Dec 03, 2024

2016-2017 University Catalog

2016-2017 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Engineering, B.S.

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(120 UNITS)

The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering includes 56 units of required courses in computer engineering/computer science/electrical engineering/general engineering, nine 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.

All 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.

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.

Computer Engineering Core (56 units)

Technical Electives (9 units)

The electives shall constitute a coherent body of study consistent with the student’s professional and educational objectives. Students take nine units (12 units if student receives a waiver for CPSC 120 ) of adviser-approved elective courses. Students may choose the elective courses from a suggested list of courses in computer engineering, computer science and electrical engineering. The electives may also include an adviser-approved free elective.

Wireless Communication

Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) and Optics

Microprocessors and Microcomputer Systems

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)

Free Elective

Adviser-approved course (3)

Requirements in Related Fields (31 units)

Mathematics Requirement (19 units)

Science Requirement (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 (15 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

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.