Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Science Computer Engineering
Program Overview
Computer Engineering is a discipline that embodies the science and technology of design, construction and implementation of software and hardware components of modern computing hardware and software systems and computer-controlled equipment. The body of knowledge for computer engineering includes algorithms, computer architecture and organization, computer systems engineering, circuits and signals, database systems, digital logic, digital signal processing, electronics, embedded systems, computer networks, operating systems, programming, software engineering and discrete structures. The curriculum was designed following the guidelines of ACM and IEEE model curricula to meet ABET standards.
This degree provides a broad, solid education in computer engineering fundamentals as well as the opportunity for in-depth study in specialized topics. Students completing the program will have a rigorous foundation for software and hardware engineering practice in industry as well as for graduate studies in computer science, computer engineering and other related disciplines. The program has well-equipped, accessible laboratories and extensive computing facilities.
The Computer Engineering program prepares students to pursue advanced study or to enter the dynamic and interdisciplinary field that continues to experience rapid growth and impacts many aspects of human endeavor. The program is designed to provide students with a balanced perspective of hardware and software, and the analysis, design, and implementation techniques for integrated computer systems. The faculty endeavor to be accessible, maintain state of the art instruction and facilities, and to provide liberal access to laboratories and academic support.
Specific graduation requirements for this program beyond university bachelor's degree requirements.
- All students must complete a two-semester capstone senior design project, represented by EECE 4361 and EECE 4362 in the degree plan. This project must be of substantial scope and complexity, demonstrate competencies from across the curriculum (in particular, the ability to design computer software, electronic hardware and integrate the two in systems) and address the social, economic and ethical consequences of the project.
- All courses in the major requirements must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
Core Curriculum - 42 hours
The Core Curriculum serves as a broad foundation for the undergraduate degree. All candidates for a bachelor’s degree must achieve core student learning outcomes, including communication, critical thinking, empirical and quantitative skills, teamwork, personal responsibility and social responsibility, by completing courses within each category or component area of the Core Curriculum as outlined below.
The University has approved specific courses that satisfy Core Curriculum Requirements. Approved courses can be found on the Core Curriculum Page. Students seeking the most efficient way to complete the core curriculum and major or minor requirements are advised to take approved courses that can fulfill both requirements. Although core curriculum courses can also be used to fulfill major or minor requirements, earned credits hours are only applied once.
The courses listed below fulfill core curriculum and major requirements. Students who have completed a core curriculum category with courses other than those listed below will still be required to take the listed course(s) to meet major requirements.
020 Mathematics - 3 hours
MATH 2413 is given three credit hours in this section for the lecture component.
030 Life and Physical Science - 6 hours
| PHYS 2425 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I | 4 |
| PHYS 2426 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II | 4 |
040 Language, Philosophy, and Culture – 3 hours
090 Integrative and Experiential Learning – 6 hours
Complete three credit hours from the approved core curriculum except PHIL 2326 in addition to the courses below.
| PHYS 2425 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I | 4 |
| PHYS 2426 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II | 4 |
| CHEM 1109 | Chemistry for Engineers Lab | 1 |
Major Requirements - 85 hours
Required Courses - 50 hours
Computer Engineering Core - 44 hours
Senior Design - 6 hours
Prescribed Electives - 17 hours
Electrical and Computer Engineering or Computer Science Electives - 6 hours
Any EECE/CSCI 4000-level course that is not used to satisfy any other requirement and is not equivalent or similar to any other course satisfying any requirement. Must be approved by an academic or faculty adviser.
Choose four - 11 hours
Students must complete a minimum of 11 credit hours.
Support Courses - 18 hours
Basic Science - 3 hours
Mathematics - 15 hours
| MATH 2413 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 2414 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 2346 | Mathematics for Electrical and Computer Engineers | 3 |
| MATH 3341 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| EECE 2146 | Practicum of Mathematics for Electrical and Computer Engineering | 1 |
| EECE 3340 | Probability and Statistics for Electrical and Computer Engineers | 3 |
MATH 2413 is given one credit hour to this section for the lecture component.
Total Credit Hours: 42
Total Credit Hours: 127
View this program’s recommended roadmap to graduation.
UTRGV Roadmaps are a suggested sequence of courses designed to assist students in completing their undergraduate degree requirements. This is a term-by-term sample roadmap of courses required to complete the degree. Students must satisfy all requirements in their catalog including, but not limited to course prerequisites, grade point average and course grade benchmarks, progression requirements, and graduation requirements.
Students should meet with their academic advisor every semester to discuss their individualized path toward completion. Degree progress within this roadmap depends upon such factors as course availability, individual student academic preparation and readiness, student time management, work and personal responsibilities, and financial considerations. Students may choose to take courses during summer terms to reduce course loads during long semesters.