Computer Engineering Major, B.S.Cmp.E.

B.S.Cmp.E. degree

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Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering are listed in the degree section of this bulletin (see link above). The degree, including the major, requires a minimum of 130-136 hours.

Program Educational Objectives for Computer Engineering

Graduates of the computer engineering program shall exhibit excellence in their profession in a diverse range of industries, government agencies, and academic institutions as evidenced by:

• career satisfaction;
• ability to function independently and as members of cross-functioning teams;
• gaining sequential promotions to leadership positions;
• professional visibility (e.g., patents, awards, invention disclosures, publications, presentations);
• engagement in entrepreneurial activities;
• matriculation in, and graduation from, high-quality graduate programs at the masters or doctoral level;
• exhibiting the highest levels of professional ethics.

Computer Engineering Student Outcomes

Upon graduation, B.S.Cmp.E. students are expected to have an ability to:

1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. 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.
3. Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. 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.
5. Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Admission Requirements, Retention & Termination Standards

Students pursuing one of our majors or minors are required to meet with an E&T advisor during the first semester of attendance at CMU. Engineering majors are required to meet with their engineering advisor each semester to ensure students select appropriate courses to facilitate their progress through the program. Registration in upper level engineering classes is not allowed until after this meeting. Prerequisites are strictly enforced for all engineering classes.

Admission Requirements

Any student in good academic standing at CMU may declare a major in any of the engineering or engineering technology majors. However, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher to enroll in all 200-, 300-, and 400-level engineering (EGR) and engineering technology (IET) courses. Students wishing to substitute EGR or IET courses at 300 level or above must obtain pre-approval from the School Director unless those courses appear on CMU’s What Will Transfer website: https://netconnect.cmich.edu/whatwilltransfer

Retention & Termination Standards

In order to remain a major (BSCmpE) in computer engineering, a student must meet the following criteria:

1. Students must select courses in consultation with an engineering advisor.
2. Students may not take courses required for this major Credit/No Credit.
3. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher to enroll in all 200-, 300-, and 400-level engineering (EGR) courses.
4. At least 30 credits of EGR courses must be taken at CMU to graduate with this major.
5. If a student does not continue to meet the retention standards, s/he may be asked to withdraw from the major. The department maintains the right to terminate a student from the major if s/he is not progressing satisfactorily.

The engineering and technology degree programs consist of extensive laboratory work that involves a close physical relationship with tools, moving machinery and electrical equipment necessitating specific safe practice. Examples include voltage checks, use of safety guards, and continuous observation of associated visual alarms, caution signs and auditory signs.

Program Requirements

Required Courses (63 hours)

CPS 181	Introduction to Data Structures	3(3-0)
CPS 340	Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms	3(3-0)
EGR 120	Introduction to Engineering	3(2-2)
EGR 190QR	Digital Circuits	3(3-0)
EGR 290	Circuit Analysis I	3(3-0)
EGR 292	Circuit Analysis II	3(3-0)
EGR 298	Microelectronic Circuits I	3(3-0)
EGR 390	Computer System Design using HDL	3(3-0)
EGR 391	Signal and System Theory	3(3-0)
EGR 392	Microelectronic Circuits II	3(3-0)
EGR 393	Circuit Lab	3(2-2)
EGR 394	Computer Circuit Simulation	3(2-2)
EGR 396	Microprocessor Fundamentals	3(3-0)
EGR 398	Microelectronics and Computer Lab	3(2-2)
EGR 480	Digital Integrated Circuit Design with FPGAs	3(3-0)
EGR 481	Embedded System Design	3(3-0)
EGR 482	Design and Organization of Computer Hardware Systems	3(3-0)
EGR 484	Digital Signal Processing	3(3-0)
EGR 487	Introduction to VLSI Systems	3(3-0)
EGR 489WI	Senior Design I	3(Spec)
EGR 499WI	Senior Design II	3(Spec)

Electives (3 hours)

Select at least 3 hours from the following engineering courses:

EGR 251	Engineering Statics	3(3-0)
EGR 371	Robotics and Automation	3(2-2)
EGR 375	Mechatronics	3(3-0)
EGR 388	Introduction to Electromagnetics	3(3-0)
EGR 397	Special Topics in Engineering	1-6(Spec)
EGR 492	Automatic Control Systems	3(3-0)
EGR 496	Communication Systems	3(3-0)
EGR 497	Special Topics in Engineering	1-6(Spec)
EGR 580	Fundamentals of Internet of Things	3(3-0)
EGR 585	Wireless Sensor Networks	3(3-0)
EGR 591	CMOS Circuit Design	3(2-2)
EGR 597	Special Topics in Engineering	1-6(Spec)

Total: 66 semester hours