About Electrical Engineering, B.s. in California State University San Marcos
Engineering is broadly described as the creative application of scientific and mathematical principles used to design, develop, improve, and analyze structures, machines, devices, components, systems, and industrial processes useful to society. Electrical engineering is the field of engineering that deals with the application and study of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism. It originated as a branch of physics and has dramatically changed society. Inventions associated with electrical engineering include the telephone, light bulb, radio, television, electric motor, power plant, as well as modern computers, phones, cameras, and robots.
The curriculum for electrical engineering begins with the necessary preparatory courses in mathematics, physics, and computer science. Core courses and electives cover a wide range of topics including digital and analog electronic circuits and systems, solid-state devices, instrumentation, control systems, electromagnetics, and signal processing. Students will take courses that include laboratory activities. Students are also required to do a senior research project, which involves planning, design, implementation, documentation, and presentation.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed high school
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 80
- PTE : 53
California State University San Marcos Highlights
University Type |
Public |
Establishment Year |
1989 |
Location |
San Marcos, California |
Campus Setting |
Suburban |
Parent University |
California State University |
Mode of Program |
Full-time, part-time, online |
Total enrollment |
14,519 |
Student-faculty ratio |
26:1 |
Retention rate |
79% |
Mode of Application |
Online |
Work-study |
Available |
Financial Aid |
Scholarships |
California State University San Marcos Annual Cost to Attend
Fee |
Cost |
California Resident Tuition |
$5,742 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,072 |
Other Fees |
$1,970 |
Room and Board |
$13,150 |
Budget for Other Expenses |
$3,152 |
Total One Year Cost |
$25,086 |
Fee |
Cost |
Out of State Resident Tuition |
$17,622 |
Books and Supplies |
$1,072 |
Other Fees |
$1,970 |
Room and Board |
$13,150 |
Budget for Other Expenses |
$3,152 |
Total One Year Cost |
$36,966 |