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Undergraduate Catalog 2019-20 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2019-20 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Engineering


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Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.

Program Educational Objectives

Computer Engineering Graduates, within a few years of graduation, should:

  1. Use their understanding of computer engineering fundamentals to solve problems in professional practice while exhibiting rigorous analysis and creative design skills that reflect their technical depth and ability to draw on multiple disciplines;
  2. Continue their intellectual development through professional development courses, including online learning opportunities, and/or graduate education; and
  3. Practice their career in a manner consistent with a high degree of professional ethics, and participate in their community and professional organizations.

(For up-to-date program educational objectives and learning outcomes, see the Department web page at www.wmich.edu/electrical-computer)

Admission

  1. To be admitted to this Engineering curriculum, a student must complete all pre-engineering requirements with grades of “C” or better. These requirements may be found in the beginning of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences section.
  2. Students seeking admission to this curriculum must submit an application following procedures established by the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Upper level transfer students may complete an application prior to their first semester of enrollment. Only students in good academic standing as defined by the University will be admitted to this curriculum.


Baccalaureate-Level Writing Requirement

Students who have chosen the Computer Engineering curriculum will satisfy the Baccalaureate-Level Writing Requirement by successfully completing IEE 3160 - Report Preparation Credits: 3 hours.

Requirements

Candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Computer) must satisfy the following requirements in addition to those required by Western Michigan University:

  1. A grade point average of 2.0 or better must be earned in courses presented for graduation with ECE, IEE, and ME prefixes.
  2. Students may enroll in an ECE course only after earning at least a “C” in its prerequisite course(s).
  3. No more than two grades of “D” or “DC” in courses presented for graduation may be counted for graduation.
  4. The following program of 128 or more semester credit hours must be completed. For transfer students at least 16 credit hours of ECE course work must be completed at WMU. The schedule below is an example of one leading to graduation in eight semesters, beginning with fall. Pre-engineering requirements are indicated.
  5. The Computer Engineering curriculum requires students to complete a course in General Education Area I, Area II, Area III, Area IV, Area V, and Area VIII. At least two of the General Education Area courses must be at the 3000/4000-level, and no more than two courses from any one department may be used to satisfy the Area requirements.

First Semester (16 hours)


  • General Education   Credits: 2 hours

Second Semester (16 hours)


  • General Education  Credits: 3 hours

Third Semester (17 hours)


Fourth Semester (17 hours)


  • General Education   Credits: 3 hours

Fifth Semester (17 hours)


Sixth Semester (16 hours)


  • General Education   Credits: 3 hours

Seventh Semester (14 hours)


  • General Education   Credits: 3 hours
  • Engineering Science Elective   Credits: 3 hours
    or
  • Computer Science Algorithm or OS Elective   Credits 3 hours
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering/Computer Science Elective Group   Credits: 3 hours
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering/Computer Science Elective Group   Credits: 3 hours
  • Credits: 2 hours
  • Permission form required to be signed by ECE advisor and department chair. Must complete IEE 3160 and ECE 2510 and ECE 3710, and either (ECE 3200 or ECE 3300) or (ECE 4525 and ECE 4510).

Eighth Semester (15 hours)


  • General Education   Credits: 3 hours
  • Engineering Science Elective   Credits: 3 hours
    or
  • Computer Science Algorithm or OS Elective   Credits 3 hours
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering Elective Group   Credits: 3 hours
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering Elective Group   Credits: 3 hours

Computer Engineering Electives


Engineering Science Electives


Students must complete one elective course (minimum of 3 credit hours).

Note:


Other courses may be used in place of these courses if PRIOR approval is obtained from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Advisor and Department Chair.

Computer Science Elective Group


Students must complete one elective course (minimum of 3 credit hours).

Electrical and Computer Engineering/Computer Science Elective Group


Students must complete a total of four elective courses (minimum of 12 credit hours).

It is strongly suggested that one additional CS and either ECE 4500 or ECE 4550 be taken.

Note:


Other 4000 or 5000-level Electrical and Computer Engineering or Computer Science courses may be used in place of these courses if PRIOR approval is obtained from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Advisor and Department Chair.

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