BE in Computer Engineering

The Bachelor of Engineering degree program in Computer Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Engineering.

ABET is the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology.

ABET accreditation assures that programs meet standards to produce graduates ready to enter critical technical fields that are leading the way in innovation and emerging technologies, and anticipating the welfare and safety needs of the public.

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.  Students also have the choice to follow an Extended Experiential Learning Study Plan, which requires performing an extended professional experience for an extra semester (Fall or Spring, spanning 6 uninterrupted months) to further gain from working on real-life problems.

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 semester; 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

Student outcomes

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

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. 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.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. 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 context.
5. 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.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Student Data

Curriculum before Fall2023 

First year

Fall

Spring

Summer

Second year

Fall

Spring

Summer

Third year

Fall

Spring

Summer

Fourth year 

Fall

Spring

Technical Electives (for students enrolled prior to Fall 2020)

ECE technical electives for both COE and ELE programs are grouped into four different tracks. A student must pick two tracks in which to take two different courses; the remaining 2 technical elective courses can be picked from any track. The four tracks and courses within each track are:

Technical Electives (for students enrolled in Fall 2020 or later)

A COE student must take four different courses from COE tracks; the remaining two technical elective courses can be picked from any track (COE or ELE).
Courses not assigned to a track can count as either COE or ELE

Engineering Electives

Any of the following courses may count as Engineering Electives:

• GNE335 Intro. to Sustainable Engineering
• GNE340 Engineering Entrepreneurship
• GNE345 Civic Engagement for Engineers
• GNE430 Management Consulting for Engineers
• INE308 Stochastic OR models
• INE340 Advanced Statistics
• INE428 Project Management
• INE450 Simulation
• INE506 Decision Analysis
• INE529 Project Contracting
• CIE522 Environmental Impact Assessment
• CIE525 Environmental Policy and Management
• CIE526 Environmental Remediation
• CIE585 Risk and Natural Hazard Management

Signature Course Electives

• GNE335 Intro. to Sustainable Engineering
• GNE337 Introduction to Virtual Reality
• GNE340 Engineering Entrepreneurship
• GNE345 Civic Engagement for Engineers
• GNE430 Management Consulting for Engineers

* Except for ELE305, ELE391 and COE312, any COE/ELE course can be considered as a technical elective as long as it is not a required course. COE599/ELE599 could be taken more than once for credit when topics differ.

Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives - 12 credits

1. For students entering the program in Fall 2022 or after, the 12 credits of Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives should be taken according to Curriculum Z as described below:
   1. Digital Cultures (3 credits)
   2. Change Makers (6 credits)
   3. LAS Free Elective, Arts & Humanities (3 credits)

A list of courses for each of the above categories can be found here

2. For students entering the program prior to Fall 2022, the 12 credits of Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives should be taken according to Curriculum A as described below:
   1. Fine Arts, Communication Arts, Music Appreciation, Theater (3 credits)
   2. Cultural Studies, History, Philosophy, Religion (3 credits)
   3. English, Arabic Language, Literature (3 credits)
   4. Social Sciences (3 credits)

A list of courses for each of the above categories can be found here

VIP Courses

Students interested in the Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) program can register VIP courses that could count towards their degree as per the below list:

URE Courses

Students interested in the Undergraduate Research Experience (URE) program can register URE courses that could count towards their degree as per the below list:

COE Study Plan with Extended Experiential Learning

Please click here to view the regular and extended office practice study plan in Computer Engineering

Curriculum effective Fall2023 

First year

Fall

Spring

Summer

Second year

Fall

Spring

Summer

Third year

Fall

Spring

Summer

Fourth year 

Fall

Spring

Technical Electives 

A COE student must take a total of six technical electives. Four different courses must be taken from COE tracks; the remaining two technical electives can be selected from any track (COE or ELE or No Track).

Signature Course Electives

• GNE335 Intro. to Sustainable Engineering
• GNE337 Introduction to Virtual Reality
• GNE340 Engineering Entrepreneurship
• GNE345 Civic Engagement for Engineers
• GNE430 Management Consulting for Engineers

* Except for ELE305, ELE391 and COE312, any COE/ELE course can be considered as a technical elective as long as it is not a required course. COE599/ELE599 could be taken more than once for credit when topics differ.

Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives - 12 credits

1. For students entering the program in Fall 2022 or after, the 12 credits of Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives should be taken according to Curriculum Z as described below:
   1. Digital Cultures (3 credits)
   2. Change Makers (6 credits)
   3. LAS Free Elective, Arts & Humanities (3 credits)

A list of courses for each of the above categories can be found here

VIP Courses

Students interested in the Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) program can register VIP courses that could count towards their degree as per the below list:

URE Courses

Students interested in the Undergraduate Research Experience (URE) program can register URE courses that could count towards their degree as per the below list:

COE Study Plan with Extended Experiential Learning

Please click here to view the regular and extended office practice study plan in Computer Engineering

Teaching the UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The Number of courses in the Computer Engineering Program that relate to each of the United Nations 17 SDG

Course Map

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Please click here to view Course Map before Fall2023.