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Princeton University

Princeton, New Jersey
Degree:

BSE

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Location:

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Credits:

36 courses

System:

Semester

Required Computer Science (or Related):

• Computer Proficiency (1 course)
• See "Engineering Requirements"

Required Math:

• Calculus I-III (3 courses)
• Linear Algebra (1 course)
• 3** Upper-Division Math (1 course)

Required Science:

• Physics (2 courses)
• Chemistry (1 course)

Required Engineering:

• ECE 201: Information and Signals (1 course)
• ECE 203: Electronic Circuit Design, Analysis, and Implementation (1 course)
• ECE 206 OR 308: Contemporary Logic Design OR Electronic and Photonic Devices (1 course)
• ECE 302: Robotic and Autonomous Systems Lab (1 course)
• Upper-Division ECE Technical Electives (5 courses)
• ECE Elective from approved list, not part of Concentration (1 course)
• Engineering from approved list, non-ECE (1 course)
• Upper-Division Technical Electives (3 courses)
• ECE Project Design from approved list (1 course)
• Concentration coursework from approved list (3 courses)
• Senior Thesis I-II (2 courses)

Other Requirements:

• Freshman Writing (1 course)
• Humanities and Social Science in at least 4 areas: Culture and Difference; Epistemology and Cognition; Ethical Thought and Moral Values; Historical Analysis; Literature and the Arts; Social Analysis; or Foreign Language (7 courses)

Subfield Required:

Yes

Type:

Concentration

Options:

Choose one of the following:
• Circuits and Systems
• Data and Information
• Computer Systems
• Robotics and Cyberphysical Systems
• Quantum Information and Applied Physics
• Security and Privacy
• Electronic Devices and Materials
• Biomedical Engineering
• Optics and Photonics
• Energy and the Environment

Double or Dual Major Option(s):

• Dual majors are not offered; students may combine this major with an interdisciplinary certificate in another field.

Related Majors:

• BSE Computer Science

Good to Know:

• Students can enroll in independent research beginning sophomore year. This is in addition to the two semesters of independent research required in senior year.

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