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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Foundations | ||
| F1 - Composition & Rhetoric | 3-6 | |
| Introduction to Composition and Rhetoric and Composition, Rhetoric, and Research | ||
or ENGL 103 | Accelerated Academic Writing | |
| F2A/F2B - Science & Technology | 4-6 | |
| F3 - Math & Quantitative Reasoning | 3-4 | |
| F4 - Society & Connections | 3 | |
| F5 - Human Inquiry & the Past | 3 | |
| F6 - The Arts & Creativity | 3 | |
| F7 - Global Studies & Diversity | 3 | |
| F8 - Focus (may be satisfied by completion of a minor, double major, or dual degree) | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 31-37 | |
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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Requirements | 19 | |
| Fundamentals of Engineering Requirements | 5 | |
| Math and Science Requirements | 30 | |
| Electrical Engineering Program Requirements | 66 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
University Requirements
| 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 7 | 18 | |
| ENGR 191 | First-Year Seminar | 1 |
| Total Hours | 19 | |
Fundamentals of Engineering Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| A minimum grade of C- is required in all Fundamentals of Engineering courses. | ||
| ENGR 101 | Engineering Problem Solving 1 | 2 |
| Engineering Problem Solving (Select one of the following): | 3 | |
| Introduction to Chemical Engineering | ||
| Engineering Problem Solving 2 | ||
| Introduction to Nanotechnology Design | ||
| Introduction to Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Design | ||
| Total Hours | 5 | |
Math and Science Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| A minimum grade of C- is required in all Math and Science courses. | ||
| MATH 155 | Calculus 1 (GEF 3) | 4 |
| MATH 156 | Calculus 2 | 4 |
| MATH 251 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 261 | Elementary Differential Equations | 4 |
| 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 215 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| Math/Science Elective (Select one of the following): | 3 | |
| Principles of Biology and Principles of Biology Laboratory | ||
| Fundamentals of Chemistry 1 and Fundamentals of Chemistry 1 Laboratory | ||
| Fundamentals of Chemistry 2 and Fundamentals of Chemistry 2 Laboratory | ||
| Introduction to Linear Algebra | ||
| Applied Modern Algebra | ||
| Numerical Analysis 1 | ||
| Applied Linear Algebra | ||
| Complex Variables | ||
| Partial Differential Equations | ||
| Introduction to Mathematical Physics | ||
| Introductory Modern Physics | ||
| Optics | ||
| Theoretical Mechanics 1 | ||
| Elementary Physiology | ||
| Mechanisms of Body Function | ||
| Intermediate Statistical Methods | ||
| Sampling Methods | ||
| Introduction to Probability Theory | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Electrical Engineering Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CPE 271 | Introduction to Digital Logic Design | 3 |
| CPE 271L | Digital Logic Laboratory | 1 |
| CPE 310 | Microprocessor Systems | 3 |
| CPE 310L | Microprocessor Systems Laboratory | 1 |
| CS 110 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| CS 110L | Introduction to Computer Science Laboratory | 1 |
| EE 221 | Introduction to Electrical Engineering | 3 |
| EE 221L | Introduction to Electrical Engineering Laboratory | 1 |
| EE 223 | Electrical Circuits | 3 |
| EE 223L | Electrical Circuits Laboratory | 1 |
| EE 327 | Signals and Systems 1 | 3 |
| EE 329 | Signals and Systems 2 | 3 |
| EE 335 | Electromechanical Energy Conversion and Systems | 3 |
| EE 335L | Electromechanical Energy Conversion and Systems Laboratory | 1 |
| EE 345 | Engineering Electromagnetics | 3 |
| EE 251 | Digital Electronics | 3 |
| EE 251L | Digital Electronics Laboratory | 1 |
| EE 355 | Analog Electronics | 3 |
| EE 355L | Analog Electronics Laboratory | 1 |
| CSEE 380 | Engineering for Societal Impact | 2 |
| CSEE 480S | Capstone Project - Design | 2 |
| or CSEE 480 | Capstone Project - Design | |
| CSEE 481S | Capstone Project - Implementation | 3 |
| or CSEE 481 | Capstone Project - Implementation | |
| Engineering Science Elective (Select one of the following): | 3 | |
| Environmental Science and Technology | ||
| Material and Energy Balance | ||
| Industrial Quality Control | ||
| Engineering Economy | ||
| Statics | ||
| Thermodynamics | ||
| 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 Hours | 66 | |
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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ENGL 101 (GEF 1) | 3 | ENGR 102 | 3 |
| ENGR 101 | 2 | MATH 156 (GEF 8) | 4 |
| ENGR 191 | 1 | PHYS 111 & 111L (GEF 8) | 4 |
| MATH 155 (GEF 3) | 4 | GEF 6 | 3 |
| GEF 4 | 3 | ||
| GEF 5 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 14 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CPE 271 | 3 | CS 110 | 3 |
| CPE 271L | 1 | CS 110L | 1 |
| EE 221 | 3 | EE 223 | 3 |
| EE 221L | 1 | EE 223L | 1 |
| MATH 251 | 4 | EE 251 | 3 |
| PHYS 112 & 112L (GEF 8) | 4 | EE 251L | 1 |
| MATH 261 | 4 | ||
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| EE 327 | 3 | CPE 310 | 3 |
| EE 335 | 3 | CPE 310L | 1 |
| EE 335L | 1 | EE 329 | 3 |
| EE 355 | 3 | EE 345 | 3 |
| EE 355L | 1 | Math/Science Elective | 3 |
| STAT 215 | 3 | CSEE 380 | 2 |
| ENGL 102 (GEF 1) | 3 | ||
| 17 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CSEE 480S | 2 | CSEE 481S | 3 |
| EE Technical Elective | 3 | Lane Department Elective | 3 |
| Engineering Science Elective | 3 | Technical Elective | 3 |
| Lane Department Elective | 3 | Technical Elective | 3 |
| GEF 7 | 3 | ||
| 14 | 12 | ||
| Total credit hours: 120 | |||
Area of Emphasis
- Artificial Intelligence
Area of Emphasis in Artificial Intelligence
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CS 472 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| CS 474 | Introduction to Responsible and Safe AI | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 6 | |
| Introduction to Neural Networks | ||
| Introduction to Big Data Engineering | ||
| Introduction to Data Mining | ||
| Applied Artificial Intelligence Studio | ||
| Introduction to Digital Image Processing | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Accelerated Program
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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Coursework | 108 | |
| Shared Bachelor's/Master's Coursework | 12 | |
| Graduate Coursework | 19 | |
| Total Hours | 139 | |
Shared Coursework Curriculum Requirements
| 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 Elective | 3 | |
| Lane Department Elective | 3 | |
| Lane Department Elective | 3 | |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| ENGL 101 (GEF 1) | 3 | ENGR 102 | 3 |
| ENGR 101 | 2 | MATH 156 (GEF 8) | 4 |
| ENGR 191 | 1 | PHYS 111 & PHYS 112L (GEF 8) | 4 |
| MATH 155 (GEF 3) | 4 | GEF 6 | 3 |
| GEF 4 | 3 | ||
| GEF 5 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 14 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CPE 271 & 271L | 4 | CS 110 & 110L | 4 |
| EE 221 & 221L | 4 | EE 223 & 223L* | 4 |
| MATH 251 | 4 | EE 251 & 251L | 4 |
| PHYS 112 & 112L (GEF 8) | 4 | MATH 261 | 4 |
| 16 | 16 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| EE 327* | 3 | CPE 310 & 310L | 4 |
| EE 335 & 335L* | 4 | CSEE 380 | 2 |
| EE 355 & 355L | 4 | EE 329* | 3 |
| ENGL 102 (GEF 1) | 3 | EE 345 | 3 |
| STAT 215 | 3 | Math/Science Elective | 3 |
| 17 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| CSEE 480 | 2 | CSEE 481 | 3 |
| Engineering Science Elective** | 3 | EE Technical Elective (MSEE CW Elective, 400 level +)** | 3 |
| Lane Department Elective (400 level +)** | 3 | Technical Elective (MSEE CW Elective, 500 level +)** | 3 |
| Lane Department Elective (400 level +)** | 3 | Technical Elective | 3 |
| GEF 7 | 3 | ||
| 14 | 12 | ||
| Fifth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| EE 796 | 1 | MSEE Core Course | 3 |
| MSEE Core Course | 3 | MSEE AOE or Additional Elective | 3 |
| MSEE Core Course | 3 | MSEE AOE or Additional Elective | 3 |
| MSEE AOE or Additional Elective | 3 | ||
| 10 | 9 | ||
| Total credit hours: 139 | |||
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Offered once per year in semester shown.
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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:
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- 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
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- 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
- 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
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.