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B.E. in Computer Engineering

The Bachelor of Engineering degree program in Computer Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone: (410) 347-7700, the recognized accreditor of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology. ABET accreditation demonstrates a program’s commitment to providing its students with a quality education that meets or exceeds specific criteria established by the relevant professions.
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Students in the computer engineering program develop an in-depth knowledge of digital systems, computers, software, networks, and communications systems. In addition to the core topics in electrical and computer engineering, students are exposed to subjects including microprocessors, operating systems, computer architecture, database systems, networks, electronics, control systems, software engineering, reconfigurable computing, communications systems, and telecommunications. This provides for a balanced coverage and an integration of hardware, software, and communications engineering. As part of the academic program, six credits of professional experience are also included in the last summer prior to graduation, to give students an opportunity to integrate classroom instruction with practical work experience.

The broad scope of the program enables the students to pursue different career paths in the design and use of computing and communication systems. Graduates of the program are prepared for employment in the computer and communication industries, and may also select to pursue graduate studies.

The computer engineering program is credit-based and requires the completion of 150 semester hours. A typical schedule is listed below and extends over a four-year period including summer modules; students may select to take these courses over a longer period of time.

Mission

The Mission of the Computer Engineering Program is to educate each student to become a responsible, and productive, Computer Engineer who can effectively manage future challenges.

Program educational objectives

Within a few years of graduation, the graduates of the Computer Engineering program will:

• Demonstrate technical aptitude in Computer Engineering careers and/or graduate studies
• Establish themselves in diverse fields of Computer Engineering
• Conduct themselves as effective professionals

Program outcomes

The students will acquire in their marticulation through the Program,  the following skills, knowledge, and behaviors:

1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
3. 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.
4. An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.
5. An ability to identify, to formulate, and to solve, engineering problems.
6. An understanding of one’s professional and ethical responsibility.
7. An ability to communicate effectively.
8. A broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
9. A recognition of the need, and the ability, to engage in life-long learning.
10. A knowledge of contemporary issues.
11. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Curriculum starting fall 2009

First year

Fall

Spring

Summer I

Summer II

Second year

Fall

Spring

Summer I

Summer II

Third year

Fall

Spring

Summer I

Fourth year

Fall

Spring

Technical Electives

ECE technical electives for both COE and ELE programs are grouped into four different tracks. The four tracks and courses within each track are:

Engineering Electives

Engineering electives can be any of the following courses:

• Any ECE Technical Elective
• INE307 Deterministic OR models
• INE308 Stochastic OR models
• INE428 Project Management
• INE529 Project Contracting
• INE527 Project Scheduling
• INE350 Simulation
• INE402 Optimization
• INE440 Advanced Statistics
• INE506 Decision Analysis
• MEE401 Energy systems (2 credits)
• MEE590 Energy Audit (2 credits)
• MEE599 Introduction to Mechatronics
• CIE520 Solid Waste Management
• CIE521 Hydrology
• CIE522 Environmental Impact Assessment
• CIE525 Environmental Policy and Management
• CIE526 Environmental Remediation
• CIE584 Quality Management Systems
• CIE585 Risk and Natural Hazard Management
• CIE723 Water Resources Planning and Management
• CIE733 Groundwater Engineering
• CIE788 GIS and Remote Sensing

Curriculum prior to fall 2009

First year

Fall

Spring

Summer I

Summer II

Second year

Fall

Spring

Summer I

Summer II

Third year

Fall

Spring

Summer I

Fourth year

Fall

Spring

Technical electives

Any ELE/COE course can be considered as a technical elective as long as it is not a required course, with the exception of ELE305 Introduction to Electrical Engineering.

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