Northern Illinois University

College of Engineering & Engineering Technology

Harper College
Transfer Guidelines for B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering
Emphasis 1. Electrical and Computer Engineering


The 2+2+ Plan for Community College Students

The Department of Electrical Engineering welcomes transfer students from Illinois community colleges. Students find it easy to continue their studies at NIU if they plan well. Therefore, following the guidelines in this brochure while completing an Associate's Degree (A.E.S.) is highly recommended[1]. The classes listed below should assist you in obtaining an Associate in Engineering Science from Harper College. However, students should always work closely with their community college advisor. Please contact the Academic Advising & Counsel Center, Building I, Room 117 (847-925-6393) for more help in planning your academic career.


2 years at Harper College

Courses at
Harper
Equivalentcourses
at NIU
CHM 121 General Chemistry I CHEM 210 +212
CSC 121 Computer Science I CSCI 240 (major dept will need to adjust, inquire at orientation)
EGR 100 Introduction to Engineering UEET 101
EGR 210 Analytical Mechanics (Statics) MEE 210
EGR 211 Analytical Mechanics (Dynamics) MEE 211
EGR 260&262 Introduction to Circuits Analysis & Lab ELE 210+210U
EGR 270 Introduction to Digital Systems ELE 250
ENG 101 Composition ENGL 103
ENG 102 Composition ENGL 104
MTH 200 Calculus w/Analytic Geometry I MATH 229
MTH 201 Calculus w/Analytic Geometry II MATH 230
MTH 202 Calculus w/Analytic Geometry III MATH 232
MTH 212 Differential Equations MATH 336
PHY 201 General Physics I - Mechanics PHYS 253
PHY 202 General Physics II - Electricity and Magnetism PHYS 273
PHY 203 General Physics III - Thermal & Quantum Physics PHYS 283
3-6 hrs Humanities & Fine Arts, 3-6 hrs Social and Behavioral Sciences, 0-3 hrs World Cultures and DiversityRequirement.
[1] Northern Illinois University Permits Students to transfer up to a maximum of 66semester hours of community college credit. Only A.A. and A.S.degrees satisfy NIU's general education requirements.

General Education Requirements

NIU's College of Engineering and Engineering Technology no longer requires sequences in Social Sciences and Humanities. Therefore, students only need to satisfy NIU's general education requirements. When choosing general education/core competency courses please consult with your Harper College advisor, verify general education requirements in the NIU Undergraduate Catalog, and check the Community College Articulation Tables for transferability.


2+ years at NIU

Remaining classes to be taken at NIU's College of Engineering and Engineering Technology to earn a major in Electrical Engineering with Emphasis in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

COMS 100 Fundamentals of Oral Communication
ELE 315 Signals and Systems
ELE 330 Electronic Circuits
ELE 335 Theory of Semiconductor Devices I
ELE 340 Electrical Power Systems
ELE 356 Computer Engineering II
ELE 360 Communication Systems
ELE 370 Engineering Electromagnetics
ELE 380 Control Systems I
ELE 491 Electrical Engineering Design Proposal
ELE 492 OR
ELE 429
Electrical Engineering Design Project
Biomedical Engineering Design Project
ISYE 220 Engineering Economy
ISYE 335 OR
STAT 350
Statistics for Engineering
Introduction to Probability and Statistics

18 semester credit hours of Technical Electives

Elective may be any ELE course numbered 400 or higher with the exception of ELE 429, ELE 491, ELE 492, and ELE 497. With the approval of the Department of Electrical Engineering, other mathematics, sciences, or engineering courses may be used as electives. At least 12 of these 18 semester hours must be from the Department of Electrical Engineering, and a minimum of two semesters must be selected from one of the following five areas: Microelectronics, Power/Controls, Signal Processing/Communications, Electromagnetics, and Computer Engineering.


For More Information

For more information on the Department of Electrical Engineering write or call:

Department of Electrical Engineering
CEET EB 330
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL 60115-2854
(815)753-9974

Visit our Home Page. This site provides information on course descriptions, course syllabi, lab tours, faculty profiles, student organizations, suggested 4-year degree plan, other useful links, etc.

For undergraduate application materials contact:

Office of Admissions
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL 60115-2857
(800)892-3050 (toll-fee in Illinois)
or (815)753-0446

For more information about transfer programs at Harper contact:

Harper College
1200 West Algonquin Road
Palatine IL 60067
(847)925-6707

Disclaimer: Although NIU attempts to accommodate the course requests of all students, some course offerings may be limited by financial, space, and staffing considerations, or may otherwise be unavailable. Nothing in this brochure may be construed to promise or guarantee registration in any course or course of study (whether required or elective), nor may anything be construed to promise or guarantee the completion of an academic program within a specific length of time. All degree requirements are subject to the provisions and notices in the Undergraduate Catalog. Information in this brochure is valid through August 2010.