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The
Undergraduate BSEE Program
South Dakota State University offers the
Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering (E.E.) which is accredited
by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET). This accreditation
insures a high quality program which is balanced in teaching the fundamentals
of engineering science and design, with rigorous practical design experience.
Electrical Engineers play a significant role in the development and application of new technologies, and SDSU has prepared many E.E. graduates who now have exciting careers in both engineering design and research and development (R&D). Besides solving problems in energy supply and demand, E.E.s play key roles in solving our technology problems in such areas as biomedical engineering, homeland security, communications, computers, industrial control systems, and robotics.
SDSU’s electrical engineers are in great
demand and are rewarded with high salaries and exciting careers.
Preparation for the Major
Math and physics are the foundation and
tools of engineering, and high school preparation for the B.S. degree in
E.E. should emphasize math, physics, and chemistry. High school students
should also have experience in using a personal computer, preferably an
IBM compatible unit which runs WindowsTM. It is highly recommended
that students own an IBM compatible personal computer when they begin their
E.E. degree since most engineering courses require numerous computer assignments.
All laboratory reports and formal assignments must be prepared on computer
with a word processor, and students are provided specialized design software
for some of their E.E. courses. The convenience of owning their own personal
computer gives students a definite academic advantage over students who
don't own one.
Admission into Electrical Engineering
The student may apply for admission into the Electrical Engineering program after completing a one-year pre-engineering program. Selection for the three-year professional program in Electrical Engineering is competitive and the control is based on quality.
A student’s acceptance into the Electrical Engineering program is based on prerequisite preparation, the cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and class standing after completion of the one-year pre-engineering program. The number of students accepted into Electrical Engineering will also depend on regional and national needs and the resources of the College of Engineering.
To remain in the Electrical Engineering
program, the student must maintain a high level of academic performance.
A student initially enrolls as a pre-engineering major in the College of
Engineering.
The Curriculum
The E.E. curriculum provides students the opportunity to obtain a broad, practical education which includes the flexibility of 30 credits of elective courses which can be picked to meet the needs and interests of the student. The required core courses include 11 instructional laboratory courses which provide substantial hands-on practical experience. A 2-semester sequence taken in the senior year, Senior Design I/II, places every student on a design team which then designs, builds, tests, and demonstrates a significant design project. The design projects are solicited from industry and provide students with valuable real world team design experience.
After completing the Junior year, students can strengthen their education in a particular career area of electrical engineering by taking up to 13 technical electives in an area of their choice. The department offers advanced courses for the following career areas of electrical engineering:
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• Biomedical Engineering--design, research and development of products for the medical profession. • Communications--analog, digital, and fiber optics systems design, modeling, and computer simulation. • Computers--primarily hardware design. Many students will also earn a minor in computer science. • Electronic Materials and Sensor Devices--design and fabrication of microelectronic integrated circuits, sensors and transducers. • Image/Signal Processing--computer-based analysis and conditioning of signals and images for numerous applications in communications, computers, space, and medicine. • Power Engineering-design and analysis of power generation, renewable energy systems, distribution, load management, and control systems. |
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Special Student Opportunities
Students in electrical engineering have numerous special opportunities to gain part time employment and technical experience while completing their degree. Faculty in the department typically employ 5-10 undergraduate students per semester to work as research assistants. Students gain valuable technical experience while earning spending money. Local industries, such as Daktronics, also provide numerous part-time employment opportunities with work hours that are flexible for the student. Many of these outside employment opportunities begin at the end of the Freshman year and often lead to offers for permanent employment with the company following the student's graduation.
There are also numerous campus organizations
and activities for E.E. students. Besides many intramural sports activities,
there are outstanding professional activities available through the SDSU
student chapters of The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
(IEEE), International Society of Hybrid Microelectronics (ISHM), and The
Society of Women Engineers (SWE). There are also active chapters of several
engineering student honor societies and numerous campus religious student
ministries.
Career Opportunities
SDSU has been very effective in placing its E.E. graduates in exciting engineering positions after graduation. While SDSU graduates are working all over the world, many choose to work right here in South Dakota and the Midwest. SDSU has an on-campus placement office to assist students in finding jobs. The success of our E.E. graduates has been tremendous, with many graduates achieving distinction in every area of electrical engineering.
Faculty
The E.E. Department has eight full-time faculty
to serve its students. The faculty are dedicated to undergraduate education and
academic advising, and are deeply involved in integrating their research work
into classroom instruction. This provides students with an up-to-date
perspective on the changing technical challenges that engineers face in
industry.
More Information
Tours of the E.E. Department are encouraged for all students interested in electrical engineering and these can be arranged by contacting the Admissions Office at (605) 688-4121.
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