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Fall 2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Electrical Engineering, BE
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Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering
Interim Chair: Leon Shterengas
Undergraduate Program Director: Ridha Kamoua
Undergraduate Program Coordinator: Claire Desio
Office: 231 Engineering
Phone: (631) 632-8381
Minors of particular interest to students majoring in Electrical or Computer Engineering: Applied Mathematics and Statistics (AMS) , Computer Science (CSE)
Electrical Engineering is one of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS) programs leading to the Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree. The Electrical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. under the commission’s General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
It is a rigorous four-year program that provides thorough training in the fundamentals of electrical engineering during the first two years. Beginning in the third year, students may also choose to specialize in Circuits and VLSI, Communications, Signal Processing, and Networking, Nanoelectronics and Photonics or Power and Energy Systems. The program culminates in the fourth year in an original design project, working on a team with other students and under the supervision of a faculty member. All students are assigned a faculty advisor who consults with them on course selection, academic progress, and career preparation.
Throughout their program, the students work in state-of-the-art instructional laboratories that include computer-aided circuit design, lasers, machine vision and computer graphics, microprocessor systems design, microwave electronics, digital signal processing and the most up to date electronic communications.
Electrical engineers are recruited for a variety of fields including energy, aeronautics, communications, testing laboratories, computer technology of hardware and software, and systems for finance and banking. For example, a communications engineer may work on improving communications networks, designing efficient systems for commercial applications, tactical and traffic control systems, or satellite surveillance systems. A circuit design engineer may design, develop, and manufacture electronic circuits for a variety of applications including microcomputers.
Stony Brook electrical engineering students may work as interns in engineering and high-technology industries where they can apply their classroom and laboratory knowledge to real-world practice, gaining those skills as preparation for their careers. Upon graduation they are employed by companies in the New York region and across the nation including BAE Systems, Northrop Grumman, Omnicon Group, GE Energy, Motorola, Boeing, and Ford Motors. Many students also choose to continue to pursue graduate degrees in engineering, business, law or medicine.
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Admission Requirements
Acceptance into the Major Qualified freshman and transfer students who have indicated their interest in the major on their applications may be admitted directly as a degree major or as a pre-major. Pre-majors are placed into the Area of Interest (AOI) program and to be eligible for the degree, they must be admitted to and declare the major. The requirements and application process for matriculation are detailed below. Students admitted to other programs within the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) follow the same admissions process as students in the AOI program. Students in programs outside of CEAS (non-CEAS students) and double major applicants may apply for admission to the degree program following a separate process, outlined below. Intellectual honesty and academic integrity are cornerstones of academic and scholarly work. The department may table any applications for major/minor admission until academic judiciary matters are resolved. An academic judiciary matter will be identified by a grade of “Q” in the instance of a first offense. Area of Interest and Other CEAS Students (excluding double major applicants)
Applications for major admission from AOI and other CEAS students are reviewed twice per year and must be received by January 5 for Spring admission and June 5 for Fall admission. Students who submit their application on time will be admitted if they meet the following requirements:
- Completion of at least 11 credits of mathematics, physics, and electrical and computer engineering courses required for major (excluding ESE 300 and ESE 301 ),
- Earned a G.P.A. of 3.2 or higher in all mathematics, physics, and engineering courses (excluding ESE 300 and ESE 301 ) applicable to major requirements with no more than one grade less than B-,
- No courses required for the major have been repeated, and
- Completion of course evaluations for all transferred courses that are to be used to meet requirements of the major.
Students must complete these requirements no later than one year after they enroll in the first course that applies towards major entry. Students must apply for admission by the application deadline immediately following completion of the above requirements, but no later than the one year limit. Admission of AOI students and other CEAS students who apply late will follow the process of Non-CEAS Students and Double Major Applicants below. Non-CEAS Students and Double Major Applicants Applications for major admission from non-CEAS students and double major applicants are reviewed twice per year and must be received by January 5 for Spring admission and June 5 for Fall admission. Students who do not meet the requirements for AOI admission above will not be considered. Fulfilling the requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Admission is competitive and contingent upon program capacity. Degree Requirements
The curriculum begins with a focus on basic mathematics and natural sciences followed by courses that emphasize engineering science and bridging courses that combine engineering science and design. The series of courses culminates in a one-year design experience that integrates various engineering skills and knowledge acquired. Technical elective courses are also required according to the student’s chosen specialization. The core sequence, technical electives, and additional courses may be chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor, taking into consideration the particular interest of the student. Completion of the major requires approximately 100 credits. Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Freshman Introduction to Electrical Engineering
Specializations
Students must select one of the four specializations listed below by the end of the sophomore year. - Circuits and VLSI
- Communications, Signal Processing, and Networking
- Nanoelectronics and Photonics
- Power and Energy Systems
Each specialization requires 5 elective courses. A list of acceptable electives can be found in the electrical and computer engineering undergraduate guide. Upper-Division Writing Requirement:
Grading
All courses taken for the major must be taken for a letter grade. A grade of C or higher is required in the following courses: Honors Program in Electrical Engineering
The purpose of the honors program in Electrical Engineering is to give high achieving students an opportunity to receive validation for a meaningful research experience and for a distinguished academic career. A student interested in becoming a candidate for the honors program in Electrical Engineering may apply to the program at the end of the sophomore year. To be admitted to the honors program, students need a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.50 and a B or better in all major required courses (including math and physics). Transfer students who enter Stony Brook University in the junior year need a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.50 and a B or better in all required major courses (including math and physics) in their first semester at Stony Brook University. Graduation with departmental honors in Electrical Engineering requires the following: - A cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or higher and a B or better in all major required courses (including math and physics) upon graduation.
- Completion of ESE 494 , a 1 credit seminar on research techniques, with a B or better during the junior year.
- Completion of ESE 495 , a 3-credit honors research project, with a B or better.
- Presentation of an honors thesis (written in the format of an engineering technical paper) under the supervision of an ESE faculty member. The thesis must be presented to and approved by a committee of two faculty members including the student’s advisor.
For students who qualify, this honor is indicated on their diploma and on their permanent academic record. Requirements for the Accelerated BE/MS Degrees
The intent of the accelerated five-year Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (or Computer Engineering) program is to prepare high-achieving and highly-motivated undergraduate electrical engineering students for either doctoral studies or a variety of advanced professional positions. Electrical engineering students interested in the accelerated program should apply through the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The program is highly selective and is offered to the top 10 to 20 percent of the junior undergraduate class. Admission is based on academic performance (at least a major g.p.a. of 3.30) as well as undergraduate research and professional activities. The accelerated program is as rigorous as the current B.E. and M.S. programs taken separately. The requirements for the accelerated program are the same as the requirements for the B.E. and M.S. programs except that two 300-level electives in the B.E. program are substituted by two 500-level graduate courses. Therefore six graduate credits will be counted towards the undergraduate degree. Detailed guidelines and sample course sequences are provided by the Department. SBC Courses
This table illustrates major courses that can also be used to fulfill SBC requirements. (See Note 1 & Note 2) | SBC Category | Required Major Courses | Optional Major Courses (see Note 3) | | ARTS | | | | GLO | | | | HUM | | | | LANG (see Note 4) | | | | QPS | AMS 151, AMS 161 | | | SBS | | | | SNW | PHY 131, PHY 132 | CHE 131, CHE 152 | | TECH | ESE 118, ESE 123 | | | USA | | | | WRT | | | | STAS | ESE 301 | | | EXP+ | ESE 440 (partial fulfillment), ESE 441 (partial fulfillment) | ESE 475, ESE 476, ESE 488 | | HFA+ | | | | SBS+ | ESE 440 (partial fulfillment), ESE 441 (partial fulfillment) | | | STEM+ | ESE 440 (partial fulfillment), ESE 441 (partial fulfillment) | AMS 210, AMS 261, AMS 301, AMS 361, BIO 202, BIO 203, MAT 203, MAT 211, MAT 303, PHY 251 | | CER | ESE 440 (partial fulfillment), ESE 441 (partial fulfillment) | | | DIV (see Note 5) | | | | ESI | ESE 440 (partial fulfillment), ESE 441 (partial fulfillment) | | | SPK | ESE 440 (partial fulfillment), ESE 441 (partial fulfillment) | | | WRTD | ESE 440 (partial fulfillment), ESE 441 (partial fulfillment) | | Note 1: Some course information may be subject to change. Please contact your major advisor for additional consultation. Note 2: For majors that require study in a related area or completion of a minor, visit the respective program’s “Major SBC Courses” page to view expanded SBC options. Note 3: Denotes any course in which students can choose from more than one option. These may include, but are not limited to, major electives, concentration/track/specialization courses, or calculus/physics/chemistry sequences. Note 4: CEAS majors, the Athletic Training major, the Respiratory Care major, and the Clinical Laboratory Sciences major are exempt from the LANG learning objective. Students enrolled in the major in Social Work are exempt from the LANG learning objective, but are required to enroll in and pass with a letter grade of C or higher the first semester of an elementary foreign language course numbered 111, or satisfy through alternate methods. Note 5: Students are responsible for completing the general education requirements published in the Bulletin that was current as of the first semester of matriculation (or rematriculation). The following student groups must satisfy the DIV learning objective as part of their degree requirements: - Freshmen who matriculate in the Fall of 2019 or later
- Transfer students who matriculate in the Spring of 2020 or later
- Students who rematriculate in the Fall of 2019 or later
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