Electrical & Computer Engineering

ECE Mission and Objectives

Under its land grant status, the University of California has a mission to provide the state with the trained workforce it needs, and to advance knowledge and research in directions that contribute to the general welfare of the state and the nation. The department of Electrical and Computer Engineering contributes to the mission of the University in three ways: First, its undergraduate and graduate education programs seek to provide students with an understanding of the fundamental principles of electrical and a computer engineering, the skills needed to solve the complex technological problems of modern society and the ability to continue to learn and develop throughout their careers. Second, through its research programs, the department contributes to the development and progress of electronics, communications, and computer technology. Finally, the department helps to transfer research results to the industry through publication, public service and professional activities.

Objectives

Teaching: To provide undergraduate students with sufficient breadth to allow them to participate in teams, continue their own education after graduation and intelligently select a focus area. To provide undergraduate students with sufficient depth in a discipline to allow them to develop the ability to solve complex engineering problems. To educate the students in the graduate program to be able to be leaders in industry or to do meaningful research in industry, government or academia.

Research: To develop and maintain research programs that produce useful technological advances while simultaneously training the next generation of researchers and leaders. To frequently update and/or shift the foci of these programs in response to the needs of our constituency and the nation. To provide a stimulating environment that encourages our graduate students to develop their abilities as far as possible.