Ee Definition and 524 Threads

I'm in my first 2nd year at uni, and I have to select my concentration branch of electrical engineering tomorrow. Here are the options available at my school: -Telecommunications -Automation and industrial command -Computer science -Medical electronics -Embedded systems for aerospace/avionics...

Hello, I am a physics undergrad currently applying to grad schools in physics with primary interests in experimental AMO and condensed matter. However, I also have some interest in areas of EE. Specifically, those are the areas of close proximity to condensed matter physics and DSP(digital...

I'm seriously considering pursuing some sort of Engineering Technology degree at Purdue. Right now I'm leaning towards Electrical Engineering Technology because I love the idea of getting hands on with circuits, controls, and sensors. However, I've heard the reputation of normal EE degrees being...

How long would a EE minor take? My future plans are this: Either just get the ME undergraduate degree and do a masters in Systems engineering, or get the ME degree and EE minor and then get a Masters in ME, possible specializing in Dynamics and Controls. I've been looking at systems...

Hello all, I'm choosing my classes for spring semester and am unsure about which of these two classes I should pick (topic title). My major is electrical engineering and I want to hopefully go to graduate school at my current school for their micro-systems nano-systems program listed here (...

Homework Statement What (complete) set of sampling and filtering parameters would you choose to record a signal from a high speed pressure sensor if you wanted to accurately determine its power spectrum below 35 kHz with a resolution of 0.5 Hz? Homework Equations frequency resolution =...

Hi everyone. I've got my BS in physics, but I don't know much about electrical engineering. I've had a passing interest in do-it-yourself audio equipment for quite some time (designing and building your own speakers and amplifiers), and I've finally decided to get serious about it. So, it...

I'm currently in college for EE, and have only started with prerequisite classes like English and what not, I kind of want to get a jump start, into something basic, that hopefully doesn't require much math, any suggestions? I'm thinking of books or videos on the web where I can kind of get an...

I am finishing my BS this semester in electrical engineering with an emphasis in signal processing and I want to eventually become a researcher in computational neuroscience. Is this transition viable? Since I ultimately want a Ph.D in neuroscience should I get my masters in neuroscience or...

This is my first time posting here, so pardon any faux pas I make. I'm a rising high school senior considering a career in EE as I apply to schools in the fall. I just had a few questions about the journey to a career in EE. 1. What was the college experience like? Is it easy to switch your...

Homework Statement The symmetric magnetic circuit has three windings. Winding A and B each have N turns and are wound on the two bottom legs of the core. The core dimensions are indicated in the figure. b.) Find the mutual inductances between the three pairs of windings. figure ...

Hello guys, I am majoring in EE and looking to work in semiconductor industry. Looks really fun Questions; 0. What is the best career path to 6 figures and more, I like engineering but I want to make quite big sum of money right of college, because i am trying to start up a business? 1...

I want to enroll for MS in Electrical Engineering in a 'good' University in US. I completed my undergraduate in Electrical Engineering from the topmost college in Nepal, with an average of 81.5 %. I took General GRE and scored 336. (170 in Quantitative Section and 166 in Verbal Section) I...

A bit of background first, I live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada I completed my electrician apprenticeship and received my ticket in summer 2012 and I just finished my first year of general engineering will be starting Electrical engineering in september. I am trying to find my direction in the...

I am posting this here with hopes that those of you will give me some industry experience! :) When it comes to your EE degree, where has yours taken you? Where did you expect to end up vs where did you actually end up? How do you feel about the communications field? Power electronics...

Hi (second post), I'm sorry if this topic has been discussed already, but I think my case is a little unique. I had planned to attend University of Arizona for a B.S. in EE. Unfortuoately, due to awful life events, my mother's finances were destroyed. So, I'll be attending my local state...

Hello everyone! I've been looking around and I was considering going for Nuclear Engineering at NC State recently, but I decided against it after much consideration. Now, while it seems like a solid field to go into I prefer the flexibility of location that comes with an Electrical Engineering...

There are some amazing pinned threads in various sub forums here about career and general life advise for students. Does anyone have some advise for someone about to enter Electrical Engineering? For myself, I want to know some physics, and I also want to have a good job. I'm starting my...

Hi all, I'm in a bit of a dilemma. I have an opportunity to take Signals and Systems over the summer. However, I have not taken Differential Equations yet. A course on Electric Circuits is a prerequisite for this class and I ended up taking that last semester without any DE knowledge LOL...

I'm thinking of buying a Velleman Desktop oscope. The sampling frequency is decent on the upper end model. I've downloaded the software. Should have a pretty decent workflow.

So there seems to have been many posts about how much math is required for computational neuroscience, but I don't know if anyone has raised the question of how much physics&EE is required for this field. It seems like circuit analysis is used quite extensively in modeling single neurons, but...

After some research it seems that C would be the best choice. But I also hear that it is better to learn C++ first, then transition to C. I am at the beginning of my college career so am not sure where I want to end up in EE, although I have started a list of projects that I can do in the...

Hi, I have a bachelors degree in microbiology, but now would like to become an electrical engineer. However I'm concerned about what employers will think with a MSEE vs a BSEE? With the MS I'll have the degree but less background (I will have to take deficiencies though). With the BS I'll...

Greetings! I am currently trying to focus my research interests before I begin applying to grad schools this coming fall. When it comes to Physics, I really enjoy Condensed Matter and everything related to it (say, Thermal Physics, Statistical Physics etc). I also took an Electronics...

I'm an M.E. and I want to learn about electronics to the point where I can design and build circuits that do what I want. Right now I have only a very basic background from undergrad EE courses, I know a bit about opamps and transistors and diodes and transformers and the E&M physics theory and...

Hi everyone. Here's my basic situation: I have my BS in physics, and am seriously considering going back to school for a BS or MS in EE (probably emphasizing on electronics). I got my BS in physics in May '08, and took a job halfway across the country (government job, running computer modeling...

Hi, I'm an undergraduate student from India pursuing my final year of Electronics and Communication Engg. I'm interested in applying to top 15-20 universities in US. I'm looking for research-oriented education but I don't think I stand a chance to join the PhD programs since I have no research...

My name is Patrick, I'm 25 and for the first time I'm going to be going to school for my EE degree. I was curious if any current students could suggest books, links or anything that you can think of that will make my time in school either be easier or more successful or feel free to just post...

Is a "W" bad? I recently switched majors from EE to physics. At the moment i am enrolled in an intro to EE class. Now i want to drop this class, one because i don't need it anymore, and two, i could be working and making money instead of being there. Will the W on my transcript be bad for grad...

Hi, I'd like to learn some mechanical design. My knowledge in mechanics is mainly from general physics and a basic course in engineering mechanics. Is this enough to take on intermediate level mechanical design? Should I take a few ME classes? If so, what would you recommend? What is a good free...

Hi, I enrolled into a 4-years Electrical engineering program. And i am on my 2nd year, also looking for a coop/intern this summer? Just out of curiosity, should i get like a Master or PhD on my field of study or work after i finished the 4-years program? Please give me advice! Thank You!

Is an electrical engineering major like myself going to have a hard time gettin through my bachelors if i can't stand learning a programming language? I love studying the sciences but something about cse bores the crap out of me.

HI all I have to make a decision by the end of the month.. EE or ARCITECTURE? tbh I wanted to be an architect since I was 10. But after "maturing" I guess your'e forced to face reality... Everything's fascinating about architecture, I don't draw well though. For example, from roman...

Whats the career outlook for both these degrees with regard to both chances of gaining employment and the variety of different job opportunities availible? I'm always hearing that engineering and especially EE is a very good field for jobs, however is this trend likely to continue in the...

So I'm still at my little old community college, currently taking a differential equations course (which I love), and then I'm taking a circuits and devices class (the first real engineering class I've ever taken.) I'm taking a couple other classes but they are mostly credit fodder so I can...

Hello, I am going to college in a couple months (next semester after summer). I want to know where I can self-teach myself some basics to get a head start. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks

Hello all, My question pertains to specializing within an EE degree. At my school we have to specialize in 2 out of 3 options, which include Sensors, Circuits and Devices, Digital Signal Processing and Applications, and Power and Energy. I have for sure decided on Power and Energy, however, I am...

Hi All, I am working as an electrical engineer (graduate) for a UK company company in the engineering industry. Since year review is coming up, it would be good if I’d talk to the management about training. I want to get certified in design and development of HV MV LV power cables. Hence, I...

Hi everyone, I'm going to be finishing the end of my third year in electrical / electronic engineering (my school doesn't have specialization until fourth year), and I am starting to realize that I am lacking in a lot of practical skills! (ie. soldering, hardware design, programming, general...

If this post looks too long for you to read, please go to the end, read the summary paragraph and respond to that. I'm going to summarize my history as concisely as I can without leaving out any important info. So I got a BS in Neuroscience (3.8 GPA), and throughout undergrad, I knew I...

Just finished with my B.S.M.E. and now my M.S.M.E. and have been considering a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. I've been offered research opportunities in both the mechanical and electrical engineering departments, so really it's up to me to decide. Can anyone put an industry spin on what I...

ee --->e+e+ scattering Homework Statement I have come across the following scattering : e-e- ---->e+e+ Does anyone know the name of this scattering ? Do you know of any book describing simililar lepton scatterings? Thank you Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution

Hey guys, so my parents just recently decided that i need to move out. Now they originally said that they would take care of all my tuition fees as long as i paid for my living expenses. I was told by my adviser that it really wasn't a good idea if i worked more than 10 hours a week in order to...

I realize this post is long, and maybe even not meant for this forum, but I could really, REALLY use some solid advice from someone who has been there/done that. I am in my 4th year of being an EE student out of 5. I am attending a very good engineering school. I have had summer...

Hi I am from Toronto, Canada and as its pretty hard to find a job at the moment. Should I get a certification in PLC technician and Robotics technician from George Brown College. I have a scholarship from them from High School. I don't know if they will help me. These are 32 weeks online FT...

I'm a 2nd BS Physics student with a strong interest in Computer Science. I probably won't have time to double major, so I'll have at least a CS minor along with the Physics degree. I'd like to enter doctoral studies afterwards, and it's a toss-up between Applied Physics and EE. My career goals...

I'm really interested in EE and want to maintain a high gpa. I hear that EEs tend to study more in their majors. I need to work atleast 25-30 hours a week to support myself.

Let's say I get my undergrad degree in EE, but then decide to go to a different major for graduate school (i.e. PhD). Which of the following would it be feasible (or even possible) for me to switch to: - Economics - Computer science (theoretical) - Computer science (applied) - Applied and...

I've been doing some general EE research, what I'd be doing if I did actually make it through all the courses. My question is, what do EE's do in aerospace? since that is my ultimate goal.

Image of the problem: It should be very straightforward: derivate p twice and insert it into the equation. I can do all that, but what is the R̅ vector supposed to be? I've read the literature, but it uses a different formula (that I'm not allowed to have with me to the exam) and it never...