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BS in Computer Engineering

The BS in Computer Engineering program is designed to prepare students for a career in computer engineering, with a focus on the application of science to the design, implementation, and maintenance of hardware and software components.

Overview

Computer engineering is the application of science to the design, implementation, and maintenance of hardware and software components of computers and systems that include computers. This program prepares students to practice computer engineering and enter graduate programs in various disciplines of science and engineering.

Marketable Skills

The program provides students with skills that are in high demand in the labor market, including:

• Software development
• Digital design
• Data analysis
• Communication network design and management
• Cybersecurity

Program Educational Objectives

The program has four educational objectives:

1. PEO1: Graduates should apply their knowledge and skills to computer engineering practice or pursue advanced education successfully.
2. PEO2: Graduates should leverage their diverse and unique perspectives to demonstrate analytical, creative, and innovative thinking in the practice of computer engineering.
3. PEO3: Graduates should leverage their unique life experiences and professional preparation to effectively engage in communication, participate in teams, and assume leadership roles.
4. PEO4: Graduates should exhibit social and professional responsibility in the practice of computer engineering.

Student Outcomes

The program has seven student outcomes:

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specific needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Fast Track

The Fast-Track Program enables outstanding undergraduate students to receive both undergraduate and graduate credit for up to 15 hours of coursework.

Degree Requirements

The BS Degree in Computer Engineering consists of 128 semester credit hours, divided into a lower division and an upper division, culminating in a capstone design project.

Degree Plan

The degree plan includes:

• University Core Curriculum (42 hours)
• Computer Engineering Designated Core (all courses require a grade of C or better)
• Math/Science Core
• Electrical/Computer Engineering Core
• Computer Engineering Core
• Senior Capstone
• Elective Courses

Concentrations

The program offers several concentrations, including:

• General Computer Engineering
• Digital Design
• Embedded Systems
• Communication Networks
• Machine Learning
• Information Security

University Core Curriculum

The University Core Curriculum includes:

1. Communication (six hours)
2. American History (six hours)
3. Language, Philosophy & Culture (three hours)
4. Mathematics (three hours)
5. Life & Physical Sciences (six hours)
6. Political Science (six hours)
7. Social & Behavioral Sciences (three hours)
8. Creative Arts (three hours)
9. Component Area Option (six hours)

4-Year Sample Degree Plan

The 4-year sample degree plan outlines the courses to be taken each semester, including:

• Freshman year: MATH 1411, ECE 1300, CS 1320, RWS 1301, UNIV 1301
• Sophomore year: MATH 1312, ECE 2303, PHYS 2320, RWS 1302, HIST 1301
• Junior year: MATH 2326, ECE 2301, ECE 2300, CE 2326, PHYS 2321
• Senior year: ECE 4201, CpE Elective, CpE Concentration or ECE Elective, Core Curriculum Course, POLS 2310