If you are interested in technology and an understanding of how things work, then Electrical Engineering might be the perfect major for you. The Electrical Engineering (EE) major offers two specializations: a Computer Track and a Systems Track. The core curriculum within the EE major consists of 10 courses which all EE majors take. In addition, each cadet in the major chooses a track, or area of emphasis within Electrical Engineering, which consists of 4 additional courses. Finally, each EE major has their choice of two Major Area Electives (or Engineering Electives) and one Free Elective.
For more information about the curriculum, courses, requirements for acceptance into the major and graduation requirements, please see the catalog of courses available on the USCGA Registrar's web page.
COMPUTER TRACK
The Computer track allows cadets to explore software design and computer networks. Students in this track would be able to obtain a graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology.
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USCG History Statics & Engineering Design English Composition & Speech Leaders in U.S. History Calculus I Principles of Fitness/Wellness I Swimming Chemistry I |
Writing About Literature Calculus II Personal Defense I Principles of Fitness/Wellness II Chemistry II Fundamentals of Navigation Macroeconomic Principles |
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Electrical Engineering I Introduction to Computer Programming Differential Equations Lifetime Sports: Racquetball Lifetime Sports: Golf Physics I Ships & Maritime Systems Apps in Navigation Lab |
Signals, Systems & Transforms Digital Circuits & Computer Systems Multivariable Calculus Professional Rescuer Physics II Organizational Behavior & Leadership |
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SPRING SEMESTER |
Linear Circuits Software Design I Criminal Justice Probability Theory Personal Defense II Maritime Watch Officer |
Computer Control Systems Digital Signal Process Software Design II American Government Lifetime Sports III: Tennis • Math/Science Elective |
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Capstone Project: EE I Maritime Law Enforcement Atmospheric and Marine Science • Major Area Elective • Major Area Elective • Physical Education |
Computer Communications & Networks Capstone Project: EE II Moral and Ethical Philosophy CG Division Officer • Free Elective • Physical Education |
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SYSTEMS TRACK
The Systems track allows cadets to explore analog and digital communications, antennas, and motors and generators. Students in this track would be able to obtain a graduate degree in any field of Electrical Engineering.
FALL SEMESTER |
SPRING SEMESTER |
USCG History Statics & Engineering Design English Composition & Speech Leaders in U.S. History Calculus I Principles of Fitness/Wellness I Swimming Chemistry I |
Writing About Literature Calculus II Personal Defense I Principles of Fitness/Wellness II Chemistry II Fundamentals of Navigation Macroeconomic Principles |
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FALL SEMESTER |
SPRING SEMESTER |
Electrical Engineering I Introduction to Computer Programming Differential Equations Lifetime Sports: Racquetball Lifetime Sports: Golf Physics I Ships & Maritime Systems Applications in Navigation Lab |
Signals, Systems & Transformers Digital Circuits & Computer Systems Multivariable Calculus Professional Rescuer Physics II Organizational Behavior & Leadership |
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FALL SEMESTER |
SPRING SEMESTER |
Linear Circuits Antennas & Propagation Criminal Justice Probability Theory Personal Defense II • Major Area Elective |
Computer Control Systems Digital Signal Process American Government Lifetime Sports III: Tennis Maritime Watch Officer • Math/Science Elective |
FALL SEMESTER |
SPRING SEMESTER |
Communication Systems Capstone Project: EE I Maritime Law Enforcement Atmospheric and Marine Science • Major Area Elective • Physical Education |
Electromechanical Systems Capstone Project: EE II Moral and Ethical Philosophy CG Division Officer • Free Elective • Physical Education |
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Major Area Electives
Major area Elective courses for the EE major are defined as Engineering courses, 200 level or higher, other than Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering (1320), Electric Circuits and Machines (1321), and Mechanical Control of Dynamic Systems (1460). In special cases (and with prior approval), Directed Studies in Electrical Engineering (1439) may be considered a major area elective. Below is a list of common major area electives for each track.
COMPUTER TRACK |
SYSTEMS TRACK |
Mechanics of Materials Dynamics Electromechanical Systems Acoustics and Music Fluid Mechanics Thermodynamics Antennas and Propagation Communication Systems Electronic Navigation Systems |
Mechanics of Materials Dynamics Acoustics and Musics Fluid Mechanics Thermodynamics Software Design I Electronic Navigation Systems Computer Communications & Networks Software Design II |
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Note: Discrete Mathematics (3237) cannot count as a major area elective for someone in the Systems Track, and Semiconductor Physics (5364) cannot count as a major area elective for someone in the Computer Track. |
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