Computer Engineering, B.S.

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Typical Course of Study for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Freshman Year

Fall Semester: 15 Credits

MA 1024 Calculus I 4 Credits
CS 1114 Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving 4 Credits ²
EG 1003 Introduction to Engineering and Design 3 Credits ⁴
EG 1001 Engineering and Technology Forum 1 Credits ⁴
EW 1013 Writing the Essay 3 Credits

Spring Semester: 16 Credits

MA 1124 Calculus II 4 Credits
PH 1013 Mechanics 3 Credits
CS 1124 Object Oriented Programming 4 Credits ²
EE 1012 Introduction to Computer Engineering 2 Credits ⁴
or
CS 1012 Introduction to Computer Engineering 2 Credits ⁴
EW 1023 The Advanced College Essay 3 Credits

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester: 17.5 Credits

MA 2012 Elements of Linear Algebra I 2 Credits
MA 2132 Ordinary Differential Equations 2 Credits
PH 2023 Electricity, Magnetism and Fluids 3 Credits
PH 2021 Introductory Physics Laboratory I 0.5 Credits
CS 2134 Data Structures and Algorithms 4 Credits ²
EE 2013 Fundamentals of Electric Circuits I 3 Credits ²
Humanities and Social Sciences Elective Course 3 Credits ¹

Spring Semester: 15.5 Credits

MA 2112 Multivariable Calculus A 2 Credits
MA 2312 Discrete Mathematics I 2 Credits
PH 2033 Waves, Optics and Thermodynamics 3 Credits
PH 2031 Introductory Physics Laboratory II 0.5 Credits
CS 2204 Digital Logic and State Machine Design 4 Credits ²
EE 2024 Fundamentals of Electric Circuits II 4 Credits ²

Junior Year

Fall Semester: 15 Credits

MA 2212 Data Analysis I 2 Credits
MA 2222 Data Analysis II 2 Credits
EE 3114 Fundamentals of Electronics I 4 Credits
CS 2214 Computer Architecture and Organization 4 Credits
Humanities and Social Sciences Elective Course 3 Credits ¹

Spring Semester: 17 Credits

CS 3224 Operating Systems 4 Credits
EE 136 Communication Networks 3 Credits
EE 3193 Introduction to Very Large Scale Integrated Circuits 3 Credits
CM 1004 General Chemistry for Engineers 4 Credits
Humanities and Social Sciences Elective Course 3 Credits ¹

Senior Year

Fall Semester: 17 Credits

EE 4144 Introduction to Embedded Systems Design 4 Credits
EE/CS 4XX3 Design Project I 3 Credits
EE 4001 ECE Professional Development and Presentation 1 Credits
EE/CS/EL Elective 3 Credits
“Special” Elective 3 Credits ³
Humanities and Social Sciences Elective Course 3 Credits ¹

Spring Semester: 15 Credits

EE/CS 4XX3 Design Project II 3 Credits
EE/CS/EL Elective 3 Credits
EE/CS/EL Elective 3 Credits
Humanities and Social Sciences Elective Course 3 Credits ¹
Humanities and Social Sciences Elective Course 3 Credits ¹

Total credits required for graduation: 128

Footnotes

Note: A GPA (Technical) of at least 2.0 is required in all EE, CS and EL courses.

¹ Choice of humanities and social sciences electives must conform to the established requirements of the Technology, Culture and Society Department. After the first-year writing courses, students will need one writing intensive elective course (W).

² Grades of at least C- are required in CS 1114 , CS 1124 , CS 2134 , CS 2204 , EE 2013 and EE 2024 . C if repeated twice.

³ “Special” elective is any course that a student has the prerequisites for and cannot be used to satisfy humanities and social sciences requirements. For example, it can be a course in natural science, mathematics, engineering, management, finance, digital media, etc.

⁴ For transfer students and students changing major,

CS 1012 Introduction to Computer Engineering

is not required.

EG 1001 Engineering and Technology Forum

and

EG 1003 Introduction to Engineering and Design

may also be excused depending upon transfer credits.