Computer Engineering

This is an addendum to the 2005-2006 UAF General Catalog.
A new Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering was approved by the UA Board of Regents in February 2005. This page includes the specifics of this new program.

College of Engineering and Mines
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
(907) 474-7137
www.uaf.edu/ece/

B.S. Degree

Minimum Requirements for Degree: 135 credits

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Computer engineering is a relatively new discipline. It lies somewhere in the middle between computer science--which covers theory, algorithms, software, networking, graphics and computer architecture--and electrical engineering--which covers microelectronics, electrical circuits and devices, networks, communications systems, computer architecture, hardware design and systems analysis. Computer engineers design, analyze, produce, operate, program and maintain computer and digital systems. They apply theories and principles of science and mathematics to the design of hardware, software, networks and processes to solve technical problems.

Over the past decade, computers have evolved into complex systems that may consist of single machines or many interconnected computers linked by a data network. In one form or another, computers now control most telephone and communications systems, process control and manufacturing automation systems, management information systems, household appliances, automobiles, transportation systems and medical instrumentation. Computers also form the core of the Internet. To work in the constantly evolving discipline of computer systems engineering, the computer engineer must acquire competence in both digital computer hardware and the fundamentals of software engineering.

Careers in computer engineering are as wide and varied as computer systems themselves. Systems range from embedded computer systems found in consumer products or medical devices; control systems for automobiles, aircraft and trains; to more wide-ranging applications in telecommunications, financial transactions and information systems. The Bureau of Labor Statistics lists computer engineering as the fastest growing occupation in the U.S., with 299,000 jobs in 1998 to a predicted 622,000 jobs in 2008.

Candidates for the B.S. degree are required to take the state of Alaska Fundamentals of Engineering Examination in their general field.

For more information about the Computer Engineering Program mission, goals and educational objectives, visit www.uaf.edu/ece/.

MAJOR--B.S. Degree

1. Complete the general university requirements (As part of the core curriculum requirements, complete: MATH 200X, CHEM 105X and CHEM 106X or PHYS 213X.)
2. Complete the B.S. degree requirements (As part of the B.S. degree requirements, complete: MATH 201X, PHYS 211X and PHYS 212X.)
3. Complete the following program (major) requirements:*
   
   
   CS 201--Computer Science I 3
   
   CS 202--Computer Science II 3
   
   CS 301--Assembly Language Programming 3
   
   CS 311--Data Structures and Algorithms 3
   
   CS 321--Operating Systems 3
   
   CS 331--Programming Languages 3
   
   EE 102--Introduction to Electrical Engineering 3
   
   EE 203--Electrical Engineering Fundamentals I 4
   
   EE 204-- Electrical Engineering Fundamentals II 4
   
   EE 333W--Physical Electronics 4
   
   EE 334--Electronic Circuit Design 4
   
   EE 311--Applied Engineering Electromagnetics 3
   
   EE 331--High Frequency Lab 1
   
   EE 343--Digital Systems Analysis and Design 4
   
   EE 443--Computer Engineering Analysis and Design 4
   
   EE 444W,O--Embedded Systems Design 4
   
   EE 463--Communication Networks 3
   
   ES 101--Introduction to Engineering 2
   
   ESM 450W--Economic Analysis and Operations 3
   
   MATH 202X--Calculus 4
   
   MATH 302--Differential Equations 3
   
   MATH 307--Discrete Mathematics 3
   
   Approved electives** 9
   Approved engineering science elective*** 3
4. Complete State of Alaska Fundamentals of Engineering Examination
5. Minimum credits required 135

*Student must earn a C grade or better in each course in the major requirements.

**Recommended electives are: EE 353, EE 354, EE 434, EE 451, EE 461, EE 464, CS 302, CS 381, CS 402, CS 411, CS 421, CS 431, CS 441, CS 471, CS 481

***Engineering science elective to be chosen from ES 208, ES 331, ES 334, ES 341, ES 346.