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Computer Engineering Fundamentals
Computer engineering combines computer technology with traditional engineering science, focusing on any system in which digital computing is an essential function.
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Comprehensive curriculum prepares you to identify, formulate and execute solutions to computer engineering problems. You’ll learn how to use the modern tools of engineering:
- laboratory instruments
- computational and communications software
- Internet
- You’ll work in design project teams on real-world engineering problems
Our Faculty
- are innovative and interactive
- conduct research year round in state-of-the-art facilities
Akron Advantage
Hands-on Research
Experience computer engineering firsthand through our research facilities:
- nine major laboratories in:
- circuits
- analog and digital electronics
- control
- computers
- energy conversion
- microprocessor interfacing
- power electronics
- electromagnetism/microwaves
Real World Experience
Gain important practical professional experience through the optional cooperative education program in the engineering field of your choice. Through co-op, you’ll alternate semesters of work and school following your sophomore year. As an added benefit, you’ll earn a competitive salary.
Recent placements include:
- FirstEnergy Corp
- Central Intelligence Agency
- General Electric
- Hoover Company
- Lockheed Martin
- National Security Agency
Engineering Student Organizations
Interact with other engineering students and professionals in the field through organizations such as:
- Tau Beta Pi (engineering honorary)
- Women in Engineering
- National Society of Black Engineers
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
- American Society of Mechanical Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering Society
- American Society of Civil Engineering
Sample Curriculum
Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering with Co-op Option
| First Year | Fourth Year |
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| English Composition I, II | 7 | Engineering Co-op II (fall semester) | |
| Calculus I, II | 8 | OS Concepts | 3 |
| Chemistry I | 3 | VLSI Design | 3 |
| Chemistry Lab | 1 | Communication & Signal Processing | 3 |
| Tools for ECE | 3 | Electromagnetic Compatibility | 3 |
| Switching & Logic | 4 | Senior Design Project Seminar | 1 |
| Physical Education | 1 | General Education | 3-6 |
| Physics I | 4 | Engineering Co-op III (summer) | |
| Discrete Math | 4 | Total | 16-19 |
| Engineering Co-op (optional) | |||
| Total |
35 | Fifth Year |
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| Senior Project I | 3 | ||
| Second Year | Micro Interfacing | 3 | |
| Calculus III | 4 | CPE electives | 6 |
| Physics II | 4 | General Education | 3-5 |
| Circuits I, II | 6 | Senior Project II | 2 |
| Circuits I, II Lab | 2 | Computer System Design | 3 |
| Introduction to Computer Science | 4 | CPE electives | 6 |
| Public Speaking | 3 | Total |
26-28 |
| General Education | 0-6 | ||
| Differential Equations | 3 | ||
| Data St. & Alg I | 4 | ||
| Engineering Co-op (optional) | |||
| Total | 30-36 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Signals & Systems | 4 | ||
| Computer Systems | 3 | ||
| Physical Electronics | 3 | ||
| Humanities in Western Tradition I | 4 | ||
| Engineering Co-op I (spring semester) | |||
| Programmable Logic | 3 | ||
| Probability and Statistics for Engineers |
2 | ||
| General Education | 2-3 | ||
| Total | 21-22 |
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Career Opportunities
Degrees and Preparation
A degree in computer engineering prepares you to:
- design and develop software for embedded and networked systems
- solve technical problems
- design, develop and test computer chips, circuit boards, computer systems and related equipment
Career Outlook
Opportunities are growing for computer engineers as businesses increasingly need help in developing, upgrading and customizing complex systems.
Center for Career Management
Creates links among students, alumni and local professionals. You will have access to:
- Career Resource Library
- co-op/internships through Career Advantage Network
- computer stations for resume writing and employment research
- UA Career Fairs
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