Academic Catalog 2025-2026

Slippery Rock University

Electrical and Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Science (BS)

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)

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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 250Circuit Analysis I 13
ENGR 251Circuit Analysis Lab1
ENGR 340Engineering Economics 13
MECH 330Introduction to Mechatronics 14
MECH 411Automatic 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
Wireless Communication
Digital Signal Processing
Electric Power Systems
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 246Object-Oriented Programming 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) / CIM 517
This program is effective as of Fall 2025.
UCC 09.18.2025
Revised 04.15.2025

New program beginning in the 2025\2026 academic year.

Recommended Four-Year Plan

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallHours
ENGR 110 Introduction to Engineering 2
ENGL 102 Critical Writing 3
CHEM 107
CHEM 111
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry I Lab
4
MATH 225 Calculus I 4
SUBJ 139Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 3
ESAP 101 FYRST Seminar * 0-1
 Hours16-17
Spring
ENGR 120 Engineering Design Tools 2
ENGL 104 Critical Reading 3
MATH 230 Calculus II 4
PHYS 216 University Physics 1 with Lab 4
Creative & Aesthetic Inquiry 3
 Hours16
Second Year
Fall
CPSC 146 Programming Principles 3
ENGR 210 Statics 3
ENGR 340 Engineering Economics 3
MATH 232 Linear Algebra 3
PHYS 217 University Physics 2 with Lab 4
 Hours16
Spring
CPSC 246 Object-Oriented Programming 3
ENGR 250 Circuit Analysis I 3
ENGR 251 Circuit Analysis Lab 1
ENGL 205 Introduction to Professional Writing 3
MATH 231 Calculus III 4
 Hours14
Third Year
Fall
MATH 301 Differential Equations I 3
ECSE 230 Instrumentation with Lab 3
ECSE 310 Circuit Analysis II 3
ECSE 350 Signals and Systems 3
MECH 330 Introduction to Mechatronics 4
 Hours16
Spring
ECSE 320 Electrical Circuit Design 3
ECSE 340 Processor Design and Structure 3
ECSE 410 Energy Conversion 3
STAT 350 Applied Statistics 3
Select one of the following: 3
Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice
Ethics and Civil Discourse
Civil Discourse and Democracy
 Hours15
Fourth Year
Fall
CPSC 423 Computer Networks 3
ECSE 360 Engineering Electromagnetics 3
ECSE 460 Capstone Design I 3
ECSE XXXECSE Elective 3
MECH 411 Automatic Control Systems 3
 Hours15
Spring
ECSE 461 Capstone Design II 3
ECSE XXXECSE Elective 3
Humanities Inquiry 3
Social Science 3
Elective 3
 Hours15
 Total Hours**123-124
1

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

*

Students are encouraged to take ESAP 101 as a Free Elective.

ECSE Electives 

ECSE 420Wireless Communication3
ECSE 430Digital Signal Processing3
ECSE 440Electric Power Systems3
ECSE 470Applied Digital Systems3

**This document serves as a guide. Earning a degree requires at least 120 credits, though some majors require more. Before registering for courses, consult your academic adviser and review your curriculum guide. Be sure to review and confirm your plan with your adviser at least once each academic year.

Major: 6185
Revised: 9.26.2025