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Major
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College of Engineering and Computer Science

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.

  • The computer engineering major is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) and offers concentrations in general computer engineering, wireless architecture, and wireless software.
  • 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.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering—Suggested Curriculum
Freshman
Digital Computer Hardware/Switching Circuits
Computer Science I, II, & III
Computer Programming I, II, & III
Engineering & CS I
English Comp I & II
Calculus I & II
Linux & Windows
Discrete Mathematics
GE Human Expression		 Sophomore
Digital System Design
Differential Equations
Matrix Algebra
Physics I, II, III, & Labs
Technical Communication
Calculus III
Data Structure & Algorithms
Additional GE Courses (2)		 Junior
Computer Org & Assembly Lang Prog
Operating Systems
Circuit Analysis I & Lab
Statistics
Electronic Devices & Lab
Linear Systems I
Technical Electives		 Senior
GE Non-Western Course
Social Implications of Computing
Computer Networks Embedded Systems
Team Projects I & II
Technical Electives
GE Additional Courses (2)

Fast Facts:

Average starting salaries for professionals with a bachelor's degree in an engineering-related field: biomedical engineering $60,286; computer engineering $61,121; electrical engineering $59,326; industrial engineering $58,560; materials engineering $58,517; mechanical engineering $58,881; systems engineering $58,188. (Source: Salary Survey Spring 2010, The National Association of Colleges and Employers)

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