SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Why Study Electrical Engineering?
The electrical engineering profession is a dynamic and growing field. This is because electrical technology is everywhere you look, from home computers to the satellite systems that deliver entertainment to our homes.
The profession of electrical engineering encompasses a large number of disciplines. Electrical engineers may specialize in computers, communications, signal processing, control systems, medical imaging, neural networks, lasers, VLSI, electromagnetic fields, or robotics, to name a few. This field encompasses professional activities in design, manufacturing, technical sales, and research.
Electrical engineers work with people from all walks of life. They may work with lawyers, physicists, physicians, or marketing specialists. Travel can play a major role in many electrical engineering professions. Electrical engineers frequently travel to different parts of the country, and the world, to exchange ideas or participate in new endeavors.
The bachelor of science in electrical engineering Penn State Erie provides a strong foundation through a combination of classroom study and laboratory work. This foundation prepares the students for an engineering career or for further study at the graduate level. Course work includes sequences in electrical engineering, mathematics, and physical sciences.
These courses are structured carefully to provide the breadth and depth of knowledge required of today's engineer. Students consult with a faculty advisor to complete the program by selecting technical elective courses which emphasize a specific area of study. In addition, during their final two semesters, the students work in small groups on a senior design project. These projects are often real world projects for local companies such as General Electric Transportation Systems and Spectrum Control.
All students who qualify academically also have the opportunity to participate in the University Scholars program. These students will graduate with honors, after completing an undergraduate thesis.