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Computer Engineering, B.S.

Requirements

Computer Engineering encompasses the science and technology of design, construction, implementation, testing, and maintenance of integrated software and hardware components of modern computing systems and computer–controlled equipment (cell phones, video games, laptops).

Total Program Credits: 124

Matriculation Requirements:  

To be admitted to the BSCE program a student must complete the following courses with a minimum grade of C in these courses and a grade point average of 2.5 or above. A student not meeting all of the admission requirements, may request in writing, a provisional admission status for a semester from the department. The provisional admission status must be approved by the computer engineering program coordinator.

  • MATH 1210 Calculus I QL (4)
  • MATH 1220 Calculus II (4)
  • PHYS 2210 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I PP (4)
  • PHYS 2215 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab (1)
  • PHYS 2220 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II PP (4)
  • PHYS 2225 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Lab (1)
  • CS 1400 Fundamentals of Programming (3)
  • ECE 1000 Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering (3)
  • ECE 2700 Digital Design I (3)
  • ECE 2705 Digital Design I Lab (1)
  • ECE 2250 Circuit Theory (3)
  • ECE 2255 Circuit Theory Lab (1)
General Education Requirements: 38 Credits
  ENGL 1010 Introduction to Academic Writing CC 3
or ENGH 1005 Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC (5)  
  ENGL 2010 Intermediate Academic Writing CC 3
  MATH 1210 Calculus I QL 4
American Institutions: Complete one of the following:  3
  HIST 2700 US History to 1877 AS  (3)  
and HIST 2710 US History since 1877 AS  (3)  
  HIST 1700 American Civilization AS  (3)  
  HIST 1740 US Economic History AS  (3)  
  POLS 1000 American Heritage SS (3)  
  POLS 1100 American National Government AS (3)  
Complete the following:   
  HLTH 1100 Personal Health and Wellness TE 2
or EXCS 1097 Fitness for Life TE (2)  
  PHIL 205G Ethics and Values IH GI 3
Distribution Courses:   
  COMM 1020 Public Speaking HH 3
  COMM 2110 Interpersonal Communication SS 3
  Fine Arts (Choose from list)  3
  Biology (Choose from list)  3
  PHYS 2210 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I PP 4
  CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I PP 4
Discipline Core Requirements: 86 Credits
  ECE 1000 Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering 3
  ECE 2250 Circuit Theory 3
  ECE 2255 Circuit Theory Lab 1
  ECE 2700 Digital Design I 3
  ECE 2705 Digital Design I Lab 1
  ECE 2750 Engineering Analysis 3
  ECE 3710 Applied Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists 3
  ECE 3730 Embedded Systems I 3
  ECE 3740 Digital Design II 3
  ECE 3760 Electronic Systems 3
  ECE 3765 Electronic Systems Lab 1
  ECE 3770 Signals and Systems 3
  ECE 3780 Communication Systems and Circuits 3
  ECE 3785 Communication Systems and Circuits Lab 1
  ECE 4700 Computer Architecture for Engineering Applications 3
  ECE 4730 Embedded Systems II 3
  ECE 4750 Digital Signal Processing 3
  ECE 4755 Digital Signal Processing Lab 1
  ECE 4760 VLSI Design 3
  ECE 4765 VLSI Design Laboratory 1
  ECE 4900 Electrical and Computer Engineering Capstone I WE 3
  ECE 4950 Electrical and Computer Engineering Capstone II WE 3
  CS 1400 Fundamentals of Programming 3
  CS 1410 Object-Oriented Programming 3
  CS 2300 Discrete Mathematical Structures I 3
  CS 2370 C Plus Plus Programming WE 3
  CS 2420 Introduction to Algorithms and Data Structures 3
  CS 3060 Operating Systems Theory 3
  PHYS 2215 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab 1
  PHYS 2220 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II PP 4
  PHYS 2225 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Lab 1
  CHEM 1215 Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory 1
  MATH 1220 Calculus II 4
Elective Requirements:    3 Credits
  Complete 3 credits from the following: 3
  ECE 4780 Wireless and Mobile Communications  (3)  
  ECE 4850 Machine Learning (3)  
  ECE 481R Electrical and Computer Engineering Internship (1-3)  
  ECE 4260 Smart Power Grids (3)  

Graduation Requirements:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 124 semester credits, with a minimum of 40 upper-division credits.
  2. Overall grade point average of 2.5 or above, with a minimum grade of C in all discipline core and elective requirements.
  3. Residency hours - minimum of 30 credit hours through course attendance at UVU. 10 of these hours must be within the last 45 hours earned. At least 12 of the credit hours earned in residence must be in approved CS + ECE courses.
  4. All transfer credit must be approved in writing by UVU.
  5. No more than 80 semester hours and no more than 20 hours in CS and ECE courses of transfer credit.
  6. No more than 6 semester hours may be earned through independent study.
  7. Successful completion of at least one Global/Intercultural course.
  8. Taking Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) (NCEES - Electrical and Computer Engineering) exam.

 

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
CS 1400 Fundamentals of Programming 3
ECE 1000 Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering 3
ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Context  CC 3
MATH 1210 Calculus I QL 4
General Education 3
  Semester total: 16
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
CS 1410 Object-Oriented Programming 3
ENGL 2010
Intermediate Academic Writing CC 3
MATH 1220 Calculus II 4
PHYS 2210 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I PP 4
PHYS 2215 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Lab 1
  Semester total: 15
Semester 3 Course Title Credit Hours
CS 2420 Intro to Algorithms and Data Structures 3
ECE 2700 Digital Design I 3
ECE 2705 Digital Design I Lab 1
ECE 2750 Engineering Analysis 3
PHYS 2220 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II PP 4
PHYS 2225 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Lab 1
  Semester total: 15
Semester 4 Course Title Credit Hours
ECE 3740 Digital Design II 3
ECE 3770 Signals and Systems  3
ECE 2250 Circuit Theory 3
ECE 2255 Circuit Theory Lab 1
CHEM 1210 Principles of Chemistry I PP 4
CHEM 1215 Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory 1
  Semester total: 15
Semester 5 Course Title Credit Hours
CS 2300 Mathematical Discrete Structures I 3
CS 2370 C Plus Plus Programming WE 3
ECE 3730 Embedded Systems I 3
ECE 3710 Applied Probability and Statistics for Engineers and Scientists 3
ECE 3760 Electronic Systems 3
ECE 3765 Electronic Systems Lab 1
  Semester total: 16
Semester 6 Course Title Credit Hours
CS 3060 Operating Systems Theory 3
ECE 4730 Embedded Systems II 3
ECE 3780 Communication Systems and Circuits 3
ECE 3785 Communication Systems and Circuts Lab 1
ECE 4700 Computer Architecture for Engineering Application 3
COMM 1020  Public Speaking HH 3
  Semester total: 16
Semester 7 Course Title Credit Hours
ECE 4750 Digital Signal Processing 3
ECE 4755 Digital Signal Processing Lab 1
ECE 4760 VLSI Design 3
ECE 4765 VLSI Design Laboratory 1
General Education 2
General Education 3
ECE 4900 Electrical and Computer Engineering Capstone I WE 3
  Semester total: 16
Semester 8 Course Title Credit Hours
ECE 4950 Electrical and Computer Engineering Capstone II WE 3
ECE Elective 3
COMM 2110 Interpersonal Communication SS 3
General Education 3
PHIL 205G Ethics and Values IH GI 3
  Semester total: 15
  Degree total: 124

Department

Engineering

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Program Details

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Computer Engineering students will demonstrate proficiency in the areas of programming languages, algorithms, operating systems, computer architecture, digital and analog circuits, and engineering design.
  2. Students will demonstrate proficiency in relevant aspects of mathematics as well as the appropriate concepts from physics and electrical circuits and devices.
  3. Students will successfully apply these principles and practices to a variety of problems.
  4. Students will demonstrate an understanding of differential and integral calculus, advanced engineering mathematics, discrete structures, probability and statistics, physics, and other areas of science pertinent to engineering.
  5. Students will apply modern engineering tools necessary for computer engineering practice including computer based analysis, design, and simulation tools.
  6. Students will have the ability to work with others and on multidisciplinary teams in both classroom and laboratory environments.
  7. Students will demonstrate critical and abstract thinking.
  8. Students will demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively.
  9. Students will obtain familiarity with basic ideas and contemporary issues in the social sciences and the humanities.
  10. Students will obtain an understanding of social, professional, and ethical issues related to engineering.
  11. The majority of the graduates will be immediately employed in high-technology companies that utilize their computer engineering skills.
  12. Strong graduates from the program will be prepared to enter graduate programs.
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