Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Electrical engineers harness electrical energy for the benefit of humankind. The profession is broad, encompassing areas from communications and electric power to energy use and technologies for our current 'Information Age.' Employment opportunities range from product design, development, and manufacturing to sales, management, teaching, and research. Employers include industrial companies, consulting firms, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations. Electrical Engineering at UNF offers an ABET-accredited BS degree and an MS degree. Our alumni find success in top-tier companies and graduate schools across the country.

Academic Programs, Objectives, and Outcomes

Prospective students (incoming freshmen, transfers students, and graduate students) are encouraged to explore the academic programs and policies for the various EE degrees. EE is part of the School of Engineering at UNF. Academic policies apply across all engineering majors and disciplines; be sure to meet with an SOE Advisor often to ensure you are on the right path to graduation.

Academic Programs

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering
• MS Degree in Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering Program Educational Objectives

UNF Engineering graduates will:

1. Be successfully engaged in their careers, adapting to a constantly evolving global environment while using their knowledge of electrical engineering.
2. Practice high ethical standards and exhibit societal responsibility.
3. Enhance their knowledge and skills in engineering and interdisciplinary areas through continuous learning or career advancement.
4. Demonstrate leadership and communication skills in the workplace through interdisciplinary teamwork.

Electrical Engineering Student Outcomes

At the time of graduation, Electrical Engineering students will have achieved the following 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 apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
8. An ability to apply probability and statistics in the analysis and design of electrical/electronic systems, components, or processes.
9. An ability to analyze and design complex electrical and electronic devices, software and systems containing hardware and software components.
10. An ability to apply differential and integral calculus, calculus-based sciences, and advanced mathematics—such as differential equations, linear algebra, complex variables, and discrete mathematics—in the analysis and design of electrical/electronic systems, components, or processes.

Schedules and Advising

Engineering courses are progressively complex and rely on a carefully designed sequence that must be taken in the proper order. Since many courses have multiple prerequisites, it is helpful to use the term-by-term sample schedule in Osprey Maps to gain an understanding of what your path may look like. However, Osprey Maps is an aid and should not be used in lieu of academic advising. Contact your SOE (School of Engineering) Advisor today to schedule an appointment.