Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering Major
The Computer Engineering program provides a background in three broad areas: computer hardware, software, and hardware-software integration. Fundamental computer topics included in the program are microprocessors, embedded systems, computer architecture, digital systems, data communications and other related computing material. In addition, the program includes core engineering subjects that are common to all engineering disciplines and basic university studies in humanities and social science. The Computer Engineering program at NDSU is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (www.abet.org ).
Major Requirements
Major: Computer Engineering
Degree Type: B.S.Cpr.E.
Required Degree Credits to Graduate: 126†
General Education Requirements
| First Year Experience (F): | ||
| UNIV 189 | Skills For Academic Success (Students transferring in 24 or more credits do not need to take UNIV 189.) | 1 |
| Communication (C): | ||
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 120 | College Composition II | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Business and Professional Writing | ||
| Writing in the Technical Professions | ||
| Writing in the Sciences | ||
| Researching and Writing Grants and Proposal | ||
| COMM 110 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Quantitative Reasoning (R): | ||
| MATH 165 | Calculus I | 4 |
| Science & Technology (S): | ||
| CHEM 121 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 121L | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| or PHYS 251L | University Physics I Laboratory | |
| PHYS 251 | University Physics I | 4 |
| Select an additional course from the current general education list | 2 | |
| Humanities & Fine Arts (A): Select from current general education list | 6 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences (B): Select from current general education list | 6 | |
| Wellness (W): Select from current general education list | 2 | |
| Cultural Diversity (D): Select from current general education list | ||
| Global Perspectives (G): Select from current general education list | ||
| Total Credits | 41 | |
Major Requirements
| General Education Requirements | 40 | |
| Computer Engineering Core Requirements | ||
| ECE 111 | Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering | 3 |
| ECE 173 | Introduction to Computing * | 3 |
| ECE 275 | Digital Design * | 4 |
| ECE 321 | Electronics for Electrical Engineers † | 5 |
| ECE 341 | Random Processes | 3 |
| ECE 343 | Signals & Systems | 4 |
| ECE 374 | Computer Organization | 4 |
| ECE 375 | 4 | |
| ECE 376 | Embedded Systems | 4 |
| ECE 401 | Design I (capstone) | 1 |
| ECE 403 | Design II (capstone) | 2 |
| ECE 405 | Design III (capstone) | 3 |
| ECE 474 | Computer Architecture | 3 |
| Math Courses Required | ||
| MATH 129 | Basic Linear Algebra * | 2 |
| MATH 166 | Calculus II * | 4 |
| MATH 265 | Calculus III (w/ vectors) * | 4 |
| MATH 266 | Introduction to Differential Equations * | 3 |
| CSCI Courses Required | ||
| CSCI 161 | Computer Science II | 4 |
| CSCI 222 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| CSCI 413 | Principles of Software Engineering | 3 |
| CSCI 459 | Foundations of Computer Networks | 3 |
| CSCI 474 | Operating Systems Concepts | 3 |
| Other Courses Required | ||
| EE 206 | Circuit Analysis I * | 4 |
| ENGR 402 | Engineering Ethics and Social Responsibility | 1 |
| ECE Electives | Select 6 cr. of ECE 400 level electives (excluding 494 and 496); may include CSCI 467 | 6 |
| Tech Electives: Select 4 credits from the following: | 4 | |
CSCI 335 | ||
| Theoretical Computer Science II | ||
| Database Systems | ||
| Comparative Programming Languages | ||
CSCI 4xx | (Any CSCI 400 level didactic course) | |
| Circuit Analysis II | ||
| Electronics for Electrical Engineers † | ||
| Applied Electromagnetics | ||
ECE 4xx | (Any ECE 400 level didactic course) | |
| Individual Study | ||
| Field Experience (max. of 3 cr.) | ||
| Entrepreneurship for Engineers and Scientists | ||
| Engineering Economy | ||
| Program and Project Management | ||
| Evaluation of Engineering Data | ||
| Operations Research I | ||
| University Physics II | ||
| Total Credits | 128 | |
| * | No grade less than a C accepted in these courses. |
| † | ECE 321 is a 5 credit course; 3 credits count in the computer core requirements and the remaining 2 credits may count as tech electives. |
Degree Requirements and Notes
- A student must complete at least 60 semester credits of professional level course work in his/her program while in residence and enrolled in the college. Students transferring into the college from programs with professional accreditation are exempt from this residency requirement but are subject to the residency requirement of NDSU.
- Transfer Students – Transfer courses with grades less than ‘C’ in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and any type of engineering class will not be accepted as a major requirement.
- All Students – Students are required to attain a grade of ‘C’ or better in ECE 173 Introduction to Computing, ECE 275 Digital Design, EE 206 Circuit Analysis I, and all required MATH courses.
