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2024-2025 University Catalog 
    
2024-2025 University Catalog

Electrical Engineering, B.S.: 125 units


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Offered by: College of Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department

The curriculum matrix for the degree program may be found here. The curriculum matrix is the alignment of courses (curriculum) with the desired goals and student learning outcomes of the program. It shows what is taught and how these outcomes are achieved through the completion of the degree program.

The program educational objectives of the Electrical Engineering Program are to graduate Electrical Engineering students who:

  1. Are successfully practicing in a field that makes use of their undergraduate preparation with solid theoretical and hands-on knowledge of Circuits, Electronics, Computer Software, Hardware, Control Systems, Communications, and Electrical Power.
  2. Contribute to society through their undergraduate preparation, by evaluating alternatives, and appreciating how processes can be interrelated.
  3. Pursue personal success by way of ethical, inclusive, and responsible behavior.
  4. Understand the challenges of a dynamically and globalized changing world and are willing to adapt their skills through continuous learning and self improvement.
  5. Master effective communication skills to obtain success either working individually or within a diverse team environment.

Student Learning Outcomes:
https://www.cpp.edu/engineering/ece/undergrad_programs/bsee.shtml

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department offers an Electrical Engineering Program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree.

The Electrical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria, and the Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 9-407
(909) 869-2511

Major Required: 81 units


Note(s):


* CHM 1210  or equivalent credit is an acceptable substitution for CHM 1150 

Senior Project Sequence

  • ECE 3200  and ECE 3301  must be completed prior to starting the senior project sequence.
  • Cal Poly Pomona GPA must be greater than 2.0 to start the senior project sequence.
  • EGR 4810  and EGR 4820  must be taken together in the same semester.

Major Electives: 11 units


General Education Requirements: 48 units


Students should view their Degree Progress Report (DPR) for information regarding their General Education requirements. Unless specific GE courses are required for their major, please refer to the list of approved courses in the General Education Program in the University Catalog, https://catalog.cpp.edu. When viewing the catalog, students should select the catalog year associated with the GE requirements listed in their Degree Progress Report.

Area A. English Language Communication and Critical Thinking (9 units)


At least 3 units from each sub-area
1. Oral Communication
2. Written Communication
3. Critical Thinking  **Satisfied by completion of undergraduate Engineering degree.**

Area B. Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning (12 units)


At least 3 units from sub-areas B1, B4, and B5 and at least 2 units from sub-area B2; must include 1 unit of lab from sub-area B1 or B2 to fulfill B3
1. Physical Sciences
2. Life Sciences
3. Laboratory Activity
4. Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning
5. Science and Technology Synthesis

Area C. Arts and Humanities (12 units)


At least 3 units from each sub-area and 3 additional units from sub-areas 1 and/or 2
1. Visual and Performing Arts
2. Literature, Modern Languages, Philosophy and Civilization
3. Arts and Humanities Synthesis

Area D. Social Sciences (9 units)


At least 3 units from each sub-area
1. U.S. History and American Ideals
2. U.S. Constitution and California Government
4. Social Science Synthesis

Area E. Lifelong Learning and Self-Development (3 units)


Area F. Ethnic Studies (3 units)


American Institutions: 6 units


Courses that satisfy this requirement may also satisfy GE Areas D1 and D2.

Graduation Writing Test


The Graduation Writing Test (GWT) is suspended until Fall 2025. Students entering Cal Poly Pomona before Fall 2025 are not required to take the Graduation Writing Test.

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