This resource is for ENGRUD students who entered the UW-Seattle in AUT25.
Degree requirements
ENGRUD requirement key
= Placement requirements
= Pick one to satisfy placement requirement
(Note: all must be completed to graduate)
Placement: July 15 after the first year
Engineering First-year Interest Group (E-FIG)
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR 101 | 1 | Engineering Exploration |
| GEN ST 199 | 1 | The University Community |
Mathematics (24-27cr)
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 124, 125, 126 | 15 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I-III |
| MATH 207 OR AMATH 351 | 4 3 | Introduction to Differential Equations [pr: MATH 125] Introduction to Differential Equations and Applications [pr: MATH 125] |
| MATH 208 OR AMATH 352 | 4 3 | Matrix Algebra with Applications Applied Linear Algebra and Numerical Analysis [pr: MATH 126] |
One course from the following:
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| IND E 315 | 3 | Probability and Statistics for Engineers |
| STAT 390 | 4 | Statistical Methods in Engineering and Science |
Sciences (19-20cr)
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 142 | 5 | General Chemistry |
| PHYS 121 | 5 | Mechanics [pr: MATH 124] |
| PHYS 122 | 5 | Electromagnetism [pr: MATH 125; PHYS 121] |
One course from the following:
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 130 | 4 | Introduction to Neuroscience |
| BIOL 220 | 5 | Introductory Biology |
| MATH 224 | 4 | Advanced Multivariable Calculus |
| PHYS 123 | 5 | Waves, Light, and Heat |
Honors or accelerated sequences of chemistry, math and physics will satisfy degree requirements.
General Education Requirements (41cr)
Written and Oral Communication:
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| English Composition | 5 | English Composition |
| E E 393 | 4 | Advanced Technical Communication or Department alternative |
| Writing | 3 | Writing (may overlap with Areas of Inquiry or DIV) |
Areas of Inquiry:
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| A&H | 10 | Arts & Humanities |
| SSc | 10 | Social Sciences |
| A&H or SSc | 4 | Additional Arts & Humanities or Social Sciences |
| NSc | to reach 45cr | Additional NSc (to reach 45cr, if needed). See adviser for approved list |
Diversity:
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| DIV | 5 | Diversity (may overlap with Areas of Inquiry or W) |
Engineering Fundamentals (4-5cr)
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| CSE 123 OR CSE 143 | 4 5 | Computer Programming III [pr: Recommended: CSE 122 or completion of Paul G. Allen School's Guided Self-Placement] Computer Programming II [pr: CSE 142] |
Major Core Requirements (22-24cr)
| Course | Credits | Title |
|---|---|---|
| E E 201 | 2 | Computer Hardware Skills [pr: CSE 122, CSE 123, CSE 142, or CSE 143, may be concurrent] |
| E E 215 | 4 | Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering [pr: MATH 126; MATH 207, may be concurrent; PHYS 122] |
| E E 241 OR CSE 163 | 2 4 | Programming for Signal & Information Processing Applicants Intermediate Data Programming [pr: CSE 122, CSE 123, CSE 142, CSE 143, or CSE 160] |
| E E 242 | 5 | Signals, Systems, and Data I [pr: MATH 207 or AMATH 351, may be concurrent; and either E E 241 or CSE 163] |
| E E 271 | 5 | Digital Circuits & Systems [pr: Either CSE 121, CSE 122, CSE 123, CSE 142, or CSE 143] |
| E E 280 | 4 | Exploring Devices [pr: PHYS 122; E E 215, may be concurrent] |
Advanced Elec. & Comp. Engr. Electives (39cr)
Professional Issues (1-4cr)
Visit an adviser for the list of approved courses.
Additional 300 & 400 level E E Courses (to reach 39 credits)
These credits are subject to the following:
- A max of 2 credits of seminar courses (Visit an adviser for approved list)
- Max of 6 credits of E E 499
- The following may count: E E 233, CSE 373, CSE 374, and ENGR 321 (max of 4cr for ENGR 321)
- 6 credits max combining ENGR 321 and E E 499 may apply
- Min of 20 credits at the 400 level
- Students may pursue optional pathways to complete their 39 credits of ECE course. Visit an adviser for more details.
Capstone (4-8cr)
Visit an adviser for the list of approved courses.
Free Electives (to reach 180 total credits)
Additional coursework in any subject area is not used elsewhere in degree
Total credits required for graduation: 180cr
Sample four-year plan
This is a sample four-year plan for Electrical & Computer Engineering to provide ENGRUDs a framework to create their individual academic plan.
Courses required to request placement for ENGRUD students: ENGR 101; MATH 124, MATH 125, MATH 126; CHEM 142; PHYS 121; English Composition; choose one: CSE 121, CSE 122, CSE 123, PHYS 122, PHYS 123.
ENGRUD requirement key
= Placement requirements
= Pick one to satisfy placement requirement
(Note: all must be completed to graduate)
Placement: July 15 after the first year
Year 1
| Autumn quarter | cr | Winter quarter | cr | Spring quarter | cr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 124 | 5 | MATH 125 | 5 | MATH 126 | 5 |
| CHEM 142 | 5 | English Composition | 5 | PHYS 121 | 5 |
| E-FIG: ENGR 101 & GEN ST 199 | 2 | CSE 121 | 4 | DIV | 5 |
| A&H / SSc | 5 | ||||
| Qtr. Total: | 17 | Qtr. Total: | 14 | Qtr. Total: | 15 |
Year 2
| Autumn quarter | cr | Winter quarter | cr | Spring quarter | cr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHYS 122 | 5 | MATH 208 | 4 | E E 280 | 4 |
| MATH 207 | 4 | E E 215 | 4 | E E 241 | 2 |
| CSE 122 | 4 | Free elective | 2 | Free elective | 3 |
| Writing | 3 | CSE 123 | 4 | A&H / SSc | 5 |
| Qtr. Total: | 16 | Qtr. Total: | 14 | Qtr. Total: | 14 |
Year 3
| Autumn quarter | cr | Winter quarter | cr | Spring quarter | cr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E E 242 | 5 | E E 201 | 2 | Advanced ECE Elective | 4 |
| E E 271 | 5 | E E 393 | 4 | Advanced ECE Elective | 4 |
| IND E 315 | 3 | Advanced ECE Elective | 5 | A&H / SSc | 4 |
| Free elective | 2 | Additional Approved NSc Course | 5 | Free Elective | 3 |
| Qtr. Total: | 15 | Qtr. Total: | 16 | Qtr. Total: | 15 |
Year 4
| Autumn quarter | cr | Winter quarter | cr | Spring quarter | cr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced ECE Elective | 5 | Capstone | 4 | Capstone | 4 |
| Advanced ECE Elective | 5 | Advanced ECE Elective | 5 | Advanced ECE Elective | 5 |
| Advanced ECE Elective (Professional Issues) | 1 | Advanced ECE Elective | 5 | A&H / SSc | 5 |
| A&H / SSc | 5 | ||||
| Qtr. Total: | 16 | Qtr. Total: | 14 | Qtr. Total: | 14 |
Honors or accelerated sequences of chemistry, math and physics will satisfy degree requirements.