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Computer Engineering Comprehensive, B.S.


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Curriculum for a Comprehensive Major in Computer Engineering


This program provides students with the knowledge to design and build computer systems that meet a wide range of information processing requirements.  The course of study includes hardware design and software systems, theory and applications of computers, mathematics, physics, chemistry, electrical signals and circuits, microprocessors, computer programming, and artificial intelligence.

The program of study in computer engineering prepares students to obtain careers in research, development, design, and test in the technical areas of microcomputers, embedded systems, communications, digital and integrated circuits and devices, and integration of computing systems, or to enter graduate programs at leading universities in electrical and computer engineering.

Total hours required (including technical electives), 120 Hours:


Other general requirements, 3 Hours:


Technical electives, 9 Hours:


 

  • Complete 3 credits of any MATH coursework numbered 300 or above

AND

 

Four-Year Course Progression


Computer Engineering
FALL   FIRST YEAR     SPRING   FIRST YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
ENGR 100 1 Freshman Seminar (FYEX) 1   CIS 211   Computer Language Concepts 4
ENGR 101   Engineering I 3   ENGR 102   Engineering II 3
MATH 207 1 Calculus I (MA) 4   MATH 208   Calculus II 4
Core Curriculum 1 ENGL 101 3   Core Curriculum 1 ENGL 102 3
CIS 104   Introduction to Computer and Information Sciences 3   Core Curriculum 1 History 3
    TOTAL 14       TOTAL 17
         
FALL   SECOND YEAR     SPRING   SECOND YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
CPE 221   Introduction to Electrical Engineering 3   CPE 224   Electrical Circuits 3
CPE 222   Electrical Engineering Lab 1   CPE 225   Electrical Circuits Laboratory 1
MATH 254   Discrete Mathematics 3   PHYS 222 1 General Physics II (LS) 3
PHYS 221 1 General Physics I (LS) 3   PHYS 222L 1 General Physics II Laboratory (LS) 1
PHYS 221L 1 General Physics I Laboratory (LS) 1   MATH 309   Calculus III 4
Core Curriculum 2 Choose SO-GL or MD with advisor 3   Core Curriculum 1 Choose AR with advisor 3
    TOTAL 14       TOTAL 15
         
FALL   THIRD YEAR     SPRING   THIRD YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
CPE 234   Introduction to Networking 3   CPE 305   Digital Logic Design and Lab 4
MATH 321   Probability and Statistics 3   MATH 310   Differential Equations 4
ECON 205 2 Principles of Macroeconomics (SO-CK) 3   CPE 386   Computer Organization 4
CHEM 207   General Chemistry 3   Core Curriculum 2 Choose HM-GL or MD with advisor 3
GSPE 210 2 Fitness for Life (WE) 3       TOTAL 15
    TOTAL 15          
         
FALL   FOURTH YEAR     SPRING   FOURTH YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
CPE 489   Engineering Capstone Project (WM and CP) 1   CPE 490   Engineering Capstone Project II (WM and CP) 2
CIS 390   Operating Systems 3   CPE 433   Microprocessor System Design and Lab 4
CPE 421   Computer Architecture 3   ENGR 326   Linear Systems 3
MATH 307   Introduction to Linear Algebra 3   Elective   Technology Elective 3
Elective   Technology Elective 3   Core Curriculum 2 Choose SO-GL or MD with advisor 3
Core Curriculum 2 Choose HM-GL or MD 3       TOTAL 15
    TOTAL 16          
8/15/11             DEGREE TOTAL 120
         

 

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