The body of knowledge under the umbrella of Electrical Engineering is far too broad to be obtained in only four years of college. The development each year of new techologies, tools, and opportunities only adds to the amount of information which must be mastered. The core courses are designed to give students a broad background in the fundamentals of the discipline. During the late junior and most of the senior year, students narrow their studies to concentrate in one or two areas.

In order to help focus these studies in a cohesive manner, this guide has been prepared to help students select upper division courses in areas of interest in which they may eventually specialize. The areas chosen reflect the individual research interests and expertise of our faculty. In addition to the courses listed for each area, students may explore the topics in greater depth by taking independent study and/or graduate courses in those areas. The faculty advisors listed should be consulted for more information.

It is important to plan ahead when choosing junior- and senior-level theory and lab courses. In most cases, these courses are offered only once a year. This chart shows the sequence of prerequisites needed to be eligible to take these courses in the semester they are offered. See the Undergraduate Advisor, Valerie Matthews, for more information.