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Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Engineering Major

Computer engineers are innovators whose designs enhance people's lives. They integrate electrical engineering with computer science to analyze and solve problems involving computers. Thereby, they can design, build, and test versatile computer equipment such as computer chips, the next smart phone, tablet, and embedded systems to control myriad machines, from sophisticated vehicles to jet aircraft.

Integral to all four years of the program is a "design and build" educational philosophy incorporated through extensive laboratory and project activities as preparation for professional practice. Students engage in design at all levels of the curriculum. At each level, they must realize their designs and proceed with testing, validation, and redesign. This approach allows students to experience many real-world constraints such as project economics, project planning and scheduling, environmental considerations, manufacturability/producibility of the designs, laboratory and product safety, and product reliability.

The junior and senior years of the computer engineering program build upon the foundation courses to provide greater depth in engineering science, engineering design, and the program areas of computer engineering. Students complete seven required courses and three computer engineering elective courses distributed in electric circuits, embedded systems, algorithms and software engineering. Computer engineering students also fulfill the educational requirements for taking the Fundamentals of Engineering professional examinations before graduation.

Accreditation

The computer engineering majoris accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.

Program Educational Objectives

Graduates of the computer engineering program are expected within a few years of graduation to

  • demonstrate technical competency in their careers;
  • function effectively in an industrial or academic environment;
  • engage in professional development; and
  • shape their professions and societies.

Student Outcomes and Assessment

The graduate will demonstrate

  1. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering;
  2. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data;
  3. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs;
  4. an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams;
  5. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems;
  6. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility;
  7. an ability to communicate effectively;
  8. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context;
  9. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning;
  10. a knowledge of contemporary issues;
  11. an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice;
  12. a knowledge of probability and statistics;
  13. a knowledge of mathematics through differential and integral calculus, basic sciences, and engineering topics necessary to analyze and design complex systems containing hardware and software components; and
  14. a knowledge of discrete mathematics.

Degree Requirements

Computer engineering students must complete all requirements for the B.S.E. degree including the general education and basic skills requirements, foundations of engineering courses, cooperative education, engineering design Capstone and the following computer and electrical engineering courses.

Required Courses

Elective Courses (three courses selected from the following)

Sample Curriculum for the Junior and Senior years of the Computer Engineering Major

First Co-op Semester: Spring/Summer

Fifth Academic Semester: Fall

Second Co-op Semester: Winter

Sixth Academic Semester: Spring/Summer

Third Co-op Semester: Fall

Seventh Academic Semester: Winter

*The prerequisites for EGR 485 are acceptance into the B.S.E. degree program and completion of the prerequisite courses listed under the student's engineering major. For the computer engineering major, these prerequisite courses are: EGR 315 & EGR 326 & CIS 350 & CIS 241 & EGR 390.

Eighth Academic Semester: Spring/Summer

Engineering Program Description

Engineering - Program Description


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