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Spring 2021 Trine Course Catalog

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers the following degrees:

Both the electrical engineering program and the computer engineering program are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.

To prepare students for the innovative work required in these areas, students are provided an undergraduate preparation with a foundation in mathematics and science, proper development in communication skills, an understanding of the relevance and impact of engineering and technology on society, and a combination of classroom study and “hands on” laboratory experience.

In addition to academic activities, engineering experience has become a major factor in acquiring a desired position upon graduation. A Cooperative Educational Program (Co-op) is available to enhance the educational experience and provide necessary industrial experience; students are encouraged to participate in this optional program, and the department and Career Services offer help to any student seeking Co-op or summer employment in the majors.

Mission

The Mission in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is to provide students with the nurturing environment of a small school accompanied by academically rigorous programs that prepare graduates for either immediate employment or entry to graduate school.

Objectives

The computer, electrical and software engineering programs meet the needs of students, alumni, employers and the faculty by assuring that a few years after graduation:

  1. Graduates embrace problem solving and learning as a natural aspect of their work.
  2. Graduates value and are valued by their professional teammates.
  3. Graduate have broad and deep knowledge of the technical issues that they face.

Outcomes

As specified by the accrediting body, our engineering programs assure that graduates will be able to:

  1. Identify, formulate and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and math
  2. Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety and welfare as well as global, cultural, social, environmental and economic factors.
  3. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  4. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts.
  5. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks and meet objectives.
  6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data and use engineering judgement to draw conclusions.
  7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Purposes

The Trine University Electrical and Computer Engineering Departments fulfills its Mission by providing a dedicated and enhanced learning environment featuring the following components:

  • curriculum: rigorous, but carefully shaped to provide a path to success;
  • faculty: committed to an excellent undergraduate learning experience;
  • classrooms: sized and equipped to promote personal attention;
  • laboratories: equipped to provide an excellent laboratory experience through many hands-on experiments with direct guidance from full-time faculty;
  • mentoring: promoted at all levels – faculty to student and upperclassman to underclassman;
  • peer interaction: fostered by team assignments in classes and membership in student organization.