Computer Engineering, B.S.

Mission

The mission of the Bachelor of Science program in Computer Engineering is to educate our students with the knowledge and skills relevant to the practice of computer engineering, to instill in them the desire for continuing education, and to maintain a supportive environment for the students, faculty and staff.

Educational Objectives

Graduates of the Computer Engineering program will:

1. Computer Engineering graduates will utilize skills gained in the program to obtain gainful employment in industry, government or academia.
2. Computer Engineering graduates will be engaged in the design, analysis, test or support of systems, or processes through agile, skillful, and innovative methods, while respecting economic, environmental, cultural, and ethical standards or constraints.
3. Computer Engineering graduates will be active and participate in communities and professional societies.
4. Computer Engineering graduates engage and take leading roles in life-long learning opportunities.

Program Requirements

The computer engineering major must complete 123 credit hours following the approved departmental curriculum. Majors must also satisfy all University and College of Engineering requirements.

Career Opportunities

A degree in this field prepares a student for careers in computer system design, networks and data communications, or for graduate study in electrical or computer engineering. Specific opportunities include Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) and Very Large Scale Integrated Circuit (VLSI) design, digital signal processing, electro-mechanical system design, data and signal communication, controls, embedded systems, biological and chemical system modeling/analysis, computer graphics, artificial intelligence, avionics, robotics, compiler and operating system design, computer system architecture, fault-tolerant system design, and software engineering and design.