Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering prepares students for a career in electrical engineering and associated professional fields. The program provides a state-of-the-art education, research experience and project-based learning from a broad range of focus areas as well as numerous opportunities to work in interdisciplinary fields. The undergraduate electrical engineering degree provides opportunities for employment with various industries including power systems, renewable energy, communications, robotics, or any other entity requiring advanced data processing or system design.

The BS in Electrical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.

Licensure and/or Certification

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering gain four years of education credit toward obtaining a Professional  Engineer license in Alaska.

This program is designed to meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in the State of Alaska. However, the program might not meet the educational requirements for professional licensure or certification in other states. Please see UAA's Licensure and Certification website for more information.

Admission Requirements

Special Considerations

  • BS in Electrical Engineering students must meet with their faculty advisor at least once per semester to review their academic progress and future course plan.
  • Students who intend to enroll in this degree of study are strongly encouraged to complete the following content in high school with a minimum grade of C: Trigonometry (1/2 year), Physics (1 year), Algebra (2 years), Chemistry (1 year), and English (3 years). Insufficient preparation may increase the number of semesters required to complete the degree.

Graduation Requirements

Core Courses
CHEM A105
A105L
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry I Laboratory
4
CSCE A201Computer Programming I3-4
or CSE A205 Introduction to C Programming for Engineers
CSCE A248Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming3
EE A203
A203L
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering I
and Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering I Laboratory
4
EE/CSCE A241Computer Hardware Concepts4
EE A307Introduction to Power Systems3
EE/ME A308Instrumentation and Measurement3
EE/PHYS A314 Electromagnetics3
EE/PHYS A324 Electromagnetics II3
EE A324L Electromagnetics Laboratory II1
EE A333
A333L
Electronic Devices
and Electronic Devices Laboratory
4
EE A353
A353L
Circuit Theory
and Circuit Theory Lab
4
EE A354 Engineering Signal Analysis3
EE A438Design of Electrical Engineering Systems3
EE/ME A471Automatic Control3
EE A451Digital Signal Processing3
ENGR A151Introduction to Engineering1
ES A209Statics3
ES A210Dynamics3
ES A261Introduction to Engineering Computation3
ES A302Engineering Data Analysis3
ESM A450Economic Analysis and Operations3
MATH A251Calculus I4-6
or MATH A251F F.A.T. Calculus I
MATH A252Calculus II4-6
or MATH A252F F.A.T. Calculus II
MATH A253Calculus III4
MATH A302Ordinary Differential Equations3
PHIL A305Professional Ethics3
PHYS A211
A211L
General Physics I
and General Physics I Laboratory
4
PHYS A212
A212L
General Physics II
and General Physics II Laboratory
4
Advanced Mathematics Electives
Select 3 credits from the following:3
Linear Algebra
Introduction to Complex Analysis
Advanced Engineering Mathematics: Linear Algebra and Numerical Analysis
Advanced Engineering Mathematics: Partial Differential Equations and Complex Variables
Numerical Analysis
Partial Differential Equations
Advanced Engineering Electives
Complete 12 credits, including at least 6 credits of EE courses, from the following:12
Computer Networks
Computer and Network Security
Power Distribution
Green Electrical Energy Systems
Integrated Circuit Design
Power Electronics
Antenna Theory
Communication Systems
Telecommunications
Advanced Linear Systems
Electrical Engineering Internship
Modern Physics
Total108-113

A minimum of 129 credits is required for the degree, of which 39 must be upper-division.

Honors in Electrical Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering recognizes distinguished achievement by conferring programmatic honors in electrical engineering. In order to receive honors in electrical engineering, a student must meet the following requirements:

  • Complete all program requirements;
  • Be an active member for at least one year of both a national and an on-campus student chapter of a professional engineering society that addresses issues relevant to the engineering profession;
  • Earn a minimum GPA of 3.50 in the courses required for the major;
  • Gain approval for, complete and present a design/research project prior to applying for graduation. The project proposal, presentation and final written report must be approved by the program faculty.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering will have:

  • An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics;
  • 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;
  • An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
  • 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;
  • 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;
  • An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions;
  • An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. 

Sample Plan

The academic plan below is one pathway through the degree/certificate. It includes all requirements, taking into account recommendations from program faculty. Each student’s plan may vary according to their initial course placement, intended course load, additional majors and/or minors, and their placement into required prerequisite courses. Any change in the plan below can have an unforeseen impact on the rest of the plan. Therefore, it is very important to meet with your academic advisor to verify your personal academic plan.

Please review the following terms, definitions, and resources associated with the sample academic plan below.

  • Each course in the far left column links to a pop-up bubble with a course description, prerequisite requirements, and associations with university requirements. For example, if a course fulfills a general education requirement, you will see that in the pop-up bubble.
  • GER: indicates a General Education Requirement. GERs that also count toward degree/certificate requirements appear as a specific course in the plan. For these courses, "GER" is not indicated explicitly in the table, but if you click on the course, you will see the course's GER status in the pop-up bubble.
  • Program Elective: indicates a specific course selection determined by program faculty to fulfill a degree/certificate requirement. Students should seek assistance from their academic advisor.
  • Elective: indicates an open selection of 100-400 level university courses to fulfill elective credits needed to meet the minimum total credits toward the degree/certificate.
  • Upper Division Program Elective: indicates a specific 300-400 level course selection determined by the program faculty to fulfill a degree/certificate requirement. Students should seek assistance from their academic advisor.
  • Upper Division Elective: indicates an open selection of 300-400 level courses to fulfill elective credits needed to meet the minimum total credits toward the degree/certificate. These courses must be upper division in order to meet General University Requirements for the particular degree/certificate type.
Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
CHEM A105
A105L
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry I Laboratory
4
ENGR A151 Introduction to Engineering 1
MATH A251 Calculus I 4
WRTG A111 Writing Across Contexts 3
GER Social Sciences 3
 Credits15
Spring
ES A261 Introduction to Engineering Computation 3
MATH A252 Calculus II 4
WRTG A211
Writing and the Humanities
or Writing and the Professions
or Writing and the Sciences
3
GER Oral Communication Skills 3
GER Social Sciences, Alaska Native-Themed or Diversity & Inclusion 3
 Credits16
Second Year
Fall
CSCE A201 Computer Programming I 4
EE A203
A203L
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering I
and Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering I Laboratory
4
MATH A253 Calculus III 4
PHYS A211
A211L
General Physics I
and General Physics I Laboratory
4
 Credits16
Spring
EE A241 Computer Hardware Concepts 4
EE A333
A333L
Electronic Devices
and Electronic Devices Laboratory
4
EE A353
A353L
Circuit Theory
and Circuit Theory Lab
4
MATH A302 Ordinary Differential Equations 3
PHYS A212
A212L
General Physics II
and General Physics II Laboratory
4
 Credits19
Third Year
Fall
ES A209 Statics 3
ES A302 Engineering Data Analysis 3
EE A307 Introduction to Power Systems 3
EE A314 Electromagnetics 3
EE A354 Engineering Signal Analysis 3
GER Humanities, Alaska Native-Themed or Diversity & Inclusion 3
 Credits18
Spring
CSCE A248 Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming 3
ES A210 Dynamics 3
EE A308 Instrumentation and Measurement 3
EE A324
A324L
Electromagnetics II
and Electromagnetics Laboratory II
4
EE A451 Digital Signal Processing 3
 Credits16
Fourth Year
Fall
EE A471 Automatic Control 3
ESM A450 Economic Analysis and Operations 3
Upper Division Elective (MATH) 3
Upper Division Program Elective 3
Upper Division Program Elective 3
 Credits15
Spring
EE A438 Design of Electrical Engineering Systems 3
PHIL A305 Professional Ethics 3
GER Fine Arts 3
Upper Division Program Elective 3
Upper Division Program Elective 3
 Credits15
 Total Credits130