Electrical and Electronic Engineering

College of Engineering and Computer Science

Program Description

Electrical Engineers design systems that generate, transmit and distribute electricity.  Electronic engineers design electronic devices which perform computation, communication, or control of robots and machines.  Electrical and electronic engineers work with technologies ranging from large power lines and generators to tiny integrated circuits containing billions of transistors.  

The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The Department also offers a Master of Science degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, with the following focus areas: control systems, power systems, communication systems, microelectronic design, and computer architecture & digital design.

Students receive a thorough grounding in mathematics and the basic sciences during their first four semesters. Engineering design and applications are stressed in the final four semesters. Prospective students are urged to discuss their plans as early as possible with their high school or community college counselor and with the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department Chair who will advise students individually.

Degree Programs

BS in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Certificate in Electric Power Systems and Engineering

MS in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Certificate in Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuit Design

Accreditation

In addition to California State University, Sacramento's full accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering is also individually accredited by ABET, Inc.

Notice to Students RE: Professional Licensure and Certification

California State University programs for professions that require licensure or certification are intended to prepare the student for California licensure and certification requirements. Admission into programs for professions that require licensure and certification does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or certificate. Licensure and certification requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the California State University and licensure and certification requirements can change at any time.

The California State University has not determined whether its programs meet other states’ educational or professional requirements for licensure and certification. Students planning to pursue licensure or certification in other states are responsible for determining whether, if they complete a California State University program, they will meet their state’s requirements for licensure or certification. This disclosure is made pursuant to 34 CFR §668.43(a)(5)(v)(C).

Special Features

  • The BS degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, http://www.abet.org
  • The major strengths of the Electrical and Electronic Engineering program lie in its faculty, whose industrial experience equips them to relate theory to practice and prepare students for the profession or for graduate study.
  • The Department has outstanding laboratory facilities to provide hands-on instruction.
  • A Committee of power industry leaders from throughout the State is a source of advice and assistance to the Department regarding the preparation of students for careers in power engineering.
  • The EEE Department Industry Liaison Council (ILC) consists of industry professionals representing various disciplines within electrical and electronic engineering. The ILC provides feedback on program direction and our outcomes assessment efforts. The ILC is active in providing professional development opportunities for our faculty.
  • The Department has a strong IEEE Student Branch. It is among the most active student chapters in the Sacramento Section of IEEE. The student branch has an elected core of officers, who plan and execute the programs of the chapter in consultation with the branch faculty advisor. The primary purpose of the student branch is to develop professional awareness among the students and provide them with opportunities to expand their leadership and communication skills.

Program Educational Objectives

The Electrical and Electronic Engineering Program has developed a set of Program Educational Objectives. These statements describe what the faculty is preparing the students to achieve within a few years after graduation:

  • Core Knowledge: Our graduates will have active careers in Electrical and Electronic engineering, or be actively engaged in a related career path.
  • Application of Knowledge: Our graduates will apply their knowledge and skills to solve practical engineering problems.
  • Professionalism: Our graduates will demonstrate the professional skills, such as high ethical standards, effective oral and written communications, and teamwork, necessary to be productive engineers and to advance in their careers.
  • Life-long Learning: Our graduates will continue to develop their skills and seek knowledge after graduation in order to adapt to advancing technology and the needs of society. This may be indicated by the graduate’s pursuit of an advanced degree or other formal instruction, and/or that the graduate has developed a professional specialty.

Contact Information

Mahyar Zarghami, Department Chair
Riverside Hall, Room 3018
(916) 278-6873
Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Faculty

ELTAYEB, MOHAMMED

HEEDLEY, PERRY

KUMAR, PREETHAM

MARKOVIC, MILICA

MEDURI, PRAVEEN

MOGHADAM, ROHOLLAH (ROHAM)

PANG, JING

TOUPS, TRACY

YAZDANI, ATOUSA

ZARGHAMI, MAHYAR