Overview
The Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. ABET is the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. ABET accreditation assures that programs meet standards to produce graduates ready to enter critical technical fields that are leading the way in innovation and emerging technologies, and anticipating the welfare and safety needs of the public.
Students in the BE in Computer Engineering program develop in-depth knowledge of digital systems, computers, software, networks, and communications systems. The variety of subjects offered provides a balanced coverage and an integration of hardware, software, and communications engineering. As part of the academic program, six credits of professional experience are also included in the last summer prior to graduation, to give students an opportunity to integrate classroom instruction with practical work experience. Students also have the choice to follow an Extended Experiential Learning Study Plan, which requires performing an extended professional experience for an extra semester (Fall or Spring, spanning 6 uninterrupted months) to further gain from working on real-life problems.
The broad scope of the program enables students to pursue different career paths in the design and use of computing and communications systems. Graduates of the program are prepared for employment in the computer and communications industries, and may also select to pursue graduate studies.
Mission
The mission of the B.E. in Computer Engineering is to educate each student to become a responsible and productive computer engineer who can effectively manage future challenges.
Program Educational Objectives
Upon graduation, graduates of the B.E. in Computer Engineering will:
- demonstrate technical aptitude in computer engineering careers and/or graduate studies,
- establish themselves in diverse fields of computer engineering, and
- conduct themselves as effective professionals.
Student Outcomes
Upon completion of the B.E. in Computer Engineering, students will be able to:
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- 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 communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- 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 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 develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Admission Requirements
The application process is the same as for all undergraduate programs (see Admissions). Applicants will be evaluated by the School of Engineering Admissions Council and final acceptance will be based on each applicant’s qualifications and the availability of places. More details are found in the SOE Admissions Quick Guide.
Curriculum
A total of 150 credits are required to graduate, distributed as follows:
- Computer Engineering Core Courses (96 credits)
- Mathematics and Science Core Courses (19 credits)
- Other Engineering Required Courses (14 credits)
- LAS Requirements (18 credits)
- Free Elective Course (3 credits)
Additionally:
- a minimum residency of four years, including three summer semesters, is required prior to graduation,
- a capstone design project is required for all students in addition to successful completion of the course of study
Computer Engineering Core Courses (96 credits)
- COE211 Computer Programming (4 cr.)
- COE312 Data Structures (3 cr.)
- COE313 Data Structures Lab (1 cr.)
- COE321 Logic Design (3 cr.)
- COE322 Logic Design - LAB (1 cr.)
- COE323 Microprocessors (3 cr.)
- COE324 Microprocessors - LAB (1 cr.)
- COE414 Operating Systems (3 cr.)
- COE416 Software Engineering (3 cr.)
- COE418 Database Systems (3 cr.)
- COE423 Computer Architecture (3 cr.)
- COE424 Digital Systems (3 cr.)
- COE425 Digital Systems - LAB (1 cr.)
- COE431 Computer Networks (3 cr.)
- COE493 Professionalism in Engineering (3 cr.)
- COE498 Professional Experience - Comp (6 cr.)
- COE593 Computer Engineering Applications (3 cr.)
- COE595 Capstone Design Project I (3 cr.)
- COE596 Capstone Design Project II (3 cr.)
- ELE201 Electrical Circuits I (3 cr.)
- ELE302 Electrical Circuits II (3 cr.)
- ELE303 Electrical Circuits II - LAB (1 cr.)
- ELE401 Electronics I (3 cr.)
- ELE402 Electronics I - LAB (1 cr.)
- ELE430 Signals and Systems (3 cr.)
- ELE442 Control Systems (3 cr.)
- ELE443 Control Systems - LAB (1 cr.)
- ELE537 Communication Systems (3 cr.)
- ELE540 Communication Systems - LAB (1 cr.)
- ECE Technical Elective (3 cr.)1
- ECE Technical Elective (3 cr.)1
- ECE Technical Elective (3 cr.)1
- ECE Technical Elective (3 cr.)1
- ECE Technical Elective (3 cr.)1
- ECE Technical Elective (3 cr.)1
- Engineering Elective (3 cr.)2
1 ECE Technical Electives
ECE Technical Elective courses for both COE and ELE programs are grouped into four different tracks. A student must pick two tracks in which to take two different courses; the remaining 2 technical elective courses can be picked from any track. The four tracks and courses within each track are:
Communications
- COE535 Optical Networks (3 cr.)
- ELE531 Optical Fiber Communication (3 cr.)
- ELE535 Information and Coding Theory (3 cr.)
- ELE538 Noise in Communication Systems (3 cr.)
- ELE539 Telecommunication Systems (3 cr.)
Hardware
- COE521 Embedded Systems (3 cr.)
- COE522 High Performance Computer Architecture (3 cr.)
- COE527 VLSI Design (3 cr.)
- ELE501 Microelectronics (3 cr.)
- MCE410 Mechatronics System Design I (3 cr.)
- MCE411 Mechatronics System Design II (3 cr.)
Systems Engineering
- ELE420 Electromechanics (3 cr.)
- ELE525 Faulted Power Systems (3 cr.)
- ELE526 Renewable Energy Sources (3 cr.)
- ELE529 Design and Operation of Smart Grids (3 cr.)
- ELE548 Linear Systems (3 cr.)
- ELE553 Reliability Evaluation of Engineering Systems (3 cr.)
Software and Theory
- COE543 Intelligent Data Processing & Applications (3 cr.)
- COE544 Intelligent Engineering Algorithms (3 cr.)
- COE555 Queuing Theory (3 cr.)
- ELE557 Simulation of Electronics Circuits (3 cr.)
- ELE599B Topics in Computer Vision and Deep Learning (4 cr.)
COE594 Undergraduate Research Project (3 cr.)
COE594H Undergraduate Research Project (3 cr.)
2 Engineering Electives
Any of the following courses may count as Engineering Electives:
- CIE522 Environmental Impact Assessment (3 cr.)
- CIE525 Environmental Policy and Management (3 cr.)
- CIE526 Environmental Remediation (3 cr.)
- CIE585 Risk and Natural Hazard Management (3 cr.)
- INE308 Stochastic OR Models (3 cr.)
- INE340 Advanced Statistics (3 cr.)
- INE428 Project Management (3 cr.)
- INE450 Simulation (3 cr.)
- INE506 Decision Analysis (3 cr.)
- INE527 Project Scheduling (3 cr.)
- INE529 Project Contracting (3 cr.)
- MEE599J Energy Audit (3 cr.)
Note that except for ELE305, ELE391 and COE312, any COE/ELE course may be considered as a technical elective as long as it is not a required course. COE599/ELE599 may be taken more than once for credit when topics differ.
Mathematics and Science Core Courses (19 credits)
- MTH201 Calculus III (3 cr.)
- MTH206 Calculus IV (3 cr.)
- MTH207 Discrete Structures I (3 cr.)
- MTH304 Differential Equations (3 cr.)
- GNE331 Probability and Statistics (3 cr.)
- PHY201 Electricity and Magnetism (4 cr.)
Other Engineering Required Courses (14 credits)
- GNE212 Engineering Mechanics (3 cr.)
- GNE301 Professional Communication (2 cr.)
- INE320 Engineering Economy I (3 cr.)
- COE201 Computer Proficiency (1 cr.)
- GNE303 Engineering Ethics (2 cr.)
- GNExxx SOE Signature Course (3 cr.)3
3 Engineering Elective Signature Courses
- GNE335 Introduction to Sustainable Engineering (3 cr.)
- GNE340 Engineering Entrepreneurship (3 cr.)
- GNE3xx Civic Engagement (3 cr.)
LAS Requirements (18 credits)
Core Courses (6 credits)
- ENG202 Advanced Academic English (3 cr.)
- COM203 Art of Public Communication (3 cr.)
Elective Courses (12 credits)
- One course in social sciences (3 cr.)
- One course in cultural studies, philosophy, religion, or history (3 cr.)
- One course in literature and languages (English and Arabic language & literature) (3 cr.)
- One course in arts (fine arts, communication arts, music appreciation, and theater) (3 cr.)
Free Elective (3 credits)
Recommended Study Plan
Year One
Fall (17 credits)
- ENG202 Advanced Academic English (3 cr.)
- PHY201 Electricity & Magnetism (4 cr.)
- MTH201 Calculus III (3 cr.)
- MTH207 Discrete Structures I (3 cr.)
- GNE212 Engineering Mechanics (3 cr.)
- COE201 Computer Proficiency (1 cr.)
Spring (16 credits)
- COE211 Computer Programming (4 cr.)
- MTH206 Calculus IV (3 cr.)
- MTH304 Differential Equations (3 cr.)
- ELE201 Electrical Circuits I (3 cr.)
- LAS Elective (3 cr.)
Summer (6 credits)
- LAS Elective (3 cr.)
- LAS Elective (3 cr.)
Year Two
Fall (17 credits)
- COM203 Art of Public Communication (3 cr.)
- ELE302 Electrical Circuits II (3 cr.)
- ELE303 Electrical Circuits II Lab (1 cr.)
- COE312 Data Structures (3 cr.)
- COE321 Logic Design (3 cr.)
- COE322 Logic Design Lab (1 cr.)
- GNE331 Probability & Statistics (3 cr.)
Spring (14 credits)
- ELE401 Electronics I (3 cr.)
- ELE402 Electronics I - Lab (1 cr.)
- ELE430 Signals and Systems (3 cr.)
- COE313 Data Structures - Lab (1 cr.)
- COE323 Microprocessors (3 cr.)
- LAS Elective (3 cr.)
Summer (7 credits)
- GNE301 Professional Communication (2 cr.)
- GNE303 Engineering Ethics (2 cr.)
- INE320 Engineering Economy I (3 cr.)
Year Three
Fall (17 credits)
- ELE442 Control Systems (3 cr.)
- ELE443 Control Systems Lab (1 cr.)
- ELE537 Communication Systems (3 cr.)
- COE414 Operating Systems (3 cr.)
- COE324 Microprocessors Lab (1 cr.)
- COE423 Computer Architecture (3 cr.)
- COE493 Professionalism in Engineering (3 cr.)
Spring (17 credits)
- COE424 Digital Systems (3 cr.)
- COE425 Digital Systems Lab (1 cr.)
- ECE Track 1 (3 cr.)
- ELE540 Communication Systems Lab (1 cr.)
- ECE Elective (3 cr.)
- ECE Elective (3 cr.)
- Engineering Elective (3 cr.)
Summer (6 credits)
- COE498 Professional Experience - Comp (6 cr.)
Year Four
Fall (15 credits)
- COE418 Database Systems (3 cr.)
- COE593 Computer Engineering Applications (3 cr.)
- COE595 Capstone Design Project I (3 cr.)
- ECE Track 1 (3 cr.)
- ECE Track 2 (3 cr.)
Spring (18 credits)
- COE416 Software Engineering (3 cr.)
- COE431 Computer Networks (3 cr.)
- ECE Track 2 (3 cr.)
- GNExxx SOE Signature Course (3 cr.)
- COE596 Capstone Design Project II (3 cr.)
- Free Elective (3 cr.)
