Electrical Engineering
Our curriculum is academically rigorous and designed to provide students with the skills necessary to become successful electrical engineers.
Build the Future You Want With an Electrical Engineering Degree from MC.
MC’s Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Degree Provides Hands-on Training To Think Critically and Solve Problems
Engineers’ ability to harness the power of electricity has significantly improved the quality of life for people around the world. Electric power grids, wireless phone networks, and transferring data through the cloud — all enabled by electrical engineering — have undeniably transformed the world. As technology continues to develop, electrical engineers will continue to play a crucial part of future advancements. The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.) program at Mississippi College is designed to put you front-and-center in this cutting edge field.
MC’s coursework will train you to think critically and encourage you to look for new ways to leverage technology and find solutions to problems facing society. MC’s electrical engineering program prepares you for a career in one of the most in-demand and well-compensated career fields worldwide. In the United States, engineers recently accounted for the majority of the ten highest paying degrees in terms of starting salaries, with electrical engineers earning a median starting salary of just over $75,000.
Electrical Engineering Courses
For past curricula, please refer to the University Catalog
English (9 hours required)
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Course Name |
Course Number |
Hours |
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English Composition I |
ENG 101 |
3 hrs. |
|
English Composition II |
ENG 102 or 103 |
3 hrs. |
|
Writing Proficiency Exam |
ENG 099 |
0 hrs. |
And any one of the following:
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Course Name |
Course Number |
Hours |
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World Masterpieces |
ENG 211 |
3 hrs. |
|
Survey of British Literature |
ENG 212 |
3 hrs. |
|
Survey of American Literature |
ENG 213 |
3 hrs. |
History (6 hours required)
Choose one of the following two-semester cycles:
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Course Name |
Course Number |
Hours |
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World Civilization or |
HIS 103-104 or |
6 hrs. |
|
History of the United States |
HIS 211-212 |
6 hrs. |
Bible (6 hours required)
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Course Name |
Course Number |
Hours |
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Introduction to the Old Testament |
BIB 110 |
3 hrs. |
|
Introduction to the New Testament |
BIB 120 |
3 hrs. |
Social Sciences (3 hours required)
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Course Name |
Course Number |
Hours |
|
Economic Principles I |
ECO 231 |
3 hrs. |
Fine Arts (3 hours required)
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Course Name |
Course Number |
Hours |
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Art Appreciation |
ART 125 |
3 hrs. |
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Music Appreciation |
MUS 125 |
3 hrs. |
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Introduction to the Theatre |
THE 125 |
3 hrs. |
Physical Education (2 hours required)
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Course Name |
Course Number |
Hours |
|
Fitness for Life |
KIN 123 |
2 hrs. |
|
Nutrition for Well-Being |
KIN 124 |
1 hr. |
|
Physical Activity Courses |
PED ___ |
1 hr. |
Electrical Engineering Core Courses (45 hours)
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Course Name |
Course Number |
Hours |
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Introduction to Electrical Engineering |
ECE 101 |
2 hrs. |
|
Logic Design |
ECE 201 |
3 hrs. |
|
Logic Design Lab |
ECE 202 |
1 hr. |
|
Electric Circuit Theory |
ECE 301 |
4 hrs. |
|
Electric Circuit Theory Lab |
ECE 302 |
1 hr. |
|
Electronics I |
ECE 305 |
3 hrs. |
|
Electronics I Lab |
ECE 306 |
1 hr. |
|
Electronics II |
ECE 315 |
3 hrs. |
|
Electronics II Lab |
ECE 316 |
1 hr. |
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Microprocessors and Microcontrollers |
ECE 320 |
3 hrs. |
|
Microprocessors and Microcontrollers Lab |
ECE 321 |
1 hr. |
|
Electromagnetic Theory I |
ECE 325 |
3 hrs. |
|
Electromagnetic Theory II |
ECE 326 |
3 hrs. |
|
Signals and Systems |
ECE 330 |
3 hrs. |
|
Electric Machines |
ECE 401 |
3 hrs. |
| Feedback Control Systems | ECE 405 | 3 hrs. |
|
Communications Systems |
ECE 421 |
3 hrs. |
|
Senior Design I |
ECE 451 |
2 hrs. |
|
Senior Design II |
ECE 452 |
2 hrs. |
| Service Learning | ECE 490 | 0 hrs. |
| Professional Development | ECE 099 | 0 hrs. |
Electrical Engineering Elective Courses (9 hours required)
Nine hours of 400-level ECE courses, with the exception of ECE 401, ECE 405, ECE 421 , ECE 451, and ECE 452. At least three of these hours must be from one of the following courses: ECE 431 , ECE 433 , or ECE 435
Mathematics (21 hours required)
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Course Name |
Course Number |
Hours |
|
Calculus with Analytic Geometry I, II, III, and IV |
MAT 121, 122, 221, 222 |
12 hrs. |
|
Introduction to Linear Algebra |
MAT 213 |
3 hrs. |
|
Introduction to Differential Equations |
MAT 352 |
3 hrs. |
|
Introduction to Probability and Statistics |
MAT 353 |
3 hrs. |
Physical Science (12 hours required)
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Course Name |
Course Number |
Hours |
|
General Inorganic Chemistry I |
CHE 141 |
4 hrs. |
|
Fundamentals of Physics I and II |
PHY 251 and PHY 252 |
8 hrs. |
Computer, Physical and Engineering Science (12 hours required)
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Course Name |
Course Number |
Hours |
|
C for Scientists and Engineers |
CSC 105 |
3 hrs. |
|
Computational Tools for Engineers |
ESC 205 |
3 hrs. |
|
or Data Structures For Engineers |
CSC 205 |
|
| or Optics | PHY 313 | |
| or Statics | ESC 311 | |
|
Thermodynamics |
ESC 315 |
3 hrs. |
Students at Mississippi College are also required to complete Chapel requirements based on their classification at the time of enrollment. See the University Catalog for more details.
In order for an applicant to be admitted into the Electrical Engineering program, the applicant must meet all the requirements for admission to Mississippi College and an open slot must be available in the Electrical Engineering program. Additionally, the following requirements must be satisfied:
Applicants applying for admission to the program must either satisfy the following two criteria:
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The applicant must have at least 4 units of high school mathematics which must include 2 units of algebra, 1 unit of geometry, and at least one-half unit coverage of trigonometry, pre-calculus, or calculus
AND
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The applicant must have a Math ACT score of 25 or higher (or equivalent SAT score). Special exceptions can be made in some instances for applicants with a Math ACT score of 24 (or equivalent SAT score) based on the applicant’s level of performance in their high school trigonometry, pre-calculus, or calculus courses.
OR satisfy the following:
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The applicant must have a cumulative collegiate GPA of 2.00 or higher and must have passed MAT 113 Trigonometry or MAT 119 Precalculus or MAT 121 Calculus I (or their equivalent) with a grade of C or higher
Applicants with justifiable circumstances may petition the Department Chair for special admission.
Students with coursework deficiencies will be required to enroll in the necessary prerequisite courses. These courses will be in addition to those contained in the Electrical Engineering curriculum and may extend the time for graduation.
If you have any questions about the Electrical Engineering admissions process, please contact Dr. Chris Maggio.
What Can I Do With An Electrical Engineering Degree?
Any task that involves using electricity to deliver power, transfer information, or control the operation of a device or system can require the expertise of an electrical engineer. Below are just a few possibilities.
Telecommunications
From design and development of mobile phones to the tower systems that enable wireless communication, engineers are integral to modern communication systems.
Manufacturing
Engineers work across the manufacturing spectrum, designing, developing, and supervising the manufacturing of electric motors, navigation systems, electrical systems and more.
Computing
The modern world runs on the internet, and electrical engineers make sure it runs smoothly by designing computers and network systems that efficiently transfer and store data.
