Electrical and Computer Engineering are the basis of many key industries. The Harry Lynde Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers two undergraduate degree programs: bachelor of science in electrical engineering (EE) and bachelor of science in computer engineering (CpE). Both of these programs build on a strong foundation in mathematics, physical science, and engineering fundamentals.

The curricula in the sophomore through senior years consist of a core program of required lecture and laboratory courses providing a broad foundation to all students, plus a wide range of senior electives that enable students to specialize in application areas of their choice.

The department offers courses in six technical areas: Electromagnetics, Electronics and Networks, Power, Controls and Systems, Computers, and Communications and Signal Processing. The EE curriculum contains core courses in all of these areas. Engineering design experience is distributed throughout both curricula. Following the introduction of simple design problems in sophomore classes, students design increasingly complex devices and systems. The department requires a senior design course in each technical area that integrates material from fundamental courses in mathematics, basic sciences, and engineering topics with material from the specific technical area to provide a comprehensive design experience.

All students are required to take in addition to an integrated writing intensive, microprocessors design class with lab, at least one senior design course. Also, students having appropriate grades may receive credit for an independent study project done under the supervision of a faculty member. The strong graduate research program in the department provides scholarship, job, and design project opportunities for undergraduates including the new Virtual Corporation program.

The department participates in the Cooperative Education Program in which qualified students may alternate semesters of study with semesters of professional employment.