Academic Catalog 2022-2023 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
Academic Catalog 2022-2023 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Engineering, B.S.


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Requirements for the Major:


A total of 40 courses including the following:

Math and Science:


Select One Calculus Sequence


One Natural Science

One natural science elective numbered 100 or higher: any course (may or may not include a laboratory component) at level 100 or higher in Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Biology, Geosciences, or ENS 100 (ENS courses other than 100 do not satisfy this requirement). This major requirement is distinct from the Common Curriculum Natural Science with Laboratory requirement (which engineering majors satisfy by taking PHY 120).

Computer Engineering Core:


Computer Engineering Electives:


Three additional CSC or ECE courses numbered 300 or higher. Students may also enroll in EE graduate engineering courses offered through Clarkson Graduate School. Please see the Clarkson Graduate School catalog for course descriptions and joint degree program options.

Electives:


Elective courses should be chosen in consultation with the student’s advisor to satisfy the Common Curriculum and to enhance individual educational objectives. These elective courses, in addition to the electives in math, science and computer engineering, can be customized to complete a minor and pursue specific interests.

Sample schedule starting with Math 113:


Students with different math backgrounds will have slightly different math sequences.

Note(s):


* Electives should be chosen to meet Common Curriculum requirements and attain individual educational goals. Students should work with their academic advisor to develop an appropriate plan of study.

** One course from CSC 103  - CSC 108  and either MTH 197  or MTH 199  should be taken before the winter term of the second year.

**** The fall term of the third year is the most common term for going on a full term abroad.

With appropriate planning, students may go on a winter or spring term abroad instead.

Requirements for Honors in Computer Engineering:


In addition to meeting all of the general college requirements for honors, candidates for honors in computer engineering must present their senior project at the Steinmetz Symposium.

Requirements for the Five-Year Combined BS in Computer Engineering and MS in Electrical Engineering:


Union undergraduate students may apply to this program offered in conjunction with Clarkson University Capital Region Campus (formerly Union Graduate College) where both a B.S. and an M.S. degree are earned in five years. Students are encouraged to apply during sophomore year but no later than the end of the fall term of their senior year. A 3.0 overall GPA is expected for admission. Students enrolled in the program may count up to three Electrical or Computer Engineering courses toward both degrees. A petition requesting overlapping degree credit must be approved by the undergraduate and graduate advisors and filed with Clarkson University. The Master of Science program is described in the catalog of Clarkson University at http://graduate.clarkson.edu/engineering/

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