Addressing The Future: Development Of An Electrical Engineering Curriculum

Abstract

The Electrical Engineering program at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) has implemented a major revision of its curriculum for the purpose of assuring course content consistent with both present technological changes and long-term technology trends. In addition, the curriculum places an increased emphasis on developing the professional skills of our graduates.Curriculum modifications include a greater focus on microprocessor based systems, interfacing, signal processing, and material science. Core electrical engineering topics are introduced during the freshman year and include both lecture and laboratory experiences. The curriculum has retained its broad range of content topics and its traditional strong design and laboratory focus.The curriculum changes are intended to provide the breadth and depth of technical knowledge and the professional skills that will enable our graduates to: enter industry with immediate productivity, pursue changing career opportunities, adjust to life-long technological changes, and pursue graduate school studies.