Bachelor of science in Electrical Engineering
The Mission of the Electrical Engineering Program
The mission of the undergraduate program of Electrical Engineering is to offer an EE program of study that augments the liberal education expected of all FAU undergraduates and imparts a basic understanding of electrical engineering built on a foundation of physical science, mathematics, computing and technology.
Educational Objectives
The educational objectives of the Electrical Engineering undergraduate program are to enable graduates who, within a few years after graduation, will:
- Be successful in understanding, formulating, analyzing and solving a variety of electrical engineering problems;
- Be successful in designing a variety of engineering systems, products or experiments;
- Be successful in careers and/or graduate study in engineering or other areas such as business, medicine and law;
- Have the ability to assume leadership and entrepreneurial positions;
- Successfully function and communicate effectively, both individually and in multidisciplinary teams;
- Understand the importance of lifelong learning, ethics and professional accountability.
The Bachelor of Science degree program in Electrical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Student Outcomes
Based on the Educational Objectives of the BSEE program, the department has established the following student learning outcomes for the baccalaureate program in Electrical Engineering.
Graduates 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