Electrical Engineering, BS
The electrical engineers are involved in research, design development, testing, or supervising the manufacturing and installation of electrical equipment, components, or system for commercial, industrial, military, or scientific use, With the energy sector booming in the West Texas, the electrical engineering graduates of the program are expected to find ample job opportunities in the local energy industry. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment for electrical engineers is projected to grow, with a faster-than-average growth rate of 9% from 2023 to 2033, indicating a positive outlook for the field. The annual mean salary for electrical engineers in Texas is $113,280, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Program Educational Objectives
Three to five years after graduation, the graduates are:
- Contributing to society by successful application of electrical engineering knowledge and skills
- Pursuing life-long learning through advanced professional degrees, graduate studies, and/or professional development.
- Demonstrating professional and intellectual growth as leaders in their professions and/or community for public service.
Competencies
Upon completion of the Electrical Engineering program, students will be able to:
- Lifelong Learning
An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
- Engineering Design and Societal Impact
An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- Professional Communication
An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- Experimentation and Data Analysis
An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- Teamwork and Leadership
An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- Engineering Problem Solving
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- Ethics and Professional Responsibility
An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
General Education Requirements
Communication
Language, Philosophy, and Culture
Mathematics
Life and Physical Science
U.S. History
| HIST 1301 | History Of The Us To 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 | History Of The Us Since 1877 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Political Science
Creative Arts
Social and Behavioral Science
Component Area
| COMM 1315 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Component Area Other Options
| CHEM 1111 | General Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| PHYS 2125 | University Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2 |
Total Credit Hours: 42
Degree Requirements
Lower Division Required Courses
Major Requirements
Senior Design
Electives
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