Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.)

Program: B.S.E.E.
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering  
College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science

Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science Building 327 ~ 260-481-6362

URL: http://www.pfw.edu/ece,  email: ece@pfw.edu

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Electrical Engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the study and application of electrical, electronics, and electromagnetism. Purdue University Fort Wayne offers a four-year electrical engineering undergraduate program leading to a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree.

Electrical engineers design, develop, and operate systems that generate and use electrical signals and power. The scope of electrical engineering has expanded tremendously in recent years. It is now the largest branch in engineering, with most graduates employed by manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment, aircraft, business machines, and professional and scientific equipment.

Our students, while drawn from diverse backgrounds, are all extremely able and committed to learning. Purdue Fort Wayne delivers an exceptional education experience to engineering students, encouraging collaboration and teamwork throughout the curriculum.

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Student Learning Outcomes:

As a framework for the continuous improvement policy, the Electrical Engineering program has adopted a set of program educational objectives that describe the anticipated accomplishments of our graduates within a few years after graduation.

The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) program educational objectives are to produce graduates who:

1. Advance professionally to roles of greater engineering responsibilities and/or by transitioning into leadership positions in business, government, and/or education

2. Participate in life-long learning through the successful completion of advanced degree(s) professional development, and/or engineering certification(s)/licensure

3. Demonstrate commitment to community by applying technical skills and knowledge to support various service activities

4. Demonstrate commitment to the moral imperatives and professional responsibilities expected from practicing professionals.

The graduates from the Electrical Engineering program will demonstrate that they have:

1. The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. The 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. The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. The ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgment, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts. 
5. The 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. The ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgement to draw conclusions.
7. The ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

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Accreditation:

• The Electrical Engineering (B.S.) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Program Delivery:

• The BSEE program is delivered primarily through on-campus courses; however, some of the required General Education courses are available as hybrid and/or on-line courses, and those can be used to satisfy the program requirements.

Declaring this Major:

Students interested in declaring Electrical Engineering as their major may do so in one of two ways:

• On their application when they first apply to Purdue Fort Wayne
• After meeting with an ECE faculty advisor, who will determine that the student has the required math and chemistry background to begin our program

General Requirements:

• Degree Requirements  
• General Education Requirements   
• Academic Regulations  

 

Students in the Electrical Engineering program and Computer Engineering program take many common courses and are encouraged to explore the possibility of dual majors in BSEE and BSCmpE.  Please contact your advisor for further information.