Engineering Science Degree, Computer Engineering Area of Concentration
Computer engineering, sometimes mixed with systems engineering, is one of the newest disciplinary specializations to be found in engineering schools. It deals with all aspects, both hardware and software, of the computer industry. Many of the topics covered by this field were formerly spread out among a variety of departments, including electrical engineering and computer science. Indeed many computer engineering programs are still handled as subdivisions within an electrical engineering department.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Identify, formulate, and solve basic physics and engineering problems in programming and digital circuits.
- Design simple systems using computing theory and numerical methods in the area of Computer Engineering.
- Use appropriate computer application software in computer engineering.
Program Advising
Meet with your academic advisor regularly to make sure you are on track to graduate and/or transfer. The program advising guide outlines the degree requirements and is meant to supplement the advising process.
Transfer Opportunities
This track will prepare students to transfer to a four-year university with a major in computer engineering.See all engineering transfer agreements.
Careers
For some positions listed, a bachelor's degree or higher may be required. Use theCareer and Program Explorerto see a full report for this career field. See links below chart for further guidance and/or connect with a Program Advisor to discuss career goals.
Career possibilities include energy auditor, security management specialist, wind energy project manager, compliance manager, and computer systems analyst.
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Curriculum
A suggested course sequence for students follows.
- All students should review the advising guide andconsult an advisor.
- Find out about related programs and course in theFields of Studysection.
- Most courses have either assessment levels that must be met or prerequisites (courses that must be taken first). Part-time students and those who need to meet assessment levels or take prerequisite courses will take longer to complete a degree. An advisor will help make sure you are taking your courses in the right order.
- All degree-seeking students must take a central group ofGeneral Educationcourses in English, mathematics, arts, behavioral and social sciences, humanities, and science. These courses are included in the suggested course sequence below.
Suggested Course Sequence
A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows. All students should review theProgram Advising Guideandconsult an advisor.
First Semester
- ENGL 102 - Critical Reading, Writing, and Research3 semester hours(ENGF)
- MATH 181 - Calculus I4 semester hours(MATF)
- CHEM 135 - General Chemistry for Engineers4 semester hours
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- CHEM 132 - Principles of Chemistry II4 semester hours
- ENES 100 - Introduction to Engineering Design3 semester hours(NSND/GEEL)
Second Semester
- CMSC 203 - Computer Science I4 semester hours
- MATH 182 - Calculus II4 semester hours
- PHYS 161 - General Physics I: Mechanics and Heat3 semester hours(NSND)
- Arts Distribution3 semester hours (ARTD)
- Behavioral and Social Sciences Distribution3 semester hours(BSSD)**
Third Semester
- CMSC 204 - Computer Science II4 semester hours
- ENEE 244 - Digital Logic Design3 semester hours
- MATH 282 - Differential Equations3 semester hours
- PHYS 262 - General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism4 semester hours(NSLD)
- Humanities Distribution3 semester hours(HUMD)
Fourth Semester
- CMSC 207 - Introduction to Discrete Structures4 semester hours
- ENEE 207 - Electric Circuits4 semester hours
- ENEE 222 - Elements of Discrete Signal Analysis4 semester hours
- ENEE 245 - Digital Circuits and Systems Laboratory2 semester hours
- Behavioral and Social Science Distribution3 semester hours (BSSD) **
** Behavioral and Social Science Distribution (BSSD) courses must come from different disciplines.
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