Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (CPE)

Computer Engineering is a highly dynamic and rapidly growing field of study and practice. While its roots lie at the intersection of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Computer Engineering has evolved into its own separate and field with a distinct body of knowledge.

CPE curriculum satisfies ABET criteria for engineering programs and includes:

• General education: Provides the skills, knowledge, and experiences the student needs to function in society.

• General engineering: Provides the skills, knowledge, and experiences the student needs to function in the workplace.

• Technical Core: Provide the skills, knowledge, and experiences the student needs in computer engineering – provides breadth.

• Technical Electives: Provides additional skills, knowledge, and experiences the student needs in computer engineering – provides depth.

CPE students apply the principles of physics and mathematics to the design, implementation, and analysis of computer and communication systems. The curriculum includes courses from electrical engineering and courses from computer science that cover the software and hardware components of modern computing systems. Elective courses allow the student to study a specific area in depth and to gain significant design experience.

CPE elective courses permit students to concentrate in communications, electromagnetic compatibility, robotics, MEMS, or VLSI. Instruction is given using a combination of lectures, discussions, laboratory, and projects. Computer aided design is emphasized throughout the curriculum.

CPE Objectives

CPE Program Objectives are the expected accomplishments of its graduates after 3 to 5 years. CPE graduates will:

1. Demonstrate mastery of computer engineering,

2. Practice their profession taking into account ethical, social, environmental, safety, and economical considerations,

3. Demonstrate independent learning,

4. Demonstrate continued professional development.

CPE Learning Outcomes

CPE Student Learning Outcomes is the knowledge and skills of the students at the time of graduation. Students will:

1. Demonstrate capability for independent learning,

2. Demonstrate effective written and oral communications skills,

3. Be familiar with contemporary issues in computer engineering,

4. Effectively use of the techniques and tools of the engineering profession,

5. Know the role of the computer engineer in the global society,

6. Have completed the curriculum in the intended sequence,

7. Have shown mastery in at least one of the elective areas,

8. Have completed a major design experience.