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Program Goals and Objectives

Statement of Purpose

The purpose of the Department of Electrical Engineering's academic programs is to provide quality education and foster leading-edge research as means of training highly qualified engineers and leaders of tomorrow, in keeping with the mission of the University of Notre Dame.

Program Objectives

EE Graduates will possess:

...the ability to identify electrical engineering problems and apply mathematical, scientific and engineering knowledge to their solution.

...the ability to conceive and execute experiments, and interpret results with insight appropriate to their training.

...the ability to meet performance criteria in the design of components and engineering systems.

...the ability to work effectively in groups representing varied engineering disciplines.

...an understanding of their ethical responsibilities to the engineering profession and the community at large.

...communications skills appropriate to the profession.

...a sufficiently broad education to understand the societal impact of engineering activity.

...an appreciation of the importance of life-long learning. Knowledge of current issues.

...the ability to use their skills and tools as necessary in engineering practice.