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Frequently Asked Questions 1. What is the average class size? 1. What is the average class size? Class sizes vary. For the college as a whole, the average class size for the freshmen year is about 30 students with all other classes averaging about 20 students. The class size for Electrical Engineering is typically 10 to 15 students. 2. Are the instructors accessible? Yes. Tech is a small-school environment where instructors know students on a first-name basis. Instructors maintain an open-door policy and are in their office daily. 3. Are the professors good teachers? Yes. All EE professors are excellent teachers. All instructors are natural-born US citizens with excellent communication skills. The most important requirement for instructor promotion is demonstrated quality teaching skills. All EE professors have been awarded teaching or advising awards. 4. What do Electrical Engineers do for jobs? Electrical Engineering is the largest engineering discipline in the world serving nearly every modern industry and the demand for electrical engineers continues to grow. They are the principal technologists in solving problems related to electrical systems including automation and controls, communication systems, computer design, electronics, and electric energy. Some of the problems electrical engineers solve include: designing the "brains" for automated robotic systems; designing signal-processing algorithms used in sonar, radar, and cell-phone systems; designing high-voltage transmission systems and the automation used to operate the electric power grid; and conceiving the micro-electronic circuitry used in almost all modern equipment. 5. What laboratories and facilities are available? In addition to overall college facilities, Montana Tech offers excellent facilities for the EE program. The department maintains three large teaching laboratories. The Electrical Engineering Lab is equipped for circuit, electronic, and microprocessor applications. The Electric Machines and Power Lab is used to conduct electric machinery and high-power/voltage experiments. The third is the Instrumentation and Controls Lab which is used for I&C related experiments. We also have a Printed Circuit Board Fabrication Lab for manufacturing two-sided circuit boards, and a Projects Lab equipped with a variety of electrical equipment. These two labs are often used for student design projects. In addition, the department offers a student study area and a large computer lab for EE students 6. What is the difference between the EE and GE/EE programs? Prior to Fall 2006, Montana Tech's EE program was offered as an option (or specialization) within the General Engineering program. Starting Fall 2006, the option was expanded to a full EE degree. The General Engineering/EE option wil no longer be offered. Students who were enrolled in the General Engineering/EE option BS and MS programs prior to Fall 2006 are allowed to stay within those programs or enter the new EE degree programs. These students should consult with their advisor. 7. What are the career opportunities for Electrical Engineers? Demand for Electrical Engineers is excellent world wide and is projected to grow. Placement at Tech has been 100% the past 5 years. 8. What are the internship opportunities for students? Excellent. Many of the companies that hire graduates also offer summer internships to students. The majority of students accept a summer internship during their academic career at Tech. The internships typically also pay travel and housing allowances. How do I apply for graduate school? Please contact Cindy Dunstan at 406-496- 4268 or her Email is cdunstan@mtech.edu .
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