Electrical Engineering (Computers and Microelectronics) - Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Overview

The Electrical Engineering Bachelor of Science program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs. This particular concentration in the B.S. EE program gives students the opportunity to explore more deeply the area of computers and microelectronics.

Electrical Engineering Program Educational Objectives

Below are the program educational objectives (PEOs) that describe the expected accomplishments of graduate during their first few years after graduation.

  1. Our graduates will obtain relevant, productive employment in the private sector, government and/or pursue an advanced degree.
  2. Our graduates will be using their engineering foundation to innovate solutions to the problems of the real world.

Transfer Credit Guidelines for Electrical Engineering Degrees

Credit earned at other institutions are generally accepted; however, the following restrictions apply to transfer credits:

  • Engineering credit must be earned at an ABET accredited school.
  • Physics coursework must be calculus based.
  • If the NMSU required course includes a lab, the transfer credit must include a lab.
  • A grade of C- or better, must have been earned for transfer coursework.
  • E E Courses numbered 300/3000 or higher, Cornerstone and Capstone courses may not be transferred for credit.
  • Transfer credits for courses above 300/3000 level are not accepted.

Requirements (123-125 credits)

Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits to total at least 129 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300/3000 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering students must earn a grade of C- or better in all engineering, technology, math and science courses (including associated prerequisite courses) required for the degree.  If a grade lower than C- is earned in any of these courses, the student is required to retake the course immediately the next semester it is offered.  Students who earn a grade less than a C- the first time will be contacted by the department and/or academic advising center and advised about this policy and resources to help in their academic success. If the student fails to achieve a C- or better in any of these courses a second time, then the student must submit a written request to the Associate Dean of Academics in the College of Engineering to enroll in the course a third time.  The student should explain the circumstances impacting their grade and the actions planned to improve their performance.   

Prefix Title Credits
General Education
Area I: Communications
English Composition - Level 14
Composition I4
Composition I Honors
Composition I
English Composition - Level 2 13
Oral Communication 13
Area II: Mathematics4
Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 24
Calculus and Analytic Geometry I Honors
Area III: Laboratory Sciences8
General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors4
Calculus -Based Physics I
and Calculus -Based Physics I Lab
4
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences 13
Area V: Humanities 13
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 13
General Education Elective 14
Calculus and Analytic Geometry II4
Calculus and Analytic Geometry II Honors
Viewing A Wider World6
Departmental/College Requirements
Program Specific Requirements
Mathematics and Natural Science18
Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations3
Calculus -Based Physics II
and Calculus -Based Physics II Lab
4
Introduction to Engineering Mathematics4
Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics Applications4
Multivariate and Vector Calculus Applications3
STEM12
Choose four STEM electives 3
Electrical and Computer Engineering43
DC Circuit Analysis4
Digital Logic4
Introduction to Programming and Embedded Systems4
AC Circuit Analysis4
Cornerstone Design2
Semiconductor Devices and Electronics I4
Signals and Systems I3
Signals and Systems II4
Fields and Waves4
Introduction to Computer Organization4
Engineering Capstone I 43
Engineering Capstone II3
E E Concentration Required Courses6
Computer Systems Architecture 53
Computer Systems Architecture
Introduction to Analog and Digital VLSI 53
Introduction to Analog and Digital VLSI
E E Concentration Electives: Choose two courses from the following (one must be an E E course): 66-7
Hardware & Software Codesign3
Hardware & Software Codesign
ASIC Design3
ASIC Design
Hardware Security and Trust3
Hardware Security and Trust
ARM SOC Design3
ARM SOC Design
Analog VLSI Design3
Analog VLSI Design
Selected Topics (Applications of Parallel Computing XSEDE Collaborative Course)3
Algorithm Design & Implementation3
Compilers and Automata Theory4
Software Development4
Data Structures and Algorithms4
Operating Systems I3
Computer Security3
Database Management Systems I3
Non-Departmental Requirements (in addition to Gen.Ed)
Programming Elective
Select one course from the following:3-4
C++ Programming I 70,3
C++ Programming
Computer Programming Fundamentals 73
Java Programming
Computer Science I4
Object-Oriented Programming4
Second Language: (not required)
Elective, to bring the total credits to 1230
Total Credits129-131
1

See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.

2

MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I first.

3

STEM Elective: Course at the 300/3000 level or above from E E that is not used to satisfy any other E E program requirement or courses at the 300/3000 level or above from A E, C E, CHME, I E, M E, ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, CSCI, MATH, PHYS and STAT.  Excluded courses include VWW courses and those which are substantially equivalent to an E E course. Click to view a list of excluded STEM Electives.

4

The prequisite for ENGR 401 Engineering Capstone I for BSEE students is E E 300 Cornerstone Design.

5

Students must take both (E E 462 Computer Systems Architecture or E E 562 Computer Systems Architecture) and (E E 480 Introduction to Analog and Digital VLSI or E E 510 Introduction to Analog and Digital VLSI), both of which are currently offered in the Fall semester.

6

Some of these elective courses may have additional prerequisites.

7

Only one of the 100/1000-level or the 400/4000-level course may be taken to satisfy degree requirements.  Students may not take the 100/1000-level of a course to satisfy the programming elective requirement and the 400/4000-level of the same course to satisfy other degree requirements.

A Suggested Plan of Study for Students

This roadmap assumes student  placement in MATH 1511G and ENGL 1110G . The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
ENGR 190 Introduction to Engineering Mathematics 4
ENGL 1110G Composition I 4
CHEM 1215G General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors 4
ENGR 120 DC Circuit Analysis 4
 Credits16
Spring
MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 1 4
General Education Course 2 3
ENGR 130 Digital Logic 4
ENGR 140 Introduction to Programming and Embedded Systems 4
 Credits15
Second Year
Fall
MATH 1521G Calculus and Analytic Geometry II 4
PHYS 1310G
PHYS 1310L
Calculus -Based Physics I
and Calculus -Based Physics I Lab
4
E E 200 Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics Applications 4
ENGR 230 AC Circuit Analysis 4
 Credits16
Spring
MATH 3160 Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations 3
PHYS 1320G
PHYS 1320L
Calculus -Based Physics II
and Calculus -Based Physics II Lab
4
General Education Course 2 3
E E 240 Multivariate and Vector Calculus Applications 3
Choose one Programming course from the following: 3-4
C++ Programming I
or C++ Programming
 
Computer Programming Fundamentals
or Java Programming
 
Computer Science I  
Object-Oriented Programming  
 Credits16-17
Third Year
Fall
E E 300 Cornerstone Design 2
E E 320 Signals and Systems I 3
E E 340 Fields and Waves 4
General Education Course 2 3
General Education Course 2 3
 Credits15
Spring
E E 317 Semiconductor Devices and Electronics I 4
E E 325 Signals and Systems II 4
E E 362 Introduction to Computer Organization 4
General Education Course 2 3
 Credits15
Fourth Year
Fall
ENGR 401 Engineering Capstone I 3
E E 462
Computer Systems Architecture 3
or Computer Systems Architecture
3
E E 480
Introduction to Analog and Digital VLSI 3
or Introduction to Analog and Digital VLSI
3
STEM Elective 4,5 3
STEM Elective 4,5 3
 Credits15
Spring
ENGR 402 Engineering Capstone II 3
Computers & Microelectronics Elective 5,6 3-4
Computers & Microelectronics Elective 5,6 3
STEM Elective 4,5 3
STEM Elective 4,5 3
 Credits15-16
 Total Credits123-125
1

MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I first.

2

See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.

3

Students must take both (E E 462 Computer Systems Architecture or E E 562 Computer Systems Architecture) and (E E 480 Introduction to Analog and Digital VLSI or E E 510 Introduction to Analog and Digital VLSI), both of which are currently offered in the Fall semester.

4

STEM Elective: Course at the 300/3000 level or above from E E that is not used to satisfy any other E E program requirement or courses at the 300/3000 level or above from A E, C E, CHME, I E, M E, ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, CSCI, MATH, PHYS and STAT.  Excluded courses include VWW courses and those which are substantially equivalent to an E E course. Click to view a list of excluded STEM Electives.

5

Depending on availability of specific courses in the fall or spring semester, students may need to reorganize the ECE Electives, STEM electives, and/or Gen Ed electives in their final year.  Students are strongly advised to consult with their ECE Faculty Mentor for assistance in planning their final year.

6

One Computers & Microelectronics Elective Course must be from the E E Prefix.  See E E Concentration Electives in the Degree Requirements section above.