Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

at Enrollment Advisory Group - University of Bridgeport USA

Psychology is the science of behaviors, mental and emotional processes, development, and social interactions. As you pursue your psychology degree in CT at UB, you will learn about the theories, researchers, and research findings related to how humans think and behave, and how we as a field try to describe, explain, predict, and influence human behavior and mental processes.

The University of Bridgeport offers a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in three unique formats:

• Traditional, on-campus
• Accelerated, online
• Accelerated Degree Completion, on-campus

The Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology prepares students for work that requires liberal arts training as well as psychological knowledge and skills, while also preparing the student for success in future graduate studies. The major provides students with a detailed awareness of the field of psychology, including its historical background, paradigms, methods, research findings, and applications. The major addresses the general areas of developmental, personality, social, cognitive, and abnormal psychology. It fosters the development of verbal, quantitative, analytical, and technological skills that are useful for work in psychology and related fields.

Pursue your passion with a Bachelors in Sport Management from the University of Bridgeport.

The world of professional sports is a multi-billion dollar industry, expanding every year. The BS in Sport Management prepares graduates for careers in athletics from athlete management, team branding, sports marketing and more. A comprehensive curriculum includes legal, ethics, finance, event management and psychology for the sports industry, as well as a business core with courses in accounting, marketing and economics, that will prepare students for a rewarding career in the field of sports management. Students may also have the opportunity to intern within the university athletics department, providing an invaluable experience in a collegiate setting.

Learning Outcomes
Students will learn to:

• Explain the application of cultural traditions, social values, and psychological engagement that shape the field of sport management.
• Prepare research and interpret data to be used for Sport Marketing, Finances, Operations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the concepts of management and leadership and describe the various skills, roles, and functions of sport managers.
• Explain the concepts of ethics and moral behavior as they apply to sport management.
• Apply essential marketing concepts to the Sport industry, understand the uniqueness of the sport product and unique aspects of sport consumer and sport product markets.
• Apply and evaluate principles of interpersonal communication, mass communications, and public relations, particularly as they are related to sport organizations.
• Explain the importance of budget and finance to sport-related industries and evaluate micro- and macro-economic principles as they related to the Sport industry.
• Explain legal concepts within the sport workplace, understand basic risk management issues applied to the conduct of sport, and evaluate the role of sport governing bodies including their authorities, organizational structure, and functions.

UB’s Master of Arts and Master of Science in Biology degree programs offer a contemporary curriculum that emphasizes the principles and experimental approaches of modern biology. They are designed to address the diverse needs of each type of graduate-level biology student. Both programs cover a wide-range of biological sub-disciplines, such as toxicology, ecology, and genetics, to prepare you for greater opportunities both professionally and academically.

Benefits to our program include:

• Small student-to-faculty ratio, which allows you to work closely with elite faculty who are active in and recognized for research in the field
• Opportunity to learn from and connect with featured guest speakers
• Close proximity to leading biotech and pharmaceutical companies for internship and future employment opportunities
• State-of-the-art laboratory facilities at out seaside campus

UB’s Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) degree program combines in-depth studies with lab and project experience to help students apply the principles of motion, force, energy, and materials for the design, development, analysis, manufacturing, testing and maintenance of mechanical systems. In our program, students will develop competence and acquire knowledge in engineering fundamentals, computer-aided engineering tools, communication skills, design of individual components and multi-component systems, manufacturing processes, mechanical systems, professional ethics, and laboratory exploration.

Mechanical Engineering Learning Outcomes

• An ability to apply knowledge of math, science and engineering in the analysis of mechanical engineering problems. [Fundamentals]
• An ability to design and conduct scientific and engineering experiments and to analyze and interpret data. [Experiment/ Results]
• Knowledge of core mechanical engineering topics and an ability to design mechanical components, systems, or processes. [Design]
• An ability to function in a multidisciplinary team. [Team Work]
• An ability to identify, formulate and solve mechanical engineering problems. [Problem Solving]
• Knowledge of contemporary global and societal issues and their relationship to professional ethics and engineering solutions. [Ethics/Profession]
• An ability to convey technical material through oral presentation and formal written reports/paper. [Communication]
• An ability to identify and apply concepts of engineering economics and project planning. [Engineering Economics/Planning]
• A recognition of the need and the ability to engage in learning throughout life along with an appreciation of the diversity in the world and intellectual Areas. [Diversity and LLL]
• An ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools for design and analysis. [Techniques/Skills]

The undergraduate Electrical Engineering program at the University of Bridgeport prepares students for a career in Electrical Engineering in any of its specializations such as communications, power/renewable energy, signals and systems and VLSI/ electronics. The program includes analysis and design courses that need a strong background in mathematics and science.

Electrical Engineering is one of the largest discipline in engineering which deals with power, controls, signals and systems, materials, communications, micro-nano electronics and more. The Electrical Engineering curriculum at UB prepares our students to be skilled problem solvers, ready for a multitude of career opportunities. Our gradates work in public and private sectors, for almost every industry imaginable, including e-commerce, communication, health-care, the space industry, defense, home-land security, renewable energy and technology startups.

Design and problem solving form the heart of the discipline and a variety of computer aided design (CAD) tools are utilized to facilitate problem-based learning and implementation. The graduate of this program will obtain the basic education in the first three years. The senior year is utilized to explore specific areas of interest. A total of 120 semester hours are required to complete the degree.

Learning Outcomes and Careers
Electrical Engineering Graduates will:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and the ability to apply knowledge of continuous and discrete math, science and electrical engineering in the analysis of electrical engineering problems. [Fundamentals]
2. Demonstrate knowledge of core electrical engineering topics and an ability to design systems, including hardware and/or software components. [Design]
3. Exhibit an ability to identify, formulate and solve electrical engineering problems. [Problem Solving]
4. Demonstrate the ability to use techniques, skills and modern engineering tools for design and analysis. [Techniques/Skills]
5. Exhibit an ability to function in a multidisciplinary team. [Team Work]
6. Demonstrate the ability to identify and apply concepts of engineering economics and project planning. [Engr Econ/Planning]
7. Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary global and societal issues and their relationship to professional ethics and engineering solutions. [Ethics/Profession]
8. Have an ability to design and conduct scientific and engineering experiments and to analyze and interpret data. [Experiment/ Results]
9. Exhibit an ability to convey technical material through oral presentation and formal written reports/paper. [Communication]
10. Have an awareness of the need and the ability to demonstrate learning throughout life along with an appreciation of the diversity in the world and intellectual areas.

UB’s Master of Arts and Master of Science in Biology degree programs offer a contemporary curriculum that emphasizes the principles and experimental approaches of modern biology. They are designed to address the diverse needs of each type of graduate-level biology student. Both programs cover a wide-range of biological sub-disciplines, such as toxicology, ecology, and genetics, to prepare you for greater opportunities both professionally and academically.

Benefits to our program include:

• Small student-to-faculty ratio, which allows you to work closely with elite faculty who are active in and recognized for research in the field
• Opportunity to learn from and connect with featured guest speakers
• Close proximity to leading biotech and pharmaceutical companies for internship and future employment opportunities
• State-of-the-art laboratory facilities at out seaside campus

The Master’s Degree in Computer Science degree program is intended to prepare individuals with a strong mathematical, scientific, or technical background for entry into the computer science field at an advanced level and for further study leading to the doctorate.

Learning Outcomes
Our Computer Science Students will:

• Demonstrate an in-depth and comprehensive understanding of Computer Science
• Have an enhanced ability to learn, on their own, technical details for which they are responsible
• Have an enhanced ability to apply the knowledge learned to solve technical problems that arise in research they conduct or supervise
• Have an enhanced ability to study an issue, identify and evaluate alternative actions, propose an optimal course of action
• Have an enhanced ability to prepare technical point papers, brief their seniors, and defend their conclusions

The Masters in Computer Engineering MS Degree Program is a course of study intended to prepare individuals whose undergraduate background is in computer or electrical engineering for advanced professional work in the field and for further study leading to the doctorate.

Emphasis is placed on current state-of-the-art applications including parallel computing, image processing, VLSI design, sensing, robotics, mobile computing, automation and the like.

Learning Outcomes

Our Computer Engineering Students will:

• Demonstrate an in depth and comprehensive understanding of Computer Engineering
• Have an enhanced ability to learn, on their own, technical details for which they are responsible
• Have an enhanced ability to apply the knowledge learned to solve technical problems that arise in research they
• conduct or supervise
• Have an enhanced ability to study an issue, identify and evaluate alternative actions, propose an optimal course of action
• Have an enhanced ability to prepare technical point papers, brief their seniors, and defend their conclusions

The University of Bridgeport Bachelor in Human Services, BS Degree Program provides students with academic and practical experiences necessary to enter the field of human services. The University’s learning context ensures that program graduates are fully acquainted with diversity, and the program’s curriculum ensures that they possess a ‘tool kit’ to face complex dilemmas that arise in the field of human service.

Coursework and theory are applied in supervised fieldwork to ensure that students are ready for employment in a wide range of human service agencies and community organizations. Our graduates have achieved high levels of success in the field. Students have the option of enhancing their programs with minors in such fields as Education, Business and Social Sciences. A significant number minor or double major in Psychology. Stimulating courses are taught by experienced faculty who are current practitioners as well as active researchers.

Learning Outcomes
By completing the BS in Human Services, students will:

• Be knowledgeable of the history and systems of the Human Services field.
• Be skillful at program assessment, planning, and development.
• Be able to find, use, manage, and protect information effectively.
• Be competent in the core interventions of their profession.
• Be effective at oral and written communication.
• Be adept at program administration and leadership.
• Be committed to ethical practices.
• Be respectful of client values and attitudes.
• Be mindful of their own personal development.

The UB Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Technology, BS degree program is designed to address the need for graduates with skills in computer programming, computer hardware and computer networks. The Computer Engineering Technology program provides students with the opportunity to focus on applications and implementations more than theory and conceptual design. This program is open for new enrollment and for transfer students from community colleges.

The Computer Engineering Technology program at the University of Bridgeport will prepare graduates with the skills necessary to enter careers in the design, application, installation, programming, networking, and operation of computer systems. Graduate students are well prepared for development and implementation of computer systems and networks.

Engineering programs often focus on theory and conceptual design, while engineering technology programs usually focus on application and implementation. Engineering programs typically require additional, higher-level mathematics, including multiple semesters of calculus and calculus-based theoretical science courses, while engineering technology programs typically focus on algebra, trigonometry, applied calculus, and other courses that are more practical than theoretical in nature.

Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the CET bachelor's degree program are expected to be able to demonstrate:

• An ability to select and apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of the discipline to broadly-defined engineering technology activities
• An ability to select and apply a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to engineering technology problems that require the application of principles and applied procedures or methodologies
• An ability to conduct standard tests and measurements; to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments; and to apply experimental results to improve processes
• An ability to design systems, components, or processes for broadly-defined engineering technology problems appropriate to program educational objectives
• An ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team
• An ability to identify, analyze, and solve broadly-defined engineering technology problems
• An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature
• An understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development
• An understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity.