2025-2026 DRAFT Academic Catalog

Nov 06, 2024

2025-2026 DRAFT Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Engineering, BSCE (COMPEGR-BSCE)

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

The Bachelor of Science program in Computer Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs. 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 a few years, graduates of our computer science and engineering programs can:

Attain post-graduation licensure, graduate degrees, and transition through professional roles with increasing complexity, responsibility, and fulfillment. [ADVANCE]
Contribute to society through engagement in social, ethical,professional, and leadership activities. [ENGAGE]
Assume technical leadership and mentor roles. [LEAD]
Maintain a strong foundational knowledge base and stay current with changing technologies, tools, and paradigms in their field. [ADAPT]

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the Bachelor of Science in computer engineering will have:

an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

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Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 42 Credit Hours

First-Year Seminar: 3 Credit Hours

All students must successfully complete a First-Year Seminar during their first year. Transfer students who transfer 24 or more credit hours (post high school graduation) are exempt from this requirement and will need to satisfy three additional credit hours in the Additional Core Courses category.

Element A - English Composition: 6 Credit Hours

All students must successfully complete ENG 1100. Based on Writing Placement level, some students may be required to enroll in a corequisite course

ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
EGR 3350 - Technical Communications for Engineers and Computer Scientists Credit Hour(s): 3
OR
ENG 2140 - Research, Technical Writing and Presentation for Scientists and Engineers Credit Hour(s): 3

Element B - Mathematics, Statistics, and Logic: 3 Credit Hours

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

Additional Core Requirements

Within the 36 credit hours of the Wright State Core students must successfully complete the following:

· One Global Inquiry (GI) course

· Two Inclusive Excellence (IE) courses

· One to two Integrated Writing (IW) courses. To meet degree requirements all students must complete a minimum of 3 IW courses by choosing either (a) 1 in the Core and 2 in the major or (b) 2 in the Core and 1 in the major. Students should check their major program requirements for courses that fulfill Integrated Writing.

Students who do not make choices within the 36 required hours of the Core to fulfill the GI, IE, and IW requirements will take additional Core hours beyond the minimum of 36.

CS 1000 - Technology and Society Credit Hour(s): 3

Element C - Arts and Humanities: 6 Credit Hours

Element D - Social and Behavioral Sciences: 6 Credit Hours

Students will select two Social and Behavioral Sciences courses, with different course prefixes from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements.

Required:

Element E - Natural Sciences: 7 Credit Hours

Required

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: 5 Credit Hours

Students will select up to 5 additional credit hours from Elements A-E from the approved Wright State Core Program Requirements to reach the 36 minimum hours required in the Core. Unless specified by the student’s major, these are selected by the student. When a major has required courses in this area, the specific Core course(s) required will be listed below.

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 majors Credit Hour(s): 3

II. Computer Science and Engineering Courses: 59 Credit Hours

A. Required Computer Science Courses: 11 Credit 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

B. Required Computer Engineering Courses: 25 Credit 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
OR
EE 2000 - Digital Design with HDL Credit Hour(s): 3
CEG 4330 - Microprocessor-Based Embedded Systems Credit Hour(s): 4
OR
EE 4620 - Digital Integrated Circuit Design with PLDs and FPGAs Credit Hour(s): 3
AND
EE 4620L - Digital Integrated Circuit Design with PLDs & FPGAs Lab Credit Hour(s): 1
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: 12 Credit Hours

At least 9 hours must be at the 4000 level

D. Other Required Engineering Courses: 11 Credit Hours

EE 2010 - Analog Circuit Theory Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 2010L - Analog Circuit Theory Lab Credit Hour(s): 1
EE 3210 - Continuous Linear Systems 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: 11 Credit Hours

A. Required Mathematics/Statistics Courses: 11 Credit Hours

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

IV. General Electives: 8 Credit Hours

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

Total: 120 Credit 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, BSCE (GPS)