ABET Program Educational Objectives
The undergraduate degree in ECE is designed so that graduates will attain employment in electrical and/or computer engineering and advance their careers in this field or achieve success in other areas. Some graduates will become registered professional engineers and/or pursue advanced studies.
ABET Student Outcomes
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- 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.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- 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.
- 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.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
University Requirements
General Education
UMKC Essentials is the university-wide curriculum that all undergraduate students will complete. The 30-credit hour program includes a First Year Experience course; three critical thinking courses in the areas of Arts & Humanities, Natural & Physical Sciences, and Social & Behavioral Sciences; a Culture and Diversity course; a Civic & Urban Engagement course; two courses in Composition and one course in Communication; and a Math Pathway course.
Constitution Course
Every undergraduate student must take a course covering the United States Constitution and the Missouri State Constitution before graduation. Course options are included in the program requirements section below.
Exit Examinations
Information on exit examinations is available in the Undergraduate Academic Regulations and Information section of the catalog.
Missouri Higher Education Civics Achievement Examination
In accordance with Missouri Senate Bill 807 (section 170.013.1), 'any student entering a public institution of higher education for the first time after July 2019 who is pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree from such institution shall successfully pass an examination on the provisions and principles of American civics with a score of seventy percent or greater as a condition of graduation from such institution'. To satisfy this requirement at UMKC, students access the exam through the Canvas site. This requirement will be listed in the degree audit system as, 'Take State Mandated Missouri Higher Education Civics Achievement Examination', and listed on the transcript as 'Missouri Civics Examination'.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from this program will:
- Be able to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
- Be able to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
- Be able 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
- Be able to function on multidisciplinary teams
- Be able to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
- Be able to understand professional and ethical responsibility
- Be able to communicate effectively
- Be able to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
- Be able to recognize of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
- Have knowledge of contemporary issues
- Be able to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET http://www.abet.org/.
The ECE degree program is designed to provide the key elements of both an electrical engineering and a computer engineering curriculum. It also provides additional courses that involve the business and entrepreneurial aspects of engineering. Graduates of this program are prepared for larger breadth in job opportunities than are typically available in a traditional electrical engineering program. A BS/MS Program for completing both a BS in ECE and a MS in EE in five years is available (see below). For additional information, please contact the SS&C Student Services Center at (816)235-2399 or sce@umkc.edu.
Educational Objectives
The undergraduate degree in ECE is designed so that graduates will attain employment in electrical and/or computer engineering and advance their careers in this field or achieve success in other areas. Some graduates will become registered professional engineers and/or pursue advanced studies.
Career Implications
Job opportunities abound for electrical and computer engineering majors. In terms of starting salaries and the number of job offers, ECE graduates compare favorably with other engineering graduates. In addition, the ECE curriculum at UMKC equips the graduate with the analytical decision-making skills necessary to pursue diverse technical, managerial and entrepreneurial career opportunities.
Admission Requirements
High school students planning to apply to the School of Computing & Engineering are strongly encouraged to take a college preparatory program that emphasizes mathematics, science and communication skills.
First-time college student applicants to the undergraduate program in electrical and computer engineering will be admitted if they obtain:
- An ACT mathematics score of at least 25 and
- An ACT composite score of at least 24
First-time college student applicants who do not meet the above criteria but do meet UMKC general admission requirements will have their applications reviewed by a committee for admission. Applicants who are not admitted to SCE but do meet UMKC general admission requirements may be admitted to University College.
Students without the prerequisite preparation must take the needed coursework before enrolling in courses required for the bachelor's degree. Students seeking re-admission must have been in good academic standing when last enrolled. Otherwise, re-admission requires a formal review by the undergraduate program committee.
Transfer applicants must have at least 24 credits of transferable college credit, an overall 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in all coursework, which includes repeated coursework, attempted at previous institutions. Transfer applicants without a 2.0 or higher college GPA must submit a petition for admission.
Program Requirements
UMKC Essentials
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester Experience Course (GEFSE) | 3 | |
| Written Communication: | ||
| ENGLISH 110 | English I: Introduction To Academic Prose | 3 |
| ENGLISH 225 | English II: Intermediate Academic Prose | 3 |
| Oral Communication (choose one of the following): | 3 | |
| Fundamentals Of Effective Speaking And Listening | ||
| Principles Of Communication | ||
| Argumentation And Debate | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Math Pathway (Satisfied in program requirements below) | ||
| Critical Thinking in Arts & Humanities (GECRT-AH) | 3 | |
| Critical Thinking in Natural & Physical Sciences (GECRT-SC; Satisfied in program requirements below) | ||
| Critical Thinking in Social & Behavioral Sciences (GECRT-SS) | 3 | |
| Culture & Diversity Course (GECDV) | 3 | |
| Civic & Urban Engagement Course (GECUE; Satisfied in program requirements below) | ||
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Constitution Course Requirement
Section 170.011.1 of the Missouri Revised Statutes, 2015, states that all candidates for a degree issued by a college or university in the state of Missouri must have “satisfactorily passed an examination on the provisions and principles of the Constitution of the United States and of the state of Missouri, and in American history and American institutions.”
Courses at UMKC that satisfy this state requirement are:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| The Supreme Court And The Criminal Process | ||
| U.S. History to 1877 | ||
| U.S. History Since 1877 | ||
| Honors American Government | ||
| American Government | ||
| Total Credits | 3 | |
There are a few other ways this requirement can be satisfied for students transferring to UMKC:
- Take an equivalent course from the list above at a regionally accredited institution.
- Earn credit for one of the above courses through AP, IB, or CLEP.
- Take a course that directly satisfies the Missouri Constitution Requirement at another Missouri institution.
- Have a previous bachelors degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited institution.
- Have an Associate of Arts degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Complete the 42 Hour Core at a Missouri institution and have it listed on the official transcript.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Math Requirements | ||
| MATH 110 (PreCalculus Algebra; Typically not required due to ACT Admission Requirement) | ||
| MATH 120 (Pre-Calculus; Typically not required due to ACT Admission Requirement) | ||
| MATH 210 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 220 | Calculus II | 4 |
| COMP-SCI 394R | Applied Probability | 3 |
| E&C-ENGR 241 | Applied Engineering Analysis I | 3 |
| E&C-ENGR 341R | Applied Engineering Analysis II | 3 |
| Life and Physical Sciences Requirements | ||
| CHEM 211 & 211L | General Chemistry I and Experimental General Chemistry I | 4-5 |
| or BIOLOGY 102/102L | Biology and Living | |
| PHYSICS 240 | Physics For Scientists and Engineers I | 5 |
| PHYSICS 250 | Physics For Scientists and Engineers II | 5 |
| Higher Order Thinking Requirements | ||
| E&C-ENGR 216 | Engineering Computation | 4 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering Requirements | ||
| COMP-SCI 304WI | Ethics and Professionalism (satisfies GECUE course requirement) | 3 |
| E&C-ENGR 226 | Logic Design | 3 |
| E&C-ENGR 227 | Logic Design Laboratory | 1 |
| E&C-ENGR 228 | Introduction to Computer Design | 3 |
| E&C-ENGR 229 | Introduction to Computer Design Laboratory | 1 |
| E&C-ENGR 276 | Circuit Theory I | 3 |
| E&C-ENGR 277 | Circuit Theory I Lab | 1 |
| E&C-ENGR 302 | Electromagnetic Waves and Fields (satisfies GECRT-SC course requirement) | 3 |
| E&C-ENGR 303 | Electromagnetic Waves and Fields Lab | 1 |
| E&C-ENGR 330 | Electronic Circuits | 3 |
| E&C-ENGR 331 | Electronic Circuits Laboratory | 1 |
| E&C-ENGR 334 | Semiconductors and Devices | 3 |
| E&C-ENGR 358 | Introduction to Control Systems | 3 |
| or E&C-ENGR 474 | Introduction to Communication Systems | |
| E&C-ENGR 376 | Circuit Theory II | 3 |
| E&C-ENGR 377 | Circuit Theory II Lab | 1 |
| E&C-ENGR 380 | Signals and Systems | 3 |
| E&C-ENGR 381 | Signals and Systems Lab | 1 |
| E&C-ENGR 402 | Senior Design I | 3 |
| E&C-ENGR 403 | Senior Design II | 2 |
| E&C-ENGR 416 | Neural and Adaptive Systems | 3 |
| or E&C-ENGR 472 | Power Generation Systems | |
| E&C-ENGR 426 | Microcomputer Architecture and Interfacing | 3 |
| E&C-ENGR 427 | Microcomputer Laboratory | 1 |
| E&C-ENGR 428R | Embedded Systems | 3 |
| E&C-ENGR 429 | Embedded Systems Laboratory | 1 |
| E&C-ENGR 466 | Power Systems I | 3 |
| MEC-ENGR 130 | Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| Senior Electives | ||
| Take 2 elective courses at the 400 level in ECE (not already completed above). | 6 | |
| Principles of RF/Microwave Engineering | ||
| Power Electronics I | ||
| Introduction to VLSI Design | ||
| Introduction to VLSI Design Laboratory | ||
| Instrumentation and Control | ||
| Fundamentals of Solar Photovoltaic Cells | ||
| Automatic Control System Design | ||
| Introduction to Photovoltaic Systems | ||
| Advanced Sustainable Energy Systems Engineering | ||
| Power Systems II | ||
| Electric Power Distribution Systems | ||
| Introduction to Wireless Networking | ||
| Digital Signal Processing | ||
| Digital Image Processing | ||
| Take one elective course at the 400 level in ECE, COMP-SCI, INFO-TEC, or PHYSICS (not already completed above). | 3 | |
| Client/Server Programming and Applications | ||
| Software Architecture: Requirements & Design | ||
| Software Testing and Verification | ||
| Practical Network Security | ||
| Introduction to Cybersecurity | ||
| Thermal Physics | ||
| Optics | ||
| Introduction To Solid State Physics | ||
| Electricity And Magnetism I | ||
| Electricity And Magnetism II | ||
| Introduction To Quantum Mechanics | ||
| Total Credits | 103-104 | |
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Minimum grade of C in all courses offered in the School of Computing & Engineering as well as Math and Physics.
Total Credit Hours: 126
Tools for Planning and Fulfilling Academic Requirements
UMKC's Major Maps are detailed, semester by semester plans that lead a student to complete all degree requirements within four years. Plans include benchmarks and critical courses by term that assist a student’s evaluation of progress and major “fit”. In order to ensure that the appropriate courses are taken, students are encouraged to consult with the undergraduate advisor for this major. Please see the tab above to view the major map for this program.
UMKC’s Transfer Guides provide detailed guidance on recommended transfer coursework, plans of study, transfer timelines, and transfer contact information. To ensure a seamless transfer experience, students are encouraged to work with both their community college advisor and a UMKC advisor when planning their coursework.
UMKC’s PlanMyDegree ‘Audit’ degree audit system provides an individual evaluation of all degree requirements (General Education, Degree Specific, Major Specific, etc.) for students' officially recorded (Office of Registration and Records) and “what if” exploratory plans of study. This evaluation is used to certify all graduation requirements.
UMKC’s PlanMyDegree ‘Plans’ degree planning tool enables students to develop a personalized semester by semester plan of study towards completion of degree requirements for student’s officially recorded (Office of Registration and Records) and “what if” exploratory plans of study. Update and edit your full plan to degree completion each term and confirm accuracy each semester with your Academic Advisor(s).
Four Year Graduation Plan - Courses & Critical Benchmarks for First Time College Students:
UMKC's Major Maps are detailed, undergraduate four-year course outlines that inform students on the classes they should take and when to take them. Outlines are updated yearly. Graduate students should visit their program's individual school for program outlines.
The following is a sample course of study. Your path to graduation may vary based on factors such as college credit you earned while in high school, transfer work from other institutions of higher learning, and placement in Mathematics. You are responsible for checking prerequisites to any courses. It is the Student’s responsibility to ensure that all program requirements are met. This guide is not a substitute for academic advisement.
| CC | Critical Courses provide feedback regarding major fit and help indicate likelihood of successful completion of chosen academic program and degree. |
Recommendations to Maintain Progress toward 4-Year Degree Completion
- Completion of the First Semester Experience (FSE) course in first term.
- Early completion of Written Communication, Oral Communication, and Math Pathway requirements.
- Maintain the minimum GPA required for academic Good Standing for your degree program.
- Completion at least 15 credit hours toward degree each regular semester. (Students may use the summer to ensure completion of 30 hours per academic year or to lighten Fall and Spring course loads.)
- Enrollment in Critical Courses as listed on the Major Map is recommended in order to maintain timely progress and completion of prerequisite coursework.
- Regular consultation with Academic Advisor(s) for program(s) of study is strongly recommended and may be required for some degree programs..
Advising Contact Information
UMKC School of Computing & Engineering
SS&C Student Services Center
336 Flarsheim Hall
5110 Rockhill Road
Kansas City MO 64110
816-235-2399
sce@umkc.edu
http://sce.umkc.edu