Computer Engineering, B.S.

Offered by Computer Science and Electrical Engineering .

The B.S. in Computer Engineering at UMBC is accredited by ABET, Inc.

Computer Engineering graduates from UMBC will be successful practitioners of the art and science of engineering in computer-related fields, using the problem-solving skills, technical experise, teamwork experience, and knowledge of professional practices obtained at UMBC to contribute to the success of their organizations and advance their careers. To sucessfully adapt to the rapid changes in computer technology, UMBC Computer Engineers will be ngaged in life-long learning, including, where appropriate, graduate school training in professional and technical skills at the Masters and PhD levels.

The Computer Engineering degree offers three tracks: Computer Engineering, Electronic Systems Track, B.S. , Computer Engineering, Communications Track, B.S. , and Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity Track, B.S. Once admitted to the Computer Engineering program, students should declare both their major and intended track by submitting a Declaration of Major form to the Registrars Office with their intended track indicated. Multiple tracks may also be selected. Any changes to track selection requires form resubmission, and can be changed at any time. Graduation requires completing the requirements for tracks selected.

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 Gateway Requirements.

Admissions Requirements

Computer Engineering

Students admitted to UMBC who, by virtue of their math placement exams are eligible for MATH 150 Pre-Calculus or higher, who intend to pursue Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering and Information Technology are initially admitted to the Pre-Computer Engineering program. Full admission to Computer Engineering is granted upon completion of the Gateway Requirements and upon review of previous transcripts (if applicable). Students should review the academic requirements and policies of the university and the college, including gateway requirements and repeat policies. For additional information incoming freshmen should visit: http://advising.coeit.umbc.edu/prospective-freshmen/.
Transfer students should visit http://advising.coeit.umbc.edu/transfer-information/

Gateway Requirements

Students are admitted to the computer engineering program only when they pass all five of the following Gateway courses: CMPE 212 , CMSC 201 , MATH 151 , PHYS 121 with a grade of ‘B’ or better and ENES 101 with a grade of ‘C’ or better. Enrolling in a gateway course at UMBC or a Computer Engineering Department equivalent course at another institution is considered to be an attempt in accordance with the university repeat policy: https://academicpolicy.umbc.edu/course-repeat-policy/

A grade of ‘B’ or better in the following courses:

CMSC 201 - Computer Science I (4.00)
CMPE 212 - Principles of Digital Design (4.00)
MATH 151 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I (4.00)
PHYS 121 - Introductory Physics I (4.00)

A grade of ‘C’ or better in the following course:

ENES 101 - Introduction to Engineering (3.00)

Note

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

Required Computer Science Courses

Honors courses are listed here as optional replacements for the regular courses.

CMSC 201 - Computer Science I (4.00)
CMSC 201H - Computer Science I (Honors) (4.00)
CMSC 202 - Computer Science II (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 Physic Courses

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

Additionally Choose one of the following:

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 Electronic Circuits (4.00)
CMPE 320 - Probability, Statistics, and Random Processes (3.00)
CMPE 349 - Introduction to Professional Practice (3.00)
CMPE 450 - Capstone I (3.00)
CMPE 451 - Capstone II (2.00)

List A: CMPE and CMSC Electives

List A consists of any CMPE 300-level or 400-level course, except CMPE 499, not otherwise required for CMPE program or the relevant track; and selected CMSC courses listed below. 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 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 418 - VLSI Design Verification and Testing (3.00)
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 471 - Experimental Techniques for Electrical and Computer Engineering (3.00)
CMPE 491 - Special Topics in Computer Engineering (3.00) (topics vary by semester)
CMSC 426 - Principles of Computer Security (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 478 - Introduction to Machine Learning (3.00)
CMSC 479 - Introduction to Robotics (3.00)
CMSC 481 - Computer Networks (3.00)
CMSC 487 - Introduction To Network Security (3.00)

List B: CMSC Electives

List B consists of the following CMSC courses, plus a single ENME course. 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 431 - Compiler Design Principles (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 447 - Software Engineering I (3.00)
CMSC 455 - Numerical Computations (3.00)
CMSC 471 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (3.00)
CMSC 483 - Parallel and Distributed Processing (3.00)
CMSC 486 - Mobile Radio Communications (3.00)
ENME 403 - Automatic Controls (3.00)

List C: CMPE and CMSC Electives

List C consists of the following specific CMPE and CMSC courses.

CMPE 323 - Signal and Systems Theory (3.00)
CMPE 418 - VLSI Design Verification and Testing (3.00)
CMPE 422 - Digital Signal Processing (3.00)
CMPE 447 - Analog Integrated Circuit Design (3.00)
CMPE 471 - Experimental Techniques for Electrical and Computer Engineering (3.00)
CMSC 442 - Information and Coding Theory (3.00)
CMSC 443 - Cryptology (3.00)
CMSC 447 - Software Engineering I (3.00)
CMSC 455 - Numerical Computations (3.00)
CMSC 487 - Introduction To Network Security (3.00)

Note

Special topics courses offered in Computer Engineering (CMPE 491 ) and Computer Science (CMSC 491 ) are assisgned to List A, List B, or List C on a semster by semester basis. The Computer Science and Electrical Engineering department website at csee.umbc.edu maintains an up to date list of the designations for special topics courses.

Laptop Requirement

The UMBC Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering requires all incoming freshmen and incoming transfer students to have
a laptop computer.

A link to the computer engineering program’s technology requirements shall be available on the following website:
https://www.csee.umbc.edu/undergraduate/computer-engineering-bs/