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2023/2024 University Catalog 
    
2023/2024 University Catalog

Electrical Engineering, B.S.


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(Major Code: 09091) (SIMS Code: 443001)

The program below describes the 120 units required for the degree. Each course  specifically listed in the program is required. In addition, the total number of units specified in each elective category represents a minimum requirement. These are General Education, American Institutions, Upper Division Engineering Elective, Professional Electives, and Electrical Engineering Laboratory Electives.

Preparation for the Major


(41 units)

These courses cannot be taken for credit/ no credit (Cr/NC).

General Education


Engineering majors automatically satisfy the Natural Sciences and Quantitative Reasoning and Lifelong Learning and Self-Development foundations GE areas by completion of preparation for the major. Engineering majors automatically satisfy the Natural Sciences and Social and Behavioral Sciences explorations GE areas by completion of the major.

Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement


Complete E E 491W  and E E 492W  with a grade of C (2.0) or better to satisfy the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement. See Graduation Requirements  section for a complete listing of requirements.

Professional Electives


Nine units selected from upper division electrical engineering courses with no more than three units from approved upper division courses from other departments. Electrical Engineering laboratory electives: Two units selected from any non-required upper division electrical engineering laboratory courses.

Master Plan


The master plan provides an advising record for electrical engineering majors and should be initiated by the student with their faculty adviser during the first semester of the junior year. All students must have a master plan on file in the department prior to enrollment in E E 410 . Changes to the master plan are permitted with the approval of the faculty adviser and the department chair.

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