Undergraduate Program

ECE 101: Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering
ECE 112: Digital Logic
ECE 113: Introduction to Signals and Circuits
ECE 114: Introduction to C/C++ Programming
ECE 200: Computer Organization
ECE 216: Mechatronics and Embedded Systems
ECE 221: Electronic Devices and Circuits
ECE 222: Integrated Circuit Design and Analysis
ECE 230: Electromagnetic Waves
ECE 241: Signals Processing and Communication (as of F 22)
ECE 270: Probability for Electrical Engineers
ECE 348: ECE Design Seminar
ECE 349: ECE Design Capstone
PHIL 120: Ethics of Technology
Three 200-level ECE Advanced Electives

The three 200-level ECE courses that comprise the advanced electives in the Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering program may be taken in a single area of concentration to provide additional depth or can be spread across multiple areas to provide additional breadth. Example courses in each of the areas of concentration in the Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering program are listed below in table 6.

*Other upper-level courses as approved by the undergraduate chair

The basic science and mathematics requirement for the Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering program requires a mathematics sequence in calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, and probability. The mathematics requirements can be satisfied by one of the following sequences:

• MATH 161, MATH 162, MATH 164, and MATH 165
• MATH 141, MATH 142, MATH 143, MATH 164, and MATH 165
• MATH 171, MATH 172, MATH 173, and MATH 174

The MATH 160 sequence is the standard calculus sequence for students planning to major in mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry, or engineering. The MATH 140 sequence covers the same material as the MATH 160 sequence but moves through the content of MATH 161 and MATH 162 over three semesters in MATH 141, MATH 142, and MATH 143. MATH 143 is taught at the University of Rochester over the summer, so students interested in pursuing the MATH 140 sequence will not fall behind in the Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering if MATH 143 is taken during the summer following the spring semester of their first year at the University of Rochester. Also note that an equivalent course at another university can be used in place of MATH 143 with prior approval. If interested in completing the MATH 140 sequence and taking MATH 143 at another university during the summer, contact your faculty advisor to discuss this option with them. The MATH 170 sequence is designed for students who have a strong background in mathematics and have an interest in the theoretical underpinnings of the field. More information about the mathematics sequences can be found at http://www.sas.rochester.edu/mth/undergraduate/calculus-sequences.html. A summary of mathematics requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering can be seen below in Table 1.

The science requirements of the Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering include PHYS 121, PHYS 122, and PHYS 123. PHYS 121 serves the introductory course on mechanics and imparts an understanding of motion, energy, and thermodynamics. PHYS 122 introduces concepts central to electrical and computer engineering such as electrostatics, electric fields, current and basic circuits, magnetism, and electromagnetic waves. PHYS 123 covers topics related to relativity, quantum mechanics, and waves. PHYS 113 is a suitable replacement for PHYS 121 for students who take the MATH 141-143 calculus sequence only. A summary of science requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering can be seen below in Table 2.

The humanities and social sciences requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering program require a minimum of five humanities and/or social science courses equaling 20 credits. This includes the three courses taken to satisfy the University Cluster requirement. These five courses can be chosen from any recognized Humanities and/or Social Science field listed below. 

Students also are expected to take some of these courses beyond the introductory level. Ordinarily, H or SS Clusters will count for three of the five required courses, but if questions arise, students should consult their advisors. Language courses at the 101 level are only accepted when followed by another, more advanced course in the same language. While it is preferred to have at least one course in each of H&SS, a minor of five or more courses in one area will satisfy the H&SS requirement. See the overlap policy for restrictions:
https://www.rochester.edu/college/ccas/handbook/overlap.html

Acceptable Humanities Courses: Any humanities course as outlined by the School of Arts and
Sciences: https://www.sas.rochester.edu/departments-programs.html

 Acceptable Social Sciences Courses: Any social science course as outlined by the School of Arts and Sciences: https://www.sas.rochester.edu/departments-programs.html

A summary of humanities and social sciences requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering can be seen below in Table 4.