This program is available at the following location:

• Corvallis

Major Code: 039

Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

• Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
• 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.
• Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
• 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.
• Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
• Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
• Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

To earn a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), students must satisfy the University-wide BS degree requirements (including the Baccalaureate Core) as well as the following ECE program-specific requirements.

Required Courses

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Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC)

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Writing Intensive Course (WIC)

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Core Education course. Applies only to students admitted to an OSU undergraduate degree from Summer 2025 onwards

Restricted Electives

Students must complete 29 credits of restricted electives to include:

• ECE 390 or CS 374
• Five 400- or 500-level ECE courses except ECE 410
  • A course from the following list may be substituted for one of the 400- or 500-level ECE courses:

Course Waivers or Substitutions

The above course requirements may be waived, or substituted by equivalent courses, only under special circumstances, subject to approval by the School. The ECE curriculum has been designed to meet the following requirements, which must still be met even if specific courses are waived:

Major Code: 039

Degree plans are subject to change and the following is only an example of how students may complete their degree in four years. Students should consult their advisor to determine the best degree plan for them. Contact details for advisors can be found on the Academic Advising page.