The Electrical Engineering (B.S.) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Fall 2023 - 487
Fall 2022 – 489
Fall 2021 – 318
Fall 2020 – 337
Fall 2019 – 345
2022-2023 - 125
2021-2022 - 74
2020-2021 - 59
2019-2020 - 70
2018-2019 - 59
1. University Requirements: (23-24 credit (cr))
2. College Requirements: (31) *College Admission Requirement
3. Major Requirements: (61 cr)
a. Complete all of the following courses: (1 cr)
b. Complete all of the following courses: (38 cr)
c. Select one of the following courses: (4 cr)
d. Major Electives: (18 cr)
Complete a minimum of 18 credits including at least 12 credits from the focus areas below. The 12 credits must include at least one laboratory course (ECE 402, 404, 405, 407, 410, 415, 417, 420, 430, 431, 445, 458, 476, 477) and at least one 3 or 4 credit course from two different focus areas. Additional credits to meet the 18 credit requirement may be taken from MTH 314, any 400-level engineering course or by completing an approved 3 or 4 credit experiential education experience obtained in a minimum of three out-of-classroom experiences through engineering cooperative education or independent study. Students interested in the experiential education experience must contact the department for approval. Courses at the 400-level outside of Electrical and Computer Engineering may have restrictions or require additional prerequisites not included within this degree program.
Computing and Electronics
Electrosciences
Systems
Other Electives (Variable)
Total Credits Required for Degree 128 cr
The requirements listed above apply to students admitted to the major of Electrical Engineering beginning Fall 2021. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) constantly reviews program requirements and reserves the right to make changes as necessary. Students are encouraged to consult with their advisor to obtain assistance in planning an appropriate schedule.
Concentrations
The department offers the following concentrations to student wishing an area of specialization in their degree. Concentrations are available to, but not required of, any student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering. Courses completed to satisfy Requirement 3c. above may also be used to satisfy the requirements of a concentrations. NOTE: Completing the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering with a concentration may require more than 128 credits. Upon completion of the required courses for a concentration, certification will appear on the student’s official transcript.
Biomedical Engineering (15-17 cr)
This concentration for students who plan to pursue graduate work in biomedical areas or seek employment in selected medical-related areas. To earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with a biomedical engineering concentration, students must complete requirements 1., 2., and 3. above and the following:
1. Complete 2 courses from the following:
2. Complete 3 courses from the following:
Note: Students may enroll in 3 or 4 credits of ECE 490 or 491 with biomedical
engineering content as approved by the student's advisor for partial fulfillment of
this requirement.
Digital Systems and IoT: (12-15 cr)
This concentration is for students interested in graduate work or employment in the world of digital hardware, software and systems within the internet of things (IoT) industry. To earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with a digital systems and IoT concentration, students must complete requirements 1., 2., and 3. above and the following:
Complete 4 courses from the following:
EM, Acoustics and Optics: (14-15 cr)
This concentration is for students interested in graduate work or employment in areas related to electromagnetics, acoustics and optics. To earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with an EM, acoustics and optics concentration, students must complete requirements 1., 2., and 3. above and the following:
Complete 4 courses from the following:
Microelectronics: (14-15 cr)
This concentration is for students interested in graduate work in electronic materials, devices or circuits or employment in the semiconductor industry. To earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with a microelectronics concentration, students must complete requirements 1., 2., and 3. above and the following:
Complete 4 courses from the following:
RF and Wireless: (14-15 cr)
This concentration is for students interested in radio frequency technologies and the theories and principles of electronic communication and networking for graduate work or employment in areas related to wireless communication. To earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with an RF and wireless concentration, students must complete requirements 1., 2., and 3. above and the following:
Complete 4 courses from the following:
Robotics and Automation: (13-15 cr)
This concentration is for students interested in graduate work or employment in robotics or automation areas. To earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with a robotics and automation concentration, students must complete requirements 1., 2., and 3. above and the following:
1. Complete the following course:
2. Complete 3 courses from the following:
Smart Devices: (13-15 cr)
This concentration is for students interested in the design and implementation of smart devices and systems for graduate work or employment in consumer electronics and wearables fields. To earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with a smart devices concentration, students must complete requirements 1., 2., and 3. above and the following:
Complete 4 courses from the following:
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
Bioscience | 3/4 | Elective | 4 |
CEM 141 | 4 | CSE 220 | 3 |
EGR 100 | 2 | MTH 133 | 4 |
MTH 132 | 3 | PHY 183 | 4 |
WRA 101 | 4 | IAH 201-210 | 4 |
Total | 16/17 | Total | 19 |
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
CEM161 | 1 | Elective | 3/4 |
ECE 201 | 3 | ECE 202 and 203 | 4 |
MTH 234 | 4 | ECE 280 | 3 |
PHY 184 | 4 | MTH 235 | 3 |
ISS 2XX | 4 | ECE 230 | 3 |
Total | 16 | Total | 16/17 |
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
ECE 377 | 3 | ECE 366 | 3 |
ECE 313 | 3 | ECE 320 | 3 |
ECE 302 and 303 | 4 | ECE 331 | 4 |
ECE 305 | 4 |
Elective |
3/4 |
ISS 3XX | 4 | IAH 211 or > | 4 |
Total | 18 | Total | 17/18 |
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
Major Elective #1 | 3/4 | Elective | 3/4 |
Major Elective #2 | 3/4 | ECE 480 or 489 | 4 |
Major Elective #3 | 3/4 | Major Elective #5 | 3/4 |
Major Elective #4 | 3/4 | Major Elective #6 | 3/4 |
ECE 390 | 1 | ||
Total | 13/17 | Total | 13/16 |
The bachelor's degree in electrical/computer engineering provides its graduates with a solid foundation on which they can build successful and sustainable careers in the ever changing global work environment. The program prepares its graduates for a variety of career paths including engineering positions directly after program completion, entry to engineering graduate school, and entry to other professional graduate-level schools, and eventual leadership in scientific, technical, organizational, and entrepreneurial arenas.
Specifically, the electrical/computer engineering program graduates will:
The undergraduate program in electrical engineering focuses on the design and analysis of electrical and electronic circuits, devices and systems including power, control, communication and signal processing. The program prepares its graduates for a variety of career paths including engineering positions directly after program completion, entry to engineering graduate school, and entry to other professional graduate-level schools, and eventual leadership in scientific, technical, academic, governmental, and entrepreneurial arenas.
Specifically, the electrical engineering program graduates will:
Computer engineering (CPE) is a branch of engineering that encompasses the theory, design, and applications of computers and information processing techniques. The CPE curriculum is more hardware-oriented, including electronics theory and application, than the computer science curriculum. Students acquire a common background with computer science (CSE) students in the fundamental areas of programming, architecture, and organization of digital computers, data structures, principles of software design, and elements of theory of computation. Students obtain a strong mathematical foundation and hands-on experience in microprocessor design. Program strengths at MSU include the major engineering design experience; integration of hardware/software issues, especially in the context of embedded systems; use of contemporary engineering design and modeling tools throughout the curriculum; and advanced engineering design options in hardware, software and communications. This program is interdepartmental with Computer Science and Engineering.
The Electrical Engineering (B.S.) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Fall 2023 - 487
Fall 2022 – 489
Fall 2021 – 318
Fall 2020 – 337
Fall 2019 – 345
2022-2023 - 125
2021-2022 - 74
2020-2021 - 59
2019-2020 - 70
2018-2019 - 59
1. University Requirements: (23-24 credit (cr))
2. College Requirements: (31) *College Admission Requirement
3. Major Requirements: (61 cr)
a. Complete all of the following courses: (1 cr)
b. Complete all of the following courses: (38 cr)
c. Select one of the following courses: (4 cr)
d. Major Electives: (18 cr)
Complete a minimum of 18 credits including at least 12 credits from the focus areas below. The 12 credits must include at least one laboratory course (ECE 402, 404, 405, 407, 410, 415, 417, 420, 430, 431, 445, 458, 476, 477) and at least one 3 or 4 credit course from two different focus areas. Additional credits to meet the 18 credit requirement may be taken from MTH 314, any 400-level engineering course or by completing an approved 3 or 4 credit experiential education experience obtained in a minimum of three out-of-classroom experiences through engineering cooperative education or independent study. Students interested in the experiential education experience must contact the department for approval. Courses at the 400-level outside of Electrical and Computer Engineering may have restrictions or require additional prerequisites not included within this degree program.
Computing and Electronics
Electrosciences
Systems
Other Electives (Variable)
Total Credits Required for Degree 128 cr
The requirements listed above apply to students admitted to the major of Electrical Engineering beginning Fall 2021. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) constantly reviews program requirements and reserves the right to make changes as necessary. Students are encouraged to consult with their advisor to obtain assistance in planning an appropriate schedule.
Concentrations
The department offers the following concentrations to student wishing an area of specialization in their degree. Concentrations are available to, but not required of, any student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering. Courses completed to satisfy Requirement 3c. above may also be used to satisfy the requirements of a concentrations. NOTE: Completing the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering with a concentration may require more than 128 credits. Upon completion of the required courses for a concentration, certification will appear on the student’s official transcript.
Biomedical Engineering (15-17 cr)
This concentration for students who plan to pursue graduate work in biomedical areas or seek employment in selected medical-related areas. To earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with a biomedical engineering concentration, students must complete requirements 1., 2., and 3. above and the following:
1. Complete 2 courses from the following:
2. Complete 3 courses from the following:
Note: Students may enroll in 3 or 4 credits of ECE 490 or 491 with biomedical
engineering content as approved by the student's advisor for partial fulfillment of
this requirement.
Digital Systems and IoT: (12-15 cr)
This concentration is for students interested in graduate work or employment in the world of digital hardware, software and systems within the internet of things (IoT) industry. To earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with a digital systems and IoT concentration, students must complete requirements 1., 2., and 3. above and the following:
Complete 4 courses from the following:
EM, Acoustics and Optics: (14-15 cr)
This concentration is for students interested in graduate work or employment in areas related to electromagnetics, acoustics and optics. To earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with an EM, acoustics and optics concentration, students must complete requirements 1., 2., and 3. above and the following:
Complete 4 courses from the following:
Microelectronics: (14-15 cr)
This concentration is for students interested in graduate work in electronic materials, devices or circuits or employment in the semiconductor industry. To earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with a microelectronics concentration, students must complete requirements 1., 2., and 3. above and the following:
Complete 4 courses from the following:
RF and Wireless: (14-15 cr)
This concentration is for students interested in radio frequency technologies and the theories and principles of electronic communication and networking for graduate work or employment in areas related to wireless communication. To earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with an RF and wireless concentration, students must complete requirements 1., 2., and 3. above and the following:
Complete 4 courses from the following:
Robotics and Automation: (13-15 cr)
This concentration is for students interested in graduate work or employment in robotics or automation areas. To earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with a robotics and automation concentration, students must complete requirements 1., 2., and 3. above and the following:
1. Complete the following course:
2. Complete 3 courses from the following:
Smart Devices: (13-15 cr)
This concentration is for students interested in the design and implementation of smart devices and systems for graduate work or employment in consumer electronics and wearables fields. To earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering with a smart devices concentration, students must complete requirements 1., 2., and 3. above and the following:
Complete 4 courses from the following:
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
Bioscience | 3/4 | Elective | 4 |
CEM 141 | 4 | CSE 220 | 3 |
EGR 100 | 2 | MTH 133 | 4 |
MTH 132 | 3 | PHY 183 | 4 |
WRA 101 | 4 | IAH 201-210 | 4 |
Total | 16/17 | Total | 19 |
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
CEM161 | 1 | Elective | 3/4 |
ECE 201 | 3 | ECE 202 and 203 | 4 |
MTH 234 | 4 | ECE 280 | 3 |
PHY 184 | 4 | MTH 235 | 3 |
ISS 2XX | 4 | ECE 230 | 3 |
Total | 16 | Total | 16/17 |
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
ECE 377 | 3 | ECE 366 | 3 |
ECE 313 | 3 | ECE 320 | 3 |
ECE 302 and 303 | 4 | ECE 331 | 4 |
ECE 305 | 4 |
Elective |
3/4 |
ISS 3XX | 4 | IAH 211 or > | 4 |
Total | 18 | Total | 17/18 |
Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
Major Elective #1 | 3/4 | Elective | 3/4 |
Major Elective #2 | 3/4 | ECE 480 or 489 | 4 |
Major Elective #3 | 3/4 | Major Elective #5 | 3/4 |
Major Elective #4 | 3/4 | Major Elective #6 | 3/4 |
ECE 390 | 1 | ||
Total | 13/17 | Total | 13/16 |
The bachelor's degree in electrical/computer engineering provides its graduates with a solid foundation on which they can build successful and sustainable careers in the ever changing global work environment. The program prepares its graduates for a variety of career paths including engineering positions directly after program completion, entry to engineering graduate school, and entry to other professional graduate-level schools, and eventual leadership in scientific, technical, organizational, and entrepreneurial arenas.
Specifically, the electrical/computer engineering program graduates will:
The undergraduate program in electrical engineering focuses on the design and analysis of electrical and electronic circuits, devices and systems including power, control, communication and signal processing. The program prepares its graduates for a variety of career paths including engineering positions directly after program completion, entry to engineering graduate school, and entry to other professional graduate-level schools, and eventual leadership in scientific, technical, academic, governmental, and entrepreneurial arenas.
Specifically, the electrical engineering program graduates will:
Computer engineering (CPE) is a branch of engineering that encompasses the theory, design, and applications of computers and information processing techniques. The CPE curriculum is more hardware-oriented, including electronics theory and application, than the computer science curriculum. Students acquire a common background with computer science (CSE) students in the fundamental areas of programming, architecture, and organization of digital computers, data structures, principles of software design, and elements of theory of computation. Students obtain a strong mathematical foundation and hands-on experience in microprocessor design. Program strengths at MSU include the major engineering design experience; integration of hardware/software issues, especially in the context of embedded systems; use of contemporary engineering design and modeling tools throughout the curriculum; and advanced engineering design options in hardware, software and communications. This program is interdepartmental with Computer Science and Engineering.