Electrical Engineering (B.S.)
About
Electrical Engineering involves the use of electricity to solve problems related to energy, the environment, transportation, communications, health care, and a host of other areas that have an important impact upon society. Equipped with a broad background of theoretical and practical knowledge, the Electrical Engineering graduate has a wide range of careers from which to choose: research and design, teaching, sales, and management. Few professions offer the opportunity for diversity that is provided in Electrical Engineering.
The Electrical Engineering curriculum also provides an excellent “feeder” degree for those students uncertain about choosing a specific career. The knowledge gained through a study of the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, written and oral communications, humanities, and social sciences provides an excellent background for many career choices (e.g., medicine, business and law).
Program Highlights
Requirements
To earn a BS degree in Electrical Engineering, students must: (1) fulfill all University academic requirements; (2) meet all Electrical Engineering curriculum requirements; and (3) maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher in all ECE courses. Retaking any ECE course for which a grade of F, L, or WF has been recorded requires a grade of C- or better in the course’s prerequisites. Dismissal from the program will be recommended if any required course in the program is taken twice without receiving a passing grade. This includes courses where a grade of AU, L, or WF is received. Students do have the option to petition the ECE faculty for exceptions to any program requirements.
Program Learning Outcomes
Careers
Career possibilities for electrical engineers include power-generation, transmission, and distribution; communications; semiconductor devices design and manufacture; control processes and measurement; and electronics.
At a Glance
Maine College of Engineering & Computing
Department of Electrical & Computer ENgineering
Accreditation
Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET
Degree Level
Undergraduate Major
Degree Earned
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Mode of Study
In-Person
time to Complete Degree
124 Credits
Join the HonorS College
Open to students in all majors
Featured Courses
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Research Learning Experience
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Scholarships
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Internships
Electrical Engineering students benefit from practicing in internships, as well. Past sponsors of internships include: Bangor Hydro Electric Company, Lemforder Corporation, Great Northern Paper Company, General Electric Company, Amoco Laser Corporation, International Paper Company, Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Plant, Mitre Corporation, Boise Cascade Paper Company, Ark-Less Company, Becon Construction, ON Semiconductor and Texas Instruments.
Accreditation
The Electrical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical Engineering. This program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
Next Steps
Contact
Department of Electrical & Computer ENgineering
Yifeng Zhu
Barrows Hall, Room 101
mcec.umaine.edu/depts/ece/
P
207.581.2224
International
Chadbourne Hall, Room 122
go.umaine.edu/international-undergraduate-admissions/
P
207.581.3437
F
207.581.2920
