Computer engineers are involved in exciting industries in which hardware/software interaction is critical, such as robotics and autonomous vehicles.
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Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
A Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering is a professional degree program that prepares students for careers in computer-related industries. The degree prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of computer hardware, embedded systems, software systems and related equipment and facilities; and the analysis of specific problems of computer applications to various tasks. A computer engineering graduate is able to design and implement a computer system for general purpose or embedded computing. Students learn to incorporate best practices and state-of-the-art solutions into a variety of computing problems in an ethical and socially-responsible manner. This includes systems which have both hardware and software components, whose design requires a well-defined interface between the two, and the evaluation of the associated trade offs. Graduates will have strong communication skills and are capable of communicating with a range of audiences, as well the ability to work as a productive member of an interdisciplinary team.
The BS in Computer Engineering is accredited by the EAC Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs
Why Should I Major in Computer Engineering?
Computer engineers are involved in exciting industries in which hardware/ software interaction is critical, such as robotics and autonomous vehicles. By incorporating strong elements of both hardware and software, computer engineers have the flexibility to work in many areas– whether you want to program computers or build them, computer engineering will prepare you for the future. Computer engineers work for top companies such as Google, Microsoft, Apple, Qualcomm, Boeing, National Instruments, Intel, and Amazon. At High Point, students have access to state of the art equipment from top manufacturers, both in hardware courses such as electronics and in software courses, in which we have both excellent computer hardware and software.
In the age of technology, the demand for computer programmers continues to expand. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for students with a degree in computer engineering is growing faster than most degrees. We are committed to incorporating the latest trends in technology into our curriculum. You will have access to the top software available. Our students invent and design new approaches to computing technology and find innovative uses for existing technology. Computer engineers enjoy excellent job prospects because many companies report difficulties finding these highly skilled workers.
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Three to five years after graduation, the graduates of Electrical or Computer Engineering at HPU will:
- Be employed or be pursuing graduate degrees in their disciplines or in a closely related field.
- Be progressing toward professional licensure.
- Be continuing to develop their knowledge, sense of ethics, and skills in engineering through means such as professional societies, engineering conferences, mentorship opportunities, and formal or informal courses.
- Be fully contributing, and actively adding value, to their businesses or academic organizations, and developing as professionals.
- Advanced Programming with Data Structures
- CAD/CAM Fundamentals
- Circuits
- Computer Architecture
- Digital Logic and Computer Systems
- Discrete Structures
- Electronics
- Microprocessor Applications
- Operating Systems
- Programming in MATLAB
- Real-time and Embedded Systems
- Signals and Systems
Skills students will possess at the time of graduation include:
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- An ability to 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.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- An ability to 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.
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Student Outcomes
Our programs have documented student outcomes that support the program educational objectives.
Engineering Student Outcomes
At the time of graduation, students in the Electrical or Computer Engineering at HPU will have:
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- an ability to 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
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- an ability to 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
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Program Objectives
For Electrical and Computer Engineering, Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) are reviewed by faculty and Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) in the spring of odd years. Student input is captured in a survey conducted in the final semester of the capstone class. The PEOs developed through this process and most recently approved by the IAB on April 27, 2023, are as follows:
Three to five years after graduation, the graduates of Electrical or Computer Engineering at HPU will:
- Be employed or be pursuing graduate degrees in their disciplines or in a closely related field.
- Be progressing toward professional licensure.
- Be continuing to develop their knowledge, sense of ethics, and skills in engineering through means such as professional societies, engineering conferences, mentorship opportunities, and formal or informal courses.
- Be fully contributing, and actively adding value, to their businesses or academic organizations, and developing as professionals.
Course Requirements 2024/2025
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
| Degree Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Major Requirements | 85 |
| University Core Requirements | 36-44 |
| Electives | 0-7 |
| Total | 128-129 |
Requirements for B.S. in Computer Engineering
Requirements for B.S. in Computer Engineering
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSC 1710 | Introduction to Programming | 4 |
| CSC 1720 | Advanced Programming with Data Structures | 4 |
| CSC 2342 | Discrete Structures | 4 |
| CSC 4210 | Operating Systems | 4 |
| ECE 1012 | Introduction to Engineering Design and CAD/CAM | 4 |
| ECE 1015 | Programming in Matlab | 1 |
| ECE 2605 | Digital Logic and Computer Systems | 4 |
| ECE 2610 | Circuits I | 4 |
| ECE 3105 | Signals and Systems | 4 |
| ECE 3610 | Circuits II | 4 |
| ECE 3630 | Microprocessor Applications | 4 |
| ECE 4200 | Electronics I | 4 |
| ECE 4400 | Digital Signal Processing | 4 |
| ECE 4805 | Computer Architecture | 4 |
| ECE 4650 | Real-time and Embedded Systems | 4 |
| ECE 4900 | Engineering Senior Design Project I | 2 |
| ECE 4910 | Engineering Senior Design Project II | 2 |
| MTH 1415 | Mathematics for Engineers I | 4 |
| MTH 1425 | Mathematics for Engineers II | 4 |
| MTH 2050 | Mathematical Methods for Engineering and Physics I | 4 |
| MTH 2150 | Mathematical Methods for Engineering and Physics II | 4 |
| PHY 2020 | Fundamentals of Physics II | 4 |
| STS 3005 | Probability and Statistics or Engineers | 4 |
| *At least 16 credits of University Core Requirements are “embedded” within the major. Though these overlapping credits are reflected in the credit totals for both Major Requirements and University Core Requirements, they are not counted twice in the calculations of Elective and Total Credits | ||
*Satisfies the Ethical Reasoning core requirement.
**Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.
***Satisfies the Quantitative Reasoning core requirement.
****Satisfies the Natural Science core requirement.
**Satisfies the Social Science core requirement.
***Satisfies the Quantitative Reasoning core requirement.
****Satisfies the Natural Science core requirement.
Career Opportunities
With ever-changing, emerging, and advancing technology, computer and electrical engineers are needed in today’s workplace to design and develop technology for the future, working in hardware and software design, networking, design automation, robotics, system integrations, and more. Students with a degree in computer engineering work professionally in the following areas: computer hardware and software design, embedded systems, computer networks, cyberphysical systems, robotics, system integration and electronic design automation.
Both Computer and Electrical Engineering graduates’ prospects include companies such as the following:
Both Computer and Electrical Engineering graduates’ prospects include companies such as the following:
- Amazon
- Apple
- AT&T
- Boeing
- HBO
- IBM
- Lockheed Martin
- Microsoft
- Oracle
- Tesla
Student Outcomes
- Amazon
- Apple
- AT&T
- Boeing
- HBO
- IBM
- Lockheed Martin
- Microsoft
- Oracle
- Tesla
