE 223L1
MATH 2514EE 2513
PHYS 112
& 112L (GEF 8)
4EE 251L1
 MATH 2614
 16 16
Third Year
FallHoursSpringHours
EE 3273CPE 3103
EE 3353CPE 310L1
EE 335L1EE 3293
EE 3553EE 3453
EE 355L1Math/Science Elective3
STAT 2153CSEE 3802
ENGL 102 (GEF 1)3 
 17 15
Fourth Year
FallHoursSpringHours
CSEE 480S2CSEE 481S3
EE Technical Elective3Lane Department Elective3
Engineering Science Elective3Technical Elective3
Lane Department Elective3Technical Elective3
GEF 73 
 14 12
Total credit hours: 120

Area of Emphasis

  • Artificial Intelligence

Area of Emphasis in Artificial Intelligence

Course List
Code Title Hours
CS 472Artificial Intelligence3
CS 474Introduction to Responsible and Safe AI3
Select two of the following:6
CPE 420
Introduction to Neural Networks
CS 460
Introduction to Big Data Engineering
CS 473
Introduction to Data Mining
CS 476S
Applied Artificial Intelligence Studio
EE 465
Introduction to Digital Image Processing
Total Hours12

Accelerated Program

  • BSEE Electrical Engineering and MSEE Electrical Engineering

Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering

Students must fulfill all degree requirements for the B.S.EE in Electrical Engineering and all the requirements of the M.S.EE in Electrical Engineering. Students must also meet all the requirements of the ABM. 

ABM Requirements

Course List
Code Title Hours
Undergraduate Coursework108
Shared Bachelor's/Master's Coursework12
Graduate Coursework19
Total Hours139

Shared Coursework Curriculum Requirements

Course List
Code Title Hours
Courses completed must be at the 400 or 500 level. At least one course must be at the 500 level.
See BSEE and MSEE for list of elective course options
Courses:
EE Technical Elective3
Lane Department Elective3
Lane Department Elective3
Technical Elective3
Total Hours12

Suggested Plan of Study

It is important for students to take courses in the order specified as closely as possible; all prerequisites and concurrent requirements must be observed.  A typical accelerated ABM program in electrical engineering with coursework option that completes degree requirements in five years is as follows.

First Year
FallHoursSpringHours
ENGL 101 (GEF 1)3ENGR 1023
ENGR 1012MATH 156 (GEF 8)4
ENGR 1911PHYS 111
& PHYS 112L (GEF 8)
4
MATH 155 (GEF 3)4GEF 63
GEF 43 
GEF 53 
 16 14
Second Year
FallHoursSpringHours
CPE 271
& 271L
4CS 110
& 110L
4
EE 221
& 221L
4EE 223
& 223L*
4
MATH 2514EE 251
& 251L
4
PHYS 112
& 112L (GEF 8)
4MATH 2614
 16 16
Third Year
FallHoursSpringHours
EE 327*3CPE 310
& 310L
4
EE 335
& 335L*
4CSEE 3802
EE 355
& 355L
4EE 329*3
ENGL 102 (GEF 1)3EE 3453
STAT 2153Math/Science Elective3
 17 15
Fourth Year
FallHoursSpringHours
CSEE 4802CSEE 4813
Engineering Science Elective**3EE Technical Elective (MSEE CW Elective, 400 level +)**3
Lane Department Elective (400 level +)**3Technical Elective (MSEE CW Elective, 500 level +)**3
Lane Department Elective (400 level +)**3Technical Elective3
GEF 73 
 14 12
Fifth Year
FallHoursSpringHours
EE 7961MSEE Core Course3
MSEE Core Course3MSEE AOE or Additional Elective3
MSEE Core Course3MSEE AOE or Additional Elective3
MSEE AOE or Additional Elective3 
 10 9
Total credit hours: 139
*

Offered once per year in semester shown.

**

Indicates shared course between BS and MS programs

Lane Department Dual Degree Programs

Students can simultaneously pursue two bachelor’s degrees in the Lane Department. To successfully complete both degrees, students must meet all requirements of both programs and complete a minimum of 150 credit hours. As part of those 150 credit hours, 30 credit hours must be unique from the primary degree course requirements. Exact credit hours and classes will vary per student based on their choice of technical electives and emphasis courses.

The most common Lane Department major combinations are: 

  • Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering 
  • Computer Engineering and Computer Science

Please refer to the catalog descriptions of each individual program for course and academic requirements which can include minimum grades and GPA, and elective choices.

Program Educational Objectives

The Program Educational Objectives (PEO) of the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.) program at West Virginia University is to produce graduates who will apply their knowledge and skills to achieve success in their careers in industry, research, government service or graduate study. It is expected that in the first five years after graduation our graduate will achieve success and proficiency in their profession, be recognized as leaders, and contribute to the well-being of society.

Student Outcomes

Upon graduation, all Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering students will have:

  1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
  2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
  3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
  4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
  5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
  6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
  7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
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