Western Carolina University

Transfer Guide

Western Carolina University
Electrical Engineering, BSEE

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Computer Engineering
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

Transfer students should apply to Western Carolina University at applynow.wcu.edu. A minimum 2.2 GPA is required for consideration, however, this does not guarantee admission. We recommend that you aim for an average cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on 12+ hours of college credit for competitiveness with other incoming transfer applicants.

Please note that admission to the institution does not guarantee admission to specific programs, and some programs do require a supplemental application. Check the program website at WCU.edu for supplemental application details and instructions, or reach out to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 828.227.7317.

Contact:

Advising Center
transferadvising@wcu.edu

Revised: May, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

No foreign language requirement for this program.

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Students are encouraged to build the North Carolina Community College (NCCC) course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended university and major.

Recommended NCCC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 4 CHEM 139: General Chemistry I UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
MAT 271: Calculus I 4 MATH 153: Calculus I Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
MAT 272: Calculus II 4 MATH 255: Calculus II Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
PHY 251: General Physics I 4 PHYS 230: General Physics I Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
EGR 150: Intro to Engineering 2 ENGR 199: Intro Eng Pract & Prin Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MATH 130: Precalculus I & MATH 19A: Lower Level Electives UGETC Math Suggested Course, General Education
MAT 172: Precalculus Trigonometry 4 MATH 146: Precalculus II UGETC Math Suggested Course, General Education
CHM 152: General Chemistry II 4 CHEM 140: General Chemistry II UGETC Natural Sciences Suggested Course, General Education

Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:

In addition to major-specific course recommendations above, students should work with a community college advisor to select additional community college courses to fulfill the remaining associate degree requirements identified below.

Recommended NCCC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 ENGL 101: Writing and Rhetoric English Composition General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENGL 202: Writing and Critical Inquiry English Composition General Education
COM 231: Public Speaking 3 COMM 201: Foundations of Communication UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 ELEC 19A: Lower Level Electives Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 12 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Western Carolina University:

If cannot take Required Courses, plan for more time at WCU.

To continue in the Electrical Engineering major, students must maintain a minimum cumulative overall GPA of 2.20 for courses taken to date at Western Carolina University. Students may be removed from the Electrical Engineering major and placed in Engineering Intended if they earn more than two of the following grades in the major in an academic year:  U, W, and C- or lower. For more details, contact the School of Engineering + Technology.

An application is required for all prospective students. The application and admissions process are available on the School’s website: set.wcu.edu

Students who are not admitted to a program in the School of Engineering + Technology may be placed in Engineering Intended.

Admission for Transfer Students: The requirements for admission into the Electrical Engineering major include placement into Calculus I (MATH 153) or above.

Refer to the school website for application details and deadlines: set.wcu.edu

The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) program provides a foundation in mathematics, sciences, and engineering. Additional coursework provides a broad Electrical Engineering foundation and depth in various areas of Electrical Engineering including communications, analog/digital electronics, control theory, computers, and digital design. Students work with outstanding faculty members who bring industry and business expertise to the classroom. The program emphasizes the hands-on application of theoretical and technical concepts through project-based learning (PBL), and students work on real-world assignments with companies across Western North Carolina, and beyond, through The Rapid Center.  BSEE graduates contribute to technological advancements in society and pursue wide ranges of technical and/or managerial careers in both private and public sectors.

Accreditation

The Electrical Engineering, BSEE program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org/.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
Electrical Engineering Requirements 29
  • EE 201 - Network Theory I Credits: 3
  • EE 202 - Network Theory II Credits: 3 (EGR 218: Network Theory II)
  • EE 211 - Logic and Networks Laboratory Credits: 1
  • EE 212 - Instrumentation and Networks Laboratory Credits: 1 (EGR 219: Instru & Network Lab)
  • EE 221 - Logic Systems Design I Credits: 3 (EGR 212: Logic System Design I or ELN 133: Digital Electronics)
  • EE 351 - Systems Analysis I Credits: 3
  • ENGR 123 - Engineering Programming Credits: 3 (EGR 214: Num Methods for Engineers or CSC 134: C++ Programming)
  • ENGR 200 - Engineering Practices and Principles II Credits: 3
  • ENGR 350 - Engineering Practices and Principles III Credits: 3
  • ENGR 400 - Engineering Capstone I Credits: 3
  • ENGR 450 - Engineering Capstone II Credits: 3
Mathematics and Science Core 17
  • MATH 256 - Calculus III Credits: 4
  • MATH 320 - Ordinary Differential Equations Credits: 3
  • MATH 370 - Probability and Statistics I Credits: 3
  • ENGR 411 - Engineering Numerical Analysis Credits: 3
  • PHYS 231 - General Physics II Credits: 4

(Note: The PHYS 231 Lab is not required for Electrical Engineering majors. Overrides may be requested from the Chemistry and Physics Department.)
Computer Engineering Concentration 23

This concentration builds on core electrical engineering topics to focus on the design of digital components and devices, computer-based systems, networks, and services. Topics may include digital design, microprocessors and microcontrollers, embedded systems, higher-level programming, real-time operating systems, software and firmware, and controls and IoT.

  • EE 311 - Electronic Devices Laboratory Credits: 1
  • EE 331 - Fundamentals of Electronics and Semiconductors Credits: 3
  • EE 421 - Digital Systems Design Credits: 3
  • CPE - 223 Engineering Programming II Credits: 3
  • CPE - 360 Computer Hardware Credits: 3
  • CPE - 362 Embedded Linux Credits: 3
  • CPE - 470 Embedded Robotic Systems Credits: 3
  • CPE - 474 Intelligent Machines Credits: 4
Technical Electives 9

Any 3 credit hour 300-level or 400-level EE, CPE, RAE course that is not required in the Electrical Engineering Core, or not already included in concentration, can count as a Technical Elective. PHYS 322, or any 3 credit hour 400-level PHYS course can also count as a Technical Elective. Other technical courses may be available with School permission.

Note: Electrical Engineering's Computer Engineering concentration requires 9 credit hours in Technical Electives.
General Electives 30

To complete 120 hours, students may need to take additional General Electives (the number depends on how many Liberal Studies courses also count toward the major).