Computer Engineering, BS

General Information

The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Engineering requires the following:

• A minimum of 128 hours must be completed with a cumulative CU GPA of 2.0.
• A grade of “C” or higher in CS 1150 , CS 1450 , ECE 1411 , ECE 2411   and ECE 2610 .
• Completion of an Exit Interview during the final semester before graduation.

Additional course work is required to complete the Computer Engineering, BS degree. Please see the advising guide on the Academic Advising website for more information and a sample 4-year schedule.

Learning Outcomes

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has established the following educational outcomes for the Bachelor of Science degree program in Computer Engineering (BSCpE). By the time of graduation, students are expected to demonstrate:

• 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.

Objectives

The educational objectives of the Bachelor of Science degree program in Computer Engineering are statements that describe the accomplishments of graduates 3-5 years post-graduation:

Illuminate - lifelong learning in computer engineering.  Alumni are expected to track state-of-the-art technology in computer engineering, to learn new processes, tools and device technologies, and to apply this knowledge in pursuit of graduate work and/or technology careers- including but not limited to technical development, project management and technical sales.

Investigate - demonstration of computer engineering principles.  Alumni should have the ability to find and access information relevant to an application under development, be able to model various problem domains, and to apply techniques of algorithm, hardware, and system design to new problem solutions as a productive technical team member.

Innovate - creative application of computer engineering principles.  Alumni should be able to apply the general principles of computer engineering to innovative real-world problem solutions that demonstrate consideration for aesthetics, economics, ergonomics, ethics, safety, and sustainability.