What Can You Really Do As An Electrical Engineer

The video explores various subfields of electrical engineering, including power engineering, electronics, RF and telecommunications, control systems, and other areas like computer engineering, optics, and digital signal processing. It discusses the career paths, elective classes, and senior projects associated with each subfield, highlighting the diversity and specialization within electrical engineering.

What is a primary focus of power engineering?

• Creating audio amplifiers

• Developing medical devices

• Generating and distributing electric power

• Designing computer software

Which device is commonly used to convert AC to DC?

• Capacitor

• Transformer

• AC to DC converter

• Resistor

What is a key component in designing electronic devices?

• Studying biological systems

• Mastering mechanical engineering

• Understanding circuit analysis

• Learning about chemical reactions

What is the purpose of a filter circuit in electronics?

• To convert digital signals to analog

• To amplify signals

• To store electrical energy

• To block or allow certain frequencies

What is a major focus of RF and telecommunications?

• Low-frequency signal processing

• Thermal energy management

• Wireless communications and high-frequency systems

• Chemical signal transmission

Which course would you take to learn about encoding digital signals for wireless transmission?

• Digital Communications

• Power Electronics

• Advanced Analog Circuits

• Control Systems

What is a common application of control systems?

• Developing culinary recipes

• Creating visual art

• Monitoring and adjusting outputs

• Designing video games

What is a characteristic of control systems?

• They are primarily used in audio processing

• They are not math-intensive

• They use sensors to monitor outputs

• They focus on chemical reactions

What is a unique aspect of optics in electrical engineering?

• Employing thermal energy for communication

• Utilizing light for data transmission

• Using sound waves for data transfer

• Applying chemical signals for networking

What does digital signal processing involve?

• Designing mechanical systems

• Creating biological models

• Employing computers for signal processing

• Using circuits to filter signals