Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering emphasizes the ability of developing and adapting computer hardware for applications, and prepares broadly trained computer engineers who are experienced in both software and hardware engineering. This program requires a minimum of 64 credit hours in computer science and computer engineering, about 32 credit hours in mathematics and the sciences, and the university general education program. The departmental curriculum provides required computer engineering courses such as assembly language programming, electronics, computer architecture, signals and systems, digital logic, microprocessor systems, and embedded systems; as well as elective courses in networking, operating systems, image processing, signal processing, microelectronics, and other current topics in computer science and engineering.

The Bachelor of Science, with a major in computer engineering, requires successful completion of 123 hours, including (1) the UCA Core: complete 38 hours to meet lower-division UCA Core requirements (Computer Engineering majors are exempt from the requirement to complete a life science course under the Critical Inquiry category of the lower-division UCA Core.) and complete upper-division UCA Core requirements using major, minor, or elective courses (2) degree requirements; and (3) major requirements outlined below. This program does not require a minor.

Mathematics Pathway: First-time, first-year students majoring in Computer Engineering enter the College Algebra Mathematics Pathway and must enroll in MATH 1390 during their first year of study, unless they have been awarded credit for MATH 1390. Students with an ACT Math subscore between 22 and 26 should enroll in MATH 1486 Calculus Preparation. Student with an ACT Math subscore of 27 or greater should enroll in MATH 1496 Calculus I.

Abbreviation Key – UCA Core Program

LD = Lower Division

UD = Upper Division

C = Effective Communication

D = Diversity

I = Critical Inquiry

R = Responsible Living

Z = Capstone Experience