Students interested in Electronics Engineering have the best of both worlds: an academic program provided by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering, and the program support of the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO). To be admitted to the Electronics Engineering program, you'll apply through the UNO Undergraduate Admission Application. You will have the unique opportunity to join the Nebraska Engineering community and enjoy the benefits of the nearby UNO campus while studying at The Peter Kiewit Institute.

PROGRAM DEFINITION

Electronics Engineering is a degree program offered by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering at the Peter Kiewit Institute on the Omaha Campus. Electronics Engineering majors take courses in electrical engineering fundamentals, electronics engineering, mathematics and physics. The curriculum emphasizes design, development, and applications of electronics and telecommunications engineering. Students have a solid background in modern electronics circuits and systems with a major focus in telecommunications engineering.

POINTS OF EXCELLENCE

• Learning and mentoring communities help freshmen transition into college and succeed in engineering
• Walter Scott Jr. and other lucrative scholarships
• Small class sizes, allowing easy access to teaching faculty for help and advisement
• Relevant curriculum with emphasis on comprehension through laboratory experience
• TekBot® and CEENBoT robotic learning platforms link classroom lectures with engineering applications
• Opportunities for internships and employment at the adjacent Scott Technology Center and other businesses and industries in the metropolitan area. Because of the urban environment in which the program is located, students readily find part-time employment opportunities to aid in financing their education.
• Entrepreneurship opportunities through design courses, on-site technology transfer and start-up assistance

FACILITIES

• New, state-of-the-art classroom and laboratory building
• Up-to-date laboratories with new furnishings and equipment
• Residence halls located adjacent to the Peter Kiewit Institute, with priority assignments for engineering and information technology students
• Convenient access to supporting course work at the University of Nebraska at Omaha campus
• Optical communications laboratory
• Telecommunications laboratory

PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS

• Exhibit ability to maintain consistent effort in a challenging academic program
• Exhibit ability to function as an effective member of creative student teams
• Actively participate in student professional organizations
• Maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA to remain in good standing in the college

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to University requirements students must meet the following College requirements:

• 4 years of high school math, including:
  • 2 years of algebra
  • 1 year of geometry
  • 1 year of trigonometry, pre-calculus or calculus
• 3 years of natural science, including:
  • 1 year of physics
  • 1 year of chemistry
• ACT composite of 24 or higher or SAT total score (Critical Reading and Math only) of 1110 or higher.*
  • * If the minimum admission has not been met, a student still may be admitted based on an individual review of his/her application.

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