Electrical Engineering, BS

First Semester

• EE 110 Survey of Electrical Engineering Credits: (1-0) 1
• CENG 142/142L Introduction to Digital Systems/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
• ENGL 101 Composition I Credits: (3-0) 3 ¹
• MATH 123 Calculus I Credits: (4-0) 4 ^{1, 4}
• Math/Science Elective Credits: 3 ²
• General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 3 ¹

Second Semester

• EE 120/120L Foundations of Electrical and Computer Engineering/Lab Credits: (3-0) 3
• MATH 125 Calculus II Credits: (4-0) 4 ⁴
• PHYS 207 Fundamentals of Physics I Credits: (3-0) 3 ¹
• PHYS 207L Fundamentals of Physics I Lab Credits: (0-1) 1 ¹
• General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 3​ ¹

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  Select one course from the following:

• CSC 115 Test-Driven Software Development Credits: (3-0) 3
• CSC 150/150L Computer Science I/Lab Credits: (3-0) 3
• CSC 170/170L Programming for Engineers and Scientists Credits: (3-0) 3

First Semester

• EE 220/220L Circuits I/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4 ⁴
• EM 216 Statics and Dynamics Credits: (4-0) 4
• MATH 321 Differential Equations Credits: (3-0) 3
• ENGL 279 Communication in the STEM Workplace Credits: (3-0) 3 ¹
• General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 3​ ¹

Second Semester

• EE 221/221L Circuits II/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4 ⁴
• MATH 225 Calculus III Credits: (4-0) 4
• PHYS 209 Fundamentals of Physics II Credits: (3-0) 3 ¹
• PHYS 209L Fundamentals of Physics II Lab Credits: (0-1) 1

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  Select one of the following:

• EE 351/351L Mechatronics and Measurement Sys/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4
• CENG 242/242L Digital Systems/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4
• CENG 347/347L Embedded Intelligent Systems/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4

First Semester

• EE 313 Signals and Systems Credits: (3-0) 3
• EE 320/320L Introduction to Electronics Credits: (3-1) 4
• EE 330/330L Energy Systems/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4
• EE 381 Electric and Magnetic Fields Credits: (3-0) 3
• ENGL 289 STEM Communication for Technical and Public Audiences Credits: (3-0) 3 ¹

Second Semester

• EE 314/314L Control Systems/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4
• EE 362 Electronic, Magnetic, & Optical Properties of Materials Credits: (3-0) 3
• EE 382 Applied Electromagnetics and Wireless Communications Credits: (3-0) 3
• EE 451 Fundamentals of Systems Engineering Credits: (3-0) 3
• MATH 381 Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credits: (3-0) 3

First Semester

• EE 463 Capstone Design I Credits: (2-0) 2
• Professional Elective(s) Credits: 8 ³
• Free Elective Credits: 2

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  Select one course from the following:

• MATH 315 Linear Algebra Credits: (3-0) 3
• MATH 421/521 Complex Analysis Credits: (3-0) 3

Second Semester

• EE 467 Capstone Design II Credits: (2-0) 2
• Professional Elective Credits: 7 ³
• General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 3​ ¹
• Free Elective Credits: 3

Notes:

¹ Fulfills General Education requirement. Students should consult the “General Education Requirements” section of this catalog for a complete listing of all general education requirements.

² Select three credits from the following list: CHEM 112 , CHEM 114 , MATH 373 , MATH 382 , MATH 432/532 , MATH 471 , PHYS 225 , PHYS 275 , PHYS 331 , or PHYS 341 . 

³ Select 15 credits from any EE 4xx, 5xx, or 6xx with the exception of EE 451 , CENG 463 /CSC 463 /EE 463 , and CENG 467 /CSC 467 /EE 467 . A maximum of seven (7) credits from CENG 242/242L  ,CENG 347/347L , or any CSC or CENG 4xx, 5xx or 6xx may also be used toward the Professional Electives.  A maximum of three (3) CP 297/397/497 , EE 491 /EE 591 /EE 691 , and/or EE 498  credits may be used toward the Professional Electives requirement if a written petition is submitted to the faculty advisor by the student and is approved by the EECS faculty.  In addition, one non-EE course at the 3xx level or above (four credits or less) may be used toward the EE professional electives requirement if a written petition is submitted to the faculty advisor by the student and is approved by the EECS faculty.

⁴ A grade of “C” or higher is required in these courses for graduation with an Electrical Engineering, BS degree and/or for advancement into some subsequent required courses. Check prerequisite requirements on course descriptions.

Objectives and Outcomes

Program Educational Objectives:

1. Graduates will successfully practice and advance in their careers in electrical engineering or related fields.
2. Graduates will build on the fundamental and applied concepts they learned at South Dakota Mines via continuing education, certifications, graduate degrees, professional societies, and other similar enrichment activities.
3. Graduates will effectively participate on or lead teams in diverse environments (e.g., work, professional organizations, community) responsibly, safely, and ethically.

Student Outcomes:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. 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.
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.