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The electrical engineering program offers a mix of theoretical foundations and practical design, enabling students to focus on both classic disciplines and emerging fields within electrical engineering. Students can tailor their elective coursework toward electronics and optics or communications, signals, systems, and controls. This major appeals to driven individuals who will be highly valued by technology employers upon graduation. The program holds accreditation from ABET's Engineering Accreditation Commission.
Educational Approach
The Electrical Engineering Department aims to maintain a robust teaching and research environment, delivering exceptional undergraduate and graduate education in hardware and information processing-focused electrical engineering. The curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, aligning with computer science and computer engineering programs while supporting industry, scientific research, and government needs. Undergraduate students have opportunities to engage in research and must finish a senior capstone design project, selecting either an industry-sponsored initiative or an independent endeavor.
Academic and Research Pathways
Degrees offered: B.S., M.S., Ph.D., and an undergraduate minor.
Two focus areas: electronics/optics and communications, signals, systems, and controls.
Collaborative initiatives with NASA Ames Research.