University of West Florida

Degree:	Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering B.S.C.E.
Minor:	Computer Engineering
Department:	Building 4, Room 223 850-474-2963 http://uwf.edu/ece
College:	Arts and Sciences
Semester Hours Required For Degree: 130

The Computer Engineering program at UWF is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc. The B.S.C.E prepares students to embark upon a professional career in computer engineering or to begin a graduate program.

Graduates will be known for their accomplishments in the early stage of their careers, and they should be able to do the following:

• Develop computer engineering solutions individually and through interdisciplinary teams within a global and societal context
• Professionally and ethically engage in technical or business activity through engineering ability, communication skills, and knowledge
• Continue professional growth through post-graduate education, continuing education, or professional activity
• Contribute to the Northwest Florida regional economic development

The objective of the program is to provide students with a strong theoretical and practical background in computer hardware and software, along with the engineering analysis, design, and implementation skills necessary to work between the two. A computer engineer is someone with the ability to design a complete computer system—from its circuits to its operating system to the algorithms that run on it. Although it is valid to look at software and hardware separately, a computer engineer must take a more holistic approach. If an electronic device can be called a computer, it must produce mathematically meaningful results. Similarly, any useful theory of computing must be physically realizable. The synthesis of theory and algorithms, which must take place before any useful computing can be achieved, is the job of the computer engineer. To produce such engineers is the mission of this program. 

Computer engineering deals with the body of knowledge that forms the theoretical and practical basis for the storage, retrieval, processing, analysis, recognition, and display of information. This area also includes the design and implementation of computer systems and peripheral devices for information handling and engineering applications. The computer engineering curriculum provides a balance of hardware, software, and computer theory and applications with a basic background in electrical engineering. Nine credits of electives are included to permit a student to delve deeply into selected subject matter. Computer engineers find career opportunities in a wide variety of companies or organizations involving the design, development, building, testing, and operation of computer systems. Computer engineers deal with both hardware and software (programming) problems. In designing a computer system, computer engineers must decide how much of the computer logic to put into hardware and how much to put into software. The work of computer engineers and computer scientists overlap and the two are often confused. Computer engineers tend to be more involved with the computer hardware, whereas computer scientists tend to be more involved with the computer software, with less emphasis on hardware.

Program Requirements

Students are required to have a laptop or tablet PC. Students should check with the department for minimum hardware configurations.  Please visit our website for more information about our program, including a list of department scholarships and answers to some frequently asked questions.

In addition to the university’s general requirements, students seeking the B.S. in Computer Engineering must meet the requirements listed below:

A minimum course grade of “C” or better is required in the Computer Engineering core courses and all computer science courses (COT, CEN, CIS or COP prefix), which is all of the following courses:

COP 3530+L	Data Structures and Algorithms I (+Lab)	4
COP 4534+L	Data Structures and Algorithms II (+Lab)	4
COP 4634+L	Systems & Networks I (+Lab)	4
COP 4635+L	Systems & Networks II (+Lab)	4
EEE 3308	Electronic Circuits I	3
EEE 3396	Solid-State Electronic Devices	3
EEL 3111	Circuits I	3
EEL 3112	Circuits II	3
EEL 3135	Discrete-Time Signals and Systems	3
EEL 3701	Digital Logic and Computer Systems	3

In addition, any courses that are prerequisites to an engineering or computer science course must also be completed with a minimum grade of a "C" prior to taking the course.  This includes the following engineering courses and labs: 

EGM 4313	Intermediate Engineering Analysis	3
EGN 3203	Engineering Software Tools	1
EEE 4308L	Electronics Laboratory	1
EEL 3117L	Electrical Circuits Laboratory	1
EEL 3701L	Digital Logic and Computer Systems Laboratory	1
EEL 4744+L	Microprocessor Applications (+Lab)	4
EEL 4834	Programming for Engineers	3

Finally, the following 3 courses also require a minimum C grade:

EGN 4410	Capstone Design I	1
EGN 4411L	Capstone Design II	2
STA 4321	Introduction to Mathematical Statistics I	3

Other engineering courses may require a "C" grade if they are prerequisites to the EEL/EEE electives.  

Corequisites to a course may be taken the same semester as the course or successfully completed prior to taking the course.

Note that COP 3530 Data Structures and Algorithms I lists COP 3014 Algorithm and Program Design and COP 3014L Algorithms and Program Design Lab as prerequisites.  Computer Engineering students comfortable with programming may use EEL 4834 Programming for Engineers as the prerequisite instead.  However, we strongly suggest that students who have little or no programming background take Algorithm and Program Design prior to taking Data Structures. This course will count as their Engineering/Computer Science Elective (see major requirements below). 

Students should consult with their academic advisor for courses that may satisfy both the General Studies requirements and common prerequisites. 

The Computer Engineering curriculum is designed to yield a set of outcomes. Each upper division course within the curriculum contributes to at least one of these outcomes.  A list of our current outcomes and how they map to our program can be found here.

All seniors must complete an exit interview with their advisor and submit a copy of their senior design report before graduating.

General Studies

In addition to the general studies requirements listed on this page, students must satisfy all additional University requirements, including the Gordon Rule, multicultural, and foreign language requirements. With appropriate planning and coordination with an academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the general University requirements through the General Studies curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the "Graduation and General Degree Requirements" section of this catalog.

General Studies Curriculum:

Communication	6
ENC 1101 English Composition I 3 ENC 1102 English Composition II 3
Mathematics	6
MAC 1105 College Algebra 3 MAC 1114 Trigonometry 3 MAC 1140 Precalculus Algebra 3 MAC 2233 Calculus with Business Applications 3 MAC 2311 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 4 MAC 2312 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 4 MAC 2313 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III 4 MAD 3107 Discrete Mathematics and Applications 3 MGF 1106 Mathematics for Liberal Arts I 3 MGF 1107 Mathematics for Liberal Arts II 3 STA 2023 Elements of Statistics 3
Social Sciences	9
Choose one course from each of the following clusters of courses Social Sciences: Historical Perspectives: 3 AMH 2010 United States to 1877 AMH 2020 United States since 1877 EUH 1000 Western Perspectives I EUH 1001 Western Perspectives II Social Sciences: Behavioral Perspectives: 3 ANT 2000 Introduction to Anthropology ANT 2100 Introduction to Archaeology CCJ 2002 Survey of Crime and Justice DEP 2004 Human Development Across the Lifespan PSY 2012 General Psychology SOW 2192 Understanding Relationships in the 21st Century Social Sciences: Socio-Political Perspectives: 3 ANT 2400 Current Cultural Issues CPO 2002 Comparative Politics ECO 2013 Principles of Economics Macro GEA 2000 Nations and Regions of the World GEB 1011 Introduction to Business INR 2002 International Politics MMC 2000 Principles of Mass Communication PLA 2013 Survey of American Law POS 2041 American Politics SYG 2000 Introduction to Sociology SYG 2010 Current Social Problems
Humanities	8-9
Choose one course from each of the following clusters of courses Literature: 3 AML 2072 Sex, Money, and Power in American Literature LIT 2030 Introduction to Poetry LIT 2040 Introduction to Drama LIT 1122 Great Books I LIT 2100 Introduction to Literature LIT 2110 Western Literature I LIT 2120 Western Literature II Fine Arts: 3 ARH 1010 Introduction to Art History ARH 2050 Western Survey I: Greek to Renaissance ARH 2051 Western Survey II: Baroque to Contemporary ART 1015C Exploring Artistic Vision ART 2821 Art and Visual Culture Today MUH 2930 The Music Experience: Special Topics MUL 2110 Music in Western Civilization THE 2000 The Theatre Experience THE 2300 Survey of Dramatic Literature Contemporary Values and Expressions: 3 PHI 2010 Introduction to Philosophy PHI 2100 Introduction to Logic PHI 2603 Ethics in Contemporary Society REL 2000 Introduction to Religion SPC 2608 Basic Communication Skills
Natural Sciences	7
Take two of the following courses, including at least one with lab: ANT 2511 Biological Anthropology 3 ANT 2511L Biological Anthropology Lab 1.0 AST 3033 Modern Astronomy 3 BOT 1801 Introduction to Plant Science 3 BOT 2010+L General Botany (+Lab) 4 BSC 1005 General Biology for Non-Majors * 3 BSC 1005L General Biology Laboratory for Non-Majors 1 BSC 1050 Fundamentals of Ecology 3 BSC 1085 Anatomy and Physiology I * 3 BSC 1085L Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 BSC 1086 Anatomy and Physiology II * 3 BSC 1086L Anatomy & Physiology II Laboratory 1 BSC 2311 Introduction to Oceanography and Marine Biology * 3 BSC 2311L Introduction to Oceanography and Marine Biology Laboratory 1 CGS 2060 Excursions in Computing 3 CGS 2060L Excursions in Computing Lab 1.0 CHM 1020 Concepts in Chemistry * 3 CHM 1020L Concepts in Chemistry Lab 1 CHM 1032 Fundamentals of General Chemistry * 3 CHM 1032L Fundamentals of General Chemistry Laboratory 1 CHM 2045 General Chemistry I * 3 CHM 2045L General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 CHM 2046 General Chemistry II * 3 CHM 2046L General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 GEO 1200+L Physical Geography (+Lab) 4 GEO 2330 Environmental Science 3 GLY 2010 Physical Geology * 3 GLY 2010L Physical Geology Laboratory 1 MCB 1000 Fundamentals of Microbiology * 3 MCB 1000L Fundamentals of Microbiology Laboratory 1 PHY 1020 Introduction to Concepts in Physics * 3 PHY 1020L Introduction to Concepts in Physics Laboratory 1 PHY 2048 University Physics I ** 3 PHY 2048L University Physics I Lab 1 PHY 2049 University Physics II ** 3 PHY 2049L University Physics II LAB 1 PHY 2053 General Physics I ** 3 PHY 2053L General Physics I Laboratory 1 PHY 2054 General Physics II * 3 PHY 2054L General Physics II Laboratory 1 PHZ 1450 Exotic Physics 3 ZOO 1010+L General Zoology (+Lab) 4 * May be taken with or without lab. ** General Physics is non-calculus based and is usually recommended for non-science majors. University Physics is calculus based and is usually recommended for science majors.
Total Semester Hours:	36-37

Students should consult with their academic advisor for courses which may satisfy both the General Studies requirements and common prerequisites.  It is recommended that students take a course in literature, fine arts, behavioral science and the following:

ECO 2013	Principles of Economics Macro	3
EUH 1001	Western Perspectives II	3
PHI 2603	Ethics in Contemporary Society	3

Common Prerequisites

State mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. See the Common Prerequisite Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.

Students who have not completed the math and science prerequisites will be admitted to Pre-Computer Engineering, then changed to Computer Engineering once they have successfully completed the courses.  A minimum of a "C" grade is required in the math and science courses below.   In addition, a technical GPA will be calculated using the grades achieved in the latest attempt of each of the 7 courses.   This GPA must be a minimum 2.3 average for admission to the program.  Note that the labs are required for Physics and Chemistry, but a "C" is not required (although a passing grade is required), nor are they used in the calculation of the technical GPA. 

CHM 2045+L	General Chemistry I (+Lab) *	4
MAC 2311	Analytic Geometry and Calculus I *	4
MAC 2312	Analytic Geometry and Calculus II *	4
MAC 2313	Analytic Geometry and Calculus III	4
MAP 2302	Differential Equations	3
PHY 2048+L	University Physics I (+Lab) *	4
PHY 2049+L	University Physics II (+Lab)	4
Total Hours		27

*	Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Studies requirements.

Note that students may begin taking engineering courses prior to completing all of these math and science prerequisites, but they must complete those math and science courses (with a minimum of a "C" grade) listed as prerequisites to any engineering classes they wish to take.