Program Overview

Introduction to the Zhejiang University - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Institute (ZJUI)

The Zhejiang University - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Institute (ZJUI) is a joint educational institution established by Zhejiang University (ZJU) and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). The institute offers a dual-degree program in computer engineering, with students earning bachelor's degrees from both ZJU and UIUC upon successful completion of the program.

Program Overview

The computer engineering program at ZJUI focuses on the development of vital computing technologies, ranging from chips to computers to networks to programming tools to key algorithms for building exciting applications. The program emphasizes fundamental concepts and basic laboratory techniques that comprise the common intellectual understanding of computer engineering.

Curriculum Requirements

To graduate, students must complete a minimum of 128 credit hours, including:

• Orientation and Professional Development (1 credit)
• Foundational Mathematics and Science (29-31 credits)
• Technical Core (36 credits)
• Composition (6-8 credits)
• Advanced Composition (4 credits)
• Technical Electives (27-30 credits)
• Liberal Education (12-18 credits)
• Free Electives (7-13 credits)

Foundational Mathematics and Science

These courses emphasize the fundamental mathematical and scientific principles upon which the engineering discipline is based, including:

• Calculus I, II, and III
• Linear Algebra with Computational Application
• Introduction to Differential Equations
• University Physics: Mechanics, Elec & Mag, Thermal Physics, and Quantum Physics
• General Chemistry I and Lab I (elective)

Technical Core

These courses stress fundamental concepts and basic laboratory techniques that comprise the common intellectual understanding of computer engineering, including:

• Introduction to Electronics
• Introduction to Computing
• Analog Signal Processing
• Computer Systems & Programming
• Discrete Structures
• Data Structures
• Probability with Engineering Application
• Introduction to Algorithms & Models of Computation
• Digital Systems Laboratory
• Computer Systems Engineering

Technical Electives

Students must complete a minimum of 27-30 credits of technical electives, including:

• 1 EE Foundation Course
• 3 Advanced Computing Electives
• 1 course of ECE 445 - Senior Design Project Lab
• Others (see section 4.1.3 for details)

EE Foundation Courses

Select one of the following EE Foundation Courses:

• ECE 310: Digital Signal Processing
• ECE 329: Fields and Waves I
• ECE 330: Power Circuits & Electromechanics
• ECE 340: Semiconductor Electronics
• ECE 461: Digital Communications
• ECE 486: Control Systems

Advanced Computing Electives

Following CS and ECE courses are listed as advanced computing electives:

• CS 357: Numerical Methods I
• CS 411: Database Systems
• CS 412: Introduction to Data Mining
• CS 414: Multimedia Systems
• CS 418: Interactive Computer Graphics
• CS 419: Production Computer Graphics
• CS 420: Parallel Programming: Scientists and Engineers
• CS 421: Programming Languages & Compilers
• CS 423: Operating Systems Design
• CS 424: Real-Time Systems
• CS 425: Distributed Systems
• CS 426: Compiler Construction
• CS 431: Embedded Systems
• CS 436: Computer Networking Laboratory
• CS 438: Communication Networks
• CS 439: Wireless Networks
• CS 440: Artificial Intelligence
• CS 446: Machine Learning
• CS 450: Numerical Analysis
• CS 461: Computer Security I
• CS 473: Algorithms
• CS 475: Formal Models of Computation
• CS 476: Program Verification
• CS 477: Formal Software Development Methods
• CS 481: Advanced Topics in Stochastic Processes & Applications
• CS 484: Parallel Programming
• ECE 407/CS 407: Cryptography
• ECE 408/CS 483: Applied Parallel Programming
• ECE 411: Computer Organization & Design
• ECE 412: Microcomputer Laboratory
• ECE 419/CS 460: Computer Security Laboratory
• ECE 422/CS 461: Computer Security I
• ECE 424/CS 463: Computer Security II
• ECE 425: Intro to VLSI System Design
• ECE 428/CS 425: Distributed Systems
• ECE 434: Mobil Computing and Application
• ECE 435/CS 436: Computer Networking Laboratory
• ECE 438/CS 438: Communication Networks
• ECE 439/CS 439: Wireless Networks
• ECE 448/CS 440: Artificial Intelligence
• ECE 449/CS 446: Machine Learning
• ECE 462: Logic Synthesis
• ECE 470: Introduction to Robotics
• ECE 478/CS 477: Formal Software Development Methods
• ECE 484: Principles of Safe Autonomy
• ECE 491/CS 450: Numerical Analysis
• ECE 492/CS 420: Parallel Programming: Scientists and Engineers

Liberal Education

The liberal education courses develop students’ understanding of human culture and society, build skills of inquiry and critical thinking, and lay a foundation for civic engagement and lifelong learning. To satisfy the General Education requirements, students must take all courses for grade and complete courses based on the table below:

• Humanities & Arts (6 credits)
• Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
• Culture Studies (6 credits)
• Aesthetic Education (3 credits)

Free Electives

These unrestricted electives give the student the opportunity to explore any intellectual area of unique interest. This freedom plays a critical role in helping students to define research specialties. Students are encouraged to take cross-discipline courses as free electives.

ZJU Required Liberal Education

Domestic students must complete all courses below, which can be taught in Chinese, to fulfill the graduate requirement along with the above 128 credit hour courses towards the Bachelor of Engineering Degree from ZJU.

• Mental Education and Foundation of Law
• Ideology, Morality and Rule of Law
• Modern Chinese History
• Introduction to the Principle of Marxism
• Intro.to Mao Thought & Theoretical System of China Socialism
• General Introduction to Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era
• Situation and Policy I and II
• Integrated English I and II
• Advanced Spoken English I and II
• Physical Education I to VII
• Military Training and Theory

International students are required to complete the following courses in Chinese language study and Chinese society to fulfill the graduation requirements along with the above 128 credit hours of courses towards the Bachelor of Engineering Degree at ZJU.

• Chinese I to IV
• Language Proficiency and Testing
• China Survey

Sample Schedule by Semester

The following sample schedule provides a quick summary of the main features of the Electrical Engineering curriculum.

First Year-First (Fall) Semester

• Principles of Writing
• General Chemistry I
• General Chemistry Lab I
• Calculus I
• Introduction to Electronics
• Introduction to Computing: Engineering & Science
• Engineering Orientation
• Military Training
• Integrated English I
• Physical Education I
• Chinese Social Development Situation and Policies I
• Chinese I (for international students)

First Year-Second (Spring) Semester

• Principles of Research
• Calculus II
• University Physics: Mechanics
• Introduction to Computing
• Linear Algebra with Computational Application
• Mental Education and Foundation of Law
• Integrated English II
• Physical Education II
• Chinese Social Development Situation and Policies I
• Chinese II (for international students)

Second Year-First (Fall) Semester

• Calculus III
• University Physics: Elec& Mag
• Computer Systems & Programming
• Basic Discrete Mathematics
• Liberal Education Elective
• Intro.to Mao Thought & Theoretical System of China Socialism
• Advanced Spoken English I
• Physical Education III
• Military Theory
• Chinese III (for international students)
• China Survey (for international students)

Second Year-Second (Spring) Semester

• Introduction to Differential Eq
• Univ Physics: Thermal Physics
• Univ Physics: Quantum Physics
• Analog Signal Processing
• Data Structure
• Liberal Education Elective
• Modern Chinese History
• Introduction to the Principle of Marxism
• Advanced Spoken English II
• Physical Education IV
• Chinese IV (for international students)

Third Year-First (Fall) Semester

• EE Foundation Course
• Computer Systems Engineering
• Probability with Engrg Applic
• Technical Elective
• Liberal Education Elective

Third Year-Second (Spring) Semester

• Introduction to Algorithms & Models of Computation
• Digital Systems Laboratory
• Technical Elective
• Technical Elective
• Liberal Education Elective

Fourth Year-First (Fall) Semester

• Technical Elective
• Technical Elective
• Technical Elective
• Free Elective
• Free Elective
• General Introduction to Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era
• Situation and Policy II

Fourth Year-Second (Spring) Semester

• Senior Design Project Lab
• Technical Elective
• Technical Elective
• Free Elective
• Free Elective
• Physical Education VII--Fitness test and exercise
• Situation and Policy II

Curriculum Flow Map

The following flow map offers a quick summary of the main features of the Electrical Engineering curriculum.