Bachelor of Electrical Engineering - Desirable knowledge and skills

You should be interested in the following school subjects and perform well in them:

Mathematics

• Fractions
• Solving equations (linear, quadratic, root, logarithmic, exponential)
• Solving inequalities
• Powers, roots, logarithms
• Solving linear systems of equations
• Trigonometric functions (degree, radian measure), sine theorem, cosine theorem, trigonometric equations
• Discussion of curves
• Vector calculus
• Differential calculus
• Fundamentals of integral calculus

Physics

• Dealing with units of measurement
• Fundamentals of mechanics
• Theory of motion
• Optics
• vibrations and waves, thermodynamics
• Electric and magnetic fields

English language skills

Knowledge of English is necessary as technical literature and articles are often written in English. In addition, project groups are usually international in composition and technical and negotiation discussions are conducted using technical English.

• Language skills in relation to:Listening to and understanding simple texts
• Reading and understanding simple texts
• Speaking, i.e. communicating in simple, routine situations
• Being able to write simple texts

Practical skills and abilities

For engineering degree programs as a whole, practical activities promote imagination, a logical and systematic approach and technical understanding, such as

• Assembling circuits
• Interest in technology
• Enjoying electronics and physics
• Enjoy experimenting
• PC skillsBasic knowledge of working with computers
• Basic knowledge of common programs

Certain standards and a certain basis of key competencies such as communication and social skills in the various areas are important and expected, particularly because later professional work must primarily be carried out in development and project teams on very complex issues.

Social skills

• Ability to work in a team
• Being able to approach people
• Conflict management
• Sensitivity to gender equality issues
• Understanding of other cultures

Communication skills

• Linguistic expression
• Argumentation skills
• Oral/visual presentation
• Communicating knowledge

Self-competence

• Disciplined work
• Motivation
• Independent work
• Organizational skills
• Time management
• Reflecting on own actions
• creativity

Methodological competence

• Networked thinking
• Conceptual thinking
• Documenting
• Composing written work
• Technical skills