Admission Requirements

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First year freshmen applicants should submit the following:

• An application for admission. The University accepts both paper and electronic applications, as well as the Common Application.
• An official high school transcript
• SAT or ACT Scores
• Two letters of recommendation (recommended)
• Personal statement (recommended)

Transfer applicants should submit the following:

• An application for admission. The University accepts both paper and electronic applications, as well as the Common Application.
• Official college transcript(s) from all previous institutions of higher education attended.
• Proof of high school graduation (official high school transcript or copy of high school diploma).
• Two letters of recommendation (recommended)
• Personal Statement (recommended)

International Applicants

Please consult the International admission requirements page, or for specific queries, contact your admissions officer.

Electrical Engineering Courses

A total of 120 semester hours are required for graduation from the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering program.

Program Requirements

Upon recommendation of the faculty of the School of Engineering, the University of Bridgeport will award the bachelor’s degree to the student of good character who fulfills the following minimum requirements, in addition to those listed in the chapter on Academic Regulations:

• Participation in such departmental seminars as the faculty prescribes.
• Earning the total semester hours required for the individual curriculum as listed.
• Earning a “C” or better in every course in the major and with a cumulative average of 2.0 in the major courses. Each department designates the courses to be included in the major and decides the procedure necessary to remove each deficiency, including any “D” in a major course. When a course is a prerequisite to another, a “C” or better in the prerequisite course may also be a requirement.

Semester 1

ENGL C101	Comp and Rhet I	3
MATH 110	Calculus I	4
CPSC 101	Intro to Computing	3
FYS 101	First Year Seminar	3
HUM	Humanities Core	3
Total		16

Semester 2

MATH 112	Calculus II	4
PHYS 207	Physics I, with lab	4
CHEM 103	General Chemistry	4
SOSC	Social Science Core	3
Total		15

Semester 3

MATH 214	Linear Algebra	4
PHYS 208	Physics I, with lab	4
ELEG 233	Network Analysis I	3
ELEG 235	Network Analysis I Lab	1
CPEG 210	Digital Design I	3
Total		15

Semester 4

MATH 281	Differential Equations	3
ELEG 290	Econ & Management of Engr	3
ELEG 234	Network Analysis II	2
ELEG 236	Network Analysis II Lab	1
ELEG 209	Engineering Analysis	3
CPEG 286	Microprocessors	3
Total		15

Semester 5

MATH 215	Calculus III	3
ELEG 333	Signal and Systems	3
ELEG 323	Probability and Statistics	3
ELEG 348	Electronics	3
SOSC	Social Science Elective	3
Total		15

Semester 6

CPEG 315	Digital Design II with Lab	4
ELEG	Communications Course (315/316/350)	3
ELEG 342	Modern Communications	3
ELEG 344/337	Power Electronics/ Electronics Lab	3
ELEG 317	Controls	3
Total		16

Semester 7

ELEG 349A	Senior Design Project A	2
364/361	PLC/Controls Lab	3
HUM ELEC	Humanities Elective	3
TECH	Tech Elective	3
TECH	Tech Elective	3
Total		14

Semester 8

ELEG 349B	Senior Design Project B	2
EE	EE Elective	3
EE	EE Elective	3
EE	EE Elective	3
FA	Fine Arts Elective	3
Total		14

Transfer & Course Substitution Policy

Curricular modifications and policy changes are subject to University policy detailed in the UB Catalog.

Transfer Policy

Course Substitution Policy

 

View all courses offered and read full course descriptions in our online course catalog system.

Learning Outcomes and Careers

Electrical Engineering Graduates will:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and the ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. [Fundamentals/ Problem Solving] 
2. Demonstrate knowledge of core electrical engineering topics and an ability to apply engineering principles to produce solutions that meet specified needs within realistic constraints such as public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors. [Design/Technical Skills] 
3. Exhibit an ability to convey technical material through oral presentation and formal written reports/papers to a range of audience.  [Communication] 
4. Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary global and societal issues and their relationship to professional ethics, and ability to make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.  [Ethics/Profession/Engr Economics] 
5. Exhibit an ability to function in a multidisciplinary team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives. Communication. [Teamwork] 
6. Have an ability to use techniques, skills and modern tools to design, develop, and conduct scientific and engineering experiments and to analyze and interpret data, and demonstrated ability to draw conclusions. [Experiment/Results] 
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. [Diversity/LLL]