Florida Polytechnic University

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree program is directed towards the practical use of scientific, engineering, and technical principles to meet the objectives of industry, business, government, and the public. The basic required program of instruction in fundamental theory and laboratory practice is balanced by courses in concentration areas in Energy, Robotics, and Automotive, complemented with electives in Advanced Topics.

Underlying the program is a recognition that the impact of technology on the quality of life is increasing and that the proper application of technology is critical to meeting current, emerging human needs, and working with regional industries to develop and increase technically knowledgeable human resources.

College Skills (1) & Co-Curricular

All majors must complete an approved internship/professional experience before graduation.

• EGN 1006 - Career Design for STEM Disciplines (Credits: 1)
• IDS 4941 - Professional Experience Internship (Credits: 0)

General Education (41)

Communication (6)

• ENC 1101 - English Composition 1: Expository and Argumentative Writing (Credits: 3)
• ENC 2210 - Technical Writing (Credits: 3)

Arts and Humanities (6-9)

Students in Electrical Engineering must take 12 credits total from the Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences with at least 3 credits from each required list. Three credits are required in American History (Social Sciences). Additionally, EE majors are required to take IDS2144.

Required, one of the following:

• ARH 2000 - Art Appreciation (Credits: 3)
• HUM 2020 - Introduction to the Humanities (Credits: 3)
• LIT 2000 - Introduction to Literature (Credits: 3)
• PHI 2010 - Introduction to Philosophy (Credits: 3)
• MUL 2010 - Music Appreciation (Credits: 3)

Required for EE majors:

• IDS 2144 - Legal, Ethical, and Management Issues in Technology (Credits: 3)

Optional:

• HUM 2022 - Explorations in the Humanities (Credits: 3)

Social Sciences (3-6)

Students in Electrical Engineering must take 12 credits total from the Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences with at least 3 credits from each required list. Three credits are required in American History (Social Sciences). Additionally, EE majors are required to take IDS2144.

Optional, select one of the following:

• AMH 2020 - American History Since 1877 (Credits: 3) fulfills Civic Literacy requirement
• ECO 2013 - Principles of Macroeconomics (Credits: 3)
• PSY 2012 - General Psychology (Credits: 3)

Optional, select one:

• AMH 2010 - American History to 1877 (Credits: 3)
• HIS 2930 - Special Topics (Credits: 3)
• ECO 2023 - Principles of Microeconomics (Credits: 3)

Mathematics (15)

• MAC 2311 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 (Credits: 4)
• MAC 2312 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 (Credits: 4)
• MAP 2302 - Differential Equations (Credits: 3)
• MAC 2313 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3 (Credits: 4)

Natural Sciences (8)

• CHM 2045 - Chemistry 1 (Credits: 3)
• CHM 2045L - Chemistry 1 Laboratory (Credits: 1)
• PHY 2048 - Physics 1 (Credits: 3)
• PHY 2048L - Physics 1 Laboratory (Credits: 1)

Advanced Math and Science (7)

• PHY 2049 - Physics 2 (Credits: 3)
• PHY 2049L - Physics 2 Laboratory (Credits: 1)
• STA 3032 - Probability and Statistics (Credits: 3)

Electrical Engineering Core (50)

These courses provide an essential foundation in Electrical Engineering.

• IDS 1380 - Foundational Lessons in Applications of Mathematics (Credits: 3)
• EGN 1007 - Concepts and Methods for Engineering and Computer Science (Credits: 1)
• COP 2271 - Introduction to Computation and Programming (Credits: 3)
• EGN 2001C - Engineering Skills and Design (Credits: 2)
• EEL 2011C - Electrical and Computer Engineering Skills and Design (Credits: 2)
• EEL 3702 - Digital Logic Design (Credits: 3)
• EEL 3111 - Circuits 1 (Credits: 3)
• EEL 3135 - Systems and Signals (Credits: 3)
• EEL 3470 - Electromagnetic Fields and Applications (Credits: 3)
• EEE 4376 - Analog Integrated Circuits (Credits: 3)
• EEL 4652 - Control Theory (Credits: 3)
• EEL 4746 - Microprocessors (Credits: 3)
• EEL 3211 - Electric Machines and Energy Conversion (Credits: 3)
• EEE 3351 - Electronic Devices (Credits: 3)
• EEL 4242 - Power Electronics Circuits (Credits: 3)
• EEL 3421C - Electrical Engineering Design Lab 1 (Credits: 3)
• EEL 3422C - Electrical Engineering Design Lab 2 (Credits: 3)
• EEL 3112 - Circuits 2 (Credits: 3)

Concentrations (12)

Advanced Topics: Complete twelve (12) credits from any electrical engineering concentration or core elective courses.

Automotive:

• EEL 4312 - Electric and Hybrid Vehicles (Credits: 3)
• EEL 4332 - Intro to Autonomous Vehicles (Credits: 3)
• EEL 4220 - Electronic Motor Control (Credits: 3)
• EEL 4665 - Autonomous Perception Systems (Credits: 3)

Energy:

• EEL 4283 - Renewable Energy Systems (Credits: 3)
• EEL 4276 - Smart-Grid and Cyber-Physical Security (Credits: 3)
• EEL 3287 - Renewable Energy and Sustainability (Credits: 3)
• ENV 3049 - Life Cycle Assessment and Modeling (Credits: 3)

Robotics:

Select 12 credits (4 courses) from the following electives:

• EEL 4664 - Kinematics and Control of Robotic Systems (Credits: 3)
• EEL 4220 - Electronic Motor Control (Credits: 3)
• EEL 4665 - Autonomous Perception Systems (Credits: 3)
• EEL 4660 - Autonomous Robotic Systems (Credits: 3)
• EEL 4612 - Control System Design (Credits: 3)

Capstone Design Sequence (6)

• EEL 4914 - Senior Design 1 (Credits: 3)
• EEL 4915 - Senior Design 2 (Credits: 3)

Electrical Engineering Core Electives (3)

Choose one from:

• EEL 4448 - Optoelectronics (Credits: 3)
• EEL 4514 - Communication Systems and Components (Credits: 3)
• EEL 4251 - Power System Analysis (Credits: 3)
• EEE 4510 - Digital Signal Processing (Credits: 3)

Graduates are expected to be prepared with a solid and competitive foundation focusing on state-of-the-art advances in specialized concentration areas. Graduates are expected to be known for their accomplishments and attain the following within a few years of graduation.

1. Demonstrate competency in developing solutions in a specialized area of electrical engineering either individually or through interdisciplinary teams.
2. Demonstrate success in technical or business activities through engineering ability, communication, professional and ethical skills, and knowledge.
3. Be distinguished high-in-demand engineering professionals as innovators and entrepreneurs.
4. Demonstrate professional growth through post-graduate education, continuing education, or professional activity.

Upon completion of the electrical engineering degree program, students will attain the following outcomes to be ready to enter the professional practice of engineering.

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 informal 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.

While electrical engineers work across every industry, the power generation business is a good example of how your broad B.S. in Electrical Engineering degree can lead to future specialization. Within power, graduates specialize as relay protection, communications, substation, distribution, and transmission engineers, and work for an electric utility or consulting firms.

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