ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
The department awards two degrees: BS in Electrical Engineering and BS in Computer Engineering. Both are accredited by ABET, the accreditation board for engineering programs in the United States. The major courses in these programs are supplemented by basic fundamental knowledge important to all educated men and women. Topics include the liberal arts, physical sciences, engineering sciences, humanities and social sciences, communication skills, and engineering project development and implementation.
Computer Engineering
The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, includes a sequence of courses designed to develop advanced knowledge in computing, programming languages, digital and analog circuits, digital computer design, telecommunication systems, local area networks (LAN), embedded control systems, real-time systems, and software engineering.
Electrical Engineering
The Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering is a systems oriented program of study including analog and digital circuits, communication systems, computers, control systems, electromagnetic fields, energy sources and systems, and electronic devices. In addition the student also gains specialization in avionics appropriate for entry-level engineering positions in the aerospace industry. Emphasis on design and laboratory experience ensures that the Embry-Riddle Electrical Engineering graduate is in a preferred position to enter industry practice or graduate school after completing the program.
ROTC
ERAU has a proud tradition of Air Force ROTC and Army ROTC programs on campus. Many students in engineering degree programs are ROTC cadets. They benefit by learning important leadership skills and earning generous scholarships. ERAU's engineering AFROTC cadets have had great success in obtaining pilot slots in the Air Force because of the university's niche in aviation. ROTC students must work closely with their academic advisor and ROTC officer staff to ensure that electives and ROTC classes are properly integrated into their sequence of courses.
Small School Advantage
One of the advantages to attending a smaller engineering college is access to personalized advising through frequent contacts with faculty members including your faculty advisor. Each of our faculty members brings substantial experience in academic advising and career counseling to our students. We encourage our students to take advantage of this benefit and to get to know their advisor early in their stay with us. Academic planning is the first step in career planning, a discipline that pays dividends throughout one's engineering career.
