A Robotics minor does not require any additional credits to be taken on top of the normal B.S. Electrical Engineering (BSEE) requirements. Completion of a robotics-related capstone project is required, and participation in the Robotics Club and in the BEST Robotics competition is encouraged. Students should refer to the College Bulletin or the minor course requirements for complete information regarding minors.
Choose to concentrate in the following areas as an Electrical Engineering major:
The automation concentration builds on the electrical engineering major’s foundation, integrating specialized coursework and projects focused on control systems, mechatronics, and embedded computing. Proximity to Pittsburgh — a hub for robotics and automation — further enhance opportunities for students interested in automation. The concentration allows students to tailor their studies toward careers in fields such as process control or autonomous systems development. Graduates will be able to have an impact for the common good as automation continues to expand across industries.
The communication systems concentration focuses on the principles and technologies behind modern communication networks and wireless technology. This concentration prepares students to design, analyze, and implement systems that transmit data efficiently and reliably. Building on electrical engineering majors foundation, this concentration includes coursework in areas such as communications theory, electromagnetics, wireless technologies, and computer networking. Students explore the topics of digital and analog communication, satellite systems, and fiber optics, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical applications. Graduates are equipped for careers in telecommunications, network engineering, and emerging fields like 5G and IoT, combining technical expertise with the program’s emphasis on integrity and big-picture thinking.
The technical entrepreneurship concentration is designed to blend engineering innovation with business acumen, preparing students to launch ventures or lead innovation within organizations. Coursework includes foundational technical engineering courses in control theory and communications systems paired with business topics like intellectual property, business planning, and startup strategies. Foster skills in identifying market needs, prototyping solutions, and navigating the business landscape, and be prepared to become an engineering innovator or tech entrepreneur with a faith-driven approach to leadership and impact.
Students should refer to the College Bulletin or the minor course requirements for complete information regarding concentrations.