Electrical Engineering Program

INTRODUCTION

The Electrical Engineering Program at Washington State University at Tri-Cities is delivered by the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Washington State University (WSU). The school offers courses of study leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Master of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, and Doctor of Philosophy.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at WSU offers graduate study leading to the degree of Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) to students attending WSU Tri-Cities. Individual programs of study are designed to increase the student's knowledge of electrical engineering, the engineering sciences, and associated fields and their ability to apply that knowledge to engineering problems. An additional objective is to develop a capacity for independent creative work.
Both thesis and non-thesis options are available to master's degree students. Research areas currently emphasized include: energy resources and power engineering--scientific, engineering, economic, social, and environmental aspects of mankind's requirements for energy; power systems analysis, protection, and stability; simulation of power systems; systems and controls--stability, distributed parameter systems, optimal control, stochastic systems; computers, modeling, and simulation; computer engineering; VLSI; computer architecture; switching theory, pulse circuit, algorithmic solutions, modeling, and simulations of various physical systems, microprocessor applications; solid state electronics and materials- -solid state devices and circuits; electrical, magnetic, and optical properties of materials; applications in bioengineering; instrumentation and interdisciplinary research--design and development of instrumentation and data handling techniques for application in many fields.
The normal undergraduate preparation for graduate study in electrical engineering at WSU is a baccalaureate degree in electrical engineering from a recognized college or university. Students with undergraduate degrees in other fields - particularly mathematics or physics - are also accepted for graduate study. Requirements for additional undergraduate work are evaluated on an individual basis.

Academic Advising

The first step in the registration procedure of all entering electrical engineering students is a conference between the student and the program coordinator. The conference is held to examine the student's previous education and training, current work and professional developments, and to review particular aspirations in order to help plan a program of study that will meet specific needs.
Anyone with an undergraduate degree in engineering, science, or mathematics may apply to enter the program. Certain subject areas are of fundamental importance to electrical engineering, and are recommended for undergraduates. These include physics, mathematics, and introductory courses in electrical engineering. If deficiencies exist in one or more areas, some undergraduate work may be recommended.

For further information contact Scott Hudson, Program Coordinator, Electrical Engineering, (WSU Tri-Cities), Richland, WA 99352, phone 372-7254, or visit
http://www.tricity.wsu.edu/~hudson/msee