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MISSION & OBJECTIVES

The mission of the ECE Division is to educate undergraduate and graduate students to become highly skilled in the principles and practices of computer engineering (CpE) and electrical engineering (EE) and to produce electrical and computer engineers that meet today's market needs and to educate and provide the opportunity for Masters and Ph.D. graduates to conduct scientific research in high tech and state-of-the-art research topics.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Electrical Engineering Program is to develop and disseminate the theory and methods for the design, analysis, and implementation of the principles and practices in Electrical Engineering

Program Educational Objectives

The objectives of the EE Program at UCF are that:

  • Graduates demonstrate competence leading to success in technical career within the areas of Electrical Engineering.
  • Graduates demonstrate competence in effective communication, teamwork, and leadership skills leading to a successful career in their profession.
  • Graduates demonstrate the pursuit of lifelong learning in their areas of interest, including graduate studies, membership in professional societies, and participating in training opportunities.

    • Student Outcomes

    Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program should attain:

  • An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering,
  • An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data,
  • An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability,
  • An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams,
  • An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems,
  • An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility,
  • An ability to communicate effectively,
  • The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context,
  • A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning,
  • A knowledge of contemporary issues,
  • An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice,
  • Knowledge of probability and statistics necessary for use in electrical engineering practice,
  • Knowledge of advanced mathematics typically including differential equations, linear algebra and complex variables.

    • Mission Statement

    The mission of the UCF Computer Engineering Program is to develop and disseminate the theory and methods for the design, analysis, implementation, and improvement of computer hardware, software, and systems.

    Program Educational Objectives

    The objectives of the CpE Program at UCF are that:

  • Graduates demonstrate the technical competence necessary for engineering work in the areas of computer hardware, software, and computer communications.
  • Graduates demonstrate communication skills, teamwork capabilities, and leadership abilities necessary for a successful professional career.
  • Graduates participate in life-long learning activities appropriate to their profession, including graduate study, professional training, and involvement in professional societies.

    • Student Outcomes

    Graduates of the Computer Engineering program should attain:

  • An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering,
  • An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data,
  • An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability,
  • An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams,
  • An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems,
  • An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility,
  • An ability to communicate effectively,
  • The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context,
  • A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning,
  • A knowledge of contemporary issues,
  • An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice,
  • A knowledge of probability and statistics, mathematics through differential and integral calculus, basic sciences, computer science, and engineering sciences necessary to analyze and design complex electrical and electronic devices, software, and systems containing hardware and software components, and
  • A knowledge of discrete mathematics.