Discover Electrical Engineering at UW Bothell
Be part of something new!
As part of the 21st Century Campus Initiative, the University of Washington Bothell introduced the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) program in January 2010. This was followed by the introduction of the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) in Winter 2015. For more information on the master's degree please visit the MSEE page.
The BSEE Program provides the highest quality of educational experience inherent in a degree from the University of Washington. UW Bothell's world-class faculty are dedicated to teaching and building excellence and expertise through strong student-faculty relationships, small classes and hands-on, experiential learning principles. The BSEE program is accredited by ABET, and it specifically focusses on meeting the critical needs of technology-dependent employers in the Puget Sound region.
The program provides a rigorous educational experience in which students master the fundamentals and applications of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism. The curriculum emphasizes design, teamwork, ethics, entrepreneurship, and civic responsibility. During their academic career at the University of Washington Bothell students grow to understand the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental and societal contexts.
Questions?
The BSEE Program is designed to accommodate students from diverse backgrounds including working students who desire a non-traditional program of study. Students are exposed to various learning environments including being in the classroom, on-line and hands-on lab work. Electrical Engineering classes are typically offered in the late afternoon and early evening.
Learn with other dedicated students
The BSEE Program encourages applications from students with unique and varied cultural and life experiences. UW Bothell emphasizes close collaboration between students and faculty through team-based projects, presentations, research opportunities, internships and work-study programs, creating a positive, experiential, learning environment.
Please feel free to contact us for additional information.
Advising
Rina Tsujimoto
Academic Advisor
Discovery Hall 352
eeadv@uw.edu
425-352-3746
Objectives & outcomes
The Advisory Board for the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree at University of Washington Bothell has developed, adopted, and maintained a well-defined set of educational objectives and desired student outcomes.
Educational objectives
After three to five years of completing their degrees, our graduates,
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Will have growing professional careers in electrical engineering or related fields in public or private sector
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Will remain engaged in continuing education, including advanced degrees, in electrical engineering and related fields
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Will become contributing citizens who are conscientious of ethical and societal responsibilities
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Will become effective communicators in professional and non-professional environments and be able to function as a team member
Student outcomes
Based on the recommendation of ABET, the EE program has adopted the following new student outcomes. Each student in the BSEE program will demonstrate meeting the following outcomes by the time of graduation.
- Outcome 1: an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- Outcome 2: an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- Outcome 3: an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- Outcome 4: an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- Outcome 5: an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- Outcome 6: an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- Outcome 7: an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
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Major requirements
All students who enter the BSEE program in Autumn 2012 or after must complete these requirements to earn their degree. Learn more about the EE admissions process.
Prerequisite flowchart. Download the EE prerequisite flowchart for a more visual representation of these requirements and what order to take them in.
Core Courses (55 credits)
Electrical Engineering Electives (15 credits)
*Choose 3 courses (15 credits) from the following list; a combined maximum of 10 credits of B EE 490, B EE 498, and B EE 499 may be counted toward the 15 credit requirement:
Foundational Courses (66 credits)
* Prerequisite courses. Please visit our admissions page for more information.
College Level English Composition and Writing (15 credits)
Additional UW Bothell requirements
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Graduation policies
In order to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from UW Bothell, students are required to complete the above stated requirements (totaling 180 credits) with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Students must earn a 2.0 or higher in all required courses for them to count towards the BSEE degree requirements. Only 10 credits of 200 level B EE electives may count towards the BSEE elective requirement. In addition, students must meet all University of Washington Bothell graduation requirements.
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Resources for current BSEE students
Advising
Please contact the STEM office by phone at 425.352.3746, by e-mail at STEMADV@uw.edu, or by stopping by Discovery Hall 352 to make an appointment.