Apr 28, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog & Student Handbook

Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering (Program Description)


Computer Engineering is a high-quality program focused on education, professional development, and research to prepare outstanding Computer Engineering graduates and to provide service to the community. The program is interdisciplinary and encompasses a range of disciplines including engineering, science, and mathematics. The program educates students in the fundamental core of Computer engineering and its cutting-edge, high-impact areas.

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.

Program Educational Objectives

Consistent with the stated mission of the Florida Polytechnic University, the mission of the Computer Engineering program is to prepare its graduates for a rapidly changing engineering field. The faculty of the Computer Engineering Program strives to educate and train students in a technically sound and challenging manner to produce highly sought after graduates. Graduates are expected to attain the following within a few years of graduation:

  1. Demonstrate competency in developing solutions in a specialized area of electrical and/or computer engineering either individually or through interdisciplinary teams.

  2. Demonstrate success in technical or business activities through engineering ability, communication, professional and ethical skills, and knowledge.

  3. Be distinguished high-in-demand engineering professionals as innovators and entrepreneurs.

  4. Demonstrate professional growth through post-graduate education, continuing education or professional activity.

For program purpose, objectives, and learning outcomes see the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering 

For an example degree plan see the Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering (Plan of Study) 

**Course offering frequency subject to change**

Program Curriculum: 120 Total Credits


College Skills (1) & Co-Curricular


All majors are required to complete an approved internship/professional experience prior to graduation.

General Education (37)


Click here to view the complete list of General Education  offerings. The State of Florida requires a minimum of 36 credit hours of general education for the baccalaureate degree. The following are required for the B.S. in Computer Engineering.

Concentrations (12)


Students choose one concentration area.

Capstone Design Sequence (6)


Computer Engineering Core Electives (3)