Undergraduate Programs
The Volgenau School of Information Technology and Engineering
From computers and cyberspace to robots and rockets, The Volgenau School of Information Technology and Engineering (IT&E) offers degrees in some of today's most rewarding and rapidly changing fields. Our students explore the frontiers of technology, many gaining valuable work experience, earning salaries, and making professional contacts while they pursue their degrees. Numerous companies seek our technology-oriented students. Graduates from IT&E have many choices. Some pursue advanced degrees at such universities as MIT and Stanford. Others work for high-technology companies or start their own.
Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering
The Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering will provide quality education in electronics and communications engineering, to meet the emerging needs of many employers in the region. The program emphasizes learning of fundamental engineering knowledge in subjects such as signals and systems, digital logic, circuits and electronics, and theory and applications of digital communications. Several credit hours of computer and engineering laboratory work are included in the program. This program is not accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
The graduation requirements also include an engineering seminar and a capstone senior design project. It is expected that graduates of the program will have competitive skills in the areas of computer networking, wireless communications, and satellite communications.
Program Curriculum
Candidates for the degree must present at least 120 credits. Specific requirements for the BS Electronics and Communications Engineering are as follows.
| General education courses | 24 credits |
| Mathematics and basic science | 32 credits |
| Computer science and information technology | 13 credits |
| Electrical engineering and electronics courses | 38 credits |
| Communications engineering courses | 13 credits |
Total |
120 credits |
Learning outcomes for the BS in Electronics & Communications Engineering