Electrical and Computer Engineering (BSECE)
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. Students may also elect to follow a prescribed Biomedical concentration course plan.
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
Admissions Requirements
Complete EGR 1301 Introduction to Engineering and EGR 1302 Introduction to Engineering Analysis with a grade of "B" or better.
Complete first-year mathematics courses (including at least one of the following courses: MTH 1321 Calculus I, MTH 1322 Calculus II, MTH 2311 Linear Algebra, or MTH 2321 Calculus III) with a grade of "C" or better.
Requirements for a Major in Electrical and Computer Engineering (BSECE)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Total Hours Requirement | (124) | |
| Minimum GPA - 2.0 ("C") Overall | ||
| Minimum Hours in Residence | (60) | |
| Minimum Advanced Hours (for UG: 3000- or 4000-level courses) | (36) | |
| General Education Requirements 1 | ||
| 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 hrs. from the following: | 3 | |
| Other Requirements | ||
| PSC 1387 | The U.S. Constitution, Its Interpretation, and the American Political Experience | 3 |
| 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 |
| Lifetime Fitness: Any LF 11XX course. ECS 2101 and select leadership courses may fulfill the Lifetime Fitness requirement. | 1 | |
| Chapel: Two Semesters | 0 | |
| ELC Math and Science Core | ||
| 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 |
| PHY 1420 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 1430 | General Physics II | 4 |
| STA 3381 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective | ||
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Numerical Methods | ||
| Partial Differential Equations | ||
| Numerical Analysis | ||
| Systems of Ordinary Differential Equations | ||
| Theory of Functions of a Complex Variable | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| CSI 1430 | Introduction to Computer Science I with Laboratory | 4 |
| EGR 1301 | Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
| EGR 1302 | Introduction to Engineering Analysis | 3 |
| EGR 3380 | Engineering Design I | 3 |
| ELC 2130 | Electrical Circuit Laboratory | 1 |
| ELC 2137 | Digital Logic Design Laboratory | 1 |
| ELC 2330 | Electrical Circuit Theory | 3 |
| ELC 2337 | Digital Logic Design | 3 |
| 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 4390 | Engineering Design II | 3 |
| ELC 4438 | Embedded Systems Design | 4 |
| Engineering Electives | ||
| Select four courses (12 hrs) from the following: 2 | 12 | |
| Additional Requirements | ||
| A grade of C or better is required in all courses counted toward the major. | ||
| Note: Additional elective hrs. to reach 124 hrs. minimum may be required. | ||
| Total Hours | 124 | |
Restricted Electives for ELC Majors
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BME 4353 | Image Formation and Processing | 3 |
| BME 4355 | Medical Imaging | 3 |
| BME 4360 | Introduction to Biomedical Engineering | 3 |
| BME 4372 | Bioinstrumentation | 3 |
| BME 4378 | Introduction to Biosensors | 3 |
| EGR 4360 | Renewable Energy Devices | 3 |
| EGR 4375 | Elements of Nuclear Engineering | 3 |
| ELC 4311 | Advanced Logic Design | 3 |
| ELC 4312 | Softcore System on a Chip (SoC) | 3 |
| ELC 4313 | Advanced Computer Architecture | 3 |
| ELC 4317 | Verification and Validation in Digital Systems | 3 |
| ELC 4318 | Avionics System Design | 3 |
| ELC 4319 | Massively Parallel Programming | 3 |
| ELC 4320 | Introduction to Optics | 3 |
| ELC 4321 | Computational Photonics | 3 |
| ELC 4322 | Integrated Photonics | 3 |
| ELC 4323 | Solid-State Materials | 3 |
| ELC 4324 | Semiconductor Devices | 3 |
| ELC 4325 | Fundamentals of Lasers | 3 |
| ELC 4326 | Optoelectronics | 3 |
| ELC 4329 | Introduction to Microfabrication | 3 |
| ELC 4330 | Introduction to Robotics | 3 |
| ELC 4331 | Electric Machines and Drives | 3 |
| ELC 4334 | Modeling & Control of Electric Machines | 3 |
| ELC 4340 | Power Systems | 3 |
| ELC 4345 | Power Electronics | 3 |
| ELC 4350 | Principles of Communication | 3 |
| ELC 4353 | Image Formation and Processing | 3 |
| ELC 4355 | Medical Imaging | 3 |
| ELC 4357 | Cardiovascular Engineering and Instrumentation | 3 |
| ELC 4360 | Software Systems | 3 |
| ELC 4362 | Wireless Sensor Networks | 3 |
| ELC 4363 | Networks and Security | 3 |
| ELC 4366 | Quantum Mechanics for Engineers | 3 |
| ELC 4367 | Introduction to Quantum Computing | 3 |
| ELC 4372 | Bioinstrumentation | 3 |
| ELC 4373 | Biomedical Integrated Circuits | 3 |
| ELC 4377 | Solar Energy | 3 |
| ELC 4378 | Introduction to Biosensors | 3 |
| ELC 4381 | Antennas and Wireless Propagation I | 3 |
| ELC 4383 | RF/Microwave Circuits I | 3 |
| ELC 4384 | RF/Microwave Circuits II | 3 |
| ELC 4386 | Electric and Hybrid Vehicles | 3 |
| ELC 4396 | Special Topics in Electrical or Computer Engineering | 3 |
| ME 4305 | Sustainable Engineering | 3 |
| Additional Non-Traditional Elective Options 2 | ||
| AS 4302 | Preparation for Commissioning | 3 |
| EGR 3V95 | Internship Experience | 1-3 |
| ELC 4V97 | Special Projects in Electrical or Computer Engineering | 1-6 |
| HON 4V87 | Honors Thesis | 1-4 |
| MGT 4330 | Project Management | 3 |
| MILS 4302 | Advanced Leadership II | 3 |
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For students in the Baylor Interdisciplinary Core, BIC courses will satisfy the following requirements: ENG 1310; GTX 2301/2302; REL 1310, 1350; PSC 1387; Foreign Language and Culture; PWR 3300; EGR 3305/3315; 1 Lifetime Fitness.
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Students may only apply one of the listed non-traditional elective options towards the Engineering Elective requirement.