Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Integrated, B.S.

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BS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Integrated

DESCRIPTION

Computer Science and Electrical Engineering integrated program provides a variety of opportunities in careers related to hardware systems such as digital computers, electronics, control systems, communications, energy, power systems, etc. It also offers theoretical and mathematical foundations of computing and prepares students for careers such as computer systems analyst, software developer, artificial intelligence, database engineer, chief security officer and many more.

WHAT CAREERS CAN THIS MAJOR PREPARE YOU FOR?

An integrated major in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering can provide you with a strong foundation in both fields, opening up a wide range of career opportunities that bridge the gap between hardware and software, such as Embedded Systems Engineer, Hardware/Software Engineer, Firmware Engineer, System Architect, Robotics Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, Control System Engineer, Automotive Engineer, etc.

WHAT SKILLS ARE DEVELOPED WITHIN THIS MAJOR?

Students learn apply principles of mathematics, science, and engineering in a variety of contexts. They hone their ability to use the techniques, skills, and tools necessary for science and engineering practice as well as design and conduct experiments. They learn to analyze and interpret data.

Admission to Major

Admission to the Washkewicz College of Engineering.

Hours Required for Degree

Minimum hours required for the degree: 124

Minimum hours required for the major: 58

Major Requirements

Grade Restriction: Computer Science and Electrical Engineering students are limited to two grades of D in CIS and EEC courses.

The following list is a guide to the academic requirements for Computer Science and Electrical Engineering major. Each student’s specific program requires approval from the student’s advisor.

Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Core - 33 Credits

Electrical Engineering Required Courses - 27 Credits

Computer Science Required Courses - 26 Credits

Capstone Required Courses - 5 Credits

Honors Program Requirements

CSEE honors students are required to complete 15 to 20 credit hours of honors courses from the CS or ECE Departments. General guidelines for these credit hours are given below. However, the specific courses that each student takes will be agreed upon by the student, the departments’ undergraduate advisors, and the student’s honors advisor. The student’s regular undergraduate advisor is responsible for finding an honors advisor who is mutually agreeable to the undergraduate advisor, the honors advisor, and the honors student.

1. Honors Courses

The honors credits (15 to 20 hours) should be selected from the following list:

Honors Thesis (required) (CIS /EEC 499H , 1 to 3 credits) - Each honors student conducts research and writes a thesis under the supervision of an CS/ECE faculty member.
Honors Research (CIS /EEC 495H , 1 to 3 credits) - This is research conducted jointly with an CS/ECE faculty, similar to an independent study.
Graduate Course - Any 500 level CIS/EEC graduate course for which the student has the prerequisites.
Junior Honors, Senior Honors - Most 300 level and 400 level CIS/EEC courses can be expanded to become an honors course. This is referred to by the Honors Program as a “contract course.” This is done in collaboration among the undergraduate advisor, the honors advisor, and the course instructor.

2. Replaced Credit Hours

Honors credits can be used to replace the equivalent credit hours (15 to 20) of the normally required courses. These replaced credits can include any 400 level EEC or CIS course, with the exception of Senior Design (EEC /CIS 493 ; EEC /CIS 494 ) and the required core computer science or electrical engineering courses.