Computer Engineering
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Program Requirements
Major technological advances are being made in the computer field at a rapid pace, and it is essential that Computer Engineering students are not only aware of these advances but prepared to work in this changing environment. Students should gain a strong background in the fundamentals of Computer Engineering and develop a willingness to accept and thrive on change.
The Computer Engineering program at Oakland University is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills needed to function effectively in computer-related activities in the years ahead. It is unique in offering a focus on embedded systems. A balance between theoretical and practical experience and an emphasis on the software and hardware aspects of computers are key elements to the university’s Computer Engineering major. The BSE in Computer Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Computer Engineering Program Criteria. To earn the degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a major in Computer Engineering, students must complete a minimum of 129 credits and satisfy the writing requirements. They must meet the following requirements: (also see Undergraduate degree requirements)
Program Educational Objectives
The undergraduate program in Computer Engineering will provide educational experiences aimed toward producing graduates who will:
Become successful practitioners in an engineering career or career requiring use of their engineering skills.
Pursue graduate study, continuing education opportunities, and/or active participation in professional organizations in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or other related disciplines.
Demonstrate leadership and excel in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments.
Function as responsible members of society with an awareness of the ethical, social, and environmental ramifications of their work.
Requirements for the major in Computer Engineering, B.S.E.
General Education Requirements
In order to graduate on-schedule without taking additional courses, it is highly recommended that students meet with an Undergraduate Academic Adviser concerning the selection of all of their General Education courses.
Each candidate for an Oakland University baccalaureate will need to satisfactorily complete approved courses in each of the following areas: Foundations, Explorations, Integration, U.S. Diversity, and Writing Intensive. For details, refer to the General Education Requirements section of the catalog. In order to satisfy both General Education and other program requirements, in some of the General Education areas students should select from the courses listed below.
Foundations:
Explorations: 1 course from each of the 7 Explorations areas:
Arts
Language and Culture
Global Perspective
Literature
Natural Science and Technology (satisfied by course or course; see Engineering Core)
Social Science (satisfied by course, course or course; see Additional Major Requirements)
Western Civilization (satisfied by course; see Additional Major Requirements)
Integration:
Knowledge Applications (satisfied by course for engineering majors; see Mathematics and sciences)
Capstone (satisfied by course; see Required Professional Subjects)
U.S. Diversity:
May be met by an approved course in the Explorations area
Writing Intensive:
Writing Intensive in the Major (satisfied by course; see Required Professional Subjects)
Writing Intensive in General Education (may be met by an approved course in the Explorations area)
Additional Major Requirements
All students must meet the following requirements. Courses from these selections can meet general education exploration areas above.
Professional Ethics: course Introduction to Ethics in Science and Engineering
Mathematics and Sciences
Students must complete at least 30 credits in the required math/science area. Students with fewer than 30 credit hours of math/science, for example due to transfers from another institution, must take additional courses to satisfy this requirement.
course Calculus I (4)
course Calculus II (4)
course Introduction to Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra (4)
course Discrete Mathematics (4)
course General Chemistry I (4)
course Introductory Physics I (4)
course Introductory Physics II (4)
course Engineering Mathematics (4)
Engineering Core
course Engineering Graphics and CAD (1)
course Computer Problem Solving in Engineering (4)
course Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering (4)
course Introduction to Thermal Engineering (4)
course Introduction to Industrial and Systems Engineering (4)
course Design and Analysis of Electromechanical Systems (4)
Required Professional Subjects
course Introduction to Data Structures in C (4)
course Electric Circuits (4)
course Digital Logic Design (4)
course Electronic Circuits and Devices I (4)
course Signals and Systems (4)
course Microprocessors (4)
course Computer Hardware Design (4)
course Embedded Systems Design (4)
course Senior Design (4)
Professional Electives
Professional elective courses can be selected from 3000, 4000, or 5000 level ECE, or CSI courses; provided that the prerequisites of the courses are met. Professional electives from other SECS programs can be selected with prior approval of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Of the 12 professional elective credits, 4 credits must be selected from the Computers and Algorithms list, and at least 4 credits must be from a 4000 or 5000 level course. Professional Electives at the 5000 level require an overall GPA of 3.0 or above. Prior approval of the chairperson of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is required for course and course. Co-ops/internships, course, course, and course/course cannot be counted as professional electives in the Computer Engineering program.
Computers and Algorithms - choose at least 1:
Suggested electives:
High Performance Computing Area
course Reconfigurable Computing (4)
course High Performance Embedded Programming (4)
course Quantum Computer Design (4)
course Embedded System Design with FPGAs (4)
course GPU Accelerated Computing (4)
Artificial Intelligence Area
course Human Robot Interaction (4)
course Embedded Artificial Intelligence (AI) (4)
course Foundations of Edge AI (4)
course Artificial Intelligence (4)
Cybersecurity Area
course Fundamentals of Safety-Critical Embedded Systems (4)
course Embedded Security (4)
course Automotive Security (4)
course AI for Cybersecurity and Privacy (4)
Microelectronics Area
course Electronic Circuits and Devices II (4)
course Microelectronic Materials and Devices (4)
course VLSIC Design of Digital Chips (4)
course Fundamentals of MEMS (4)
Mechatronics Area
course Electric Machines (4)
course Automatic Control Systems (4)
course Microcomputer-based Control Systems (4)
course Automotive Mechatronics I (4)
Robotics Area
course Introduction to Robot Operating System (4)
course Robotic Systems and Control (4)
course Machine Vision (4)
course Human Robot Interaction (4)
Major standing
To enroll in 3000- or higher-level courses and to become candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a major in Computer Engineering, students must gain major standing. An application for major standing should be submitted prior to intended enrollment in 3000- or higher-level courses. Students can obtain the major standing form from the SECS Undergraduate Advising website. At the time that major standing is approved, students with majors of Pre-Computer Engineering will have their major changed to Computer Engineering. Approval of both a major standing application and change of major to Computer Engineering is required prior to enrolling in any 3000- or higher-level courses.
To gain major standing in Computer Engineering, students must:
A) have an average GPA of 2.0 in the following mathematics and science courses: course, course, course, course, course, course, course;
B) have an average GPA of 2.0 in the following engineering core courses: course, course, course, course, course, course;
C) have no more than 2 grades below C in the required courses listed in A and B above;
D) have not attempted any course listed in A and B above more than 3 times; and
E) have not repeated more than 3 different courses listed in A and B. Courses in which a W (withdrawal) grade is recorded will not be counted.
Conditional major standing may be granted in the semester in which the student will complete the courses listed in A and B above.
Performance Requirements
Satisfactory completion of the program requires a GPA of at least 2.0 within each course group: mathematics and sciences, engineering core, and professional courses (including required professional subjects and professional electives) and a grade of C or better in the senior design capstone course (course). Within professional courses, at most 2 grades below C are permitted, at most 2 different courses may be repeated, and a total of 3 attempts per course are permitted.
Sample Computer Engineering Schedule
Students entering the School of Engineering and Computer Science with the required background may follow a schedule such as the one indicated below. However, students will need additional time to complete the program if they do not have the required background upon entrance to the program.
Freshman year
Fall semester – 17 credits
course - General Chemistry I (4)
course Engineering Mathematics (4)
course Engineering Graphics and CAD (1)
course Computer Problem Solving in Engineering (4)
WRT or General Education (4)
Winter semester – 16 credits
course Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering (4)
course Calculus I (4)
course Introductory Physics I (4)
General Education (4)
Sophomore year
Fall semester – 16 credits
course Calculus II (4)
course Introduction to Data Structures in C (4)
course Introduction to Thermal Engineering (4)
course Introductory Physics II (4)
Winter semester – 16 credits
course Introduction to Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra (4)
course Digital Logic Design (4)
course Introduction to Industrial and Systems Engineering (4)
course Design and Analysis of Electromechanical Systems (4)
Junior year
Fall semester – 16 credits
course Electric Circuits (4)
course Microprocessors (4)
course Computer Hardware Design (4)
General Education (4)
Winter semester – 16 credits
course Discrete Mathematics (4)
course Electronic Circuits and Devices I (4)
course Embedded Systems Design (4)
General Education (4)
Senior year
Fall semester – 16 credits
course Design and Analysis of Algorithms (4) or course Computer Organization (4)
course Signals and Systems (4)
Professional elective (4)
General Education (4)
Winter semester – 16 credits
course Senior Design (4)
Professional elective (4)
General Education (4)
General Education (4)
Applicable Minors
All Minors are applicable to this major with the exception of the following Minor(s): Child Welfare, International Orientation for EGR/CS, and Electrical Engineering.