Computer Engineering, BSCE

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Program Description:

The Bachelor of Science Computer Engineering degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org (http://www.abet.org/). The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering degree offers a curriculum in the study of computer systems including the design, construction, and overall operations with a major focus on hardware. It includes the study of digital circuits, embedded systems programming languages and operating systems. The program provides a solid mathematics, basic science, and engineering science base that is common to all quality engineering programs.

Laboratory experience in design, experimentation, observation, implementation, and discovery complement the theoretical portion of the program.

Three to five years after graduation, graduates of the BSCEG program will:

EXPERT: Graduates of the Computer Engineering program are employable as computing professionals and will be recognized by their employers as well-prepared for their career in computing.
AGILE: Graduates understand that education is a lifelong process and are well prepared for continuing studies, including graduate studies.
ENGAGED: Graduates demonstrate appreciation for the professional, social, ethical and leadership roles of computing professionals.
BROAD: Graduates have a knowledge of computing principles that includes all levels of modern computational architectural/infrastructure, operating systems and component-based hardware/embedded/software systems.

Program Learning Outcomes:

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
An ability to design and conduct experiments as needed to evaluate artifacts and processes not suitable to other analysis, coupled with an ability to analyze and interpret data possibly using statistical, logical, inductive, graphical, analogical, etc. reasoning and report the results of the interpretation.
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs.
An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams such as in group projects.
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering and science problems as appropriate to the discipline of computer engineering.
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
An ability to communicate effectively in written (prose as well as mathematical, scientific, and engineering notations in technical reports), graphical (diagrams, charts, visualizations, and animations), and oral (discussions with colleagues, group meetings, and formal presentations) forms.
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering and scientific solutions in a contemporary global , economic, environmental, and societal context: relevant to being a productive and contributing citizen at the local, national, and international levels.
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning of computer engineering and related topics.
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for professional engineering practice such as CAD tools and physical instruments, modern programming languages, and computer hardware components.

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Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 42 Hours

Communications: 6 Hours

ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
EGR 3350 - Technical Communications for Engineers and Computer Scientists Credit Hour(s): 3

Mathematics: 4 Hours

MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4

Global Traditions: 6 Hours

Arts/Humanities: 3 Hours

Social Sciences: 6 Hours

Natural Science: 10 Hours

PHY 2400 - General Physics I Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2400L - General Physics I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
PHY 2410 - General Physics II Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2410L - General Physics II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1

Additional Core Courses: 7 Hours

MTH 2310 - Calculus II Credit Hour(s): 4
Additional courses in MTH, STT, CHM, BIO, PHY, or EES appropriate for EES appropriate for science or engineering majorsCredit Hour(s): 3

II. Computer Science and Engineering Courses: 59 Hours

A. Required Computer Science Courses: 14 Hours

CS 1180 - Computer Science I Credit Hour(s): 4
CS 1181 - Computer Science II Credit Hour(s): 4
CS 3100 - Data Structures and Algorithms Credit Hour(s): 3
CS 4000 - Social Implications of Computing Credit Hour(s): 3 or (CS 1000 & a 4000-level computer science or engineering technical elective)

B. Required Computer Engineering Courses: 25 Hours

CEG 2350 - Operating System Concepts and Usage Credit Hour(s): 4
CEG 3310 - Computer Organization Credit Hour(s): 4
CEG 3320 - Digital System Design Credit Hour(s): 4
CEG 4330 - Microprocessor-Based Embedded Systems Credit Hour(s): 4
CEG 4350 - Operating System Internals and Design Credit Hour(s): 3
CEG 4980 - Team Projects I Credit Hour(s): 3
CEG 4981 - Team Projects II Credit Hour(s): 3

C. CS/CEG Electives: 9 Hours

At least 6 hours must be at the 4000 level

D. Other Required Engineering Courses: 11 Hours

EE 2010 - Circuit Analysis I Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 2010L - Circuit Analysis I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
EE 3210 - Linear Systems I Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 3310 - Electronic Devices and Circuits Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 3310L - Electronic Devices and Circuits Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1

III. Mathematics and Science Courses: 10 Hours

A. Required Mathematics/Statistics Courses: 10 Hours

MTH 2350 - Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra Credit Hour(s): 4
MTH 2570 - Discrete Mathematics for Computing Credit Hour(s): 3 or
CS 2200 - Discrete Structures and Their Algorithms Credit Hour(s): 4
STT 3600 - Applied Statistics I Credit Hour(s): 3 or
ISE 2211 - Statistics for Engineers Credit Hour(s): 3

IV. General Electives: 9 Hours

Electives may be from any area of study approved by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering

Total: 120 Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.

Computer Engineering (GPS)