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Electrical Engineering, Power and Energy Systems Concentration, B.S.E.E.


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Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree may choose to add a Concentration in Power and Energy Systems. The plan of study for the BSEE with a Concentration in Power and Energy Systems is similar to the BSEE plan of study with three primary exceptions:

  1. All BSEE students are required to complete Technical Elective courses, usually during the Junior and Senior year. Students pursuing the BSEE with a Concentration in Power and Energy Systems are required to enroll in approved Power and Energy Technical Electives only. See required courses below.
  2. During the Senior year, Power and Energy Systems Concentration students must complete an intensive, two-semester energy-related Senior design project.
  3. Students in the concentration are strongly encouraged to take the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam prior to graduation.

Additional Admission Requirements


Students wishing to enroll in the Concentration in Power and Energy Systems must apply to enter the program after completing the second semester, Sophomore year courses (i.e., ECGR 2112 , MATH 2241 , etc.). An overall GPA of 3.0 is required for admission into the Concentration in Power and Energy Systems. In order to remain in the concentration, students must maintain a minimum (overall and program) GPA of 3.0.

Degree Requirements


General Education Courses (21 credit hours)


For details on required courses, refer to the General Education program .  Students in this major should plan on taking the following courses that meet general education and major requirements.

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Note:  The liberal studies electives must be chosen to satisfy the University General Education Requirements and to meet the objectives of a broad education consistent with the educational goals of the profession.

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*The laboratory courses are designed to:  (1) teach the basic techniques of instrumentation; (2) develop skills in communications; and (3) relate the analytical methods developed in the classroom to the performance of real physical systems.

Concentration Restricted Elective Courses (6 credit hours)


Students must enroll in two additional 3-credit Power and Energy Technical Electives at the 4000 level or higher.  A department-approved list of such courses is posted prior to the opening of registration each semester.

Students who receive three credits for ECGR 3695  may be exempted from one of the following Power and Energy Technical Elective requirements:

  1. ECGR 4144 - Power Electronics I (3)  
  2. One of the two additional 4000-level Power and Energy Technical Electives beyond ECGR 4111  and ECGR 4141  

Degree Total (127 credit hours)


Grade Requirements


All non-elective Freshman year courses must be completed with C or above prior to enrolling in any Junior level courses.

Suggested Curriculum


For a suggested curriculum progression toward completing the major, please see the Academic Plan of Study available online at academics.uncc.edu.

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