Electrical engineering is primarily concerned with all phases and development of the transmission and utilization of electric energy and intelligence. Electri-cal engineers design products and systems that meet the needs for today and tomorrow’s electrical and elec-tronic systems. Electrical engineers design communi-cation systems; the electronic components that run computers, TVs, stereo systems and  robots for auto-mated factories; aircraft and spacecraft control sys-tems; utility and industrial power systems; and biologi-cal/ biomedical systems.

        The study of electrical engineering can be divided into electronic devices and circuits; communications, computer engineering, systems and controls; and power, electromagnetics and photonics.

        The curriculum provides a foundation in electrical engineering with sufficient electives to allow speciali-zation in any of three academic areas.

        While it is essential that the electrical engineer un-derstand the fundamentals of his/her chosen field, it is also necessary that s/he understand the role that other branches of engineering play in the completed work.  The electrical engineering curriculum includes courses from other engineering disciplines and provides an excellent basic engineering education. The curriculum also prepares the young engineer for professional licensure.

        The program of study leading to the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) is divided into two parts: a two-year pre-professional program and the professional program. The two-year pre-professional program can be completed through a state community college Associate of Arts program.  The program requires 126 semester hours and most students should plan on 4 ½ years.

        The area of computer engineering has become a major part of electrical engineering, so much so that a separate degree is offered in computer engineering (see Computer Engineering, ECE).

        Technical electives must be chosen from an ap-proved list. By choosing their courses carefully, stu-dents can pursue both the BSEE and BSCEN (hard-ware emphasis) degrees simultaneously with an addi-tional semester.

        The department’s extensive laboratory facilities and varied research programs assist in both experi-mental and theoretical approaches to electrical and computer engineering.

Mission

        The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs in electrical and computer engineering and conducts research to serve the needs of Florida and the nation.

Goals

        The baccalaureate program prepares students to embark upon professional careers in electrical and computer engineering or to begin graduate study. The department’s educational objectives are consistent with the ABET General Criteria for Accrediting Programs in Engineering in the United States.

Educational Objectives

• To provide students with a broad education to understand the impact of electrical engineering so-lutions in a global and societal context that is con-sistent with the principles of sustainable develop-ment.
• To develop students’ abilities to analyze and solve electrical engineering problems by applying knowledge of mathematics, science and engineer-ing, and to develop students’ abilities to use mod-ern engineering techniques, skills and tools, par-ticularly reco-gnizing the role that computers play in engineering.
• To develop students’ abilities to identify, formulate and solve novel electrical engineering problems, including the planning, specification, design, im-plementation and operation of systems, components and/or processes that meet performance, cost, time, safety and quality requirements.
• To develop students’ abilities to design and con-duct scientific and engineering experiments, and to analyze and interpret the resulting data.
• To develop students’ understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and recognizing the need for and ability to engage in perpetual learning.
• To develop students’ abilities to communicate effectively—orally, written and graphically.
• To develop students’ abilities to function on multi-discipline teams.

Degree Programs

        The department offers the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Com-puter Engineering, Master of Engineering, Master of Science, Engineer and Doctor of Philosophy.

        The department also offers a combined BSEE/MS degree program that allows qualified students to earn a bachelor’s and a master’s degree with savings of a number of credit hours. Qualified students begin the master’s program while seniors and double count specified electrical engineering graduate courses for both the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. The master’s degree can be completed within two to three semesters after completion of the bachelor’s degree.  Seniors admitted to the BSEE/MS program are eligible for a teaching or research assis-tantship.

        BSEE/MS program admission requires satisfaction of Graduate School, completion of seven required electrical engineering courses and two electrical engi-neering labs, a junior-senior level grade point average of at least 3.3 and senior or 4EG status in the program.

Admission Requirements

        Applicants should have an overall grade point av-erage of 2.0, and a minimum combined grade point average of 2.5 in the pre-engineering technical courses, based on all attempts.

Department Requirements

        A minimum grade of C or higher is required in EEL 3111, ENC 2210 and any course transferred into the junior-senior years from another institution.  Stu-dents pursuing both the BSEE and BSCEN must earn a grade of C or better in CIS 3020.
A grade of C or higher is required in any electrical engineering course that is a prerequisite for another electrical engineering course. The prerequisite course and its subsequent course cannot be taken during the same term, even if the prerequisite course is being repeated.

        A student who is registered for an electrical engi-neering lecture section and its co-requisite lab who wants to drop the lecture section must also drop the lab section.

        A grade point average of 2.0 of higher is required in all electrical and computer engineering courses.
Any course taken to satisfy a degree requirement (required course or technical elective), with the excep-tion of EEL 4948 and 4949, cannot be taken under the S-U grade option.

        A maximum of three credits of seminar courses, such as EEL 4931, EEL 4939 and PHY 3036, will be applied toward the degree.

        All graduating seniors must complete an exit inter-view with their adviser before graduating.

        The Undergraduate Counseling Guide provides more information than this catalog. Refer to our home page at www.ece.ufl.edu/undergrad_ info.

Probation and Exclusion Policy

        An electrical engineering student whose grade point average falls below a 2.0, either junior-senior level or cumulative or who fails to make satisfactory progress will be placed on academic pro-bation and required to submit a planned program. Students on academic probation will not be allowed to drop a course or withdraw from the university to avoid failing grades.  Students on their second term of aca-demic probation will not be allowed to advance regis-ter. Any student who fails to meet the second planned program will be suspended from the department and will not be given a third term for courtesy registration.

        Students wishing to appeal exclusion must submit a letter to the Committee for Admission and Retention Appeals explaining why satisfactory progress has not been made and what circumstances have changed that indicate future improvement.

CURRICULUM LEADING TO THE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Critical Tracking Criteria:

        Critical tracking courses for semesters 1-4 appear in bold; these courses must be completed with a GPA of 2.50 or better.
 
 

	FRESHMAN YEAR
Semester 1 - Fall	Credits
If you do not place out of ENC 1101,take it in the fall.
Social & Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)	3
Humanities (GE-H).	3
MAC 2311 Analyt Geom & Calculus 1 (GE-M).	4
CHM 2045 General Chemistry (GE-P).	3
CHM 2045L General Chemistry Lab (GE-P)	1
Total	14
Semester 2 - Spring	Credits
PHY 2048 + 2048L Physics with Lab (GE-P)	4
ENC 2210 Technical Writing (GE-C).	3
MAC 2312 Analyt Geom & Calculus 2 (GE-M).	4
CHM 2046 General Chemistry (GE-P)1.	3
Total	14
	SOPHOMORE YEAR
Semester 3 - Fall	Credits
Social & Behavioral Sciences (GE-S)	3
MAC 2313 Analyt Geom & Calculus 3 (GE-M)	4
PHY 2049 + 2049L Physics with Lab (GE-P)	4
CGS 2425 Computer Programming forEngineers (C++)2	2
Total	13
Semester 4 - Spring	Credits
Humanities (GE-H)	3
EGM 3311 Intro to Engineering Analysis5	3
EEL 3111 Circuits 1	3
EEL 3701C Digital Logic & Computer Sys.	4
Total	14
	JUNIOR YEAR
Semester 5 - Fall	Credits
EEL 3112 Circuits 2	3
EEL 3135 Signals and Systems	3
EEL 4744C Microprocessor Applications.	4
MAP 4403 Math Methods for Engineers3	3
EGN 4034  Professional Issues	1
Total	14
Semester 6 - Spring	Credits
EEL 3211 Basic Electric Energy Engineering.	3
EEL 3304 Electronic Circuits 1	3
EEL 3396 Solid-State Devices.	3
EEL 3472 Electromagnatic Fields & Apps 1.	3
EEL 4304L Electronics Lab	1
EGM 2500 Elements of Statics	2
Total	15
Semester 7 - Summer	Credits
EEL 4306C Electronic Circuits 2	3
EEL 4514 Comm Systems & Components.	3
EGM 3400 Dynamics	2
Humanities (GE-H).	3
Total	11
	SENIOR YEAR
Semester 8 - Fall	Credits
EEL 4657 Linear Control Systems.	3
EEL 4914C Electrical Engineering Design .	3
General Elective4 .	3
Technical Electives4.	6
Total	15
Semester 9 - Spring	Credits
Electrical Engineering Lab Electives	2
Technical Electives3,4	14
Total	16
Total Hours Required for Degree	126

 
1 An approved biological science course can be used as a substitute.

2 or take CIS 3020 Intro to CIS, EEL 4930 C++ Pro-gramming, CGS 3460 Programming Using C.  If CGS 2425 is taken, a
   C++ section is required.  Stu-dents pursuing both the BSEE and BSCEN degrees must take CIS 3020.

3 or take MAS 3114 Computational Linear Algebra or MAS 4105 Linear Algebra 1.

4 11 hours minimum must be electrical engineering courses.  The remaining technical electives are cho-sen from an
   approved list. Students wishing to devi-ate from the list must submit a petition. The general elective is any 3000-4000
   level course. Some re-strictions apply to elective choices. These choices must be approved by the student’s adviser.
 
5 or take MAP 2302 Elementary Differential Equations