B.E. in Computer Engineering
The Bachelor of Engineering degree program in Computer Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org .
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:
- 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 context.
- 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.
Student Data
| Enrollment Data |
B.E. Computer Engineering |
|---|---|
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Academic Year |
283 |
| Graduation Data |
B.E. Computer Engineering |
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Academic Year 2020-2021 |
25 |
Curriculum starting fall 2017
First year
Fall
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| ENG202 | Advanced Academic English | 3 |
| PHY201 | Electricity and Magnetism | 4 |
| MTH201 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MTH207 | Discrete Structures I | 3 |
| GNE212 | Engineering Mechanics | 3 |
| COE201 | Computer Proficiency | 1 |
Spring
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| —- | Liberal Arts Curriculum Elective | 3 |
| COE211 | Computer Programming | 4 |
| MTH206 | Calculus IV | 3 |
| MTH304 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| ELE201 | Electrical Circuits I | 3 |
Summer
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| —- | Liberal Arts Curriculum Elective | 3 |
| —- | Liberal Arts Curriculum Elective | 3 |
Second year
Fall
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| COM203 | Art of Public Communication | 3 |
| ELE302 | Electrical Circuits II | 3 |
| ELE303 | Electrical Circuits II Lab | 1 |
| COE312 | Data Structures | 3 |
| COE321 | Logic Design | 3 |
| COE322 | Logic Design Lab | 1 |
| GNE331 | Probability & Statistics | 3 |
Spring
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| ELE401 | Electronics I | 3 |
| ELE402 | Electronics I Lab | 1 |
| ELE430 | Signals and Systems | 3 |
| COE313 | Data Structures Lab | 1 |
| COE323 | Microprocessors | 3 |
| — | Liberal Arts Curriculum | 3 |
Summer
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| GNE303 | Engineering Ethics | 2 |
| GNE301 | Professional Communication | 2 |
| INE320 | Engineering Economy I | 3 |
Third year
Fall
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| ELE442 | Control Systems | 3 |
| ELE443 | Control Systems Lab | 1 |
| ELE537 | Communication Systems | 3 |
| COE423 | Computer Architecture | 3 |
| COE493 | Professionalism in Engineering | 3 |
| COE324 | Microprocessors Lab | 1 |
| COE414 | Operating Systems | 3 |
Spring
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| —- | ECE Track 1 | 3 |
| COE424 | Digital Systems | 3 |
| COE425 | Digital Systems Lab | 1 |
| —- | ECE Elective | 3 |
| —- | ECE Elective | 3 |
| ELE540 | Communication Systems Lab | 1 |
| —- | Engineering Elective | 3 |
Summer
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| COE498 | Professional Experience | 6 |
Fourth year
Fall
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| COE418 | Database Systems | 3 |
| COE595 | Capstone Design Project I | 3 |
| COE593 | COE Application | 3 |
| — | ECE Track 1 | 3 |
| — | ECE Track 2 | 3 |
Spring
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| GNE—- | SOE Signature Course | 3 |
| COE416 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| COE431 | Computer Networks | 3 |
| COE596 | Capstone Design Project II | 3 |
| —- | ECE Track 2 | 3 |
| —- | Free Elective | 3 |
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:
| Track | Course | |
|---|---|---|
| Number | Title | |
| Communications | COE535 | Optical Networks |
| ELE531 | Optical Fiber Communication | |
| ELE535 | Information and Coding Theory | |
| ELE538 | Noise in Communication Systems | |
| ELE539 | Telecommunication Systems | |
| Hardware | COE521 | Embedded Systems |
| COE522 | High Performance Computer Architecture | |
| COE527 | VLSI Design | |
| ELE501 | Microelectronics | |
| MCE410 | Mechatronics System Design I | |
| MCE411 | Mechatronics System Design II | |
| Systems Engineering | ELE420 | Electromechanics |
| ELE525 | Faulted Power Systems | |
| ELE526 | Renewable Energy Sources | |
| ELE529 | Design and Operation of Smart Grids | |
| ELE548 | Linear Systems | |
| ELE553 | Reliability Evaluation of Engineering Systems | |
| Software & Theory | COE543 | Intelligent Data Processing and Applications |
| COE544 | Intelligent Engineering Algorithms | |
| COE555 | Queuing Theory | |
| ELE557 | Simulation of Electronics Circuits | |
| ELE599B | Topics in Computer Vision and Deep Learning | |
| ELE599C | Digital Image and Video Processing and Compression | |
| COE594 Undergraduate Research Project | ||
Technical Electives (for students enrolled in Fall 2020 or later)
A COE student must pick two COE tracks and take two different courses from each; the remaining two technical elective courses can be picked from any track (COE or ELE).
| Track | Course | |
|---|---|---|
| Number | Title | |
| Communication and Signal Processing | ELE531 | Optical Fiber Communication |
| ELE track | ELE535 | Information and Coding Theory |
| ELE538 | Noise in Communication Systems | |
| ELE539 | Telecommunication Systems | |
| ELE599C | Digital Image and Video Processing and Compression | |
| Integrated Circuits, Electronics, and Control | MCE410 | Mechatronics System Design I |
| ELE track | MCE411 | Mechatronics System Design II |
| ELE548 | Linear Systems | |
| ELE501 | Microelectronics | |
| ELE557 | Simulation of Electronics Circuits | |
| MCE540 | Introduction to Biomechatronics | |
| Electric Power and Energy Systems | ELE420 | Electromechanics |
| ELE track | ELE525 | Faulted Power Systems |
| ELE526 | Renewable Energy Sources | |
| ELE529 | Design and Operation of Smart Grids | |
| ELE422 | Power Systems | |
| Computer Hardware and Networks | COE423 | Computer Architecture |
| COE track | COE424 | Digital Systems |
| COE431 | Computer Networks | |
| COE522 | High Performance Computer Architecture | |
| COE527 | VLSI Design | |
| COE535 | Optical Networks | |
| COE521 | Embedded Systems | |
| Computer Software | COE414 | Operating Systems |
| COE track | COE418 | Database Systems |
| COE555 | Queuing Theory | |
| COE599XX | Topics in Computer Software | |
| AI Systems Engineering (AISE) | ELE599 | Topics in Computer Vision and Machine Learning |
| COE track | COE543 | Intelligent Data Processing and Applications |
| COE544 | Intelligent Engineering Algorithms | |
| COE599Y | Topics in AISE | |
| No Track | COE594 | Undergraduate Research Project |
| ELE553 | Reliability Evaluation of Engineering Systems | |
Engineering Electives
Any of the following courses may count as Engineering Electives:
- INE308 Stochastic OR models
- INE340 Advanced Statistics
- INE428 Project Management
- INE450 Simulation
- INE506 Decision Analysis
- INE527 Project Scheduling
- INE529 Project Contracting
- MEE599J Energy Audit
- CIE522 Environmental Impact Assessment
- CIE525 Environmental Policy and Management
- CIE526 Environmental Remediation
- CIE585 Risk and Natural Hazard Management
Engineering Elective Signature Courses
- GNE335 Intro. to Sustainable Engineering
- GNE340 Engineering Entrepreneurship
- GNExxx Civic Engagement
* 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 Electives - 12 credits
The additional 12 credits of Liberal Arts Electives could be taken from the following disciplines:
3 credits from Social Sciences, 3 credits from Cultural Studies, History, Philosophy, and Religion, 3 credits from Literature and Languages (English, and Arabic Language& Literature), and 3 credits from Arts (Fine Arts, Communication Arts, Music Appreciation, and Theater)
VIP courses
As of Fall 2021, those who are interested in the VIP program can register VIP courses that could count towards their degree as per the below list:
| Current course | Substituted by/VIP credits |
|---|---|
| SOE signature course [3–0, 3 cr.] |
Vertically Integrated Project
|
| Engineering Elective [3–0, 3 cr.] |
VIP 401 [1–0, 1 cr.] VIP 402 [2–0, 2 cr.] VIP 403 [3–0, 3 cr.] |
COE Study Plan with Extended Experiential Learning
Please click here to view the regular and extended office practice study plan in Computer Engineering
Course Map
Please click here to view Course Map effective Fall 2017.
Students who began their degree before Fall 2017 please click here to view Course Map.
Duration
The program can be completed in four academic years and three summers after the Lebanese Baccalaureate.
Location
This program is offered on the Byblos campus. The first year of the program may be completed in Beirut.
