Electrical Engineering, BS

First Semester

• EE 110 Introduction to EECS Credits: 1
• EE 120 Foundations of Electrical and Computer Engineering Credits: 3
• CENG 142 Introduction to Digital Systems Credits: 2
• CENG 142L Introduction to Digital Systems Lab Credits: 1
• CSC 115 Software Development I Credits: 3
• ENGL 101 Composition I Credits: 3 ¹
• MATH 123 Calculus I Credits: 4 ^{1, 4}

Second Semester

• CSC 216 Introduction to C++ Credits: 3
• MATH 125 Calculus II Credits: 4 ⁴
• PHYS 207 Fundamentals of Physics I Credits: 3 ¹
• PHYS 207L Fundamentals of Physics I Lab Credits: 1 ¹
• General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 6​ ¹

First Semester

• EE 220 Circuits I Credits: 3 ⁴
• EE 220L Circuits I Lab Credits: 1
• CENG 242 Digital Systems Credits: 3
• CENG 242L Digital Systems Lab Credits: 1
• MATH 321 Differential Equations Credits: 3
• ENGL 279 Communication in the STEM Workplace Credits: 3 ¹
• General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 3​ ¹

Second Semester

• EE 221 Circuits II Credits: 3 ⁴
• EE 221L Circuits II Lab Credits: 1
• CENG 347 Embedded Intelligent Systems Credits: 3
• CENG 347L Embedded Intelligent Systems Lab Credits: 1
• MATH 225 Calculus III Credits: 4
• PHYS 209 Fundamentals of Physics II Credits: 3 ¹
• PHYS 209L Fundamentals of Physics II Lab Credits: 1

First Semester

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

Second Semester

• EE 314 Control Systems Credits: 3
• EE 362 Electronic, Magnetic, & Optical Properties of Materials Credits: 3
• EE 382 Applied Electromagnetics and Wireless Communications Credits: 3
• EE 451 Fundamentals of Systems Engineering Credits: 3
• MATH 381 Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credits: 3

First Semester

• EE 463 Capstone Design I Credits: 2
• Professional Elective(s) Credits: 8 ³
• MATH 315 Linear Algebra Credits: 3
• Free Elective Credits: 3

Second Semester

• EE 467 Capstone Design II Credits: 2
• Math/Science Elective Credits: 3 ²
• Professional Elective Credits: 7 ³
• General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 3​ ¹

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 ; MATH 251 , MATH 353 , MATH 373 , MATH 382 , MATH 415 , MATH 421 , MATH 432 , MATH 443 , MATH 447 , MATH 451 ; PHYS 225,  PHYS 275,  PHYS 331,  PHYS 361,  PHYS 421,  or PHYS 451   

³ Select 15 credits from any EE 4xx, 5xx, or 6xx courses with the exception of EE 451 , CENG 463/ CSC 463/ EE 463 , and CENG 467 /CSC 467 /EE 467 . Up to seven (7) credits from any other CSC or CENG 4xx, 5xx or 6xx courses may be used; one non-EE/CENG/CSC course at the 3xx level or above (four or fewer credits) may be included in this group of up to seven (7) credits if the student submits a written petition to their academic advisor which is then approved by the EECS faculty. Up to three (3) credits of CP 297/397/497 , EE 491 /EE 591 /EE 691 , and/or EE 498  may be used if the student submits a written petition to their academic advisor which is then 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.