Electrical Engineering

Saroj K. Biswas, Chair and Program Coordinator
Room 711, Engineering and Architecture Building

215-204-8403

saroj.biswas@temple.edu
www.temple.edu/engineering/index.html

www.temple.edu/engineering/ECE/index.html

Program Goals, Objectives & Design Integration

The objective of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Program is to prepare students for careers as practicing engineers in areas such as digital systems, embedded processor applications, digital communications, control systems, sensor networks, biomedical signal processing, microelectronics, computer security, and power networks. These careers are in applications, development, research, and design of electric and electronic systems and devices.  Electrical Engineers are involved in the design and development of telecommunications networks, cellular telephones, computer and other microprocessor-based devices, consumer electronics, control systems for space vehicles and robots, and in many aspects of the power and automotive industries.  

The department offers a concentration in Computer Engineering.  The objective of the computer engineering concentration is to prepare students for a career in the area of Computer Engineering as it relates to the design of integrated software/hardware systems with both high- and low-level computer systems programming and applications to electrical systems.  Computer engineers are responsible for the design, implementation, and application of computers and digital systems. The field covers hardware, software, and the interaction between them.  The Computer Engineering concentration integrates courses on computer science fundamentals from the Department of Computer and Information Sciences of Temple University into the curriculum.   

The department also offers a concentration in Bioelectrical Engineering.  The objective of the Bioelectrical Engineering concentration is to prepare students for careers in the emerging areas of biomedical signal and image processing, assistive devices for the impaired, and bioelectronics.  The Bioelectrical Engineering concentration utilizes courses in Biology, and Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology from the Department of Biology at Temple University as part of the curriculum.

The curriculum in Electrical and Computer Engineering is accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET).  The curriculum features required courses in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, General Education, and the fundamentals of Electrical and Computer Engineering.  The ABET minimum requirement for graduation is 124 semester hours, and students must satisfy the minimum requirement in each category as shown below.  "Approved Elective" courses include elective Electrical Engineering courses, and a selection of math, science, Engineering, and Computer Science courses as approved by the department chair. Students should consult the department chair or their academic advisor for any questions concerning the credit distribution.

University Requirements

All students are required to complete a set of university requirements: General Education (GenEd) or Core.

New freshmen starting in the 2008-2009 academic year are required to complete the GenEd curriculum.

New transfer students starting in the 2008-2009 academic year are required to complete the Core curriculum. Transfer students are advised by the department chair with regard to their transfer credit for courses in their major taken elsewhere, as well as with regard to courses needed to fulfill the Core curriculum requirements. Students should contact the department chair for an appointment and advisement.

All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses as part of the major. The specific writing-intensive courses required for this major are listed below and are identified by "WI" in the RCI column.

Curriculum

Electrical Engineering:

Computer Engineering Concentration:

Bioelectrical Engineering Concentration:

Foundation Science & Mathematics Courses in Electrical Engineering

Foundation Science & Mathematics Courses in the Computer Engineering Concentration

Foundation Science & Math Courses in the Bioelectrical Engineering Concentration

Required General Education Courses (25 s.h.) for New Freshman Students admitted during 2008-2009 Academic Year

Required Courses: Electrical Engineering  (64 s.h. minimum)

* Pending approval

Required Courses: Computer Engineering Concentration (64 s.h. minimum)

Total credit hours for Computer Engineering concentration is 124. Other required courses for this concentration include Mathematics and Science, and General Education (for new freshmen) or Core (for new transfer students).

* Pending approval

Required Courses: Bioelectrical Engineering Concentration (64 s.h. minimum):

Total credit hours for Bioelectrical Engineering Concentration is 124. Other required courses for this concentration include Mathematics and Science, and General Education (for new freshmen) or Core (for new transfer students).

* Pending approval

Additional Courses in Electrical & Computer Engineering

With the approval of the department chair, students could take selected courses from another concentration area within the department, which are counted as approved electives.  The following courses also serve as approved electives for all students.