Computer Engineering, B.S.

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The B.S. in Computer Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. The objective of the Computer Engineering program at UMBC is to prepare and educate students who, when evaluated 3-5 years after graduation, will be successful practitioners of the art and science of engineering by

Applying their problem-solving skills and knowledge of Computer Engineering to their assigned responsibilities;
Making valuable contributions in the engineering work force, thereby advancing in their careers;
Successfully adapting to technical changes in their chosen fields; and,
Succeeding in continuing education.

Students who wish to obtain a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Engineering must satisfy the following requirements.

The Computer Engineering Program has two tracks: Electronic Systems track and a Communication Engineering track. Both tracks share a common core detailed below.

A grade of “C” or better is necessary for any course to be applied to the computer engineering major. Transfer students majoring in computer engineering must complete at least 18 credits in CMSC, CMPE and/or ENEE courses at UMBC. In addition, each student who wishes to earn a B.S. in Computer Engineering must meet the following two gateway requirements.

Gateway Requirements

A grade of “B” or better in CMPE 212

GPA of at least 3.0 in the following five courses:

CMSC 201 - Computer Science I for Majors (4.00)
CMPE 212 - Principles of Digital Design (4.00)
MATH 251 - Multivariable Calculus (4.00)
ENES 101 - Introduction to Engineering (3.00)
PHYS 122 - Introductory Physics II (4.00)

Note:

Students must pass the gateway before taking CMSC 341 , CMPE 310 and CMPE 314 .

Required Computer Science Courses

CMSC 201 - Computer Science I for Majors (4.00)
CMSC 201H - Computer Science I for Majors (Honors) (4.00)
CMSC 202 - Computer Science II for Majors (4.00)
CMSC 202H - Computer Science II (Honors) (MS) (4.00)
CMSC 203 - Discrete Structures (3.00)
CMSC 341 - Data Structures (3.00)
CMSC 341H - Data Structures (3.00)
CMSC 411 - Computer Architecture (3.00)
CMSC 421 - Principles of Operating Systems (3.00)

Required Mathematics Courses

MATH 151 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (4.00)
MATH 152 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II (4.00)
MATH 221 - Introduction to Linear Algebra (3.00)
MATH 225 - Introduction to Differential Equations (3.00)
MATH 251 - Multivariable Calculus (4.00)

Required Engineering Course

ENES 101 - Introduction to Engineering (3.00)

Required Science Courses

PHYS 121 - Introductory Physics I (4.00)
PHYS 122 - Introductory Physics II (4.00)

Required Computer Engineering Courses

CMPE 212 - Principles of Digital Design (4.00) (four-credit class that includes a laboratory)
CMPE 306 - Introductory Circuit Theory (4.00)
CMPE 310 - Systems Design and Programming (4.00)
CMPE 311 - C Programming and Embedded Systems (3.00)
CMPE 314 - Principles of Eletronic Circuits (4.00)
CMPE 320 - Probability, Statistics, and Random Processes (3.00)
CMPE 450 - Capstone I (2.00)
CMPE 451 - Capstone II (2.00)

Electronic Systems Track Requirements

CMPE 315 - Principles of VLSI Design (4.00)
CMPE 415 - Programmable Logic Devices (3.00)

Note:

In addition, three technical electives are required. At least two of the three electives must be from the CMPE electives (List A), and the remaining elective can be either from the CMPE electives (List A) or approved CMSC courses (List B).

Communications Engineering Track Requirements

CMPE 323 - Signal and Systems Theory (3.00)
CMPE 330 - Electromagnetic Waves and Transmission (3.00)

Note:

In addition, three technical electives are required. At least two of the three electives must be from the CMPE electives (List A) and the remaining one can be either from the CMPE electives (List A) or approved CMSC courses (List B).

List A: CMPE Electives

The list A electives are subject to change. Other 400-level CMPE courses may be substituted with the permission of the CMPE Undergraduate Program Director. Students must check the current list at the time of registration.

CMPE 315 - Principles of VLSI Design (4.00) (elective for Communications track)
CMPE 321 - Communication Laboratory (2.00)
CMPE 323 - Signal and Systems Theory (3.00) (elective for Electronic Systems track)
CMPE 330 - Electromagnetic Waves and Transmission (3.00) (elective for Electronic Systems track)
CMPE 415 - Programmable Logic Devices (3.00) (elective for Communications track)
CMPE 419 - Computer Arithmetic Algorithms and Implementations (3.00)
CMPE 422 - Digital Signal Processing (3.00)
CMPE 423 - Principles of Communication Engineering (3.00)
CMPE 440 - Analog and Mixed Signal Circuits (3.00)
CMPE 447 - Analog Integrated Circuit Design (3.00)
CMPE 491 - Special Topics in Computer Engineering (3.00) (topics vary by semester)

List B: CMSC Electives

The list B electives are subject to change. Other 400-level CMSC courses may be substituted with the permission of the CMPE Undergraduate Program Director. Students must check the current list at the time of registration.

CMSC 345 - Software Design and Development (3.00)
CMSC 422 - Operating Systems Design
CMSC 425 - Performance Analysis of Computer Systems
CMSC 431 - Compiler Design Principles (3.00)
CMSC 435 - Computer Graphics (3.00)
CMSC 441 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms. (3.00)
CMSC 442 - Information and Coding Theory (3.00)
CMSC 443 - Cryptology (3.00)
CMSC 455 - Numerical Computations (3.00)
CMSC 482 - Computer Systems Security
CMSC 483 - Parallel and Distributed Processing (3.00)
CMSC 486 - Mobile Telephony Communications (3.00)

Required Liberal Studies Course

Computer engineering majors are required to complete:

ENGL 393 - Technical Communication (3.00)

Required Arts and Humanities Course

PHIL 251 - Ethical Issues in Science and Engineering (3.00)