Computer Engineering
Computer Engineers (CPE) are electrical engineers that have additional training in the areas of software design and hardware-software integration. Common CPE tasks include writing embedded software for real-time microcontrollers, designing VLSI chips, working with analog sensors, designing mixed signal circuit boards, and designing operating systems. Computer engineers are also well-suited for research in the field of robotics, which relies on using computers together with other electrical systems. Below is a recommended plan of study for CPE.
CPE program educational objectives
Computer Engineering graduates shall:
- Practice excellence in their profession using a systems approach encompassing technological, economic, ethical, environmental, social, and human issues within a changing global environment;
- Function independently and in leadership positions within multidisciplinary teams;
- Continue life-long learning by acquiring new knowledge, mastering emerging technologies, and using appropriate tools and methods;
- Adapt and independently extend their learning to excel in fields about which they are passionate;
- Strengthen teams and communities through collaboration, effective communication, public service, and leadership.
At the time of graduation, students will have demonstrated:
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- 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
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- 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
- 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
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
The computer engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, , under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
COMPUTER ENGINEERING CORE COURSES
Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
ECE160 | Engineering Practice | 2 |
ECE180 | Introduction to Signal Processing | 4 |
ECE203 | DC Circuits | 4 |
ECE204 | AC Circuits | 4 |
ECE205 | Circuits and Systems | 4 |
ECE230 | Introduction to Embedded Systems | 4 |
ECE233 | Introduction to Digital Systems | 4 |
ECE250 | Electronic Device Modeling | 4 |
ECE300 | Continuous-Time Signals Systems | 4 |
ECE312 | Communication Networks | 4 |
ECE332 | Computer Architecture II | 4 |
ECE343 | High Speed Digital Design | 4 |
ECE362 | Principles of Design | 3 |
ECE380 or ECE320* |
Discrete-Time Signals and Systems or Linear Control Systems |
4 |
ECE460 | Engineering Design I | 3 |
ECE461 | Engineering Design II | 4 |
ECE462 | Engineering Design III | 2 |
CSSE120 | Intro to Software Development | 4 |
CSSE220 | Object-Oriented Software Dev | 4 |
CSSE230 | Data Structure & Algorithm Analysis | 4 |
CSSE232 | Computer Architecture I | 4 |
CSSE332 | Operating Systems | 4 |
PH111 | Physics I | 4 |
PH112 | Physics II | 4 |
PH113 | Physics III | 4 |
MA111 | Calculus I | 5 |
MA112 | Calculus II | 5 |
MA113 | Calculus III | 5 |
MA221 | Matrix Algebra & Differential Equations I | 4 |
MA222 | Matrix Algebra & Differential Equations II | 4 |
MA381 | Intro to Probability | 4 |
MA374 | Combinatorics | 4 |
HUMH190 | First-Year Writing Seminar | 4 |
ENGLH290 | Technical & Professional Communication | 4 |
RHIT100 | Foundations of RHIT Success | 1 |
ECE Area Electives | 12 | |
HSSA Electives | 28 | |
Math/Sci Elective | 4 | |
Restricted Science Elective | 4 | |
Technical Elective | 4 | |
Free Electives | 8 |
*CPE students who are also earning the robotics minor MUST take ECE320.
SECOND MAJOR IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING
The ECE Department will not allow the following second major combinations:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering and a Second Major in Computer Engineering.
- Degree in Computer Engineering and a Second Major in Electrical Engineering.
MINOR IN ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING (ECE)
The Minor in ECE is designed to allow students to add another dimension to their 缅北视频 degree.
Advisor: ECE Department Head
Requirements for Minor in ECE
- ECE203, or ES203, or both ES213 and ES213L
- Plus five additional ECE courses, except ECE160, ECE362, ECE460, ECE461, ECE462, ECE466, and ECE206
AREAS OF CONCENTRATION
ENHANCED STUDY IN COMMUNICATION SYSTEMSCommunications Certificate
Certificate Advisor: Dr. Yong Jin Kim
Information about Available Certificates
Plan of Study
Total credits required: 194
* CPE students who are also earning the robotics minor MUST take ECE320.
AREA ELECTIVES - A total of 12 credit hours are required in this category. Eight of these credit hours must bear an ECE prefix; the other four can bear either ECE or CSSE prefix. At least eight of these credit hours must be at the 400 level or above; the other four can be at the 300 level or above. No more than 4 credit hours of ECE498 can be counted towards Area Electives and ECE398 cannot be counted as Area Elective credit. Exceptions can be made to these requirements with ECE Department Head and Advisor approval.
TECHNICAL ELECTIVE - CHEM and BIO 100 level courses or other courses at the 200 level or above NOT bearing an HSSA prefix. Exceptions can be made for the 200 level requirement with Department Head and Advisor approval.
FREE ELECTIVE - Free electives may be selected from any RHIT courses other than ECE206, ES213, or ES213L.
RESTRICTED SCIENCE ELECTIVE - (4 credit hours required) Must take one of the following electives including the lab: CHEM111, PH255, PH405, BIO110, BIO120, BIO130.
MATH/SCIENCE ELECTIVE - MA100-Level and PH100-Level credits cannot be used to satisfy this elective. MA 351-356 Problem Solving Seminar may not be used for these electives. Courses that are cross-listed with any engineering courses will not satisfy these electives.