Computer Engineering

Computer engineering combines the disciplines of electrical engineering and computer science. A computer engineering major focuses on teaching students scientific principles, theoretical concepts and analysis for computing, designing and computer systems purposes. Computer engineering students will receive training in writing software design, computer programming and designing circuit boards and operating systems. Computer engineering students will become well-versed in designing computer systems for several modern products, such as automobiles, aircraft, robot and everyday electronics. The computer engineering curriculum is based on both theory and applications that are gained through classroom studies and hands-on lab projects. Like other engineering programs, there will be a strong emphasis placed on college-level mathematics, physics and general engineering science courses. Students can expect to take classes in analog and digital circuit design, assembly language programming, file processing, software engineering and other engineering topics.

Computer engineering graduates are qualified to work in various computer systems design industries and related services. Most graduates will do the work of a computer hardware engineer, who researches, designs, develops or oversees the manufacturing and installation of computer hardware systems. Like other computer-based degree programs, students may be drawn to a computer engineering degree program because they are computer-savvy and enjoy building and fixing computer parts.