Electrical EngineeringBS
Where computer engineering is the intersection between hardware and software, electrical engineering is the hardware. When was the last time you thanked an Electrical Engineer for their application and design of systems incorporating electricity, electronics, or electromagnetism? When applied, electrical engineering talent drives the development of communication and power generation systems, electric motors, and medical devices.
Outcomes
Students establish a solid engineering foundation in circuits, electronics, electromagnetics, controls, signals, materials, communications, and power. Students become proficient in designing, building, and testing electrical products and systems. Do you want to develop prototype sensors used in NASA astronaut space suits? The hands-on and immersive experience is at the heart of this program.
Opportunities
Students can participate in the designing and building of drones, formula race cars, autonomous lunar robots, and Baja vehicles. -- Industry partners consistently hire our students for internships or full-time opportunities across sectors from robotics to smart grids and alternative energy.
Electrical Engineering Tour at South Dakota Mines
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Featured Courses
- Circuits I
- Signals and Systems
- Electronics I
- Energy Systems
- Digital Design
Credits
The Electrical Engineering (BS) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Potential Employers
Career Examples
- Power Systems Engineer
- Control Systems Engineer
- Hardware Design Engineer
- Embedded Systems Engineer
- Telecommunications Engineer
Course Catalog
Electrical Engineering, BS
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