The Electrical Engineering B.S. degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.
Program Educational Objectives
The UAB Electrical Engineering undergraduate program prepares its graduates to:
- succeed in a career in electrical engineering or in further education,
- aproach problem solving with an engineering mind set, and
- grow professionally.
Student Outcomes
The Electrical Engineering undergraduate program strives to instill the following skills, knowledge, and behaviors in its students by the time of graduation:
- 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
