Electrical Engineering (Electromagnetics and Photonics) - 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 electromagnetics and photonics.
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.
- Our graduates will obtain relevant, productive employment in the private sector, government and/or pursue an advanced degree.
- 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 (123-127 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 124 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 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 1 | 4 | |
| Composition I | 4 | |
| English Composition - Level 2 1 | 3 | |
| Oral Communication 1 | 3 | |
| Area II: Mathematics | 4 | |
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 2 | 4 | |
| Area III: Laboratory Sciences | 8 | |
| General Chemistry I Lecture and Laboratory for STEM Majors | 4 | |
| Calculus -Based Physics I and Calculus -Based Physics I Lab | 4 | |
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences 1 | 3 | |
| Area V: Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 1 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | 4 | |
| Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 | |
| Departmental/College Requirements | ||
| Program Specific Requirements | ||
| Mathematics and Natural Science | 18 | |
| Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 | |
| Calculus -Based Physics II and Calculus -Based Physics II Lab | 4 | |
| Introduction to Engineering Mathematics | 4 | |
| Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics Applications | 4 | |
| Multivariate and Vector Calculus Applications | 3 | |
| STEM | 6 | |
Choose two STEM Electives 3 | ||
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | 43 | |
| DC Circuit Analysis | 4 | |
| Digital Logic | 4 | |
| Introduction to Programming and Embedded Systems | 4 | |
| AC Circuit Analysis | 4 | |
| Cornerstone Design | 2 | |
| Semiconductor Devices and Electronics I | 4 | |
| Signals and Systems I | 3 | |
| Signals and Systems II | 4 | |
| Fields and Waves | 4 | |
| Introduction to Computer Organization | 4 | |
| Engineering Capstone I 4 | 3 | |
| Engineering Capstone II | 3 | |
| E E Concentration Required Courses | 6-7 | |
| Antennas and Radiation 5 | 3-4 | |
or E E 541 | Antennas and Radiation | |
or E E 452 | Introduction to Radar | |
or E E 548 | Introduction to Radar | |
| Introduction to Optics 5 | 3 | |
| E E Concentration Electives: Choose two courses from the following (one must be an E E course): 6 | 6-8 | |
| Smart Antennas | 3 | |
or E E 549 | Smart Antennas | |
| Introduction to Radar 7 | 3 | |
or E E 548 | Introduction to Radar | |
| Microwave Engineering | 3 | |
or E E 521 | Microwave Engineering | |
| Antennas and Radiation 7 | 4 | |
or E E 541 | Antennas and Radiation | |
| Fundamentals of Photonics | 4 | |
or E E 528 | Fundamentals of Photonics | |
| Nanoscience and Nanotechnology | 3 | |
| Engineering Analysis II | 3 | |
| Astronomical Observations and Techniques | 3 | |
| Complex Variables | 3 | |
| Fourier Series and Boundary Value Problems | 3 | |
| Applied Linear Algebra | 3 | |
| Modern Physics | 3 | |
| Modern Experimental Optics | 3 | |
| Non-Departmental Requirements (in addition to Gen.Ed) | ||
| Viewing a Wider World Electives 8 | 6 | |
| Programming Elective | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| C++ Programming I 9 | 3 | |
or CSCI 4510 | C++ Programming | |
| Computer Programming Fundamentals 9 | 3 | |
or CSCI 4505 | Java Programming | |
| Computer Programming Fundamentals: Python 9 | 3 | |
or CSCI 4520 | Python Programming I | |
| Python Programming II 9 | 3 | |
or CSCI 4525 | Python Programming II | |
| Computer Science I | 4 | |
| Object-Oriented Programming | 4 | |
| Second Language: (not required) | ||
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 123 | 0 | |
| Total Credits | 123-127 | |
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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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.
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STEM Elective: Course at the 300 level or above from E E that is not used to satisfy any other E E program requirement or courses at the 300 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.
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The prerequisite for ENGR 401 Engineering Capstone I for BSEE students is E E 300 Cornerstone Design.
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Students must take (E E 454 Antennas and Radiation or E E 541 Antennas and Radiation or E E 452 Introduction to Radar or E E 548 Introduction to Radar) which are currently offered in the Fall semester and E E 473 Introduction to Optics which is currently offered in the Spring semester
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Some of these elective courses may have additional prerequisites.
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This course can satisfy either an E E Concentration Required Course or an E E Concentration Elective, but not both.
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See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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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 Intermediate Algebra and ENGL 1110G Rhetoric and Composition. 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.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| 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 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| 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 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| 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 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| 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 | |
| Choose one Programming course from the following: | 3-4 | |
| C++ Programming I or C++ Programming | ||
| Computer Programming Fundamentals or Java Programming | ||
| Computer Programming Fundamentals: Python or Python Programming I | ||
| Python Programming II or Python Programming II | ||
| Computer Science I | ||
| Object-Oriented Programming | ||
| E E 240 | Multivariate and Vector Calculus Applications | 3 |
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| 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 Requirement (Area I, IV, V, VI or VWW) 2 | 3 | |
| General Education Requirement (Area I, IV, V, VI or VWW) 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| E E 325 | Signals and Systems II | 4 |
| E E 317 | Semiconductor Devices and Electronics I | 4 |
| E E 362 | Introduction to Computer Organization | 4 |
| General Education Requirement (Area I, IV, V, VI or VWW) 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENGR 401 | Engineering Capstone I | 3 |
| Electromagnetics & Photonics Elective 5,6 | 3-4 | |
| E E 454 | Antennas and Radiation 3 or Antennas and Radiation or Introduction to Radar or Introduction to Radar | 3-4 |
| STEM Elective 4,5 | 3 | |
| General Education Requirement (Area I, IV, V, VI or VWW) 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGR 402 | Engineering Capstone II | 3 |
| E E 473 | Introduction to Optics 3 | 3 |
| Electromagnetics & Photonics Elective 5,6 | 3-4 | |
| STEM Elective 4,5 | 3 | |
| General Education Requirement (Area I, IV, V, VI or VWW) 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Total Credits | 123-127 | |
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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.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Students must take (E E 454 Antennas and Radiation or E E 541 Antennas and Radiation or E E 452 Introduction to Radar or E E 548 Introduction to Radar) which are currently offered in the Fall semester and E E 473 Introduction to Optics which is currently offered in the Spring semester.
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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.
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Depending on availability of specific courses in the fall or spring semester, students may need to reorganize the ECE Electives, STEM electives, and/or General Education electives in their final year. Students are strongly advised to consult with their ECE Faculty Mentor for assistance in planning their final year.
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At least one Electromagnetics & Photonics Elective Course must be from the E E Prefix. See E E Concentration Electives in the Degree Requirements section above.