Bachelor of Engineering Engineering: Electrical Engineering
Program Description
The Bachelor of Engineering, Engineering: Electrical Engineering program focuses on the theories, practices, competencies, tools, and technologies associated with electrical engineering. You will get both online classroom instruction and hands-on lab experience to help prepare you as an electrical engineer. This Bachelor of Engineering, Engineering: Electrical Engineering provides knowledge and skills that are often required in fields including aerospace, telecommunications, defense, automotive, medical, construction, chemical, and more.
This program is not designed to prepare graduates for any state-issued professional license or certification and therefore has not been approved by any state professional licensing agency.
For admission to the Bachelor of Engineering, Engineering: Electrical Engineering program applicants must have completed preparation in mathematics equivalent to pre-calculus or higher.
The goal of the Bachelor of Engineering, Engineering: Electrical Engineering program is to provide our students with a sound Engineering education which they can apply in a variety of contexts. Specifically, in three to seven years after graduation, we expect that graduates of our program will demonstrate the following:
Program Educational Objectives
- Utilize the critical and systemic thinking skills, and technical and professional competencies, acquired through their education.
- Create value for society through the ethical practice of their professional abilities in developing solutions to technical and societal challenges.
- Continue to increase their knowledge and competence through self-development or formal schooling.
Courses in the Bachelor of Engineering, Engineering: Electrical Engineering include foundations in math, computer science, and physical sciences. Course topics include:
- Essential elements of analog circuit design
- Fundamentals of circuit analysis - Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s law, etc.
- International System of Units
- Digital and logic circuit analysis and design in 6 main parts
- Energy conversion and transport
- Electromagnetic field theory
- Passive microwave circuit analysis and design
- Radar and RF signal propagation, transmission, and reception
Note: At-home lab exercises require you to purchase additional course materials which are estimated to be up to $8,000. These materials are not covered by the university undergraduate book grant.
Degree Program Objectives
In addition to the institutional and degree level learning objectives, graduates of this program are expected to achieve these student outcomes:
Student Outcomes
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- 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
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- 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
- 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
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
Programmatic Admission Requirements
For admission to the Bachelor of Engineering, Engineering: Electrical Engineering program, applicants must have completed preparation in mathematics equivalent to pre-calculus or higher. A review of high school or college transcripts showing completion of this requirement will be conducted during the admission process.
Please visit our APU undergraduate admission page for more information on institutional admission requirements.
Need help?
If you have questions regarding a program’s admission requirements, please contact the Admissions Team at 877-755-2787 or [email protected].
Degree at a Glance
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General Education Requirements
30
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Major Required
78
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Select one of the following concentrations:
14
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Final Program Requirement
6
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Total Semester Hours
128
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Degree Program Requirements
General Education (30 semester hours)
| Arts & Humanities (6 semester hours) 1 |
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Introduction to Ethics
3 |
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Thinking and Acting Ethically
3 |
| Civics, Political & Social Sciences (6 semester hours) 2 |
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Exploring Society and Cultures via Science Fiction
3 |
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Select 1 course from the following:
3 |
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Introduction to Anthropology
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World Archaeology
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Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
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Human Sexuality
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Planning Your Future with Purpose in STEM
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Social Media and Society
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Intercultural Communication
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Microeconomics
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Macroeconomics
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Humane Education: A Global Interdisciplinary Perspective
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Introduction to Geography
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Practical Food Safety and Awareness
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International Relations I
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Introduction to Political Science
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American Government I
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Introduction to Psychology
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Death and Dying
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Race & Religion
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Hope and Resilience
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Introduction to Sociology
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Social Problems
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American Popular Culture
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| Communication: Writing, Oral, and Multimedia (9 semester hours) |
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Information and Digital Literacy
3 |
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Making Writing Relevant
3 |
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Technical Writing
3 |
| History (3 semester hours) |
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The History and Context of STEM
3 |
| Mathematics and Applied Reasoning (3 semester hours) |
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Calculus
3 |
| Natural Sciences (3 semester hours) |
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Introduction to STEM Disciplines
3 |
| Total Semester Hours 30 |
Major Required (78 semester hours)
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Linear Algebra
3 |
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Introduction to Electrical Engineering
3 |
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Discrete Mathematics
3 |
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Physics I with Lab
4 |
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Calculus II
3 |
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Introduction to Engineering and Computing
3 |
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Physics II with Lab
4 |
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Differential Equations
3 |
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Calculus III
3 |
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Circuits I
3 |
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Engineering Instrumentation and Measurements
3 |
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Circuits II
3 |
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Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists
3 |
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Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering
3 |
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Coevolution of Society, Culture, and Technology
3 |
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Continuous and Discrete Signals and Systems
4 |
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Electromagnetic Field Theory
3 |
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Analog Circuit Theory
4 |
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Digital Circuit Theory
4 |
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Energy Conversion Processes and Power Systems
3 |
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Communication Systems
3 |
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Control Systems Theory and Design
3 |
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Select 1 course from the following:
4 |
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General Biology I with Lab
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General Chemistry I with Lab
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Select 1 course from the following:
3 |
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Cybersecurity, Surveillance, Privacy and Ethics
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Analytics, Algorithms, AI, and Humanity
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| Total Semester Hours 78 |
Students must choose a concentration for this degree program and may select from a General Concentration or Concentration in Robotics and Autonomous Systems.
General Concentration (14 semester hours)
This general concentration allows you to select from all concentration courses offered within this program, enabling you to create your own focused area of study.
Transfer students from an ABET® accredited engineering program who select the General Concentration may apply up to 18 semester hours of upper-division engineering courses in place of the General Concentration courses with the Program Director's approval.
ABET® is a registered trademark of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, Inc.
Concentration Requirements (14 semester hours)
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Select 2 courses from the following:
6 |
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RF/Microwave Engineering I
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Embedded Systems Design
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Microcontroller Based Systems
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Select 2 courses from the following:
8 |
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Radar Systems Theory
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Introduction to Power Electronics
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Mechatronics
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| Total Semester Hours 14 |
Concentration in Robotics and Autonomous Systems (14 semester hours)
The Robotics and Autonomous Systems concentration offers students a dynamic, interdisciplinary education at the intersection of engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, and artificial intelligence. Designed to prepare students for the rapidly evolving world of intelligent machines, this program emphasizes hands-on learning, collaborative problem-solving, and real-world applications across industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, aerospace, and defense.
Students will explore topics including robot design, embedded systems, control systems, machine learning, and autonomous navigation, gaining the technical and communication skills needed to thrive in team-based environments.
Graduates will be equipped for careers in robotics engineering, AI development, systems integration, and research, with the versatility to adapt to emerging roles in a technology-driven industry.
Objectives
Upon successful completion of this concentration, the student will be able to:
- Design, build, and utilize robotic systems for various applications, including in manufacturing, healthcare, aerospace, and defense.
- Apply interdisciplinary knowledge from electrical engineering, computer science, and artificial intelligence to design, build, and evaluate robotics and autonomous systems.
- Demonstrate proficiency in programming, control theory, and systems integration to develop intelligent machines capable of operating in dynamic environments.
- Utilize hands-on experience and collaborative problem-solving skills to address real-world engineering challenges in industries such as manufacturing, aerospace, healthcare, and defense.
Concentration Requirements (14 semester hours)
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Robotics
3 |
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AI-Driven Robotics Development
3 |
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Robotics Design and Experimentation Lab
4 |
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Perception and Planning for Autonomous Systems with Lab
4 |
| Total Semester Hours 14 |
Final Program Requirement (6 semester hours)
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Senior Seminar Design
3 |
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Senior Seminar Project 3
3 |
| Total Semester Hours 6 |
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.
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All literature courses require successful completion of ENGL101-Proficiency in Writing or ENGL110-Making Writing Relevant.
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To be taken as the last course before graduation.