University General Course Catalog 2019-2020 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
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Electrical Engineering (Biomedical Engineering Emphasis), B.S. in E.E.


Description


Trained to be an expert thinker and problem solver, today’s electrical engineer is as much in demand as ever. Our mission is to serve society through excellence in education, research, and public service. We provide for our students an education in electrical engineering, and we aspire to instill in them the attitudes, values, and vision that will prepare them for lifetimes of continued learning and leadership in their chosen careers. Through scholarship the Department strives to generate new knowledge and technology for the benefit of the State of Nevada, the nation and beyond. Aware of the dynamic nature of the discipline, while at the same time cognizant of that body of knowledge which appears to be timeless, the Department of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering is continually in the process of evaluating and updating its curriculum. The Department of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering also cooperates with local industry to offer a number of summer internships for qualified undergraduate electrical engineering students. The curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree is listed below.

NOTE: The professional FE examination, administered by the state board of engineering registration, must be taken by all electrical engineering students before graduation during the senior year of study.

http://www.unr.edu/assessment/plans-and-forms/engineering/electrical-engineering-bs

Contact Information


Electrical and Biomedical Engineering Department 
332 Scrugham Engineering-Mines
(775) 784-6927
Website: http://www.unr.edu/ebme

All Freshmen, Sophomores and Incoming transfer students:
College of Engineering Advisement Center
108 Edmund J. Cain Hall Building
(775) 682-7721
coenadvising@unr.edu 

Juniors and Seniors:
Assigned Faculty Advisor http://www.unr.edu/engineering/student-resources/advising

Transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno


Use the transfer agreement  and the degree planner (available by clicking Print degree planner icon at the top right of this page) to build your plan for graduation with your advisor. Course substitutions not identified on the transfer agreement require UNR advisor approval.

If a major-to-major transfer agreement is not available for your transfer institution, please check the General Core agreement  if available. If neither is available, access established transfer course equivalencies to assist in your planning.

Admission Requirements


Admission requirements and procedures are available at http://www.unr.edu/admissions#requirements. Only students who are eligible to enroll in MATH 181 (as demonstrated through placement tests) may enter specific major programs within the College of Engineering. Others may enter the undeclared engineering program. Undeclared engineering students must be admissible to a specific major program within four regular semesters (fall and spring).

NOTE: Students must earn a “C” or higher in courses marked with (*).

Graduation Requirements


  • Total Units | 129
  • Cumulative GPA | 2.0
  • University GPA | 2.0
  • Major GPA | 2.0
  • Residency Requirement | 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
  • Major Residency Requirement | 15 Upper-Division units in the major at UNR
  • Upper-Division Requirement | 40 Upper-Divisions Units
  • Half Program Units/4 Year Institution | 64.5 Units

I. Silver Core General Education Requirements (27-30 units)


NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy  .”

Students in this major must meet all Silver Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course descriptions.

A. Silver Core Writing and Prerequisite (3-6 units) - CO1, CO3


B. Silver Core Mathematics and Prerequisite (4 units) - CO2


  • (4 units) CO2 *
  • NOTE: Engineering students are expected to place in MATH 181 or higher. Students who do not place in MATH 181 may be required to take additional credits before declaring their major.

D. Silver Core Social Sciences (3 units) - CO6


E. Silver Core Fine Arts (3 units) - CO7


F. Silver Core Humanities (6 units) - CO5, CO8


Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

II. Additional Silver Core Requirements (3 units maximum)


Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Silver Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV).  Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

A. Science, Technology & Society Course - CO9


B. Diversity & Equity Course - CO10


The following recommended courses can also be used in the General Education Requirement:

C. Global Context Course - CO11


D. Ethics Course - CO12


E. Capstone Integration & Synthesis Course - CO13


F. Application Course - CO14


III. Additional College Requirements (0 units)


IV. Major Requirements (96 units)


C. Senior Year Technical Electives (27 units)


This emphasis, administered by the EBME Department, leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. The program is designed for the student seeking a degree in electrical engineering with an emphasis in biomedical engineering.

V. Minor Requirements (0 units)


VI. Electives (0-3 units)


VII. Recommended Schedule


Students majoring in EE (BME emphasis) can earn a second BS degree in BME by completing CHEM 202  (or CHEM 122A  and CHEM 122L ), BIOL 223A , BIOL 223L , BIOL 224A , BIOL 224L  (12 units total) + additional 5 units from the following TE list: EE 420 , EE 421 , EE 426 , EE 480 , EE 296 , EE 396 , EE 496 ,

 , BIOL 405 , MICR 453 .

BCH 400  and CHEM 341  that are required for BME emphasis will count as 7 units (out of 12 units) TE for BME major.

Use the Planner in MyNEVADA to build a custom graduation plan. Review and adjust the plan in each academic advisement session.

First Year


Second Year


Third Year


Fourth Year


Spring Semester (15 units)


Note(s):


* In addition to the general university requirements of at least a “C” (2.0) average for graduation, engineering students must earn at least a “C” in those courses designated with an asterisk (*) and must also maintain at least a “C” average in the Core Curriculum Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and the major requirements courses.

NOTE: EE 220L EE 220 ,EE 221 CPE 201  and CPE 301  are offered every Fall and Spring semester EE 320L EE 320 EE 362  and EE 490  are offered during the Fall semester; EE 120 EE 291 EE 330 EE 340  , EE 370L EE 370  andEE 491  are offered during the Spring semester.