Academic Programs Catalog

Computer engineering is concerned with the organization and design of computers and computer systems. The study of computer hardware and software, and their integration and application, is emphasized. The undergraduate program in computer engineering integrates studies in mathematics, basic sciences, engineering sciences, and engineering design. The program is structured to establish analytical and design skills in areas such as computer architecture, digital logic design, analog and mixed-signal circuits, computer communication networks, digital computer control, integrated circuit engineering, software engineering, operating systems, data structures and algorithms, computer–aided engineering, and electronic design automation. Complementing these fundamentals, the program also provides opportunities for specialization in individually  selected areas of interest.

The Bachelor of Science Degree program in Computer Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering

1. The University requirements for bachelor's degrees as described in the Undergraduate Education section of this catalog; 128 credits, including general elective credits, are required for the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering.
   The University's Tier II writing requirement for the Computer Engineering major is met by completing Electrical and Computer Engineering 480.  That course is referenced in item  3. c.  below.
   Students who are enrolled in the College of Engineering may complete the alternative track to Integrative Studies in Biological and Physical Sciences that is described in item 1. under the heading Graduation Requirements for All Majors in the College statement.  Certain courses referenced in requirement 3. below may be used to satisfy the alternative track.
2. The requirements of the College of Engineering for the Bachelor of Science degree.
   
   The credits earned in certain courses referenced in requirement 3. below may be counted toward College requirements as appropriate.
3. The following requirements for the major:

4. a.	One of the following courses (1 credit):
   	CEM	161	Chemistry Laboratory I							1
   	PHY	191	Physics Laboratory for Scientists, I							1
   b.	All of the following courses (39 credits):
   	CSE	232	Introduction to Programming II							4
   	CSE	260	Discrete Structures in Computer Science							4
   	CSE	325	Computer Systems							3
   	CSE	331	Algorithms and Data Structures							3
   	ECE	201	Circuits and Systems I							3
   	ECE	202	Circuits and Systems II							3
   	ECE	203	Electric Circuits and Systems Laboratory							1
   	ECE	230	Digital Logic Fundamentals							3
   	ECE	280	Electrical Engineering Analysis							3
   	ECE	302	Electronic Circuits							3
   	ECE	303	Electronics Laboratory							1
   	ECE	331	Microprocessors and Digital Systems							4
   	ECE	366	Introduction to Signal Processing							3
   	ECE	390	Ethics, Professionalism and Contemporary Issues							1
   c.	One of the following courses (4 credits):
   	ECE	480	Senior Design							4
   	ECE	489	Independent Senior Design							4
   d.	Electives
   	Complete 21 credits of electives as specified below. At least 15 credits must be from the focus tracks below including at least 6 credits from the core, with at least one course with a laboratory. Additional credits to meet the 21 credit requirement may be taken from other courses listed below, any 400-level Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) or Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) courses, or by completing an approved 3 or 4 credit experiential, out-of-classroom education experience obtained through engineering cooperative education or independent study.
   	Focus Tracks
   	Core
   	At least 6 credits from the following:
   	CSE	335	Object-Oriented Software Design							4
   	CSE	420	Computer Architecture							3
   	CSE	422	Computer Networks.							3
   		or
   	ECE	442	Introduction to Communication Networks							3
   	CSE	425	Introduction to Computer Security							3
   		or
   	ECE	456	Introduction to Communication and Network Security							3
   	ECE	430	Embedded Cyber-Physical Systems							4
   	Both CSE 422 and ECE 442 or CSE 425 and ECE 456 may not be used to fulfill this requirement.
   	Hardware
   	ECE	410	VLSI Design							4
   	ECE	411	Electronic Design Automation							4
   	ECE	431	Smart Sensor Systems							3
   	ECE	445	Biomedical Instrumentation							3
   	Software Systems
   	CSE	410	Operating Systems							3
   	CSE	415	Introduction to Parallel Programming							3
   	CSE	431	Algorithm Engineering							3
   	CSE	435	Software Engineering							3
   	CSE	450	Translation of Programming Languages							3
   	CSE	476	Mobile Application Development							3
   	CSE	480	Database Systems							3
   	Intelligent Systems
   	CSE	404	Introduction to Machine Learning							3
   	CSE	440	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence							3
   	CSE	482	Big Data Analysis
   	ECE	434	Autonomous Vehicles							3
   	ECE	446	Biomedical Signal Processing							3
   	ECE	466	Digital Signal Processing and Filter Design							3
   	MTH	314	Matrix Algebra with Computational Applications							3
   	STT	351	Probability and Statistics for Engineering							3
   	Electrical Systems
   	ECE	305	Electromagnetic Fields and Waves I							4
   	ECE	313	Control Systems							3
   	ECE	377	Principles of Electronic Devices							3
   	ECE	404	Radio Frequency Electronic Circuits							4
   	ECE	417	Robotics							4