Electrical & Computer Engineering

Rowan’s Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) curriculum combines electrical engineering topics such as electronics, control systems, digital signal processing, telecommunications, power systems, and alternative energy, with computer engineering topics such as computer hardware & software design, microprocessors, embedded systems, and internet of things, as well as emerging and cross-cutting topics such as machine learning and artificial intelligence, smart systems, virtual and augmented reality, and systems engineering. The ECE curriculum also integrates these topics with hands-on project-based learning for a unique and innovative program. Electrical and Computer engineers have made some remarkable contributions to our world; they have pioneered the invention of smartphones, computers, digital cameras, GPS systems, radio-frequency ID tags, medical imaging devices, gaming systems, and electrical and autonomous vehicles, just to name a few among seemingly countless technological innovations. ECEs also play a crucial and indispensable role in the design of cars, airplanes, spacecraft and extraterrestrial vehicles, home appliances, life-saving medical equipment such as medical imaging systems, forensics, cybersecurity and cyber-physical systems, machine learning, and so many other technologies that we have come to rely on.

Core courses taken by all ECE students include such topics as circuits, electronics, electromagnetics, digital design, microprocessors, control systems, communication systems, digital signal processing, data structures, computer architecture, embedded systems and very large-scale integration (microelectronics). Advanced senior-level electives provide opportunities to specialize in areas such as nanotechnology, bioengineering, sustainable design, renewable energy systems, micro and smart grid, wireless and optical communications, aerospace systems, artificial intelligence and machine learning, digital image processing, bioinformatics, advanced visualization, radar systems, embedded systems, internet of things, systems engineering, wind energy and cybersecurity, among many others. All ECE courses have integrated laboratory and/or project components. Eight semesters of Engineering Clinics provide students with a team-oriented, multidisciplinary design and research experience, which is a unique opportunity to integrate the students’ theoretical background into the solution of practical real-world engineering problems. The ECE program also fosters entrepreneurial spirit through the clinics, as well as a unique ECE Clinic Consultant class, which provides hands-on experience for becoming an effective technical consultant.

Rowan’s Electrical & Computer Engineering program is designed to produce effective engineers who can excel in a broad spectrum of environments and challenges, and sustain productivity throughout their careers. Through a rigorous program of study featuring increasingly challenging subject matter complemented with project-based learning, supervision, and mentoring, Rowan’s ECE program prepares its students to be successful and productive members of the engineering profession.

Specifically, we prepare our graduates to become agile problem solvers, competent in essential engineering and ECE knowledge, who are also articulate, capable, and effective communicators. We strive to instill an entrepreneurial spirit and facilitate trans-disciplinary discourse, while ensuring that our students are sensitive to and aware of contemporary issues.

Rowan ECE Program Educational Objectives

Program educational objectives are broad and long-term career accomplishments our students are expected to achieve within 3-5 years of graduation.

Therefore, within 3-5 years of graduation, graduates of Rowan’s ECE program will have demonstrated that they are:

Proficient engineers, successful in solving current and evolving engineering needs and challenges of their chosen field of work, as evidenced by their continuous and gainful employment, career advancement to positions that come with increased professional responsibilities, or through their entrepreneurial activities;
Continuing to learn, evidenced by the development of their professional knowledge and skills by pursuing advanced degrees, certificates or through other continuing education opportunities in engineering or other professional areas;
Responsible professionals, actively serving their profession as evidenced by their active participation in professional societies, and/or their recognition of service to the profession or society.

Rowan ECE Program Student Outcomes

Student outcomes are technical and professional skills our students are expected to attain by the time of graduation.

At the time of graduation, graduates of the Rowan ECE program will have attained the following skills as required for an engineering program accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve 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 communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
An ability to 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.
An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Robi Polikar
Department Head
Engineering Hall
856.256.5372
polikar@rowan.edu