COE Course Guidesheet 2019-20

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These suggested course tracks are based on undergraduate requirements from the class entering in the 2019-20 academic year. These are only suggestions, refer to the University Bulletin for the official requirements for each major.

For archived requirements refer to the University Bulletin. Select the desired year, then click Link to Resource under the heading View Online. 

For more information on graduate-level requirements go here.

Any course not listed as "Professional Elective" requires signed approval from a Faculty Advisor on an Audit Exception Form – available from Watson School Advising Office. 

• Discipline Description

  Computer engineering (CoE) is one of the core engineering disciplines. The roots of computer engineering lie in electrical engineering and are enriched by computer science. A computer engineer analyzes and designs electronic circuits and components, microprocessors and software, and integrates hardware and software into larger systems. Computer engineers work in many industries, including aerospace, automobile, computer, defense, electronics, information technology, networking and telecommunications.

• Accreditation

  The bachelor of science program in computer engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.

  The program provides a balance between hardware and software and between theory and application. It prepares graduates for a dynamic career in computer engineering by providing you the skills and knowledge for success. A large number of laboratory-based courses in the curriculum provide hands-on learning opportunities. The faculty are dedicated to providing the environment and opportunities required for you to succeed.

Our curriculum is excellent preparation for graduate studies. For qualified undergraduates, we offer a five-year program that leads to both a BS and an MS degree in computer engineering or a BS in computer engineering and a master of business administration. More >> 

Year 1

Engineering Design Division - The freshman year is common to all engineering majors

Fall

• MATH 224 - Differential Calculus

  This is a 2-credit course in differential calculus covering limits, continuity, and differentiation. Prerequisites: MATH 223 with a grade of C- or better, or Placement Exam. Offered each half semester. 2 credits. Levels: Undergraduate

• MATH 225 - Integral Calculus

  This is a 2-credit course in integral calculus covering optimization and integration. Prerequisites: MATH 224 with a grade of C- or better. Offered 2nd half of fall semester and both half semesters of spring semester. 2 credits. Levels: Undergraduate

• CHEM 111 - Chemical Principles

  A one-semester introductory course in modern chemistry for potential science and engineering majors. Covers molecular structure and bonding, solids, organic chemistry and polymers, acid/base and redox chemistry, thermodynamics, electrochemistry and kinetics in both lecture and laboratory. Fulfills all requirements met by CHEM 107-108.Credits: 4. Format: 3 hour lecture; 2 hour discussion; 3 hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: high school chemistry. Not open to students who have credit for CHEM 107 or CHEM 108 or CHEM 104 or CHEM 105 or CHEM 106. If taken as a part of a pre-health track an additional semester of inorganic chemistry must be taken to fulfill the requirement. Offered in the fall semesters only. Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes. Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate

• EDD 111 - Intro to Engineering Design

  First course in a two-semester integrated introduction to the engineering profession. Emphasizes engineering problem-solving techniques; introduction to the engineering design process. Includes an introduction to machine shop use, engineering graphics, circuits, and computer-aided design. This course is assessed a $235 fee upon registration. Fees are refundable only within the first week of classes for students that withdraw and non-refundable thereafter. Corequisite: EDD 103 (linked). Course is offered in the Fall semester. 2 credits. Levels: Undergraduate

• EDD 103 - Engineering Communications I

  Develops student's critical thinking skills through the completion of two team-based projects. Emphasis is on teaming skills, critical reading, technical writing, oral presentation skills, project management and professionalism. A technical report and two professional presentations are required. Corequisite: EDD 111 (linked). Offered in the Fall semester. 2 credits. Levels: Undergraduate

General Education Elective (A, G, N, P, H)

Body/Wellness

Spring

• MATH 226 - Integration Tech & Application

  This is a 2-credit course covering the calculus of transcendental & inverse functions, L’Hospital’s Rule, integral techniques, improper integrals, calculus of parametric curves, and polar coordinates. Prerequisites: Math 225 with a grade of at least a C- or consent of instructor. 2 credits. Levels: Undergraduate

• MATH 227 - Infinite Series

  This is a 2-credit course covering sequences, series, power series, and Taylor series. Prerequisites: Math 226 with a grade of at least a C- or consent of instructor. 2 credits. Levels: Undergraduate

• PHYS 131 - Gen. Physics I(Calculus Based)

  A calculus based introduction to the basic concepts underlying physical phenomena, including kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, forces found in nature, rotational motion, angular momentum, simple harmonic motion, fluids, thermodynamics and kinetic theory. Lectures, discussion, demonstration, and laboratory. Pre or Co-requisites: high school trigonometry and algebra; AP calculus or MATH 224/225. Offered spring semester. 4 credits. Levels: Undergraduate

• EDD 112 - Intro to Engineering Analysis

  The conclusion of a two-semester introduction to the practice of engineering. Content is primarily focused on the application of mathematics in engineering. Content is reinforced in the EDD 104 engineering design projects. Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite: EDD 103, EDD 111. Corequisite: EDD 104 (linked). Course is offered in the Spring semester. 2 credits. Levels: Undergraduate

• EDD 104 - Engineering Communications II

  This class builds on the skills introduced in EDD 103. Critical reading, engineering research, and writing through a Conceptual team-based project is emphasized. Two formal presentations, two research papers using APA documentation style and a technical report are required. Prerequisite: EDD 103, EDD 111. Corequisite: EDD 112 (Linked). Offered in the Spring semester. 2 credits. Levels: Undergraduate

General Education Elective (A, G, N, P)

Body/Wellness

Year 2

Final three years of computer engineering major

Fall

• MATH 324 - ODE's for Scientists/Engineers

  Introduction to ordinary differential equations. Topics include first order equations (separable, linear, homogeneous, exact, substitutions); linear second order equations (method of undetermined coefficients, variation of parameters); applications (oscillations and resonance, circuits); Laplace transform; power series solutions. Only one of MATH 324 and MATH 371 can be counted towards Math minor. Prerequisites: C- or better in MATH 227 or MATH 230. Every semester. 4 credits. Levels: Undergraduate

• PHYS 132 - Gen. Physics II(Calculus Based

  Fundamentals of electricity, magnetism, light, wave motion and relativity. Lectures, discussion, demonstration and laboratory. Prerequisite: PHYS 131. Pre or Corequisite: MATH 226/227. 4 credits. Levels: Undergraduate

• CS 211 - Programming I Engineers

  Introduction to computer programming with engineering applications. Programming in the procedural language C, control structures, functions, arrays and pointers. Introduction to abstract data types and object-oriented programming using C++. This course is intended for Engineering Students. Not applicable toward a major or minor in computer science. Offered in the Fall semester. 4 credits Levels: Undergraduate

• EECE 251 - Digital Logic Design

  Fundamental and advanced concepts of digital logic. Boolean algebra and functions. Design and implementation of combinational and sequential logic, minimization techniques, number representation, and basic binary arithmetic. Logic families and digital integrated circuits and use of CAD tools for logic design. Laboratory exercises. Offered every fall semester. 4 credits. Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes. Levels: Undergraduate

• EECE 281 - EECE Seminar I

  Overview of the fields of electrical engineering and computer engineering. Various sub-fields within EE and CoE are explored, with emphasis on how they are interrelated. Issues relevant to careers in EE and CoE (e.g., typical tasks done by EEs and CoEs) are explored. Offered every fall semester. 1 credit. Levels: Undergraduate

Spring

• ISE 261 - Probabilistic Systems I

  This course provides an introduction to probability models and statistical methods most likely to be encountered and used by students in their careers in engineering and the natural sciences. This introduction will emphasize, from the outset, that variation is the source from which all statistical methodology flows. Discussion includes the practical aspects of data collection and descriptive statistics with an introduction to the basic concepts of probability theory and probability distributions, correlation, point estimation, confidence intervals, and test of hypothesis. Prerequisites: Math 227 and EDD 112 or permission of instructor. Offered in the Spring semester. 4 credits. Levels: Undergraduate

• EECE 260 - Electric Circuits

  Units and definitions. Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff's Laws. Analysis of resistive circuits. Circuit analysis using: Nodal and mesh methods, Norton and Thevenin theorems, and voltage divider. Transient and sinusoidal steady-state response of circuits containing resistors, capacitors, and inductors. Laboratory exercises. Prerequisite: PHYS 132. Offered every spring semester. 4 credits. Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes. . Levels: Undergraduate

• EECE 212 - Linear Algebra&Eng Programming

  An introduction to linear algebra for engineers with computer analysis, visualization, and mathematical programming. Linear algebra topics include matrix operations, systems of linear equations, determinants, solution to matrix equations, vector space, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Introduction to engineering programming includes variables and arrays, matrix operation, functions, data representation, user defined functions and a brief introduction on graphical programming. Engineering applications such as the matrix representation of graphs, matrices applied to electric circuits and linear systems will be introduced during the class. Laboratory exercises. Prerequisite: Calculus I. Offered every spring semester. 4 credits. Levels: Undergraduate

• EECE 287 - Sophomore Design

  Design-based introduction to embedded computer systems. Organization and composition of computer processors, memory, and peripherals. Introduction to assembly-language and embedded C programming. Design of hardware and software for embedded processor applications. Laboratory exercises and design projects. Prerequisites: CS 211 and EECE 251. Offered every spring semester. 4 credits. Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes. Levels: Undergraduate

Year 3 

Fall

• EECE 301 - Signals And Systems

  Provides an introduction to continuous-time and discrete-time signals and linear systems. Topics covered include time-domain descriptions (differential and difference equations, convolution) and frequency-domain descriptions (Fourier series and transforms, transfer function, frequency response, Z transforms and Laplace transforms). Prerequisites: EECE 212 and 260 and MATH 324. Offered every fall semester. 4 credits. Levels: Undergraduate

• EECE 315 - Electronics I

  Introduction to electronics, concentrating on the fundamental devices (diode, transistor, operational amplifier, logic gate) and their basic applications; modeling techniques; elementary circuit design based on devices. Laboratory exercises. Prerequisites: EECE 260 and EECE 251. Offered every fall semester. 4 credits. Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes. Levels: Undergraduate

• EECE 351 - Digital Systems Design

  Synchronous sequential circuit design. Algorithmic state machine method; state reduction; control-datapath circuit partitioning. Design of sequential arithmetic circuits. Memory interfacing; bus-based design. Specification and synthesis of digital systems using hardware description language and implementation using programmable logic devices. Simulation, analysis, testing and verification of digital systems. Laboratory exercises. Prerequisite: EECE 251. Offered every fall semester. 4 credits. Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes. Levels: Undergraduate

• MATH 314 - Discrete Mathematics

  Logic, sets, relations, functions, induction, recursion, counting methods, graphs, trees. Some abstract algebra. Prerequisites: C- or better in MATH 225 or consent of instructor. Every semester. 4 credits. Levels: Undergraduate

• EECE 382 - EECE Seminar II

  Provides an overview of the professional aspects of the fields of electrical engineering and computer engineering. Topics to be covered include: typical career paths in EECE, engineering ethics, resume writing and job search techniques, preparing for graduate school, professional engineer license, etc. Offered every fall semester. 1 credit. Levels: Undergraduate

Spring

• EECE 387 - Design Lab

  This course provides experience with the engineering design process, which spans significant areas of electrical and computer engineering. Lecture will focus on various aspects of the design process as well as discussions of component characteristics. EE student prerequisites: EECE 301 and EECE 315. CoE student prerequisites: EECE 315 and EECE 351. Offered every spring semester. 4 credits. Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes. . Levels: Undergraduate

• EECE 359 - Computer Comm and Networking

  Theoretical basis for and practical foundations of modern data communications within and between computing systems. Topics include: properties of signals and transmission media; data encoding and modulation, multiplexing, and multiple access; data integrity, error detection and error control, forward error correction; protocol concepts and design, flow control, sliding window protocols, data link control; local area networking, LAN standards, and interconnecting LANs; networking and inter-networking devices, bridges, repeaters, routers; inter-networking protocols. Lab exercises. Prerequisites: EECE 301 and EECE 351. Offered every spring semester. 4 credits. Levels: Undergraduate

• CS 212 - Programming II for Engineers

  Development tools and methodologies for modular programming with an emphasis on engineering applications using the C language. Software design using functional and data abstraction. Specification, use and implementation of abstract data types including stacks, queues, lists, trees and graphs. Programming language features such as recursion, dynamically allocated data structures and separate compilation. Introduction to algorithm analysis, searching and sorting. Exposure to C++ classes for implementing abstract data types. Prerequisite: CS 211. This course is intended for Engineering Students. Not applicable toward major or minor in computer science. Offered in the Spring semester. 4 credits Levels: Undergraduate

General Education Elective (G, P, A, N, H)

Year 4

Fall

• EECE 487 - Senior Project I

  Design projects in cooperation with local industry, other external clients, and university sponsored projects - outlining specifications, proposals, time schedules, and paper designs. Periodic design reviews with client, written and oral progress reports, final presentation. Evaluation based on individual and team performance. Prerequisites: EECE 387 and senior standing. Co-requisite: After being assigned your project, register for your Faculty Advisor's lab section of EECE 486. Offered every fall semester. 2 credits. Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes. Levels: Undergraduate

• EECE 486 - Senior Project I lab

  Faculty Advisor sections for ECE Senior Project I. Register after being assigned your project. Co-requisite: EECE 487 . Offered every fall semester. 1 credit. Levels: Undergraduate

• CS 311 - Operating Systems Concepts

  Introduction to fundamental concepts for the design and implementation of operating systems: hardware/software interfaces; processes and threads; scheduling; synchronization techniques and primitives; memory management and virtual memory; file systems; input/output subsystems; resource and system virtualization; protection and security; introduction to distributed systems. Not open to CS majors. Prerequisites: CS 212 and EECE 287 (All prerequisites must have a grade of C- or better). Offered in the Fall semester. 4 credits Levels: Undergraduate

Technical Elective I 

General Education Elective (G, P, A, N, H) 

Spring

• EECE 488 - Senior Project II

  Continuation of team development project using lightweight version of industrial approach. Covers hardware and software builds, integration and test, and project completion; scope, cost, and time. Individual assignments; team written and oral progress reports, periodic reviews, integration and test plans, system verification methods, project reports, and project presentations. Evaluation based primarily on team performance. Prerequisites: EECE 487 and senior standing. Co-requisite: Register for your Project Advisor's lab section of EECE 489. Offered every spring semester. 2 credits. Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes. Levels: Undergraduate

• EECE 489 - Senior Project II lab

  Faculty Advisor sections for ECE Senior Project II. Evaluation based primarily on individual performance. Register for your Project Advisor's lab section. Co-requisite: EECE 488. Offered every spring semester. 1 credit. Levels: Undergraduate

General Education Elective (G, P, A, N, H) 

Professional Elective I

Technical Elective II

ECE Technical & Professional Electives

For the EE curriculum, a total of two (2) technical electives and two (2) professional electives are required.

For the CoE curriculum, a total of two (2) technical electives and one (1) professional elective are required.

This section gives guidance on approved technical and professional electives. Students may also obtain permission to take other electives from their advisor, provided a strong case is made. 

*Pre-Approved Technical Electives for CoE Majors 

Non-required CS courses; CS 300 and above; 

EECE 400 – 486 

Non-required core courses 

• EECE 323 - Electromagnetics

  Physics and applications of electromagnetic fields as encapsulated in the vector form of Maxwell's equations. Static electrical and magnetic fields, time-varying electromagnetic fields, Poisson's equations, fundamental laws of electromagnetic fields (including Gauss's law, Ampere's law, Faraday's law, and Biot-Savart's law), time-harmonic fields, wave propagation, and transmission lines. Numerical techniques. Prerequisites: EECE 260 and MATH 323. Offered every spring semester. 4 credits. . Levels: Undergraduate

• EECE 332 - Semiconductor Devices

  Basic theory of semiconductors, p-n junctions, bipolar junction transistors, junction and MOS field effect devices; device design and modeling; and fabrication. Prerequisite: PHYS 132. Corequisite: EECE 315. Offered every fall semester. 3 credits. Levels: Undergraduate

• EECE 361 - Control Systems

  "Introduction to analysis, design and modeling of control systems. Fourier and Laplace transforms, frequency response, transfer functions static and transient analysis. Systems block diagrams and signal-flow graphs. Concepts of stability. Numerical simulation and design of simple control systems. Introduction of discrete-time control. Prerequisite: EECE 301. Offered every spring semester. 3 credits. Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate

• EECE 377 - Communications Systems

  Fundamentals of communications systems. Modulation and demodulation methods. Characteristics of modern analog and digital communications methods. Prerequisites: EECE 301 and ISE 261. Offered every spring semester. 3 credits. Levels: Graduate, Undergraduate

*Pre-Approved Professional Electives for EE and CoE Majors 

Course Availability/Descriptions

ACCT 321 – 475

ASTR 321 – 475 

BCHM 321 – 475 

BIOL 321 – 475 

BME 300 - 499 

CHEM 231 – 499 

CS 300 – 390, 400 – 472 

ECON 321 – 475 

EECE 400 – 486, 491, 496 

GEOG 321 – 475 

GEOL 321 – 475 

ISE 211, 231, 300 – 486 

MATH 300 – 386, 400 – 489 (except Math 327 & 447) 

ME 211, 273, 274, 300 – 494 

MGMT 321 – 475 

PHYS 323 – 342, 411 – 474