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 is highly recommended[1]. Students should always work closely with their community college advisor. Please contact the Advising and Transfer Center at McHenry County College for more help in planning your academic career.
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Courses at MCC |
Equivalent courses at NIU | |
| CHM 165 | General Chemistry I | CHEM 210+212 |
| CIS 117 or CSC 121 |
Intro Programming | CSCI 240 (major dept will need to adjust, inquire at orientation) |
| Computer Science I | CSCI 240 (major dept will need to adjust, inquire at orientation) | |
| EGR 260 | Electrical Circuit Analysis | ELE 210+210U (major dept will need to adjust, inquire at orientation) |
| ENG 151 | Composition I | ENGL 103 |
| ENG 152 | Composition II | ENGL 104 |
| MAT 175 | Calculus w/Analytic Geometry I | MATH 229 |
| MAT 245 | Calculus w/Analytic Geometry II | MATH 230 |
| MAT 255 | Calculus w/Analytic Geometry III | MATH 232 |
| MAT 260 | Differential Equations | MATH 336 |
| PHY 291 | Principles of Physics I | PHYS 253 |
| PHY 292 | Principles of Physics II | PHYS 273 |
| SPE 151 | Introduction to Speech | COMS 100 |
| Humanities & Fine Arts, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Non-Western Cultures or Minority Cultures within the United States. | ||
| [1]Northern Illinois University permits students to transfer up to a maximum of 66 semester hours of community college credit. Only AA and AS degrees satisfy NIU's 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 McHenry College advisor, verify general education requirements in the NIU Undergraduate Catalog, and check the Community College Articulation Tables for transferability.
Remaining classes to be taken at NIU's College of Engineering and Engineering Technology to earn a major in Electrical Engineering with Emphasis in Biomedical Engineering.
| ELE 250 | Computer Engineering I |
| ELE 315 | Signals and Systems |
| ELE 330 | Electronic Circuits |
| ELE 335 | Theory of Semiconductor Devices I |
| ELE 356 | Computer Engineering II |
| ELE 370 | Engineering Electromagnetics |
| ELE 380 | Control Systems I |
| ELE 420 | Medical Instrumentation |
| ELE 425 | Biomedical Signal Processing |
| ELE 491 | Electrical Engineering Design Proposal |
| ELE 429 | Biomedical Engineering Design Project |
| PHYS 283 | General Physics III |
| ISYE 335 OR STAT 350 |
Statistics for Engineering |
| Introduction to Probability and Statistics | |
| UEET 101 | Introduction to Engineering |
Track 1 is for students who intend to pursue a career as biomedical engineers. Track 2 is for students who intend to pursue careers such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, optometry, or podiatry. Students need to consult with the advisors of pre-professional programs to ensure meeting all requirements
| BIOS 311 OR BIOS 357 |
Functional Human Anatomy |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology | |
| CHEM 230+231 | Introductory Organic Chemistry & Lab |
| CHEM 370 | Introductory Biochemistry |
| 18-19 semester credit hours of Electives. Choose 6 credit hours from any 400-level course from the Department of Electrical Engineering, there are some exceptions, seek approval from your advisor before enrolling. Choose 12 credit hours from the following: BIOS 213, BIOS 359, ELE 421, ELE 499H, ISYE 410, KNPE 313, KNPE 314, PHYS 335, PHYS 434. | |
| BIOS 208+210 | Fundamentals of Biology I & Lab |
| BIOS 209+211 | Fundamentals of Biology II & Lab |
| BIOS 355 | Human Physiology |
| CHEM 211+213 | General Chemistry II & Lab |
| CHEM 330+332 | General Organic Chemistry I & Lab |
| CHEM 331 | General Organic Chemistry II |
| 6 semester credit hours of Electives. Choose from the following: ELE 421, ELE 499H, ISYE 410, KNPE 313, KNPE 314, PHYS 335. | |
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 at: http://www.niu.edu/ceet. 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-free in Illinois)
or (815)753-0446
For more information on transfer programs at McHenry County College contact:
Advising and Transfer Center
McHenry County College
8900 U.S. Highway 14
Crystal Lake IL 60012
(815) 479-7565
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.