Electrical Engineering BS/MS

Admission Criteria

• Minimum overall GPA of 2.500 required
• Matriculated student with academic good standing at the University at Buffalo.
• Satisfactory performance in a series of core courses (see below). There are two paths to meet this requirement.
  1. Standard: Completion of four core courses with a combined core course grade point average of at least 2.500.
  2. Fast-Track: Completion of at least two of the four core courses (graded on an A-F bases) with a combined core course grade point average of at least 3.000.

Engineering Core Courses:

1. Calculus 1 (MTH 141 or MTH 153)
2. Calculus 2 (MTH 142 or MTH 154)
3. General Chemistry 1 (CHE 101, CHE 105, or CHE 107)
4. General Physics 1 (PHY 107 or PHY 117)

Current students wishing to pursue the Electrical Engineering BS must follow the instructions on the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Supplemental Application. See the complete School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Admissions Policies for details.

Undergraduate Course Requirements

Graduate Course Requirements

Notes

 *Students are permitted to take alternative programming courses EAS 230  or CSE 115  in lieu of EAS 240 , however EAS 240  is strongly preferred for Electrical Engineering majors. The alternative programming courses should only be utilized by students transferring into the program with EAS 230 , CSE 115 , or EAS 999TRCP  (general programming for transfer students) already completed. View our Computer Programming Requirement website for more information on the programming alternatives and self-study packages. 

**Students are permitted to take CSE 241  in lieu of EE 178 , however EE 178  is strongly preferred for Electrical Engineering majors. CSE 241  should only be used if the student has already completed this course, or is considering a double major in Computer Engineering.

***Students are permitted to take EAS 305  in lieu of EE 305 , however EE 305  is strongly preferred for Electrical Engineering majors. The EAS 305  option should only be utilized by students transferring into the program with EAS 305  already completed or when significant extenuating circumstances prevent a student from completing EE 305  in a timely manner. In the latter case, students should consult the department before enrolling in EAS 305 .

****Students are permitted to use PHY 151  and PHY 152  in lieu of PHY 158 , however PHY 158  is preferred for engineering majors.

*****Students are permitted to take EAS 200  in lieu of EE 202 , however EE 202  is preferred for Engineering majors. EAS 200  should only be used if the student has already completed this course prior to switching majors to Electrical Engineering. 

Total Credits Required for Undergraduate Major: 103

Additional Degree Requirements Include:

• Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements
• Elective courses as needed to complete the 150 credit hour total

Total Undergraduate Credits Required: 120

Total Graduate Credits Required: 30

Total Credits Required for Graduation: 150

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

Academic Requirements

Students in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences must have a minimum GPA of 2.000 in technical classes (engineering, math, and science classes) to be in good standing and graduate with an undergraduate degree. To maintain academic standards and determine eligibility for continued enrollment, the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences reviews the academic records of all students in an approved undergraduate SEAS major. This academic review is conducted at the end of each fall and spring semester. View the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Academic Review Policy

Transfer Credit Policy

Students seeking an undergraduate engineering degree from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences must complete 30 undergraduate credit hours of junior/senior level courses required in their major at the University at Buffalo.

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.

Curricular Plan

A Curricular Plan provides a roadmap for completing this academic program and the UB Curriculum on time. Your actual plan may vary depending on point of entry to the university, course placement and/or waivers based on standardized test scores, earned alternative credit and/or college transfer credit.

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

(HEGIS: 09.09 ELECTRICAL-COMMUNICA ENG, CIP: 14.1001 Electrical, Electronics and Communi-cations Engineering)