Engineering Science Degree, Computer Engineering Area of Concentration
Computer engineering, sometimes mixed with systems engineering, is one of the newest disciplinary specializations to be found in engineering schools. It deals with all aspects, both hardware and software, of the computer industry. Many of the topics covered by this field were formerly spread out among a variety of departments, including electrical engineering and computer science. Indeed many computer engineering programs are still handled as subdivisions within an electrical engineering department.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- Identify, formulate, and solve basic physics and engineering problems in programming and digital circuits.
- Design simple systems using computing theory and numerical methods in the area of Computer Engineering.
- Use appropriate computer application software in computer engineering.
Program Advising
Meet with your academic advisor regularly to make sure you are on track to graduate and/or transfer. The program advising guide outlines the degree requirements and is meant to supplement the advising process.
Transfer Opportunities
This track will prepare students to transfer to a four-year university with a major in computer engineering. See all engineering transfer agreements.
Careers
For some positions listed, a bachelor's degree or higher may be required. Use the Career and Program Explorer to see a full report for this career field. See links below chart for further guidance and/or connect with a Program Advisor to discuss career goals.
Career possibilities include energy auditor, security management specialist, wind energy project manager, compliance manager, and computer systems analyst.
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Curriculum
A suggested course sequence for students follows.
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