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Mission
The program developed by the Department of Electrical Engineering follows from the
mission of the Department, and from the Program Educational Objectives that we have established.
Department of Electrical Engineering Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Electrical Engineering is to educate our students to prepare for careers
in electrical engineering, or in others professions, in which they make a positive contribution to the growth
of society, and to the betterment of the human condition. We do this by providing the tools necessary to
understand the physical world, to apply this understanding to new problems, and to understand the effect
that engineering has on society and the obligations that the engineer has to society.
Program Educational Objectives
The Electrical Engineering program has three specific objectives, namely that our graduates will:
Apply the fundamental concepts of electrical engineering science and
engineering practice to the successful solution of real problems.
Act with responsibility within society in light of the obligation that
engineers have to design and develop effective products that are of
positive value to society, and to practice leadership in advising society
on the wisdom of specific developments, and always to act with honesty
and wisdom, with courage and compassion.
Enjoy the process of learning throughout their lives, with an
understanding that lifelong learning is one of life's necessities, and one
of life's pleasures.
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The Program Outcomes
The Electrical Engineering Department has specified
nine outcomes that we expect graduates of our program to have. These are:
- An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering, including probability and statistics, and such advanced mathematics topics as scalar and vector calculus to the design of complex electrical and electronic systems and devices.
- An ability to identify engineering problems, and to carry out the engineering design of a system or component to meet desired needs.
- An ability to conduct experiments, and to analyze and interpret results critically.
- An ability to solve engineering problems as a part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- An understanding of contemporary issues and the ability to assess the impact of engineering solutions on the global community.
- An understanding of ethical and professional responsibility.
- An ability to communicate effectively.
- An understanding of the Santa Clara University objectives of competence, conscience and compassion, and an appreciation for how these characteristics are an important part of the engineering process.
- An appreciation of the need for life-long learning, and the ability and desire to engage in such learning.
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