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Degree Pathway for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Fall 2015 and Beyond

Suggested Degree Pathway for Electrical Engineering

For students who entered fall 2015 and beyond.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

Course#Course NameCredits
EECE.1070Intro to Elect. & Comp. Engin.
2
MATH.1310
Calculus I (MATH)1
4
PHYS.1410
Physics I (SCL)
3
PHYS.1410L
Physics Lab I (SCL)
1
ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100
College Writing I / FYSH (CW)
3
Total13

Spring Semester

Course#Course NameCredits
MATH.1320Calculus II24
PHYS.1440
Physics II
3
PHYS.1440L
Physics II Lab
1
ENGL.1020
College Writing II (CW)
3
CHEM.1210Chemistry I (SCL)
3
CHEM.1230LChemistry I Lab (SCL)
1
Total15

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Course#Course NameCredits
EECE.2010
Circuit Theory I3
EECE.2070
Basic Circuits Lab I2
EECE.2160
ECE Applications Prog.
3
MATH.2310
Calculus III
4
EECE.2460
Intro to Data Comm. Networks3
Total15

Spring Semester

Course#Course NameCredits
Total17
EECE.2020
Circuit Theory II
3
EECE.2080
Basic Circuits Lab II
2
EECE.2650
Logic Design3
ECON.2010 /
ECON.2020
Principles of Microeconomics /
Principles of Macroeconomics (SS)
3
MATH.2340Differential Equations3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Hum. Persp. (AH)43

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Course#Course NameCredits
EECE.3110
Electronics I Lab (CTPS)
2
EECE.3620
Signals & Systems I
3
EECE.3640
Engineering Mathematics
3
EECE.3650Electronics I (QL)3
PHIL.3340Engin. Ethics (AH), (SRE) 
3
xxxx.xxxxSocial Sciences Persp. (SS)43
Total17

Spring Semester

Course#Course NameCredits
EECE.3120
Electronics II Lab2
EECE.3170
Microprocessors I
3
EECE.3600
Eng. Electromagnetics I
3
EECE.3630
Intro. Prob. & Random Proc.
3
EECE.3660Electronics II3
Total14

Senior Year

Fall Semester

Course#Course NameCredits
EECE.3991 
Capstone Proposal (IL), (WOC)
3
EECE.4610
Eng. Electromagnetics II
3
EECE.3550Electromechanics
3
EECE.4/5xxxTechnical Electives3
3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Hum. Persp. (AH)4 
3
Total15

Spring Semester

Course#Course NameCredits
EECE.4130
Linear Feedback Systems
3
EECE.4991 
Capstone Project (AIL)
3
EECE.4/5xxxTechnical Electives3
3
EECE.4/5xxxTechnical Electives3
3
xxxx.xxxxSocial Sciences Persp. (SS)4 
3
Total15
Total Minimum Credits = 121 

1Or MATH.1280 Calculus 1A and MATH.1290 Calculus 1B followed by MATH.1320 Calculus II.

2A grade of C or better in Calculus II is required

3Technical electives are non-required courses numbered EECE.4xxx or EECE.5xxx.

4Electrical Engineering students meet the Core Curriculum Essential Learning Outcome of Diversity and Cultural Awareness (DCA) outside of the major. See the DCA course listing for a complete list of options.

No more than two Breadth of Knowledge courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.

Current UMass Lowell students should use their Advisement Report in SIS. If you need assistance, please contact your adviser.

Restriction on off-campus study:

Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment. See the catalog policy for details.  

Last Updated: 11/04/2021