Dec 03, 2024

2015-2016 University Catalog

2015-2016 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Engineering, Integrated B.S.-M.S.

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(150 units)

The Integrated B.S.-M.S. degree program in Computer Engineering includes 74 units of required courses in computer engineering/computer science/electrical engineering/general engineering, 21 units of elective courses in computer engineering/computer science/electrical engineering, 31 units of foundation courses in mathematics and science, and 42 units of courses (24 unduplicated units) in General Education.

Within this study plan are the 30 semester units required for the M.S. degree, including 18 units of required core courses and 12 units of electives. Students must complete all requirements of the M.S. with an overal grade-point average of “C” or better.

MATH 150A and MATH 270A must be completed with at least a “C” (2.0). All other mathematics and physical science courses required for the degree must be completed with at least a “C-” (1.7) to count as prerequisite courses to engineering courses or as credit towards the degree. All core courses in the major must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better.

Admission Requirements

Entering freshmen must be CSUF eligible
Must have a minimum high school GPA (unweighted) of 3.0
Must have successfully completed at least three AP courses (defined as receiving a score of 3, 4 or 5) towards the major and/or general education (total of 10 semester credits)
One of the three AP courses must be Mathematics/Calculus AB or Mathematics/Calculus BC (score of 4 or 5 is required).

Admission Requirements for International Students

International students must meet all the requirements listed above in the Admission Requirements. Verification of English proficiency and financial resources will be governed by the criteria established by the university.

All international students must submit their TOEFL score before they can be admitted to the program. The minimum score of 500 on the paper-based TOEFL exam or 61 on the internet-based TOEFL exam is required, as they are admitted to the cohort program as freshmen.

Graduate Standing - Classified

Achievement of the Classified Graduate Standing status requires the following:

Approval of a formal Study Plan by the Computer Engineering Program Coordinator and Office of Graduate Studies
Students enrolled in the program must meet with an adviser prior to completing thirteen units toward the M.S. degree to develop a Study Plan. The study plan must be approved by the Program Coordinator and Office of Graduate Studies
Satisfactory completion of no more than thirteen units on the Study Plan
Fulfillment of university writing requirement

Competency in written communication in English must be demonstrated by a passing score on the California State University Examination in Writing Proficiency (EWP). The requirement must be satisfied before the student can be classified. Students who fail to pass the EWP test may complete ENGL 301 or ENGL 360 with a “C” (2.0) or better as an alternative to the EWP requirement.

Placement Examination

Students with a working knowledge of a high-level programming language such as C++ are encouraged to take the Computer Science placement examination to qualify for a CPSC 120 waiver.

Required Core Courses: B.S. (56 units)

Required Core Courses: M.S. (18 units)

Electives: B.S. and M.S. (21 units)

The electives shall constitute a coherent body of study consistent with the student’s professional and educational objectives. Students take 21 units of adviser-approved elective courses, choosing a maximum of four “Group A” electives and minimum of three “Group B” electives from a suggested list of courses. The 300-level courses from “Group A” electives will be allowed as electives only at the B.S. level. Students who receive a waiver for CPSC 120 need to take an additional “Group A” elective. Students may choose the elective courses from a suggested list of courses in computer engineering, computer science and electrical engineering. Courses not on this list may count as electives only with adviser approval.

Electives for M.S. (12 units)

Select from one of the following options:

Option 1

One 400- or 500-level course from Group A or Group B (3)
Three 500-level courses from Group B (9)
Culminating experience: comprehensive exam

Option 2

One 400- or 500-level elective course from Group A or Group B (3)
Two 500-level elective courses from Group B (6)
Culminating experience: EGCP 597 (3)

Option 3

One 400- or 500-level elective course from Group A or Group B (3)
One 500-level elective course from Group B (3)
Culminating experience: EGCP 598 (6)

Group A Electives

Wireless Communications

Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) and Optics

Microprocessors and Microcomputer Systems

CPSC 459 - Micro-Computer Software Systems (3)

Control Systems and Systems Engineering

Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

Software Engineering

Database System Design

Multimedia and Digital Game Development

Intelligent Systems

Hardware Security

EGCP 447 - Introduction to Hardware Security and Trust (3)

Current Topics

EGCP 463 - Current Topics in Computer Engineering (3)

Group B Electives

Requirements in Related Fields (31 units)

Mathematics Requirements (19 units)

Science Requirements (12 units)

General Education Courses

Area A: Core Competencies (6 units)

A.1. Oral Communication (3 units)

A.2. Written Communications (3 units)

ENGL 101 - Beginning College Writing (3)

A.3. Critical Thinking

Not applicable for engineering majors

Area B: Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning (18 units)

B.1. Physical Science (6 units)

B.2. Life Science

Not applicable for engineering majors

B.3. Laboratory Experience (2 units)

B.4. Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (7 units)

B.5. Implications and Explorations in Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Not applicable for engineering majors

Area C: Arts and Humanities (12 units)

C.1. Introduction to Arts (3 units)

C.2. Introduction to the Humanities (3 units)

Any lower-division course in this category listed in the current class schedule

C.3. Explorations in the Arts and Humanities (3 units)

Any upper-division course in this category listed in the current class schedule

C.4. Origins of the World Civilizations (3 units)

Area D: Social Sciences (9 Units)

D.1. Introduction to the Social Sciences (3 units)

D.2. World Civilizations and Cultures

Not applicable for engineering majors

D.3. American History, Institutions and Values (3 units)

D.4. American Government (3 units)

D.5. Explorations in Social Sciences

Not applicable for engineering majors

Area E: Lifelong Learning and Self Development (3 units)

Not applicable for engineering majors

Area Z: Cultural (3 units)

At least one asterisk (*) course in Section C.3

Upper-Division Writing Requirement

Completing both of the following courses fulfills the upper-division English writing requirement:

Additional Information

Written work for the two courses must meet professional standards. Both courses must be passed with a “C” (2.0) or better to satisfy the writing requirement.