2024-2025 Academic Catalog
Computer Engineering, BSCE (GPS)
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Program Description
Computer engineers research, design, create, manufacture, test, and improve computer systems. The focus of this major is on hardware and the integration of hardware and software. Your laboratory experience in design, experimentation, observation, implementation, and discovery will complement the theoretical portion of this degree program.
You will cover the design, construction, and overall operation of computer systems with a focus on hardware. This will include the study of:
- Digital circuits
- Embedded systems programming languages
- Operating systems
This ABET-accredited program (Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org) is ideal for anyone. We pride ourselves on having well-equipped educational laboratories, excellent faculty, small class sizes, opportunities for undergraduate participation in funded projects, and a flexible program for working professionals. You will have the opportunity to truly reach your fullest potential here.
Overview
The Computer Science and Engineering Department (CSE) is nationally recognized for its high quality of education and research. Our energetic, innovative, and multidisciplinary faculty are committed to excellence in teaching and innovative research programs at the leading edge of computer science and engineering. We have long-standing collaborations with vibrant local, state, and national computer industries including Wright Patterson Air Force Based.
Come and explore the small campus atmosphere where you can feel the sense of community, diversity, and intellectual vigor.
Educational Objectives
Within five years after graduation, graduates of our Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering program shall::
- demonstrate employer and peer-recognized expertise as computing and engineering professionals with the ability to analyze, design, and evaluate solutions to complex engineering problems.
- demonstrate adaptability to evolving technology and workforce needs through sustained learning applicable to the computer engineering discipline through self-study, professional training programs, and graduate education.
- demonstrate engagement in social, ethical, professional, and leadership responsibilities to the discipline through teamwork, professional societies, and computing and engineering-related activities within the community.
- demonstrate an in-depth understanding of a broad spectrum of hardware and software components and their interactions within modern computational systems.
- demonstrate a commitment to teamwork and working with others of diverse cultural and interdisciplinary backgrounds.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering will have:
- an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
- an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
- an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
- an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
- an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
- an ability to communicate effectively.
- the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
- a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
- a knowledge of contemporary issues an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
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