Computer Engineering, B.S.Cp.E.

Degree and Accreditation:

Computer Engineering program graduates obtain the B.S.Cp.E. degree. This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.

General Education

(see General Education for list of approved courses)

Rhetoric and Writing (6 hours)

Two approved courses in rhetoric and writing

Fine Arts and Humanities: (6 hours)

Complete one approved course from two different subcategories

Historical Understanding (3 hours)

Literature (3 hours)

Thought, Values and Beliefs (3 hours)

CPSC 3610 - Ethical and Social Issues in Computing *

Visual and Performing Arts (3 hours)

Natural Sciences (8 hours)

Behavioral and Social Sciences (6 hours)

Two approved behavioral or social science courses

Mathematics (4 hours)

MATH 1950 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I *

Statistics (3 hours)

ENCE 2220 - Probability and Statistics for Engineering *

Non-Western Culture: (3 hours)

One approved non-western culture course

Program Requirements

Computer Science core courses:

Computer Engineering core courses:

Technical Electives:

ENEE 4710 - Embedded Systems or
CPEN 4710 - Advanced Computer Systems or
CPEN 4720 - Embedded Microcontroller Systems
6 hours of ENEE, CPSC and/or CPEN courses at the 3000- or 4000-level

Engineering core courses:

ENME 1011 - Introduction to Two- and Three-Dimensional Modeling
ENME 1850 - Introduction to Engineering Design
ENME 1030 - Basic Engineering Science
ENME 1030L - Freshman Engineering Laboratory
ENCE 1040 - Vector Statics
ENCE 2220 - Probability and Statistics for Engineering
ENCE 3520 - Engineering Economy or
ENIE 3520 - Project and Economic Engineering
CPEN 3850 - Interdisciplinary Design Project I
CPEN 4850 - Interdisciplinary Design Project II
Note: for qualified students, CPEN 4995r or ENGR 4995r , Departmental Thesis (4 hours), may substitute for CPEN 4850 (3 hours).

Electrical Engineering core courses:

Additional Information and Notes

All majors must attain a minimum grade of C in all engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, and computer engineering core courses, including technical electives, as a condition for graduation.

2.0 GPA in all required major and related courses (including specified General Education courses).

Minimum of 39 hours of 3000 and 4000 level courses.

128 total hours required.

See Degree and Graduation Requirements for additional requirements.

*Also satisfies requirement in the major.

#Also satisfies a general education requirements.

ClearPath for Advising

The ClearPath for Advising provides students with an opportunity to see program requirements defined in a semester-by-semester format. The ClearPath for Advising guides also provide students with important tips, pointers, and suggestions for staying on track with progress toward the degree. Your ClearPath is available through the Advisement website.