Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering (Program Description)

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Total Degree Credits: 120

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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.

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:

Demonstrate competency in developing solutions in a specialized area of electrical and/or computer engineering either individually or through interdisciplinary teams.
Demonstrate success in technical or business activities through engineering ability, communication, professional and ethical skills, and knowledge.
Be distinguished high-in-demand engineering professionals as innovators and entrepreneurs.
Demonstrate professional growth through post-graduate education, continuing education or professional activity.

Student Outcomes

Graduates of the Computer Engineering program will demonstrate the following:

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
An ability to communicate effectively
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
A knowledge of contemporary issues
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

College Skills (1) & Co-Curricular

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

SLS 1106 - Academic & Professional Skills Credits: 1
IDS 4941 - Professional Experience Internship Credits: 0

General Education (38)

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.

Communication (6)

ENC 1101 - English Composition 1: Expository and Argumentative Writing Credits: 3
ENC 2210 - Technical Writing Credits: 3

Arts and Humanities (6)

Required, select one of the following:
ARH 2000 - Art Appreciation Credits: 3
HUM 2020 - Introduction to the Humanities Credits: 3
PHI 2010 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
Required for CE majors:
IDS 2144 - Legal, Ethical, and Management Issues in Technology Credits: 3
Optional
HUM 2022 - Explorations in the Humanities Credits: 3

Social Sciences (6)

Required, one from the following:
AMH 2020 - American History Since 1877 Credits: 3 fulfills Civic Literacy requirement
ECO 2013 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
PSY 2012 - General Psychology Credits: 3
Optional, one from the following:
AMH 2010 - American History to 1877 Credits: 3
ECO 2023 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
AMH 2930 - Special Topics Credits: 1-3

Mathematics (12)

MAC 2311 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 Credits: 4
MAC 2312 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 Credits: 4
MAC 2313 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3 Credits: 4

Natural Sciences (8)

CHM 2045 - Chemistry 1 Credits: 3
CHM 2045L - Chemistry 1 Laboratory Credits: 1
PHY 2048 - Physics 1 Credits: 3
PHY 2048L - Physics 1 Laboratory Credits: 1

Advanced Math and Science (16)

MAD 2104 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 3
MAP 2302 - Differential Equations Credits: 3
MAS 3105 - Linear Algebra Credits: 3
PHY 2049 - Physics 2 Credits: 3
PHY 2049L - Physics 2 Laboratory Credits: 1
STA 3032 - Probability and Statistics Credits: 3

Computer Engineering Core (47)

These courses provide an essential foundation in Computer Engineering.

IDS 1380 - Introduction to STEM Credits: 3
EGN 1007C - Concepts and Methods for Engineering and Computer Science Credits: 1
COP 2271C - Introduction to Computation and Programming Credits: 3
COP 2272C - Computer Programming 1 Credits: 3
EEL 3111C - Circuits 1 Credits: 4
EEL 3702C - Digital Logic Design Credits: 3
COP 3530 - Data Structures & Algorithms Credits: 3
EEL 3112C - Circuits 2 Credits: 3
EEL 3135 - Systems and Signals Credits: 3
CNT 3004C - Introduction to Computer Networks Credits: 3
EEL 4768C - Computer Architecture and Organization Credits: 3
EEE 3310 - Digital Electronics Credits: 3
EEE 4510 - Digital Signal Processing Credits: 3
CEN 4010 - Software Engineering Credits: 3
EEL 4746C - Microcomputers Credits: 3
COP 4610 - Operating Systems Concepts Credits: 3

Concentrations (12)

Students choose one concentration area.

Advanced Topics

Students choose two from courses in the concentrations and two from Computer Engineering electives.

Digital Logic Design

CDA 4210 - VLSI Design Credits: 3
EEE 4351 - Electronic Devices Credits: 3
EEL 4794 - Power Aware Design Credits: 3
Other concentration course or CE elective Credits: 3

Embedded System Design

CDA 3631C - Embedded Operating Systems Credits: 3
COP 4656 - Mobile Device Applications Credits: 3
EEL 4685C - Embedded Control Credits: 3
Other concentration course or CE elective Credits: 3

Machine Intelligence

COP 3330C - Computer Programming 2 Credits: 3
CAP 4410 - Computer Vision Credits: 3
CAP 4612 - Machine Learning Credits: 3
Other concentration course or CE elective Credits: 3

Capstone Design Sequence (6)

EEL 4914C - Senior Design 1 Credits: 3
EEL 4915C - Senior Design 2 Credits: 3

Computer Engineering Electives

ENT 2112 - Entrepreneurial Opportunity Analysis Credits: 3
MAD 3401 - Numerical Analysis Credits: 3
Any 3xxx or 4xxx-level CAP, CEN, CIS, CNT, COP (except COP 4415 and COOP 4531), EEL, EEE course.