The Electrical Engineering Curriculum provides undergraduate students with a broad understanding of the many areas within the field. The curriculum also provides a choice of technical electives designed to strengthen students in their chosen area of specialization.
Core Engineering Courses
- Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
- Professional Seminar
- Introductory Computer Programming
- Statics and Dynamics
- Engineering Materials
- Analytical Methods in Engineering
- Electrical Circuits I
- Basic Engineering Thermodynamics
Electrical Engineering Courses
- Electrical Circuits II
- Signals and Systems
- Electronics I and II
- Electromagnetic Fields
- Digital Logic
- Electromechanical Energy Conversion
- Introduction to Microprocessors
- Capstone Design project
Technical Electives
Students can select technical electives courses based on their particular area(s) of interests and choose from courses that cover a wide range of topics such as:
- Power Electronics and Power Systems
- Optics
- Nanotechnology/Nanoengineering
- Microwave/Radio-Frequency Engineering
- Electronics
- Controls
- Computer Systems
- Communications and Signal Processing
- Biomedical Imaging
- Embedded Systems
Math and Science
Students will take the following courses:
- Calculus I, II, and III
- Calculus-Based Physics I and II
- Chemistry
General Education Requirements (GER)
All UWM students are responsible for completing General Education Requirements (GER) in arts, humanities, and social sciences, as well as competency requirements in English and a foreign language.
The Electrical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. https://www.abet.org.