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Nov 24, 2024
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Undergraduate Catalog 2017-18 [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:
- 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;
- Continue their intellectual development through professional development courses, including online learning opportunities, and/or graduate education; and
- 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)
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:
- A grade point average of 2.0 or better must be earned in courses presented for graduation with ECE, IEE, and ME prefixes.
- Students may enroll in an ECE course only after earning at least a “C” in its prerequisite course(s).
- No more than two grades of “D” or “DC” in courses presented for graduation may be counted for graduation.
- 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.
- 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.
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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
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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