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Computer Engineering, B.S. Curriculum

Current students: See the Recommended Academic Plan for more detailed recommendations, and refer to the University Bulletin for more requirements and course descriptions. Or find other resources on the Current Students page.

Computer Engineering, B.S. - Typical Course Sequence

Below is a typical course sequence for the Computer Engineering bachelor's degree program. Schedules will vary by student, depending on areas of interest.

Semester 1Credits Semester 2Credits
Calculus with Analytic Geometry I4Calculus with Analytic Geometry II4
Chemical Principles I3General Physics: Mechanics4
Experimental Chemistry I1Intermediate Programming3
Rhetoric and Composition3Introduction to Microeconomics3
Introduction to Programming Techniques3Arts course3
First-Year Seminar1Total Credits17
Total Credits15  
 
Semester 3  Semester 4 
Ordinary Differential Equations3Circuits and Devices4
Introduction to Digital Systems3Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science3
Digital Design Laboratory1Calculus and Vector Analysis4
Matrices2Effective Writing: Technical Writing3
General Physics: Electricity and Magnetism4General Physics: Wave Motion and Quantum Physics2
Effective Speech3Total Credits16
Health and Physical Activity1.5  
Total Credits17.5  
 
Semester 5  Semester 6 
Data Structure and Algorithms3Signals and Systems: Continuous and Discrete-Time4
Advanced Digital Design3VLSI Digital Design3
Electronic Circuit Design4Embedded Systems Design3
Microprocessors3Introduction to Computer Architecture3
Statistical Analysis3Humanities course3
Total Credits16Total Credits16
 
Semester 7  Semester 8 
Computer Engineering Design3Computer Engineering Project3
Communications Network3Technical Elective3
Operating Systems3Technical Elective3
Technical Elective3Arts course3
Social and Behavioral Science course3Humanities course3
Total Credits15Health and Physical Activity1.5
  Total Credits16.5

This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.

 
 
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