Educational Objectives in Electrical Engineering

The following are the objectives of Electrical Engineering BSEE program, and they are consistent with the mission of the institution and the accreditation criteria. Note that these are published in the UCF undergraduate catalog in the Electrical Engineering degree section.

EE-1.Graduates will acquire sufficient academic competence in fundamental math, science and engineering principles for employment in electrical engineering,
EE-2.Graduates will acquire sufficient academic competence for advanced graduate studies,
EE-3.Graduates will demonstrate overall competence in the electrical engineering discipline, including the ability to design systems and processes, conduct, and analyze experiments, and learn and utilize computer skills,
EE-4.Graduates will demonstrate overall competence in communication skills, computer skills, and problems solving skills, and the ability to work in interdisciplinary teams, and
EE-5.Students are recognized by their employers for their knowledge and skills in solving real world problems and for their professionalism.

The objectives of the program are to provide a high quality basic engineering education to the students who desire to enter contemporary professional engineering practice or associated research and development activities categorized as Electrical Engineering. More specifically, the program aspires to produce graduates desirous of and capable of pursuing higher education and life-long education by having the students develop (a) mastery of engineering theories and principles, (b) competence in design, modeling and problem solving, (c) hands on experience so that they can design and perform experiments safely, (d) good skills in oral, written and graphic communication of ideas, and (e) ethical behavior and professionalism. And, the program also commits itself to a high level of advanced research and development activities involving both students and faculty members, to the pursuit of partnerships with local, national, and global organizations with common interests in appropriate programs, and to maintaining an environment that is inclusive and diverse in all endeavors.

The objectives of Electrical Engineering were first developed by EE faculty, when the University initiated an annual Institutional Effectiveness (IE) Assessment in 1996. Since then, IE assessment has been continued; and EE students, EE alumni, employers of EE graduates, and Industrial Advisory Board have been identified as significant constituencies of the program. Each year, surveys are sent to the significant constituencies, data are collected and outcomes are measured by EE undergraduate affairs committee, specific changes of EE curriculum are proposed by the committee and approved by the faculty, and all steps of the process are reviewed by the college and the university to ensure achievement of the program objectives.

The mechanisms of the various review processes are working well. To cite a recent example of feedback applied to the operating policies of the program, student feedback on laboratory experiences in the program has resulted in the implementation of tighter controls on the selection and training of laboratory teaching assistants in both Electrical and Computer Engineering courses.

Contact Info

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Dr. Samuel Richie, Ph.D. ,Associate Professor
Undergraduate Coordinator of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Engr3 245E
Phone: 407-823-5765
Fax: 407-823-5835
richie@mail.ucf.edu