The EECS Department provides a wide breadth of student educational experiences. At the fundamental levels all of our students take classes which emphasize laboratory work. Examine the department’s teaching and research laboratories in which students work on classes and research.
In addition to regular classes all EECS engineering majors are required to complete a senior design project in which they pursue an independent design project.
See some of the presentations which won departmental awards for the Spring 2000 semester.
In addition to the experience gained in CWRU’s classes students also participate in the junior year abroad program. Last year we have several students who went to English universities and one person who went to an Australian university for their entire junior year. They returned to CWRU with a unique experience of life (and education) on a global basis. We also have an international CO-OP program.
CWRU does not have a required CO-OP program but typically 20-30% of the EECS
department’s students participate in the School of Engineering’s CO-OP
program. Students normally send two seven month periods (a fall or spring semester
and a summer semester) in industry where they learn about the practical side
of engineering and computer science. Many students participate in the design
of actual projects. One recent CO-OP student designed a voice controlled oscilloscope.
Another group of students worked on the design of a computer network test instrument
which other students have reported using at other companies. This experience
is noticed and recognized by the companies. A student who worked at Johnson
Controls received a patent for work he did on his CO-OP assignment.
Our CO-OP students go to companies throughout the United States. The companies range in size from 12 employees (where the CO-OP student sat next to the president) to industrial giants like Intel where our students have managed teams of CO-OP students. Dean Fatica directs the CO-OP program.
CWRU has recently instituted undergraduate classes which allow students to learn from technology projects which aid the community.
There are a variety of undergraduate research and independent study opportunities. Many students interested in research enter the BS/MS program where they can begin a thesis during their senior year and complete both the BS and MS degrees in five years. Many other students satisify their interests through senior design project. However, students may also do special topics and/or independent research through our EECS 396 and EECS 397 Special Topics classes. An example of an independent project done by students interested in computing architecture was a project which designed and implemented a Beowulf supercomputer. A more complete list of departmental research opportunities may be download here (PDF, 20k)
CWRUhas many special undergraduate programs. This page summarizes some of the programs not specifically described above.
Check out the directory of undergrduate research opportunities
The integrated B.S./M.S. program which allows the student to complete both the Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Master of Science degrees within five years.