Computer Engineering

Computer Engineering Fundamentals

Computer engineering combines computer technology with traditional engineering science, focusing on any system in which digital computing is an essential function.

• 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
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
Digital Logic Design	4	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
		Senior Design Project I	3
Second Year		Embedded Systems Interfacing	3
Calculus III	4	CPE electives	6
Physics II	4	General Education	3-5
Circuits I, II	6	Senior Design 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