Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering degree program is a 190.5-credit-hour program offered on the Colorado Springs campus. The program includes 69.5 credit hours of general education courses and 121 credit hours devoted to the computer engineering core, which are designed to provide instruction in the design, development, and testing of computer equipment from small embedded systems to supercomputers.
This degree program is designed to help graduates prepare to enter this diverse engineering discipline with a strong technical background as well as analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills that enable them to excel as professionals contributing to a variety of engineering roles within the various fields of engineering and the high-tech industry. The program emphasizes that graduates of the computer engineering program will be committed to professional development and lifelong learning by engaging in professional or graduate education in order to stay current in their field and achieve continued growth.
The Program Objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering are to produce graduates who, after acquiring industry experience: 1) Lead the computer engineering industry in their companies and society by serving as mentors, fostering effective teams, and identifying critical needs and concerns as the future evolves. 2) Are competent Computer Engineers who value system-level perspectives; provide technical expertise; engage in continuous learning and advanced education; apply theory, experimentation, and modern engineering tools; and validate systems and solutions. 3) Demonstrate responsible citizenship of a diverse global society.
Outcomes:
- 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 understanding 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
Degree Requirements
Courses: Preparatory
| CS104 | Problem Solving Concepts With C++ | 4 |
| MATH112 | Analytic College Algebra | 4.5 |
| MATH114 | Analytic Trigonometry | 4.5 |
| MATH116 | Foundations for Calculus | 4.5 |
Courses: General Education
| CHE105 | Introduction to Chemistry | 5 |
| COMS201 | Technical and Professional Writing | 4.5 |
| ECON210 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 4.5 |
| ENGL104 | Introductory Written Communication | 4.5 |
| ENGL105 | Professional Written Communications | 4.5 |
| HIST101 | Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century | 4.5 |
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| UNIV104 | Academic and Career Success | 4.5 |
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| HUMNELE | Humanities Elective | 4.5 |
| MATH203 | Applications of Discrete Mathematics | 4.5 |
| MATH205 | Differential Calculus | 5 |
| MATH207 | Integral Calculus | 5 |
| MATH304 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| PHIL306 | Ethics for the Information Age | 4.5 |
| PHY211 | Physics I - Mechanics | 5 |
| PHY212 | Physics II – Heat, Light and Sound | 5 |
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| PSYC102 | Introductory Psychology | 4.5 |
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| SOCL102 | Introductory Sociology | 4.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 69.5 |
Courses: Core
| CE242 | Computer Architecture | 4 |
| CE412 | Advanced Computer Architecture | 4 |
| CS115 | Programming With C++ | 4 |
| CS146 | Introduction to UNIX | 4 |
| CS215 | Intermediate C++ Programming | 4 |
| CS230 | Data Structures | 4 |
| CS340 | Operating Systems | 4 |
| CS366 | Software Engineering Methods | 4 |
| CS377 | Object Oriented Methods | 4 |
| EE110 | Introduction to Engineering | 4 |
| EE221 | Circuit Analysis I | 5 |
| EE252 | Digital Design I | 5 |
| EE312 | Embedded Microcontrollers | 5 |
| EE325 | CMOS Design | 5 |
| EE331 | Circuit Analysis II | 5 |
| EE341 | Advanced Circuit Analysis | 5 |
| EE352 | Digital Design II | 5 |
| EE375 | Electronic Design I | 5 |
| EE472 | Advanced Digital System Design | 4 |
| EE486 | Impact of Global Issues on Design | 2 |
| EE490 | Product Design I | 4 |
| EE491 | Product Design II | 4 |
| EM200 | Introduction to Website Development | 4 |
| IT204 | Fundamentals of Networking | 4 |
| MATH302 | Differential Equations | 5 |
| MATH366 | Probability and Statistics | 5 |
| PM220 | Project Management Tools | 4 |
| PHY350 | Solid State Physics | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 121 |
Total Credit Hours: 190.5
The BSCE program at the CTU Colorado Springs campus is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 – telephone: (410) 347-7700.
Area of Study
- Engineering & Computer Science