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.

Mission Statement

Through innovative industry-current curricula and technology-enabled student-centered teaching, the College of Computer Science, Engineering and Technology empowers students to become motivated, creative, ethical, and skillful professionals who can resolve challenges in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, and Information Technology in order to meet the needs of the digital economy.

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: [phone].

 

Outcomes

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

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
7. 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:

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.

 

Degree Requirements

Courses: Preparatory

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
COMS105	Interpersonal Communications	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
MATH205	Differential Calculus	5
MATH207	Integral Calculus	5
MATH225	Applications of Discrete Mathematics and Statistics	4.5
MATH304	Linear Algebra	4
PHIL101	Introduction to Ethics	4.5
PHY211	Physics I - Mechanics	5
PHY212	Physics II – Heat, Light and Sound	5
PSYC102	Introductory Psychology	4.5
	or
SOCL102	Introductory Sociology	4.5
UNIV104	Academic and Career Success	4.5
	or
HUMNELE	Humanities Elective	4.5
	Total Credit Hours:	69.5

Courses: Core

CE412	Advanced Computer Architecture	4
CS104	Problem Solving Concepts With C++	4
CS115	Programming With C++	4
CS126	Unix Fundamentals	4
CS215	Intermediate C++ Programming	4
CS235	Data Structures with C++	4
CS340	Operating Systems	4
CS345	UNIX Systems Programming	4
CS366	Software Engineering Methods	4
CSS150	Introduction to Computer Security	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
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

 

Locations

• Colorado Springs

Area of Study

• Engineering & Computer Science

Degree Level

• Bachelor