ECE Undergraduate Overview

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The mission of the undergraduate programs is to provide a comprehensive education that enables our graduates to reach their full potential in the engineering profession and advanced studies. Our department has quality faculty, state-of-the-art teaching and research labs, a curriculum with both depth and breadth, and extensive collaborations with industry.

For forms and information about the program, please click here. To contact the department, please email info@ece.pdx.edu or call 503.725.3806.

Program Objectives

The electrical and computer engineering programs have the following educational objectives:

  • Graduates are expected to be employed as electrical or computer engineers or in related fields that benefit from an electrical and computer engineering education.
  • Graduates are expected to advance in their profession and engage in their professional community.
  • Graduates are expected to continue to learn and adapt in a world of constantly changing environment and technology.

 

Student Learning Outcomes Mapping
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(a) An ability to apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
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(b) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data.
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(c) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet a range of informal to formal descriptions/specifications.
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(d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
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(e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
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(f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
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(g) An ability to communicate effectively.
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(h) Have the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
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(i) Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
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(j) Knowledge of contemporary issues.
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(k) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
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Undergraduate Advising

For those who have decided on Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering as a major or are interested in finding out more about these majors, email undergraduate.program@ece.pdx.edu to inquire about an advising appointment or call 503.725.3806.

IEEE Student Branch Tutoring Link to tutoring schedule and IEEE Student Branch information.

MCECS Advising Link to Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science advising information. To set up an advising appointment, call 503.725.4631 or email advisor@cecs.pdx.edu.

UASC (Undergraduate Advising and Support Center) holds orientations throughout they year. Students may also make an appointment with an academic adviser to discuss general education (UNST) or degree (BA, BS) requirements during regular business hours. For any questions,  call 503.725.4005.

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