Minor in Electrical Engineering
The purpose of the Minor in Electrical Engineering is to give students in other fields of study a good basic background in electrical engineering. The 16-unit core provides an introduction to four basic areas of modern electrical engineering – basic electrical circuit theory, electronics, linear signals and systems, and digital logic and computer architecture. Elective courses provide opportunities for additional breadth or depth in a particular area.
Students interested in the electrical engineering minor must have completed the equivalent of MATH 226, MATH 227, MATH 228, MATH 245, PHYS 220 and PHYS 230 with grades of C or better. Student must meet with the program coordinator and complete the Electrical Engineering Minor Program Approval Form. Revision of the form requires the approval of the program coordinator.
All coursework used to satisfy the requirements of the minor must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
Program Learning 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 develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
Electrical Engineering Minor — 21 units
To earn the Minor in Electrical Engineering, a student must complete at least 12 of the required 21 core and elective units at SF State. Each of the courses in the minor must be taken for a letter grade (CR/NC is not acceptable).
A minimum of 6 upper-division units are required to complete the minor.
All coursework used to satisfy the requirements of the minor must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
Core Requirements (15 units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR 205 | Electric Circuits | 3 |
| ENGR 206 | Circuits and Instrumentation Laboratory | 1 |
| ENGR 301 | Microelectronics Laboratory | 1 |
| ENGR 305 | Linear Systems Analysis | 3 |
| ENGR 353 | Microelectronics | 3 |
| ENGR 356 | Digital Design | 3 |
| ENGR 357 | Digital Design Laboratory | 1 |
Electives (6 units)
Approved upper-division electrical engineering courses. No upper-division course from the major can be double-counted toward meeting the elective requirements of the minor or second major. There must be prior approval from the program head.