Computer Engineering Program

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   Engineering Co-op II (fall semester)   
Calculus I, II   OS Concepts  
Chemistry I   VLSI Design  
Chemistry Lab   Communication & Signal Processing   3
Tools for ECE   Electromagnetic Compatibility  
Digital Logic Design Design Project Seminar 
Physical Education   General Education   3-6 
Physics I  Engineering Co-op III (summer)   
Discrete Math   Total 16-19 
Engineering Co-op (optional)      
Total
35  Fifth Year
 
    Senior Design Project I  
Second Year    Embedded Systems Interfacing   3
Calculus III   CPE electives  
Physics II   General Education   3-5 
Circuits I, II   Senior Design Project II  
Circuits I, II Lab   Computer System Design  
Introduction to Computer Science   CPE electives  
Public Speaking   Total
26-28
General Education   0-6     
Differential Equations      
Data St. & Alg I      
Engineering Co-op (optional)       
Total  30-36     
       
Third Year       
Signals & Systems      
Computer Systems      
Physical Electronics      
Humanities in Western Tradition I      
Engineering Co-op I (spring semester)       
Programmable Logic      
Probability and Statistics for
Engineers 
   
General Education   2-3     
Total  21-22     

For more information

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Auburn Science and Engineering Center (ASEC), 156
The University of Akron
Akron, OH 44325-3904.
Tel: 330-972-7649
Fax: 330-972-6487

Dr. Alex De Abreu-Garcia,
Professor and Chair,
alexis4@uakron.edu

The University of Akron

Akron, OH 44325
Phone: 330-972-7111
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