Computer Engineering, BS

First Semester

• CENG 110 Survey of Computer Engineering Credits: (1-0) 1
• CSC 115 Test-Driven Software Development Credits: (3-0) 3
• CENG 142/142L Introduction to Digital Systems/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
• ENGL 101 Composition I Credits: (3-0) 3 ¹
• MATH 123 Calculus I Credits: (4-0) 4 ¹
• General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s)  Credits: 3 ¹

Second Semester

• CSC 215 Programming Techniques Credits: (4-0) 4 ²
• CSC 251 Finite Structures Credits: (3-0) 3 ²
• EE 120/120L Foundations of Electrical and Computer Engineering/Lab Credits: (3-0) 3
• MATH 125 Calculus II Credits: (4-0) 4
• PHYS 207 Fundamentals of Physics I Credits: (3-0) 3 ¹
• PHYS 207L Fundamentals of Physics I Lab Credits: (0-1) 1 ¹

First Semester

• CENG 320/320L RISC Assembly/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4 ²
• CSC 315 Data Structures & Algorithms Credits: (4-0) 4 ²
• EE 220/220L Circuits I/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4 ²
• MATH 321 Differential Equations Credits: (3-0) 3
• ENGL 279 Communication in the STEM Workplace Credits: (3-0) 3 ¹

Second Semester

• CENG 242/242L Digital Systems/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4
• EE 221/221L Circuits II/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4 ²
• MATH 225 Calculus III Credits: (4-0) 4
• PHYS 209 Fundamentals of Physics II Credits: (3-0) 3 ¹
• PHYS 209L Fundamentals of Physics II Lab Credits: (0-1) 1

First Semester

• CENG 325 CPU & GPU Organization and Architecture Credits: (3-0) 3
• EE 313 Signals and Systems Credits: (3-0) 3
• EE 320/320L Introduction to Electronics Credits: (3-1) 4
• MATH 315 Linear Algebra Credits: (3-0) 3
• MATH 381 Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credits: (3-0) 3

Second Semester

• CENG 347/347L Embedded Intelligent Systems/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4
• EE 314/314L Control Systems/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4
• ENGL 289 STEM Communication for Technical and Public Audiences Credits: (3-0) 3 ¹
• General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 3 ¹

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  Select one course from the following:

• CSC 340 Software Engineering Credits: (3-0) 3
• EE 451 Fundamentals of Systems Engineering Credits: (3-0) 3

First Semester

• CENG 448/448L/548/548L Real-Time Operating Systems/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4
• CENG 463 Capstone Design I Credits: (2-0) 2
• IENG 301 Basic Engineering Economics Credits: (2-0) 2
• Math/Science Elective Credits: 3 ⁴
• Major Elective(s)  Credits: 3 ³

Second Semester

• CENG 467 Capstone Design II Credits: (2-0) 2
• Major Elective(s)  Credits: 6 ³
• General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s) Credits: 6 ¹

Notes:

For the bachelor of science in Computer Engineering, a student must have a departmental grade point average of at least 2.00 in all CENG/CSC/EE courses 300 level or higher.

Course requirements for the program also include the total number of credits per course. To meet the 98 required credits of the major, any student that has an approved course for transfer will fulfill the course requirement, but if the transferred course does not meet the total credit hour requirement then the program committee will decide on the proper accommodation for meeting the total credit hour requirement. Students should consult with their advisor to get clarification on the necessary accommodation. 

¹ Fulfills General Education requirement. Students should consult the “General Education Requirements ” section of this catalog for a complete listing of all general education requirements.

² Must have a “C” or higher to move to the proceeding course.

³ Any regular CENG, CSC, or EE 4xx/5xx course may be used toward the CENG senior electives requirement with the exceptions of CENG 463 /CSC 463 /EE 463 , CENG 467 /CSC 467 /EE 467 , and CENG 448/448L/548/548L .  A maximum of four (4) credits of CENG 491 /CSC 491 /EE 491  , CENG 492 /CSC 492 /EE 492 , and/or CENG 498 /CSC 498 /EE 498  may be used toward the CENG senior electives requirement if a written request presented by the student is approved by the EECS faculty. The student request must justify that the CENG design requirement is met.

⁴ Three credits from the following list: CHEM 112 , CHEM 114 , MATH 373 , MATH 382 , MATH 432/532 , MATH 471 , PHYS 225 , PHYS 275 , PHYS 331 , and PHYS 341 .

Objectives and Outcomes

Program Educational Objectives:

1. Graduates will have demonstrated a mastery of their field and have the requisite foundation for lifelong learning and possess the skills to adapt and to thrive within the profession.
2. Graduates will have demonstrated their ability to assume leadership roles through career advancement or by assuming responsibilities beyond those expected of entry-level positions.
3. Graduates will be involved in their profession and make contributions to their field.

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 specified 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.

Objectives and Outcomes

Program Objectives:

1. to formulate solutions to computer science and engineering problems using multi-disciplinary approaches
2. to be able to grow professionally and personally
3. to serve their profession and community as valuable contributing leaders

Student Outcomes:

1. expand their knowledge and understanding of methods and approaches to advancing knowledge in the basic areas of Computer Science and Engineering
2. formulate solutions to problems related to software development, data management, algorithms, user interfaces, data science, machine learning and cyber physical systems
3. be able to conduct basic or applied research and development in Computer Science and Engineering
4. become an engineer who will serve their profession and community as valuable contributing leaders