Electrical and Computer Engineering (B.S.E.C.E.)
The Electrical and Computer Engineering curriculum consists of two main course stems. In the electrical stem, students study signals and systems, electromagnetics, semiconductors, electronic circuit design and control systems design. In the computer stem, students study digital logic design, computer organization, embedded computer systems, hardware/software design and digital signal processing. With these two required stems, students gain a foundation in the major areas of electrical and computer engineering and are prepared for careers in a broad spectrum of industries. Elective courses allow a student to study a specialized field of interest, including areas like communication and networking, signal and image processing, optics and photonics, control and robotics, digital and embedded systems, wireless and microwave systems, and power and energy systems.
Electrical and Computer Engineering Mission Statement
The mission of the Electrical and Computer Engineering program is to educate students within a caring Christian environment, in the discipline of electrical and computer engineering. We want our graduates to be motivated by Christian ideals and to view their career as a lifelong commitment to serving others. We strive to provide our students with a strong technical foundation with an emphasis on professional, moral, ethical and leadership development.
BSECE Program Educational Objectives
Within a few years after graduation, Baylor BSECE graduates will:
- Be productive and valuable engineers.
- Be successful in high-quality MS, PhD, JD, MBA, and MD programs.
- Be mindful of the moral and ethical relationships that their engineering decisions have with society and the world.
- Make positive contributions to their communities, churches, and society at large.
BSECE Expected Graduate Outcomes
In support of the program objectives, graduates of the program must demonstrate that they 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
B.S.E.C.E. Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Minimum 124 hours including the following: | ||
| Literature and Writing | ||
| ENG 1310 | Research Writing: Writing and Academic Inquiry Seminars | 3 |
| GTX 2301 | Intellectual Traditions of the Ancient World : Literature and Thought | 3 |
| or GTX 2302 | Medieval Intellectual Traditions: Literature and Thought in Context | |
| PWR 3300 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| Religion | ||
| REL 1310 | The Christian Scriptures | 3 |
| REL 1350 | The Christian Heritage | 3 |
| Foreign Language and Culture | ||
| Select 3 hours from the Foreign Language and Culture Distribution List for ECS Majors. Second-level proficiency must be reached if a foreign language is chosen. | 3 | |
| Other Requirements | ||
| PSC 1387 | The U.S. Constitution, Its Interpretation, and the American Political Experience | 3 |
| or ENG 2301 | British Literature | |
| EGR 2108 | Engineering Economics | 1 |
| EGR 3305 | Social and Ethical Issues in Engineering | 3 |
| or EGR 3315 | Ethics of International Service | |
| EGR 1101 | Engineering New Student Experience | 1 |
| Chapel: Two Semesters | 0 | |
| Lifetime Fitness: Any LF 11XX course | 1 | |
| Mathematics and Basic Sciences | ||
| CHE 1301 | Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry I | 3 |
| MTH 1321 | Calculus I | 3 |
| MTH 1322 | Calculus II | 3 |
| MTH 2311 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MTH 2321 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MTH 3325 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| STA 3381 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| PHY 1420 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 1430 | General Physics II | 4 |
| Mathematics Elective | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Numerical Methods | ||
| Partial Differential Equations | ||
| Mathematical Methods of Operations Research | ||
| Numerical Analysis | ||
| Systems of Ordinary Differential Equations | ||
| Theory of Functions of a Complex Variable | ||
| Statistical Process Control | ||
| Numerical Methods for Engineers | ||
| Electrical and Computer Engineering Major | ||
| EGR 1301 | Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
| EGR 1302 | Introduction to Engineering Analysis | 3 |
| CSI 1430 | Introduction to Computer Science I with Laboratory | 4 |
| ELC 2337 | Digital Logic Design | 3 |
| ELC 2137 | Digital Logic Design Laboratory | 1 |
| ELC 2330 | Electrical Circuit Theory | 3 |
| ELC 2130 | Electrical Circuit Laboratory | 1 |
| ELC 3114 | Electronic Design Laboratory | 1 |
| ELC 3314 | Electronic Design | 3 |
| ELC 3335 | Signals and Systems | 3 |
| ELC 3336 | Microprocessor Systems | 3 |
| ELC 3337 | Applied Electromagnetic Fields | 3 |
| ELC 3338 | Computer Organization | 3 |
| ELC 4332 | Automatic Control Systems | 3 |
| ELC 4351 | Digital Signal Processing | 3 |
| ELC 4438 | Embedded Systems Design | 4 |
| EGR 3380 | Engineering Design I | 3 |
| EGR 4390 | Engineering Design II | 3 |
| Select four courses from the following: | 12 | |
| Internship Experience | ||
| Elements of Nuclear Engineering | ||
| Advanced Logic Design | ||
| Avionics System Design | ||
| Introduction to Optics | ||
| Computational Photonics | ||
| Integrated Photonics | ||
| Solid-State Materials | ||
| Semiconductor Devices | ||
| Fundamentals of Lasers | ||
| Introduction to Microfabrication | ||
| Introduction to Robotics | ||
| Electric Machines and Drives | ||
| Power Systems | ||
| Power Electronics | ||
| Principles of Communication | ||
| Image Formation and Processing | ||
| Cardiovascular Engineering and Instrumentation | ||
| Quantum Mechanics for Engineers | ||
| Introduction to Quantum Computing | ||
| Bioinstrumentation | ||
| Solar Energy | ||
| Introduction to Biosensors | ||
| Antennas and Wireless Propagation I | ||
| RF/Microwave Circuits I | ||
| RF/Microwave Circuits II | ||
| Special Topics in Electrical or Computer Engineering | ||
| Special Projects in Electrical or Computer Engineering | ||
| A grade of “C” or better in all of the Electrical and Computer Engineering hours counted towards major. | ||
| Total Hours | 121 | |