An electrical engineer might design a building's electrical system.
In the most general terms, electrical engineers apply electricity, electronics and computers to society's problems. They do this by transferring energy and information between sources. More specifically, you might find an electrical engineer designing a smart phone or helping operate an electric power station. In Las Vegas, two schools offer electrical engineering education: the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) and University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).
Prerequisites
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology at CSN has two streams: the first emphasizes slot repair, while the second emphasizes telecommunications. Other than a high school diploma, there are no pre-admission standards for an AAS progam at CSN. The Bachelor of Science in Engineering - Electrical Engineering Program (BS EE) at UNLV is more competitive and does have some prerequisites. Students must pass a math, ACT, and chemistry test or have taken MATH 126 and 127, ENG A and CHEM 103 in their first year at UNLV.
Program Goals
The slot repair emphasis in the AAS program at CSN prepares you to help plan, design, troubleshoot and maintain slot machines and other devices used in the gaming industry. The telecommunications stream focuses on the electrical applications you find in the high-tech telecommunications industry. The BS EE program at UNLV prepares students to practice electrical engineering throughout their lifetime and be admitted to and successfully complete a graduate program in electrical engineering. The goals of the program include giving graduates the appropriate technical knowledge and interpersonal skills, as well as the knowledge and skills to be a responsible citizen.
Curriculum
The coursework in the slot repair stream at CSN includes player tracking and slot management systems, gaming regulations, random number generators and dollar bill validators. Some of the classes you have in the telecommunications stream include digital circuits, data acquisition and fiber optics. In the UNLV BS EE program, you must complete core courses in such topics as calculus and chemistry, but you also must complete more specialized courses, such as computer logic design, circuits and engineering electromagnetics.
Graduate Studies
CSN does not offer any graduate programs in electrical engineering, but UNLV has a Master of Science in Engineering - Electrical Engineering (MS EE) program. Applicants are considered on an individual basis, but you must have a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering or in a related field and a GPA of 3.00. You must also submit your GRE scores, a completed application form, your official college transcripts and a statement of purpose. When admitted, you can choose to study Communications, Computer Engineering, Control System Theory, Electromagnetics and Optics, Electronics, Power Systems, Signal Processing or Solid State Materials and Devices.
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