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School of Engineering Undergraduate

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

BS Bachelor of Science

As society becomes more reliant on the rapid development of technology, we are in need of dedicated electrical engineers committed to serving our communities through creativity and innovation.

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2Electrical and Electronics, and MicroN
Hands-on learning spaces
PBLReal-world scenarios
Project-based learning

Curriculum

What you will study

As society becomes more reliant on the rapid development of technology, we are in need of dedicated electrical engineers committed to serving our communities through creativity and innovation. When you earn your bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from University of Bridgeport, you’ll master critical problem-solving skills and pose solutions to some of the industry’s most complex topics. At UB, you’ll learn the necessary analytical and quantitative skills to be successful in your career.

DESIGN

Analytical and design skills

Develop the analytical and design skills necessary for success in a growing field, contributing to new technology such as breakthroughs in smartphones, minicomputers, and improved medical machinery.

SOLVE

Problem-solving

Effective problem-solving is at the heart of Electrical Engineering. Our expert faculty use project-based learning to simulate real-world scenarios, giving you the opportunity to come up with meaningful solutions to industry problems. This will allow you to contribute to advancements in the field and utilize your creativity to spark new developments in technology.

ADAPT

Adapting to new technology

Our expert faculty will help you adapt to new advancements in technology — you’ll always be ready to contribute to exciting new projects within your field.

CORE

Beyond the core classes

Grow skills in collaboration, communication, creativity, time management, and problem-solving while taking courses in humanities, mathematics, and the natural and social sciences. Developing these soft skills is critical to a successful career in all areas of electrical engineering.

Explore our hands-on learning spaces

The Electrical and Electronics Lab and the MicroN Lab

Our Electrical and Electronics Lab lets you experiment with modern tools and software, giving you the skills and confidence to tackle real engineering challenges. You can also step into the Microsystem and Nanoelectronics (MicroN) Lab, where micro-scale science meets next-generation technology. From MEMS and nanoelectronics to AI-powered projects like wildfire detection, the MicroN Lab offers cutting-edge equipment and interdisciplinary research opportunities that prepare you for the future of electrical and biomedical engineering.

MicroN
Microsystem and Nanoelectronics Lab
MEMS
Nanoelectronics and AI-powered research

Admission requirements

How to apply

First-year applicants

  • An application for admission. The University accepts both paper and electronic applications, as well as the Common Application.
  • An official high school transcript
  • SAT or ACT Scores
  • Two letters of recommendation (recommended)
  • Personal statement (recommended)
  • Please consult our international admission requirements, or for specific queries, contact your admissions officer.
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Transfer applicants

  • An application for admission. The University accepts both paper and electronic applications, as well as the Common Application.
  • Official college transcript(s) from all previous institutions of higher education attended.
  • Proof of high school graduation (official high school transcript or copy of high school diploma).
  • Two letters of recommendation (recommended)
  • Personal statement (recommended)

Career outcomes

Where an Electrical Engineering degree leads

There’s no shortage of career opportunities in Electrical Engineering, so you’ll have job security in a fulfilling line of work. Graduates from UB’s BS in Electrical Engineering program go on to have rewarding careers in e-commerce, communication, healthcare, and even the space industry!

Possible career paths
Communication, defense, e-commerce, healthcare, homeland security, renewable energy, technology startups, and the space industry. And more!
Problem solving and design
Demonstrate peer-recognized expertise and problem-solving skills providing solutions to the problems in industry, academia as well as other disciplines in the field they choose to pursue. Demonstrate the capacity to embrace new opportunities and adapt to changes in emerging technologies, developing future state-of-the-art designs and products.
Leadership and communication
Demonstrate leadership skills and facilitate the achievement of others while collaborating with professionals in a multidisciplinary environment. Demonstrate their creative and critical reasoning skills while solving technical problems, ethically and responsibly, in service to society.
Lifelong learning
Demonstrate life-long learning and adaptation to a continuously changing field through graduate work, professional development, and self-study.

Course catalog

Every course, in full

View all courses offered and read full course descriptions in our online course catalog system.

5 categories · 36 courses
Curriculum requirements
123 credits

General education requirements

7 courses 41 credits
Course Code Course Title
ENGL 101 Academic Writing
MATH 110 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
MATH 112 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
PHYS 207 Principles of Physics I
PHYS 207L Principles of Physics I Laboratory
PHYS 208 Principles of Physics II
PHYS 208L Principles of Physics Laboratory II
Program requirements
82+7 credits

Year 1

4 courses
Course Code Course Title
CPSC 101 Introduction to Computing I
CHEM 103 General Chemistry I
CHEM 103L General Chemistry (Laboratory 1)
FYS 101 First Year Seminar

Year 2

9 courses
Course Code Course Title
ELEG 233 Network Analysis I
ELEG 235 Network Analysis I Lab
ELEG 234 Network Analysis II
ELEG 236 Network Analysis II Lab
CPEG 286 Introduction to Microprocessors
ENGR 290 Economics & Management of Engineering Projects
MATH 214 Linear Algebra
MATH 281 Differential Equations
CPEG 210 Digital Design I

Year 3

12 courses
Course Code Course Title
ELEG 315 Fiber Optics
ELEG 316 Fiber Optics Lab
ELEG 350 Communications Lab
ELEG 337 Analog Electronics Lab I
ELEG 344 Power Electronics
CPEG 315 Digital Design II with Laboratory
ELEG 317 Controls
ELEG 333 Signal and Systems
ELEG 342 Modern Communications
ELEG 348 Electronics
MATH 215 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III
MATH 323 Probability and Statistics I

Year 4

4 courses
Course Code Course Title
ELEG 349A Senior Design Project
ELEG 349B Senior Design Project
ELEG 364 Programmable Logic Control
ELEG 361 Controls Lab
Note

1 Met by Engineering program requirements
2 Counts towards general education requirements
3 300 level or higher

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