Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Computer engineering involves the design and application of computer hardware and computer software. Computer hardware consists of the physical components that implement a computer system: processor and memory chips, circuit boards, and peripheral devices. Computer software consists of computer programs that accomplish a specific task using sequences of simple, programmable steps. Computers have become an integral part of many large systems that require sophisticated control, including automobiles, medical instrumentation, telecommunication systems, and factory automation. Computers are a driving force behind many of today’s exciting new technologies, including wireless communications, interactive multimedia, and high-speed computer networks. Computer engineers must have detailed knowledge of both hardware and software to design, build, and use complex information processing systems for a wide range of applications.
The objectives of the ECE undergraduate computer engineering program are to produce electrical engineering graduates who are prepared to:
- Enter their profession and make intellectual contributions to it
- Embark on a lifelong career of personal and professional growth
- Take advanced courses at the graduate level
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering Requirements | (28) | |
| ECE 100 | Intro to the Profession I | 3 |
| ECE 211 | Circuit Analysis I | 3 |
| ECE 213 | Circuit Analysis II | 4 |
| ECE 218 | Digital Systems | 4 |
| ECE 242 | Digital Computers&Computing | 3 |
| ECE 311 | Engineering Electronics | 4 |
| ECE 441 | Microcomputers/Embedded Comp | 4 |
| ECE 485 | Computer Organization & Design | 3 |
| Computer Science Major Requirements | (16) | |
| CS 115 | Object-Oriented Programming I | 2 |
| CS 116 | Object-Oriented Programming II | 2 |
| CS 330 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
| CS 331 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| CS 351 | Systems Programming | 3 |
| CS 450 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| Junior Computer Engineering Elective | (3-4) | |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Electrodynamics | 4 | |
| Signals Systems | 3 | |
| Fndmntls of Power Engrn | 4 | |
| Professional ECE Electives | (6-8) | |
| Select six to eight credit hours | 6-8 | |
| Computer Systems/Software Elective | (3-4) | |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Intro Comp Ntwks with Lab | 4 | |
| Intro to Computer Ntwks | 3 | |
| Intro Computer Cyber Security | 4 | |
| Obj-Orntd Cmptr Sim | 3 | |
| Database Organization | 3 | |
| Software Engineering | 3 | |
| Hardware-Design Elective | (4) | |
| ECE 429 | Intro to VLSI Design | 4 |
| or ECE 446 | Advanced Logic Design | |
| Mathematics Requirements | (24) | |
| MATH 151 | Calculus I | 5 |
| MATH 152 | Calculus II | 5 |
| MATH 251 | Multivariate & Vector Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 252 | Introduction to Diff Equations | 4 |
| MATH 374 | Probability/Statistics for ECE | 3 |
| MATH 333 | Matrix Alg & Complex Variables | 3 |
| or MATH 350 | Intro to Computational Mathe | |
| Physics Requirements | (11) | |
| PHYS 123 | General Physics I: Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 221 | Gen Physics II: Elect&Magntism | 4 |
| PHYS 224 | Gen Physics III for Engnrs | 3 |
| Chemistry Requirement | (3) | |
| CHEM 122 | Principles of Chem I w/out Lab | 3 |
| Engineering Science Requirement | (3) | |
| MMAE 200 | Statics | 3 |
| or MMAE 320 | Thermodynamics | |
| Science Elective | (3) | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Biology | 3 | |
| Introduction to Human Biology | 3 | |
| Principles Chemistry II | 3 | |
| Materials Science | 3 | |
| Interprofessional Projects (IPRO) | (6) | |
| See Illinois Tech Core Curriculum, section E | 6 | |
| Humanities and Social Sciences Requirements | (21) | |
| See Illinois Tech Core Curriculum, sections B and C | 21 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 131-135 | |
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Curriculum
| Year 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
| ECE 100 | 3 | MATH 152 | 5 |
| MATH 151 | 5 | PHYS 123 | 4 |
| CHEM 122 | 3 | CS 116 | 2 |
| CS 115 | 2 | Social Sciences Elective | 3 |
| Humanities 200-level Course | 3 | Science Elective1 | 3 |
| 16 | 17 | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
| MATH 252 | 4 | MATH 251 | 4 |
| PHYS 221 | 4 | PHYS 224 | 3 |
| ECE 211 | 3 | ECE 213 | 4 |
| ECE 218 | 4 | ECE 242 | 3 |
| CS 331 | 3 | CS 330 | 3 |
| 18 | 17 | ||
| Year 3 | |||
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
| ECE 311 | 4 | CS 450 | 3 |
| CS 351 | 3 | MATH 374 | 3 |
| MMAE 200 or 320 | 3 | Junior CPE Elective2 | 3-4 |
| MATH 333 or 350 | 3 | IPRO Elective I | 3 |
| Humanities Elective (300+) | 3 | Social Sciences Elective (300+) | 3 |
| 16 | 15-16 | ||
| Year 4 | |||
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | Semester 2 | Credit Hours |
| ECE 441 | 4 | IPRO Elective II | 3 |
| ECE 4853 | 3 | Professional ECE Elective5 | 3-4 |
| Computer Systems/Software Elective4 | 3-4 | ECE 429 or 446 | 4 |
| Professional ECE Elective5 | 3-4 | Humanities Elective (300+) | 3 |
| Humanities or Social Sciences Elective | 3 | Social Sciences Elective (300+) | 3 |
| 16-18 | 16-17 | ||
| Total Credit Hours: 131-135 | |||
| 1 | Science elective must be BIOL 105, BIOL 114, CHEM 126, or MS 201. |
| 2 | Junior CPE elective: Choose one of ECE 307, ECE 308, or ECE 319. |
| 3 | CS 470 may be substituted with adviser approval. |
| 4 | Computer systems/software elective: Choose one of ECE 407, ECE 408, ECE 443, ECE 449, CS 425, or CS 487. |
| 5 | Professional electives may be chosen from the 400-level ECE courses identified with a (P) in the course descriptions, and any 400-level computer science courses except CS 485. A maximum of three credit hours of Undergraduate Research (ECE 491) or Special Problems (ECE 497) may be used as a professional elective with adviser approval. |
This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
