Computer Engineering (B.S.)

Computer Engineering (B.S.)

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What is a Bachelor of Science in computer engineering?

This program is tailored to students who want to understand and participate in the engineering discipline that merges electronics systems with software. Students learn the fundamental concepts of electrical circuits and how those circuits can be controlled by software, gaining skills and technological expertise needed to succeed in graduate studies or a variety of career fields.

Why study computer engineering at UNH?

You’ll work in a hands-on laboratory environment that reinforces traditional classroom learning while providing the real-world skills valued by employers. Seniors choose from a suite of professional technical electives and carry out a capstone design project tailored to their career objectives. You can complete an accelerated master’s program, participate on competitive teams at national competitions and gain hands-on experience at the UNH InterOperability Lab, where you’ll work alongside top tech companies to test their networking equipment before it hits the market. This ABET-accredited program has a high placement rate because of its great reputation among industry employers.

Potential Careers

  • Advanced manufacturing
  • Aerospace
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Biomedical engineering
  • Education and research
  • Embedded computer systems
  • Semiconductors and IC Design
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation and automotive
  •  

Contact

Electrical and Computer Engineering
33 Academic Way
Kingsbury Hall Room W201
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH  03824

Phone (603) 862-1357
Email: ece.dept@unh.edu

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Curriculum & Requirements

In addition to the university's mandatory Discovery Program requirements, degree candidates must complete our core program (freshman through junior years).  In the senior year, students select professional technical electives in the areas of their interest.   They also carry out a student-designed project to acquire both breadth and depth of study and to integrate knowledge across course boundaries.

For a detailed semester by semester list of requirements for the four years of study, please refer to the Degree Plan tab.

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredits
ECE 401 Perspectives in Electrical and Computer Engineering 4
MATH 425 Calculus I 4
CS 415 Introduction to Computer Science I 4
ECON 402
or EREC 411
 Principles of Economics (Micro)
or Environmental and Resource Economics Perspectives
 4
 Credits16
Spring
ECE 543 Introduction to Digital Systems 4
MATH 426 Calculus II 4
CS 416 Introduction to Computer Science II 4
ENGL 401 First-Year Writing 4
 Credits16
Second Year
Fall
ECE 562 Computer Organization 4
PHYS 407 General Physics I 4
MATH 527 Differential Equations with Linear Algebra 4
CS 515 Data Structures and Introduction to Algorithms 4
 Credits16
Spring
ECE 583 Designing with Programmable Logic 4
PHYS 408 General Physics II 4
CS 520 Assembly Language Programming and Machine Organization 4
MATH 645 Linear Algebra for Applications 4
 Credits16
Third Year
Fall
ECE 541 Electric Circuits 4
ECE 602 Engineering Analysis 4
ECE 633 Signals and Systems I 3
ECE 649 Embedded Microcomputer Based Design 4
Discovery Program Category 4
 Credits19
Spring
ECE 548 Electronic Design I 4
ECE 603 Electromagnetic Fields and Waves I 4
ECE 634 Signals and Systems II 3
ECE 647 Random Processes and Signals in Engineering 3
Discovery Program Category 4
 Credits18
Fourth Year
Fall
Two Professional Electives 8
Two Discovery Program Categories 8
ECE 791 Senior Project I 2
 Credits18
Spring
Two Professional Electives 8
Discovery Program Category 4
ECE 792 Senior Project II 2
 Credits14
 Total Credits133

In addition to Discovery Program requirements, the department has a number of grade-point average and course requirements:

  1. Any computer engineering major whose cumulative grade-point average in ECE and computer science courses is less than 2.0 during any three semesters will not be allowed to continue as a computer engineering major.
  2. Computer engineering majors must achieve a 2.0 grade-point average in ECE and CS courses as a requirement for graduation.

To make an exception to any of these departmental requirements based on extenuating circumstances, students must petition the department's undergraduate committee. Mindful of these rules, students, with their adviser's assistance, should plan their programs based on the distribution of courses found in the Degree Plan tab.

Required Courses

CS 415Introduction to Computer Science I4
CS 416Introduction to Computer Science II4
CS 515Data Structures and Introduction to Algorithms4
CS 520Assembly Language Programming and Machine Organization4
ECE 401Perspectives in Electrical and Computer Engineering4
ECE 541Electric Circuits4
ECE 543Introduction to Digital Systems4
ECE 548Electronic Design I4
ECE 562Computer Organization4
ECE 583Designing with Programmable Logic4
ECE 602Engineering Analysis4
ECE 603Electromagnetic Fields and Waves I4
ECE 633Signals and Systems I3
ECE 634Signals and Systems II3
ECE 647Random Processes and Signals in Engineering3
ECE 649Embedded Microcomputer Based Design4
ECON 402Principles of Economics (Micro)4
or EREC 411 Environmental and Resource Economics Perspectives
MATH 425Calculus I4
MATH 426Calculus II4
MATH 527Differential Equations with Linear Algebra4
MATH 645Linear Algebra for Applications4
PHYS 407General Physics I4
PHYS 408General Physics II4
Capstone 2
ECE 791Senior Project I2
ECE 792Senior Project II2
Professional Electives
Choose two ECE 700-level courses 18
Select two courses from the following:8
CS 619
Introduction to Object-Oriented Design and Development
CS 620
Operating System Fundamentals
CS 659
Introduction to the Theory of Computation
CS 671
Programming Language Concepts and Features
DS 673
Database Management and Systems Analysis
or DS 774
 E-Business
ECE 651
Electronic Design II
ECE 795
Electrical and Computer Engineering Projects
ECE 796
Special Topics
Total Credits109

The Program Educational Objectives for the Computer Engineering Program are as follows:

  • Depth: To be effective in applying computer engineering principles in engineering practice or for advanced study in computer engineering
  • Breadth: To have a productive career in the many diverse fields of computer engineering such as digital engineering, bioengineering, communications, and embedded systems, or in the pursuit of graduate education in disciplines such as computer engineering, medicine, law or business.
  • Professionalism: To function effectively in the complex modern work environment with the ability to assume professional leadership roles.

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