Leonard C. Nelson
College of Engineering and Sciences
Major: Electrical Engineering
Why study electrical engineering at WVU Tech?
Our ABET-accredited program features a practice-oriented curriculum and offers small classes
with hands-on learning opportunities. All of our classes are taught by faculty that pride themselves
on being available outside of the classroom. The department features state-of-the-art lab facilities
with nearly $500,000 worth of new, modern equipment that is easily accessible to students. Students
have many experiential learning opportunities, including co-op, internships and undergraduate research projects.
Graduates have a solid foundation in the underlying principles, reinforced through practical experience, that make
them effective workers immediately after graduation.
Students that enjoy mathematics, science, computers, robotics or programming tend to enjoy this program.
Students entering this program should take as many mathematics and science courses as possible in high school.
In addition, students would benefit from extracurricular experiences such as robotics, design competitions, science
clubs, and scouting activities.
What does a degree in electrical engineering at WVU Tech offer?
The program covers the fundamentals of electrical engineering, including electrical energy/power systems,
control systems, communications, electronics, computers, signals and systems and electromagnetic fields.
Tech offers rigorous instruction, providing sufficient background for career success or graduate school. Graduates
also develop a solid knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and basic engineering principles; problem-solving
skills; design skills; communication skills; teamwork skills; life-long learning skills; computer skills; and professionalism
and ethics.
What opportunities are available for graduates?
Our graduates are able to pursue careers with nationally competitive starting salaries. Companies that have hired
our graduates include the FBI, National Security Agency, Joint Warfare Analysis Center, Navair, Naval Surface
Weapons Center, American Electric Power, Dominion Power, Siemens, Square-D, Baltimore Gas and Electric,
Hamilton-Bose, Consol Energy and Allegheny Energy.
Several graduates have gone on to pursue a master’s degree in engineering or business.
Department of Electrical Engineering
Room 403 Engineering Building
405 Fayette Pike | Montgomery, WV 25136
304.442. 3379 | electricalengr.wvutech.edu
Sample Progression Plan Electrical Engineering (BS) 2014 - 2015
First Semester
Class Second Semester
Credit
ENGL 101
Composition & Rhetoric I (GEC 1)
MATH 155
Calculus I (GEC 2)
WVUE 191
First Year Seminar (GEC 6)
CS 112
Computer Science for Engineering I
CHEM 115
Chemistry I
Past and Its Traditions (GEC 3)
3
4
1
3
4
3
18
Third Semester
Class Credit
4
4
2
3
1
3
17
Fifth Semester
3
4
2
3
3
15
Class MATH 261
Differential Equations
PHYS 112
General Physics (GEC 2)
EE 223
Electrical Circuits
EE 224
Electrical Circuits Lab
CPE 271
Digital Logic Design
CPE 272
Digital Logic Design Lab
Credit
4
4
3
1
3
1
16
Sixth Semester
Credit
EE 355
Analog Electronics EE 356
Analog Electronics Lab
EE 327
Signals & Systems I
CPE 310
Microprocessor Systems
CPE 311
Microprocessor Lab
EE 345
Engineering Electromag.
MATH 448
Probability & Statistics
3
1
3
3
1
3
3
17
Seventh Semester
Class ENGL 102
Composition & Rhetoric II (GEC 1)
MATH 156
Calculus II (GEC 2)
ENGR 101
Engineering Problem Solving I
Artistic Expression (GEC 5)
Individual in Society (GEC 6)
Credit
Fourth Semester
MATH 251
Multivariable Calculus
PHYS 111
General Physics (GEC 2)
EE 200
ECE Software Tools
EE 221
Intro. Electrical Engineering
EE 222
Intro. Electrical Engineering Lab
American Culture (GEC 7)
Class Class Class EE 311 Instrumentation Lab
EE 329
Signals and Systems II
EE 335
Electromech. Energy Conv.
EE 336
Elect. Energy Conv. Lab
ENGL 305
Technical Writing
MATH 441
Applied Linear Algebra
ECON 401
Managerial Econ. (GEC 4)
Credit
1
3
3
1
3
3
3
17
Eighth Semester
Credit
EE 480
Senior Design Seminar
EE 461
Intro. Commun. Systems
EE 436
Power Systems Analysis
EE 411
Fundamentals of Cont. Sys.
EE 412
Automatic Control Lab
EE/CPE
Elective
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS TO GRADUATE = 131
3
3
3
3
1
3
16
Class EE 481
Senior Design Projects
EE/CPE
Elective Technical Elective
Western Culture (GEC 8)
Non-Western Culture (GEC 9)
EE 400
Community Service
Credit
3
3
3
3
3
0
15