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How can I access learning resources for Electrical Engineering?
I'm an incoming freshman starting my electrical engineering degree at SUNY Binghamton this fall. I want to familiarize myself with the material before classes begin- everything from core concepts and key skills to career paths and must-know resources. #Spring25
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Robert’s Answer
Hi Bridon,
Although I don’t know which precise resources you should pursue, here’s what I’d do---I’m an EE and my son when to SUNY Geneseo. I’d schedule a meeting with an advisor at the Fleishman Career Center at Binghamton first. They will be able to help with skills for career paths. You can also ask them for introductions to chat with existing EE students to determine which texts the last freshmen class used (you may be able to buy those books inexpensively). I respect your wisdom in getting a jump on planning your college strategies and career goals. Most students just go along for the ride and don't think ahead too far. You'll do fine.
Best of luck!
Although I don’t know which precise resources you should pursue, here’s what I’d do---I’m an EE and my son when to SUNY Geneseo. I’d schedule a meeting with an advisor at the Fleishman Career Center at Binghamton first. They will be able to help with skills for career paths. You can also ask them for introductions to chat with existing EE students to determine which texts the last freshmen class used (you may be able to buy those books inexpensively). I respect your wisdom in getting a jump on planning your college strategies and career goals. Most students just go along for the ride and don't think ahead too far. You'll do fine.
Best of luck!
Thanks, can't wait to put this advice into action!
Bridon
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Brian’s Answer
Hi Bridon,
I'm a CPEng (EE + Computer Science)
Congratulations on a great choice, and the enthusiasm you have to get moving head!
I see you already got excellent advice !
I'd add...Just get yourself in the right mindset to apply yourself when classes start, and be prepared to work hard for the long haul of getting through the program and getting that degree!
Engineering degrees are not easy, but if you are diligent it will lead to a rewarding career with many options.
I'd offer this also, when you talk to your advisors, see if you can add some software engineering classes as well. Theoretically there should be some classes in the EE program that are dual listed with Comp Sci program.
As you know there is a close relationship between electrical engineering and all the software engineering and programming etc. that drives and controls the hardware. And that will give you a wider view and experience ... and opens up more job options in the future.
All the best to you and a great start on your journey!
brian
I'm a CPEng (EE + Computer Science)
Congratulations on a great choice, and the enthusiasm you have to get moving head!
I see you already got excellent advice !
I'd add...Just get yourself in the right mindset to apply yourself when classes start, and be prepared to work hard for the long haul of getting through the program and getting that degree!
Engineering degrees are not easy, but if you are diligent it will lead to a rewarding career with many options.
I'd offer this also, when you talk to your advisors, see if you can add some software engineering classes as well. Theoretically there should be some classes in the EE program that are dual listed with Comp Sci program.
As you know there is a close relationship between electrical engineering and all the software engineering and programming etc. that drives and controls the hardware. And that will give you a wider view and experience ... and opens up more job options in the future.
All the best to you and a great start on your journey!
brian
Thank you very much.
Bridon
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Kevin’s Answer
The first ~2 years of your curriculum, will be the same for all Engineering disciplines. Pre-calulus, Calculus 1, Calculus 2, Calculus 3, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Chemistry 1&2, Physics, Engineering Principles 101, etc. You will not get to your Electrical Engineering course work until you get all of those perquisites out of the way... EE is arguable the most mathematically involved of all the undergrad degrees, so you gotta know the Math!!! ;-)
Once you get past the first 2 years, then you get to the EE specific coursework. You can choose to focus on any of the 5 areas, or a combo thereof, which will ultimately direct your career path...
Electro Magnetic Radiation (wireless Radio Frequency, MRI, CT scans, fiber optics, etc)
Power (our energy grid)
Electronic Circuitry (HW Design)
Digital/Analog Communications
Microelectronics (chip design)
Hope this helps :-) Good luck to you.
Once you get past the first 2 years, then you get to the EE specific coursework. You can choose to focus on any of the 5 areas, or a combo thereof, which will ultimately direct your career path...
Electro Magnetic Radiation (wireless Radio Frequency, MRI, CT scans, fiber optics, etc)
Power (our energy grid)
Electronic Circuitry (HW Design)
Digital/Analog Communications
Microelectronics (chip design)
Hope this helps :-) Good luck to you.
Thank you so much, Kevin!
Bridon