Sample Curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Year 1 (Fall Semester)
(5) MATH 150 Calculus I (FQR)
(4) CHEM 131 Engineering Chemistry (BPS)
(1) CHEM 135 Engineering Chemistry Lab (EL)
(3) IE 106 Engineering Problem Solving
(3) ENG 101 English Composition I
(1) FST 101 Succeeding & Engaging at SIUE
17 - Total Credits
Year 1 (Spring Semester)
(5) MATH 152 Calculus II (BPS)
(3) PHYS 141 Physics I for Engineering (BPS)
(1) PHYS 151L University Physics I Lab (EL)
(3) ENG 102 English Composition II
(3) ACS 103 Interpersonal Communication (ERGU or EREG)*
15 - Total Credits
Year 2 (Fall Semester)
(3) ECE 210 Circuit Analysis I
(3) CS 145 Introduction to Computing I
(4) MATH 250 Calculus III (BPS)
(3) PHYS 142 Physics II for Engineering (BPS)
(1) PHYS 152L University Physics II Lab
14 - Total Credits
Year 2 (Spring Semester)
(4) ECE 211 Circuit Analysis II
(4) ECE 282 Digital Systems Design
(3) MATH 305 Differential Equations I
(3) ECON 111 Macroeconomics (BSS)
(3) Breadth Fine & Performing Arts (BFPA)
17 - Total Credits
Year 3 (Fall Semester)
(4) ECE 326 Electronic Circuits I
(3) ECE 351 Signals and Systems
(3) ECE 352 Engineering Probability and Statistics
(5) MATH 355 Engineering Mathematics
(0-2) Health Experience (EH)
15-17 - Total Credits
Year 3 (Spring Semester)
(3) ECE 340 Engineering Electromagnetics
(3) ECE 365 Control Systems
(3) ECE 375 Introduction to Communications
(3) Non ECE Tech Elective
(3) Breadth Info & Communication in Society (BICS, ERGU or EREG)*
(3) Breadth Life Science (BLS)
18 - Total Credits
Year 4 (Fall Semester)
(3) ECE 404 ECE Design
(4) ECE 341 Electromechanical Energy Conv.
(3) ECE Elective I
(3) ECE Elective II
(3) PHIL 323 Engineering, Ethics & Professionalism (FRA, BHUM)
16 - Total Credits
Year 4 (Spring Semester)
(3) ECE 405 ECE Design Laboratory
(3) ECE Elective III
(3) ECE Elective IV
(3) IE 345 Engineering Economic Analysis
(3) Interdisciplinary Studies (IS)
15 - Total Credits
* If a course satisfies both the EREG and ERGU requirements, students will be given credit for one of the attributes and need to take a course that fulfills the other attribute.
Total Hours 127-129
Transfer Students: To maximize your transfer experience, complete the bolded courses/requirements pre-transfer and satisfy the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) General Ed Core or receive an AA, AS, or AAT (early childhood, special ed or math) degree from an IAI community college. If 'Academic Emphasis Area' requirements are shown, discuss careful course selection with the academic advising contact listed. Visit the transfer credit website to find course equivalency guides.
