Electrical Engineering Minor

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Admission Criteria

One of the following:
1. Academic good standing within an approved major within the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
2. Satisfaction of the core course requirement for admission to an engineering major. See our Admission to SEAS for Current UB Students documentation for more information.
Minimum prerequisite GPA of 2.500 required
Minimum overall GPA of 2.500 required

Current students wishing to add or change their minor to Electrical Engineering, submit the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Major/Minor Change Application. See the complete School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Admissions Policies for details.

Program Distinction

A student in this major is eligible for Program Distinction upon degree conferral if the criteria are met. Criteria are found under Academic Honors in the Policy and Procedure section of this Catalog. Program Distinction is noted on the official transcript.

Course Requirements

Total Credits Required for Minor: 41-42

Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This chart should not be used for financial aid purposes.

Notes:

*Students are permitted to take CSE 241 in lieu of EE 178 , however EE 178 is preferred. This option should only be utilized by students who have already completed CSE 241 or are considering a major in Computer Engineering.

**Students are permitted to take EAS 200 in lieu of EE 202 , however EE 202 is preferred. This option should only be utilized by students who have already completed EAS 200 or who are required to complete EAS 200 for their major(s).

Remarks

The combination of EE 408SEM - Senior Seminar and EE 494SEM - Senior Capstone Design Project is considered as a single course towards minor.
Students that do not meet prerequisite requirements but have taken courses with similar content should contact the director of undergraduate studies.

Academic Requirements

Minimum GPA for minor graduation is 2.000 (on courses taken in minor)
A maximum of four courses from your UB Curriculum, major(s), and/or other minors can be applied towards the Electrical Engineering Minor. Anything beyond four shared courses will need to be excluded by your Academic Advisor.

Transfer Credit Policy

At least three courses applied to the minor must be taken at UB.

Learning Outcomes

The curriculum provides opportunities for students to develop the following knowledge, skills, and behaviors by the time of graduation:

an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.