Curriculum, Learning Outcomes & Accreditation

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The Electrical Engineering degree is a truly unique program focused on students interested in the electrical, wiring, networking, and programming of IoT devices in general. With required engineering course work in autonomous electrical vehicle design, all students graduate will expertise in that specific area of electrical engineering. This program has been designed with extensive input from industry leaders.There is a strong mix of hand-on laboratory and theoretical classes in the technical areas of the program with the flexibility to focus on a core sub area. In addition to the labs, the program includes upperclassmen projects to connect the obtained learning to a practical implementation.   Of course, like all students at CofC, the program includes a robust core foundation of liberal arts classes. The Electrical Engineering degree program at CofC is designed to make its graduates ready to immediately make an impact in industry after completion, or to build on learning for more advanced study in this high-growth area of the economy.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering is to provide students with strong foundations in theory, experimentation, computation, global fluency, and effective communication to solve complex engineering and related problems.

Program Educational Objectives

  • Pursue graduate studies or careers in electrical engineering and/or related fields and contribute to the economy of South Carolina and the nation.
  • Function effectively in a team-based environment by demonstrating strong communication and leadership skills within a strong ethical framework.
  • Adapt and learn new technologies and engineering competencies in the ever-evolving global manufacturing, industrial, and engineering environments.

Student Learning Outcomes

In the context of Electrical Engineering, students will demonstrate:

  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 informed 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. 

Accreditation

Please visit our Accreditation page for more information.