Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering

The Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering has concentrations in Communication; Computer Engineering; Digital Signal Processing (DSP); Electronic Materials and Devices; Systems and Control; and Electric Power Engineering. The program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET). The Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering offers students the opportunity to prepare for careers in areas associated with electronics and devices, digital systems, communications, digital signal and image processing, controls and robotics, computer-aided design (CAD), instrumentation, bioengineering, electric power engineering, and other traditional and emerging areas of high technology. Through the proper selection of elective courses (at least three technical elective courses must be selected from a single technical area) to augment required courses, successful students will develop a specialization pertinent to many of these areas that may lead to productive employment in the public or private sector with electronics companies, high-technology industries, and government agencies. The program will also provide the opportunity for students to develop an understanding of fundamentals and current issues important for future years of learning through such activities as graduate school, distance education, professional training, and membership in professional societies.

The minimum number of semester credit hours required for this degree is 126, at least 39 of which must be at the upper-division level. At least 42 of the required electrical engineering credits must be taken at UTSA. All candidates for this degree must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements, the General Engineering requirements, and the Electrical Engineering requirements, which are listed below.

Core Curriculum Requirements (42 semester credit hours)
Students seeking the Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering must fulfill University Core Curriculum requirements in the same manner as other students. The courses listed below satisfy both major requirements and Core Curriculum requirements; however, if these courses are taken to satisfy both requirements, then students may need to take additional courses in order to meet the minimum number of semester credit hours required for this degree. For a complete listing of courses that satisfy the Core Curriculum requirements, see pages 3-5 of this catalog.

MAT 1214 may be used to satisfy the core requirement in Mathematics, as well as one of the General Engineering requirements. CHE 1103 and PHY 1903 may be used to satisfy the core requirement in Natural Sciences, as well as two of the General Engineering requirements. COR 1203 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Social and Behavioral Science. ECO 2023 should be used to satisfy the core requirement in Economics.

General Engineering Requirements

All degree-seeking candidates in engineering must complete the following 22 semester credit hours, as well as the Core Curriculum requirements and major requirements:

CHE  1103   General Chemistry I
EGR  2323   Applied Engineering Analysis I
MAT  1214   Calculus I
MAT  1224   Calculus II
PHY  1903, 1911  Engineering Physics I and Laboratory
PHY  1923, 1931  Engineering Physics II and Laboratory

Electrical Engineering Degree Requirements

All degree-seeking candidates in Electrical Engineering must complete the following semester credit hours, as well as the Core Curriculum requirements and General Engineering requirements:

1. 56 semester credit hours of required courses:
   
   
   1. 50 semester credit hours of electrical engineering courses:
      
      EE    1323   Introduction to Electrical Engineering Profession
      EE    2423   Network Theory
      EE    2511   Logic Design Laboratory
      EE    2513   Logic Design
      EE    3113   Electrical Engineering Laboratory I
      EE    3213   Electromagnetic Engineering
      EE    3313   Electronic Circuits I
      EE    3323   Electronic Devices
      EE    3413   Analysis and Design of Control Systems
      EE    3423   Signals and Systems I
      EE    3463   Microcomputer Systems I
      EE    3523   Signals and Systems II
      EE    4113   Electrical Engineering Laboratory II
      EE    4313   Electronic Circuits II
      EE    4811   Electrical Engineering Design I
      EE    4813   Electrical Engineering Design II
      EGR  2213   Statics and Dynamics
      EGR  3323   Applied Engineering Analysis II
      
      
   2. 6 semester credit hours of supporting courses:
      
      CS   2073   Computer Programming with Engineering Applications
      
      EE    3533   Random Signals and Noise
      or
      STA  3533   Probability and Random Processes
      
      
2. 15 semester credit hours of electrical engineering elective courses. At least three courses (9 hours) from one of the following concentrations must be selected:
   
   

   (Topics offered under EE 4953 Special Studies in Electrical Engineering may be approved as technical electives in the relevant concentration.)

   Communication Concentration
   EE  4613  Communication Systems
   EE  4653  Digital Communications
   EE  4673  Data Communication and Networks
   EE  4683  Wireless Communications
   EE  4693  Fiber Optic Communications
   

   Computer Engineering Concentration
   EE  3223  C++ and Data Structures
   or
   CS 3733  Operating Systems
   
   EE  3563  Digital Systems Design
   EE  4243  Computer Organization and Architecture
   EE  4513  Introduction to VLSI Design
   EE  4553  VLSI Testing
   EE  4583  Microcomputer Systems II
   

   DSP Concentration
   EE  4453  Selected Topics in Digital Signal Processing
   EE  4623  Digital Filtering
   EE  4643  Digital Signal Processing
   EE  4663  Digital Image Processing
   

   Electronic Materials and Devices Concentration
   EE  3513  Electromechanical Systems
   EE  4323  Dielectric and Optoelectronic Engineering Laboratory
   EE  4353  Introduction to Modern Optics
   EE  4513  Introduction to VLSI Design
   EE  4523  Introduction to Micro and Nanotechnology
   EE  4533  Principles of Microfabrication
   EE  4543  Advanced Topics in Micro and Nanotechnology
   

   Systems and Control Concentration
   EE  3513  Electromechanical Systems
   EE  4443  Discrete-Time and Computer-Controlled Systems
   EE  4723  Intelligent Robotics
   EE  4733  Intelligent Control
   EE  4743  Embedded Control Systems
   

   Electric Power Engineering Concentration
   EE  3513  Electromechanical Systems
   EE  4123  Power Engineering Laboratory
   EE  4753  Analysis of Power Systems
   EE  4763  Power Electronics
   EE  4773  Electric Drives

B.S. in Electrical Engineering – Recommended Four-Year Academic Plan

First Semester		Second Semester
EE 1323	3	EE 2511	1
CHE 1103 (core and major)	3	EE 2513	3
COR 1203 (core)	3	CS 2073	3
MAT 1214 (core and major)	4	MAT 1224	4
WRC 1013 (core)	3	PHY 1903 (core and major)	3
		PHY 1911	1
		WRC 1023 (core)	3
Total semester hours	16	Total semester hours	18
Third Semester		Fourth Semester
EE 2423	3	EE 3313	3
EGR 2213	3	EE 3423	3
EGR 2323	3	EE 3463	3
PHY 1923	3	EGR 3323	3
PHY 1931	1	U.S. History & Diversity core	3
U.S. History & Diversity core	3
Total semester hours	16	Total semester hours	15
Fifth Semester		Sixth Semester
EE 3113	3	EE 3213	3
EE 3323	3	EE 3413	3
EE 3523	3	EE 3533 or STA 3533	3
EE 4313	3	EE Technical elective	3
Literature core	3	POL 1013 (core)	3
Total semester hours	15	Total semester hours	15
Seventh Semester		Eighth Semester
EE 4113	3	ECO 2023 (core)	3
EE 4811	1	EE 4813	3
EE Technical elective	3	EE Technical elective	3
EE Technical elective	3	EE Technical elective	3
POL 1133 or 1213 (core)	3	World Society & Issues core	3
Visual & Performing Arts core	3
Total semester hours	16	Total semester hours	15

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