Electrical & Computer Engineering Department

Educational Objectives of ECE Department Programs

The department educates future leaders of the electrical and computer engineering profession, with a program characterized by curricular flexibility, student project work, and active involvement of students in their learning. Through a balanced, integrated curriculum we provide an education which is strong both in the fundamentals and in state-of-the-art knowledge, appropriate for immediate professional practice as well as graduate study and lifelong learning. Such an education also prepares students broadly for their professional and personal lives, providing the basis for effective leadership and informed citizenship. The curriculum embraces WPI’s philosophy of education, and takes advantage of key components such as the Interactive Qualifying Project to develop technical professionals who possess the ability to communicate, work in teams, and understand the broad implications of their work.

Specific Educational Outcomes of the Electrical Engineering Program

  1. Preparation for engineering practice, including the technical, professional, and ethical components
  2. Preparation for the future changes in electrical engineering
  3. A solid understanding of the basic principles of electrical engineering
  4. An understanding of appropriate mathematical concepts, and an ability to apply them to EE
  5. An understanding of the engineering design process, and ability to perform engineering design, including the needed teamwork and communications skills.
  6. Demonstration of in-depth understanding of at least one specialty within EE
  7. Demonstration of oral and written communications skills
  8. Understanding of options for careers and further education, and the necessary educational preparation to pursue those options
  9. An ability to learn independently
  10. The broad education envisioned by the WPI Plan, and described by the Goal and Mission of WPI
  11. An understanding of electrical engineering in a societal and global context
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