Electrical Engineering (BS) - Premed Track
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | 74 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Electrical Engineering Major Core | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| EG 101 | Intro to Engineering & Design (& Lab) (or EG 201 for LINK students) | 2 |
| BMD 321 | Biochemistry I-Molecular Biol | 3 |
| BMD 322 | Biochemistry II-Metabolism | 3 |
| BLY 350 | Human Physiology (recommended, but not required for the PreMed track) | 0-3 |
| CPE 260 | Intro to C++ Programming | 3 |
| EG 231 | Intro to Ethics and Economics | 3 |
| EE 220 | Circuit Analysis I | 3 |
| EE 223 | Network Analysis | 3 |
| EE 227 | Circuits and Devices Lab | 1 |
| EE 263 | Digital Logic Design | 3 |
| EE 264 | Microprocessor Sys-Interfacing | 3 |
| EE 268 | Digital Logic Design Lab | 1 |
| EE 321 | Signals, Systems & Transforms | 3 |
| EE 322 | Prob, Rand Sigs & Stat Anlys | 3 |
| EE 328 | Feedback Control Systems | 3 |
| EE 331 | Physical Electronics | 3 |
| EE 334 | Digital Electronics | 3 |
| EE 368 | Microprocessor Sys Interf Lab | 1 |
| EE 372 | Introduction to Communications | 3 |
| EE 401 | Intro Elec and CpE Design - W | 1 |
| EE 404 | Electrical and Computer Engineering Design | 3 |
| EE 431 | Analog Electronics | 3 |
| EE 437 | Electronics Lab | 1 |
| EE 465 | Digital Signal Processing | 3 |
| Technical Electives | ||
| Select one of the following concentrations (A-D) with permission of student's advisor: | 6 | |
A. Control Systems: Choose any two of the following courses: | ||
| Virtual Instrumentation | ||
| Programmable Logic Controllers | ||
B. Communications and Networks: Choose any two of the following courses: | ||
| Computer Networks | ||
| Antenna Theory and Design | ||
| Optoelectronics | ||
| Fiber Optic Communication Sys | ||
C. Digital Systems: Choose any two of the following courses: | ||
| Virtual Instrumentation | ||
| HDL Logic Synthesis 1 | ||
| Computer Networks | ||
| HDL Logic Simulation 1 | ||
| Digital Computer Architecture | ||
| Embedded System Design | ||
| Programmable Logic Controllers | ||
| Signal Integrity | ||
D. Power Systems: Choose any two of the following courses: | ||
| Electrical Machines | ||
| Power Systems I | ||
| Power Systems II | ||
| Power Electronics | ||
| Renewable Energy | ||
| Senior Lab Elective | 1 | |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Embedded System Design Lab | ||
| Field-Programmable Gate Array Lab | ||
| Controls Lab | ||
| Minor Requirements | ||
| A minor is not required for this degree program | 0 | |
| Total Hours | 139-142 | |
Notes:
- Grade C or higher is required in all prerequisite courses for admission to Medical School.
- All Electrical and Computer Engineering undergraduates must complete two designated writing credit (W) courses, at least one of which must be in the student’s major. Courses carrying this credit are identified in the University Bulletin by W after the course title.
- Appropriate software tools will be utilized in almost all EE courses.
General Education Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Area I – Written Composition | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| EH 101 | English Composition I (Students who earn an English ACT score of 27, or a written SAT score of 610, can opt out of EH 101.) | 3 |
| EH 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| or EH 105 | Honors Composition - H | |
| Area II – Humanities & Fine Arts | ||
| A. Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Brit Lit before 1785 | ||
| Brit Lit after 1785 | ||
| Am Lit before 1865 | ||
| Am Lit after 1865 | ||
| World Lit before 1650 | ||
| World Lit after 1650 | ||
| B. Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Survey of Art | ||
| Art History I | ||
| Art History II | ||
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| Introduction to Music | ||
| C. Complete the following: | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| Area III – Natural Sciences & Mathematics | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| MA 125 | Calculus I | 4 |
| BLY 121 & 121L | General Biology I and General Biology I Lab | 4 |
| BLY 122 & 122L | General Biology II and General Biology II Laboratory | 4 |
| CH 131 & 131L | General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab | 4 |
| CH 132 & 132L | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab | 4 |
| PH 201 & 201L | Calculus-Based Physics I and Calculus-Based Physics I Lab | 4 |
| PH 202 & 202L | Calculus-Based Physics II and Calculus-Based Physics II Lab | 4 |
| Area IV – History, Social & Behavioral Sciences (3 Courses, 9 Hours) | ||
| A. Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| HY of Western Civilization I | ||
| HY of Western Civilization II | ||
| US History to 1877 | ||
| US History since 1877 | ||
| B. Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Intro to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Intro Archaeology-Bio Anthro | ||
| Intro to Communication | ||
| Interpersonal Comm | ||
| Prin of Microeconomics | ||
| Prin of Macroeconomics | ||
| People, Places, Environment | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| Intro to Gender Studies | ||
| Global Issues | ||
| Seasons of Life | ||
| Intro to US Government | ||
| Introduction to Psychology (recommended for MCAT) 1 | ||
| Life Span Development | ||
| Introductory Sociology (recommended for MCAT) 1 | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| C. Select one additional course from either List A or List B above in Area IV | 3 | |
| Area V - Pre-Professional, Major, Elective Courses | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| MA 126 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MA 227 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MA 237 | Linear Algebra I | 3 |
| MA 238 | Differential Equations I | 3 |
| CH 201 & 201L | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Lab | 4 |
| CH 202 & 202L | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Lab | 4 |
| Total Hours | 74 | |
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Courses PSY 120 and SY 109 (electives in Area IV.B of General Education Requirements) are not required for graduation, but are recommended to prepare for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) that is required for admission to most Medical Schools.
Professional Component Standing (PCS)
PCS status is required to be eligible to take EE 300-level and EE 400-level courses. PCS status is awarded when the student meets the following requirements:
- Grade “C” or higher in all the following courses: MA 125, MA 126, CH 131, CH 131L, PH 201, CPE 260, EE 220, EE 263, EH 101, EH 102 or EH 105
- Minimum Grade Point Average 2.00 at USA
Students who fail to maintain at least a 2.00 GPA overall at the University of South Alabama will lose PCS status and may be required to take or repeat appropriate courses as specified by the Department Chair to correct their deficiencies. Students who lose PCS status may not be permitted to continue in 300- and 400-level engineering courses.
Graduation Plan
(139 Total Hours)
The Sample 4-year plan is designed as a guide for students preparing for their course selections. This information provides only a suggested schedule. Actual course selections should be made in consultation with an advisor. Courses listed as Milestones are required to obtain Professional Component Standing (PCS).
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| MA 125 | Calculus I 1 | 4 |
| CH 131 & 131L |
General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab 1 |
4 |
| EH 101 | English Composition I 1 | 3 |
| EG 101 | Intro to Engineering & Design (and EG 101 Lab) | 2 |
| CA 110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective | PSY 120 recommended | 3 |
| Milestones | ||
| Must complete at least 12 hours with a 2.0 or higher GPA | ||
| Hours | 19 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 126 | Calculus II 1 | 4 |
| PH 201 & 201L |
Calculus-Based Physics I and Calculus-Based Physics I Lab 1 |
4 |
| EH 102 | English Composition II (or EH 105) 1 | 3 |
| CPE 260 | Intro to C++ Programming 1 | 3 |
| CH 132 & 132L |
General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab |
4 |
| Milestones | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab |
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| English Composition I | ||
| Hours | 18 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| MA 227 | Calculus III | 4 |
| PH 202 & 202L |
Calculus-Based Physics II and Calculus-Based Physics II Lab |
4 |
| EE 220 | Circuit Analysis I 1 | 3 |
| EE 263 | Digital Logic Design 1 | 3 |
| CH 201 & 201L |
Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry I Lab |
4 |
| Milestones | ||
| Calculus-Based Physics I and Calculus-Based Physics I Lab |
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| Calculus II | ||
| Intro to C++ Programming | ||
| English Composition II or Honors Composition - H |
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| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| MA 238 | Differential Equations I | 3 |
| EE 223 | Network Analysis | 3 |
| MA 237 | Linear Algebra I | 3 |
| EE 268 | Digital Logic Design Lab | 1 |
| CH 202 & 202L |
Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry II Lab |
4 |
| BLY 121 & 121L |
General Biology I and General Biology I Lab |
4 |
| Milestones | ||
| Circuit Analysis I | ||
| Digital Logic Design | ||
Obtain PCS |
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| Hours | 18 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| EE 331 | Physical Electronics | 3 |
| EE 321 | Signals, Systems & Transforms | 3 |
| EE 227 | Circuits and Devices Lab | 1 |
| EE 264 | Microprocessor Sys-Interfacing | 3 |
| BMD 321 | Biochemistry I-Molecular Biol | 3 |
| BLY 122 & 122L |
General Biology II and General Biology II Laboratory |
4 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| EE 334 | Digital Electronics | 3 |
| EE 328 | Feedback Control Systems | 3 |
| EE 322 | Prob, Rand Sigs & Stat Anlys | 3 |
| EE 368 | Microprocessor Sys Interf Lab | 1 |
| BMD 322 | Biochemistry II-Metabolism | 3 |
| History/Humanities & Fine Arts Elective | Area II or IV.A | 3 |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective | SY 109 recommended | 3 |
| Hours | 19 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| EE 431 | Analog Electronics | 3 |
| EE 401 | Intro Elec and CpE Design - W 2 | 1 |
| EE 465 | Digital Signal Processing | 3 |
| EE 372 | Introduction to Communications | 3 |
| EE 446 or EE 447 | Senior Lab Elective (choose one only) | 1 |
| BLY 350 | Human Physiology (recommended but not required for the PreMed Track) | 0-3 |
| EG 231 | Intro to Ethics and Economics | 3 |
| Milestones | ||
Apply for graduation |
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| Hours | 14-17 | |
| Spring | ||
| EE 437 | Electronics Lab | 1 |
| EE 404 | Electrical and Computer Engineering Design 3 | 3 |
| EE 4XX | Electrical Engineering Technical Elective 4 | 3 |
| EE 4XX | Electrical Engineering Technical Elective 4 | 3 |
| History/Humanities & Fine Arts Elective | Area II or IV | 3 |
| History/Humanities & Fine Arts Elective | Area II or IV | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 139-142 | |
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Grade "C" or better in each of these courses is required to obtain Professional Component Standing (PCS) status in the Electrical Engineering (PreMed track) program. No 300-level courses can be taken without PCS status.
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EE Course only taught in the Fall semester.
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EE Course only taught in the Spring semester.
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EE Technical electives must be selected from EE courses at 400-level and must include a two-course concentration from the approved list with permission of the student's advisor.
Note: Students not Term 1-Calculus ready will exceed the number of hours required for this degree. If math is not started prior to Fall of Year 1, it is likely that the four-year graduation timetable will be extended. Students with ACT Math scores 21 and below should begin math courses in the summer before Fall of Year 1.