Computer Engineering
Major/Minor
Computer engineering is the analysis and design of computer systems, including the study of basic electronics, digital circuits, computer hardware, algorithms and data structures, programming languages, numerical and symbolic computation, operating systems, networking, software methodology, artificial intelligence, and robotics. A dual major with computer science is available.
- The computer engineering major is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
- Externally funded research of more than $4 million is being conducted by faculty, graduate assistants, and undergraduate students in human-computer communications, intelligent interfaces, neural networks, optical computing, VLSI, robotics, and visualization, in addition to other areas.
To learn more about the programs offered through the Deparment of Computer Science and Engineering, please view the suggested curriculum below and/or visit the Department Web page.
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering - Suggested Curriculum |
Freshman
·Computer Programming I, II, III
·Discrete Mathematics
·Calculus I, II
·Composition I, II
·Digital Circuits
·Fund of Enr & Comp Sci
·Linux and Windows
·General Education |
Sophomore
·Data Structures & Algorithms
·Technical Communications
·Matrix Algebra
·Calculus III
·Differential Equations
·Digital Systems Design
·Physics I, II, III (incl. labs)
·General Education |
Junior
·Circuits I (incl. lab)
·Linear Systems I
·Operating Systems
·Electronic Devices (incl. lab)
·Statistics
·CS/CEG Technical Elective
·General Education
·General Elective |
Senior
·Embedded Systems
·Intro to Computer Networks
·Social Implications of Computing
·Team Projects I, II
·CS/CEG Technical Elective
·Math/Science Elective
·General Education
·General Elective |
Fast Facts:
Average starting salaries for professionals with a bachelor's degree in an engineering-related field: biomedical engineering $44,912; computer engineering $56,201; electrical engineering $55,292; industrial engineering $45,907; materials engineering $54,027; mechanical engineering $54,128; systems engineering $51,473; computer programmer $46,744. (Source: Fall 2006 Survey and 2007 Spring Update, The National Association of Colleges and Employers)
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the following careers will have a significant increase in demand from 2004 to 2014: computer support specialists, computer programmers, computer engineers, electrical engineers, and materials engineers.
The College of Engineering and Computer Science guarantees students employment in a degree-related career field after graduation or the opportunity to pursue an engineering or computer science master's degree tuition free.
The Academic Advantage program is an intense and innovative summer program especially designed for first-year students who will enter computer science or engineering programs.
Special Note:
Students planning to study engineering-related majors should complete at least one year of chemistry and four years of math, including trigonometry, during high school. |
