The main focus of our department is the future of our students’ education combined with consistently meeting industry needs by developing cutting-edge technology. Our faculty believes that engineering plays an integral role in the modernization of society; it leads to the development of tools and devices that benefit humankind and improve quality of life. Our ultimate goal is to develop the minds of future leaders, and we are creating state-of-the-art computer science and engineering, computer system design, high-speed analog and digital circuit design, signal and image processing, electromagnetics, photonics, high-efficiency power electronic circuits, and alternative energy power generation.
Major in Electrical Engineering - Electrical engineering focuses on the fundamental aspects of the discipline such as network analysis, electronics, electronic system design, signal processing, control systems, and electromagnetics.
Major in Computer Engineering - In our computer engineering program you will learn the design and analysis of digital computers and networks.
The department includes more than 20 research groups, focused on diverse areas such as embedded systems, micro-electro-mechanical systems and nanotechnology, communication systems, scientific visualization, machine intelligence and neural and soft computing. We offer B.S. degrees in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering. Our philosophy is to develop partnerships with our students, and with industry, to engineer the future at UC Irvine.
You will have the opportunity to take classes from world class scholars, along with the chance to work on research projects as an undergraduate student. We have research centers specializing in communications at the Center for Pervasive Communications & Computing and in MEMS at the Integrated Nanosystems Research Facility.
The Computer Engineering Program at UCI is aimed for preparing its graduates to become intellectual leaders in industry, government, and academia. Graduates of this program are grounded in scientific, mathematical, and technical knowledge through coursework that keeps pace with current relevant technologies; they develop the ability to analyze, synthesize, and design both core parts of modern computing systems and integrated application systems centered around computers through learning the scientific foundation for hardware and software engineering and applying it in engineering exercises; and by means of general education courses, they enhance their ability to communicate and acquire an understanding and appreciation for other areas of human intellectual achievement.
Program Educational Objectives: Graduates of the program will (1) demonstrate the successful practice of, or accomplish advanced study in, computer engineering, including its scientific principles, rigorous analysis, and creative design; (2) have a broad-based knowledge of relevant, state-of-the-art and emerging issues in engineering with emphasis on computer engineering, demonstrated through productive careers in public or private sectors, or the attainment of advanced degrees; (3) demonstrate skills for effective communication and responsible teamwork, show professional attitudes and ethics suitable for a multidisciplinary working environment, and engage in lifelong learning. (Program educational objectives are those aspects of engineering that help shape the curriculum; achievement of these objectives is a shared responsibility between the student and UCI.)
Program Outcomes for undergraduate students in Computer Engineering:
Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program are grounded in scientific, mathematical, and technical knowledge through coursework that keeps pace with current relevant technologies; they develop the ability to analyze, synthesize, and design engineering systems through their immersion in the problem-based activities of this research university; and, by means of general education courses, they enhance their ability to communicate and acquire an understanding and appreciation for other areas of human intellectual achievement.
Graduates of the program will (1) analyze, solve, and apply design principles to Electrical Engineering problems; (2) achieve productive careers in industry, government, or academia; (3) participate in activities designed to further their knowledge and skills within the profession (e.g., conferences, workshops, professional development, and advanced study). (Program educational objectives are those aspects of engineering that help shape the curriculum; achievement of these objectives is a shared responsibility between the student and UCI.)