2014-2015 Undergraduate Bulletin [Archived Catalog]
Computer Engineering (B.S.Cmp.E.)
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 Return to: Part 5: Program Descriptions
Program: B.S.Cmp.E.
Department of Engineering
College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science
Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science Building 327 ~ 260-481-6362 ~ipfw.edu/engr
Educational Objectives
As a framework for the continuous improvement policy, the Computer Engineering program has adopted a set of program educational objectives (PEOs) that describe the anticipated accomplishments of our graduates 3-5 years after graduation.
The Computer Engineering program’s educational objectives are to produce graduates who:
- Function and communicate effectively to solve technical problems.
- Advance professionally to roles of greater computer engineering responsibilities, and/or by transitioning into leadership position in business, government, and/or education.
- Participate in life-long learning through the successful completion of advanced degree(s), continuing education, and/or engineering certification(s)/licensure or other professional development.
- Demonstrate a commitment to community by applying technical skills and knowledge to support various service activities.
The student learning outcomes for the computer engineering degree are as follows:
- Graduates will demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
- Graduates will demonstrate an ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze and interpret data
- Graduates will demonstrate an ability to design electrical systems, components, or processes to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, social, ethical, safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
- Graduates will demonstrate an ability to function as team members on engineering projects, laboratory experiments, and/or multidisciplinary activities
- Graduates will demonstrate an ability to identify, formulate, and solve computer engineering problems
- Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
- Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
- Graduates will demonstrate an ability to communicate in both oral and written forms
- Graduates will demonstrate the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, and societal context
- Graduates will demonstrate a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
- Graduates will demonstrate a broad knowledge of contemporary issues
- Graduates will demonstrate an ability to use techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for computer engineering practice
Computer engineers design, develop, and manage systems that process, store, and transmit information. These systems include personal computers, workstations, mainframe computers, computer networks, and all of their various components. Computer engineers are particularly involved in the design and development of “embedded” computers used in aircraft, automobiles, communication systems, biomedical instruments, industrial robots, and household appliances. Designing these systems raises both hardware and software issues; a computer engineer typically has the hardware background of an electrical engineer and the software background of a computer scientist. Computer engineers can choose to specialize in areas such as very large scale integrated (VLSI) systems design, embedded systems, electronic design automation and networks, and communications. IPFW offers state of-the-art knowledge in all areas of computer engineering such as computer architecture, software engineering, and robotics. In addition to traditional classes, our curriculum includes an innovative set of common first-year courses, integrated design experiences, hands-on laboratories, and a two-semester capstone project in which students design, build, and test a device.
Degree Requirements
To earn the B.S.Comp.E. at IPFW, you must satisfy the requirements of IPFW (see Part 8 ) and the College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science (see Part 4 ); you must also complete the following courses:
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