Academic Catalog 2024-2025

Slippery Rock University

Electrical and Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Science (BS)

New program beginning in the 2025/2026 academic year.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon graduation, students will have:

  1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics (SRU SLO 2, 3, 4)
  2. 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 (SRU SLO 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
  3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences (SRU SLO 1, 3)
  4. 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 (SRU SLO 7, 8, 9, 10)
  5. 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 (SRU SLO 1, 5, 9)
  6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions (SRU SLO 2, 4)
  7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies. (SRU SLO 3, 5)

Related Links

Electrical and Computer Engineering, BS Program Page COMING SOON

Electrical and Computer Engineering Fact Sheet URL COMING SOON

Professional Licensure/Certification Page

Curriculum Guide

GPA Requirement

Major GPA: 2.00 or higher
Overall GPA: 2.00 or higher

Summary*

Rock Studies 2 Requirements44
Other Basic Requirements0-3
Major/Concentration Requirements76
Natural Science and Math College-Wide Requirements12
Elective3

* All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits.  Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate.

Rock Studies 2 Requirements

The Rock
SUBJ 139Foundations of Academic Discovery 13
ENGL 102Critical Writing3
ENGL 104Critical Reading3
MATH 225Calculus I4
Select one of the following:3
Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice
Ethics and Civil Discourse
Civil Discourse and Democracy
Subtotal16
Integrated Inquiry
Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry
Select 3 Credits3
Humanities Inquiry
Select 3 Credits3
Social Science Inquiry
Select 3 Credits3
Natural Sciences Inquiry
CHEM 107General Chemistry I3
CHEM 111General Chemistry I Lab1
Physical Sciences Inquiry
PHYS 216University Physics 1 with Lab4
Subtotal17
Additional Rock Studies 2 Requirements
Required Thematic Thread Coursework:
MATH 230Calculus II4
PHYS 217University Physics 2 with Lab4
ENGL 205Introduction to Professional Writing3
Subtotal11
Total Hours44
1

Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject.

Basic Math Requirement

Check with your adviser or a current degree audit report to see if you have been exempted from this course. The credit earned in this course will not be counted toward the 120 credit hour minimum needed to earn a degree.

Complete one of the following:0-3
Meet required minimum SAT or ACT math score OR
Beginning Algebra
Total Hours0-3

DIVERSITY,  EQUITY,  AND INCLUSION REQUIREMENT

Students must take and pass a course with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) designation prior to graduation.  Students can meet this requirement by taking any DEI - designated course in any program at any time during their undergraduate career. 

Major/Concentration Requirements 

  • 38 major credits must be taken at SRU or PASSHE
  • 38 major credits must be taken at the 300 level or above
Required Engineering Courses
ENGR 110Introduction to Engineering 12
ENGR 120Engineering Design Tools 12
ENGR 210Statics 13
ENGR 310Introduction to Electrical Engineering 13
ENGR 251Circuit Analysis Lab1
ENGR 340Engineering Economics 13
MECH 330Introduction to Mechatronics 14
MECH 411Mechanical Control Systems 13
ECSE 230Instrumentation with Lab3
ECSE 310Circuit Analysis II3
ECSE 320Electrical Circuit Design3
ECSE 340Processor Design and Structure3
ECSE 350Signals and Systems3
ECSE 360Engineering Electromagnetics3
ECSE 410Energy Conversion3
ECSE 460Capstone Design I3
ECSE 461Capstone Design II3
Subtotal48
Electrical and Computer Engineering Electives
Select two of the following:6
ECSE 420
Wireless Communication
ECSE 430
Digital Signal Processing
ECSE 440
Electric Power Systems
ECSE 470
Applied Digital Systems
Subtotal6
Required Math and Science Courses
MATH 231Calculus III 14
MATH 232Linear Algebra 13
MATH 301Differential Equations I 13
STAT 350Applied Statistics 13
CPSC 146Programming Principles 13
CPSC 246Advanced Programming Principles 13
CPSC 423Computer Networks 13
Subtotal22
Total Hours76
1

Course counts for 50% of Major requirements and Major GPA

*

Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.

FREE ELECTIVE

Select three credits3
Total Hours3

Natural Science and Math College-Wide Requirements

CHEM 107General Chemistry I 13
CHEM 111General Chemistry I Lab 11
MATH 225Calculus I 14
PHYS 216University Physics 1 with Lab4
Total Hours12
1

Course can be counted as a Rock Studies 2 Requirement, but earns credit only once toward your 120-credits total.

Important Curriculum Guide Notes

This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.

PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions

Electrical and Computer Engineering - BS (6185)
This program is effective as of Fall 2025.
UCC 07.19.2024

New program beginning in the 2025\2026 academic year.