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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.

This program does not lead to additional licensure or certification.  As such, CTU has made no determination regarding prerequisites for licensure or certification in any state or jurisdiction.

Program Accreditation and Alignments

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.

 

Outcomes

The outcomes (called Student Outcomes by ABET) of the BSCE program are:

  • An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
  • An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
  • An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
  • An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
  • An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
  • An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  • An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

 

The objectives (called Program Educational Objectives by ABET) of the BSCE program are to produce graduates who, after acquiring industry experience:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrate responsible citizenship of a diverse global society.

 

Degree Requirements

Courses: Preparatory

CS104Problem Solving Concepts With C++

4

MATH112Analytic College Algebra

4.5

MATH114Analytic Trigonometry

4.5

MATH116Foundations for Calculus

4.5

Courses: General Education

CHE105Introduction to Chemistry

5

COMS201Technical and Professional Writing

4.5
ECON210Principles of Macroeconomics

4.5

ENGL104Introductory Written Communication

4.5
ENGL105Professional Written Communications

4.5
HIST101Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century

4.5

 
UNIV104Academic and Career Success

4.5

or
HUMNELEHumanities Elective

4.5
MATH205Differential Calculus

5

MATH207Integral Calculus

5

MATH304Linear Algebra

4

PHY211Physics I - Mechanics

5

PHY212Physics II – Heat, Light and Sound

5

 
PSYC102Introductory Psychology

4.5

or
SOCL102Introductory Sociology

4.5

Total Credit Hours:69.5

Courses: Core

CE412Advanced Computer Architecture

4

CS115Programming With C++

4

CS146Introduction to UNIX

4

CS215Intermediate C++ Programming

4

CS230Data Structures

4

CS340Operating Systems

4

CS366Software Engineering Methods

4

CS377Object Oriented Methods

4

CSS150Introduction to Computer Security

4

EE110Introduction to Engineering

4

EE221Circuit Analysis I

5

EE252Digital Design I

5

EE312Embedded Microcontrollers

5

EE325CMOS Design

5

EE331Circuit Analysis II

5

EE341Advanced Circuit Analysis

5

EE352Digital Design II

5

EE375Electronic Design I

5

EE472Advanced Digital System Design

4

EE486Impact of Global Issues on Design

2

EE490Product Design I

4

EE491Product Design II

4

EM200Introduction to Website Development

4
IT204Fundamentals of Networking

4
MATH302Differential Equations

5

MATH366Probability and Statistics

5

PM220Project Management Tools

4

PHY350Solid State Physics

5

Total Credit Hours:121

Total Credit Hours: 190.5

 

Locations

  • Colorado Springs

Area of Study

  • Engineering & Computer Science

Degree Level

  • Bachelor