Electrical engineering Definition and 625 Threads

I know there are a ton of these posts, but I still need help as I have about one month to decide my degree ( I'm portuguese and I'm in the 12th grade) ... My favourite subjects are by far maths and physics (probably physics) and I would say that I'm very good at them. The problem is that my...

Hi. I just finished first year mechanical engineering and I'm at a bit of a crossroads. My true passion is in particle physics but for some personal reasons I didn't go into Pure Physics, I went into mechanical engineering. At the moment I'm pondering switching into Electrical because a lot of...

Hello name is Thomas and I know I want to be an engineer. I am just torn between becoming an electrical engineer or a mechanical engineer. I know the term engineer covers many fields but I was just wondering if maybe someone could give me there opinion. If there are any engineers that could...

Homework Statement (a) For the circuit above find the physical parameters of the Thevenin equivalent source with respect to terminals “a” and “b”. Assume that the resistances and reactances of the circuit are given at signal frequency 1 MHz. (b) Find the impedance of the matched load for that...

Hi all can please help me Decide whether each of these statemtents is true of false 1 ) An on-off temperature controller must have A ) An error signal input which switches the controller on or off (False ) B ) An output signal to switch on or off the correction element ( true )...

I'm currently in a somewhat unique situation at the moment. I am about to finish my 5th year of my undergrad degree. I was doing computer science for two years when I realized it was just not for me, so I switched over to electrical engineering. Despite the workload, I enjoy the subject. Now...

Hi, I'm currently a mechanical engineering major, and I'm looking for your input about the future of mechanical and electrical engineering. I'll start off by saying that I've always been interested in dynamics, energy, and how moving things work (vehicles, etc). With electric car motors and...

Hi, Everyone! I just want to ask about the importance of Complex numbers analysis in the discipline of Electronics and Communications Engineering. I'm taking a course called, Analytical Methods in Engineering, and it's mostly focused on how to deal with complex numbers, from applying algebraic...

What do employers generally think of someone with a B.S. in Applied Physics and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering? Do employers see it as a negative that the person didn't get his/her B.S. also in EE?

Hi everyone, I just got my Journeyman ticket as a heavy duty mechanic and finally amassed enough money to go back to school. I want to get a bachelors degree in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. The choice is haunting me I don't no what to do. I think I would be happy in either...

Hello, I have been VERY interested in electrical engineering for a few years now but I don't have the slightest clue where to start. I am 15 and I did have a careers adviser come into my school and she gave me a bunch of information on different types of electrical engineering but none of them...

hey guys I'm currently a first year engineering student and am at the point in my undergrad where I need to choose which engineering field i would like to go to. I've narrowed my choices to electrical engineering, material engineering, and chemical engineering. Could you please point of the...

Hey all...I've recently been working with some F.E. candidates and I notice they are very weak on the basics of electrical engineering. So I had to force these things down their throat. If you are a college student specifically...you need to know these backwards and forwards! You should be...

I'm going to head towards an electrical engineering path. At this stage, I'm just taking physics 1 w/ calculus. Just wondering, how does chapter 2 and 3, constant acceleration and projectile motion problems, relate to later electrical engineering concepts? I find these acceleration...

Please list some Electrical Engineering Companies(or any engineering company that hires EE) in California so I can apply to. I want to start interning to get job experience but I have no experience to start with. Any tips on getting an internship? Are there any companies that hire freshman or...

Hello, I'm majoring in physics at the end of the year but I'm more interested in engineering now. The thing is that I could start taking Mechanical engineering classes now and obtaining the degree in two years from now (without obtaining the major in physics), or I could finish the physics major...

Homework Statement Consider the circuit shown in Figure Pl.64. Use repeated applications of Ohm's law, KVL, and KCL to eventually find Vx. The Attempt at a Solution I know how to solve the problem (almost). I'm having difficulty understanding the polarity at the left most resistor (5...

Could anyone suggest me topics for writing a research paper? ares of interest may include: -Electrical engineering (power systems/electronics etc.) -embedded systems -matlab and simulink Thank you!

I'm thinking of doing graduate school in the near future and was wondering whether I should go for power or communications for electrical engineering. I am interested in both fields so the work load won't really be a problem. What I am interested in is the pros and cons of doing either field...

I was told that M.E is one of the hardest, if not the hardest, engineering fields, so my question is, is E.E any easier than M.E ?

Hello! I am a Canadian high school student. I will be beginning engineering in university next year. I am interested in electrical and computer engineering, but I've heard bad things about the job prospects for electrical engineers in Canada. How is the job market for computer/hardware...

Is it worth it to take an extra 10 courses (and thus a whole extra year) of computer science courses in university on top of my 4 year electrical engineering degree? If I want to work in the electrical engineering field, how useful will the knowledge gained from these courses be? I'm planning to...

I don't really have a background in EE, I have a background in Computer Engineering Technology. It's a lot less theoretical and more of a hands on degree. I'm just wondering if I'll have a hard time in graduate level courses in EE. I have a strong programming background, know my way around...

i am studying electrical engineering and doing my undergraduate thesis on solar cell device physics...and looking forward to research on organic solar cell. For my graduate study, i am planning to study in the physics department of cambridge university (in cavendish laboratory) if i get the...

I am taking a senior electrical engineering course in which I and other group members will write and present a research proposal. I am looking for ideas for a research topic and was wondering if anyone knows of good sources to checkout to help find an original research topic. Please note that...

I have to decide on what subjects I want to continue on for A level and was just wondering what I should pick as my last slot. I want to do Electrical Engineering at uni when I leave school. I'm really interested in either really big applications of EE like large HV plant stuff but also I'm...

"Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering" Circuit Basics Question Homework Statement I am asked to find p1, p2, p3, p4. Homework Equations p=vi ƩP=0 The Attempt at a Solution p1=(5)(-9) =-45 p2=(2)(9) =18 p4=(3)(5) =15 p3=v(.6i) =v(.6(4)) =v(2.4) I know that v=5 and...

Hi i want to buy a calculator . What model is the best? Is there anyone that supports a big variety of electrical and computer engineering programs? I was thinking about fx-9860gii SD (because of nyquist , bode etc), is it a good choice ? my badget is up to 150 euros thanks in advance

Hello, Is it possible to get into master's program for electrical engineering (in North America) after completing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering? The reason being is that I plan to pursue a bachelor's in mechanical engineering because that's the 'safe' degree for where I live...

Hello I would GREATLY appreciate any help or guidance you can provide in this matter. I am a 21 year old student currently enrolled at the California State University of Los Angeles and I am currently preparing myself to begin working on my Electrical and Computer Engineering BS. Only problem...

Im a 2nd year EE student and lately I have been worrying about if i am in the right engineering field before I start to go into my major and I wanted to know is EE a promising engineering field? and if not, which engineering field is?

I am a physics and electrical engineering major and wish to know if there are any specific music career opportunities that utilize the concepts I've learned from both. I really have a passion for music production and any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hi, i am currently studying Industrial engineering in Peru, i will graduate in 2 months. (i will get the equivalent of a BS in industrial engineer) All my life i have been into technology, computers, math, science, etc. Anyways i was wondering if i have a chance of getting into an electrical...

What is the difference between the two different degrees, I have only been able to find a few different college websites where they describe the differences but the two different websites had different information on them. I really want to get into engineering and if I do regular engineering...

To all the electrical engineers out there, is it worth minoring or double majoring in something for electrical engineering. I don't really know the choices I have, so please let me know. Can you give me two separate answers(if the answers are different) 1)Which minor/double major is most...

Electrical Engineers, Do you guys live a comfortable lifestyle? Do you like your job? How much do you get paid? Just for fun, can you guys describe the house you live in(not your parents house). edit: can you also tell me what's the difference between double-majoring and minoring in CS?

Hello, I'm about to specialize within Electrical Engineering but I'm unsure of some aspects. I have my heart set on working with computer hardware like creating motherboards and processors, but I really don't know what the significant difference between Computer, Microelectronics and...

I am a first year Electronics Engineering major but desperately wanted to do a Physics major(my parents said no because of less money in Physics). My mind works theoretically and is averse to technology. I wanted guidance on hohw can I preserve my 'Physics spark'?Especially how to study Physics...

Hello everyone, I will be graduating next year and I was wondering what my university major should be. I want a major that could combine my passion for physics, mathematics, programming, and electronics and I was basically able to narrow it down to Computer Engineering and Electrical...

I have a B. Sc. in Electrical Engineering and I would like to work with photovoltaics / solid state device physics. My undergraduate degree is not quite enough to let me work in that field outright. So I'm looking to do a graduate degree. I applied for a 2-year M. Sc. in Physics program and I...

I'm interested in going into the field of Electrical Engineering, but still have around 1 or 2 years. What are some activities/projects I can do to get my feet wet with electrical engineering? Any advice, tips would be greatly appreciated. Just something to get me started, and to keep me...

I'm starting my second year at school, and knowing that I will have to declare my major soon I'm torn between the possible choices. Officially, I am in the engineering program but I took a lot of extra credits in math last year since it interests me so doing the double major program in...

I'm starting my second year at school, and knowing that I will have to declare my major soon I'm torn between the possible choices. Officially, I am in the engineering program but I took a lot of extra credits in math last year since it interests me so doing the double major program in...

I was looking at the MS (non-thesis) in EE with a focus in Electromagnetics, RF and Microwaves. I realize jobs in military and commercial sector for communications, radar, etc. What else is out there? What kind of security would this degree offer me?

Hi there, I'm a sophomore in college and I'm split between electrical engineering and computer science. There's computer engineering at my school as well, but my CS advisor warned that the CoE degree is too scattered and that I should concentrate on EE or CS. I know that ultimately it's about...

I'm currently a grad student studying Electrical Engineering and I'm kind of interested in working and living in the Los Angeles metro-area. I'm originally from NorCal (Silicon Valley, to be precise), and proud of it. In fact, I went to UCLA and got into plenty of playful NorCal vs. SoCal...

I'm currently studying electrical engineering, I had an interest in telecommunications and power engineering, and my dad reckoned it was a good field to study. I also have an interest in engines and engine development, do you think it's possible to find a job concerning engine development with a...

Hi! I need some help to find a university in Uk. I'm studying electrical engineering in 4th year. Next year (5th) I want to go to the UK to finish the course. At my university I have two modules that I have to do to finish the course, so plan to have these modules at a university in the...

My school has an dual degree in Electrical Engineering and Computing technology for a total of 5 years. Basically I take a standard Electrical Engineering degree but another whole extra year is added due to the fact I will also be taking Computer Science courses. Here to give you a...

My professor highly recommended to us that we take a technical writing course because apparently it looks really good on the resumes. What is your opinion on this? This applies for any Electrical/Electronics Engineers/Technicians.