Computer Engineering (BSCE)
Computer engineering is at the intersection of electrical engineering and computer science, blending aspects of both to design computing solutions for today’s challenges. Computer Engineering students will study both hardware and software design. In their hardware design courses, students study digital logic design, electronics, computer organization, embedded computer systems, and digital signal processing. In their software design courses, students study programming, data structures, algorithms, and complexity. In the integration of both hardware and software design, students gain a foundation in the key areas of computer engineering and are prepared for careers in a broad spectrum of industries. Elective courses allow a student to study a specialized field of interest, including areas like communication and networking, security, signal and image processing, control and robotics, digital and embedded systems, and quantum computing.
Computer Engineering Mission Statement
The mission of the Computer Engineering program is to educate students within a caring Christian environment, in the discipline of computer engineering. We want our graduates to be motivated by Christian ideals and to view their career as a lifelong commitment to serving others. We strive to provide our students with a strong technical foundation with an emphasis on professional, moral, ethical and leadership development.
BSCE Program Educational Objectives
Within a few years after graduation, Baylor BSCE graduates will:
- Be productive and valuable engineers.
- Be successful in high-quality MS, PhD, JD, MBA, and MD programs.
- Be mindful of the moral and ethical relationships that their engineering decisions have with society and the world.
- Make positive contributions to their communities, churches, and society at large.
BSCE Expected Graduate Outcomes
In support of the program objectives, graduates of the program must demonstrate that they have:
- an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
- an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
- an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
B.S.C.P.E. Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Degree Requirements | ||
| Minimum 124 hours including the following: | ||
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENG 1310 | Research Writing: Writing and Academic Inquiry Seminars | 3 |
| GTX 2301 | Intellectual Traditions of the Ancient World : Literature and Thought | 3 |
| or GTX 2302 | Medieval Intellectual Traditions: Literature and Thought in Context | |
| PWR 3300 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| REL 1310 | The Christian Scriptures | 3 |
| REL 1350 | The Christian Heritage | 3 |
| Foreign Language and Culture Distribution List (AS) Select 3 hours from the Foreign Language and Culture Distribution List for ECS Majors. Second-level proficiency must be reached if a foreign language is chosen. | 3 | |
| Chapel: Two Semesters | 0 | |
| Lifetime Fitness: Any LF 11XX course | 1 | |
| PSC 1387 | The U.S. Constitution, Its Interpretation, and the American Political Experience | 3 |
| or ENG 2301 | British Literature | |
| Mathematics and Basic Sciences | ||
| CHE 1301 | Basic Principles of Modern Chemistry I | 3 |
| CSI 2350 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
| MTH 1321 | Calculus I | 3 |
| MTH 1322 | Calculus II | 3 |
| MTH 2311 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MTH 2321 | Calculus III | 3 |
| MTH 3325 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHY 1420 | General Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 1430 | General Physics II | 4 |
| STA 3381 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| General Education Total | 54 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering Major | ||
| EGR 1301 | Introduction to Engineering | 3 |
| EGR 1101 | Engineering New Student Experience | 1 |
| EGR 1302 | Introduction to Engineering Analysis | 3 |
| CSI 1430 | Introduction to Computer Science I with Laboratory | 4 |
| CSI 1440 | Introduction to Computer Science II with Laboratory | 4 |
| CSI 3334 | Data Structures | 3 |
| CSI 3344 | Introduction to Algorithms | 3 |
| EGR 2108 | Engineering Economics | 1 |
| ELC 2337 | Digital Logic Design | 3 |
| ELC 2137 | Digital Logic Design Laboratory | 1 |
| ELC 2330 | Electrical Circuit Theory | 3 |
| ELC 2130 | Electrical Circuit Laboratory | 1 |
| EGR 3305 | Social and Ethical Issues in Engineering | 3 |
| or EGR 3315 | Ethics of International Service | |
| ELC 3335 | Signals and Systems | 3 |
| ELC 3336 | Microprocessor Systems | 3 |
| ELC 3338 | Computer Organization | 3 |
| EGR 3380 | Engineering Design I | 3 |
| ELC 4311 | Advanced Logic Design | 3 |
| ELC 4351 | Digital Signal Processing | 3 |
| ELC 4363 | Networks and Security | 3 |
| ELC 4438 | Embedded Systems Design | 4 |
| EGR 4390 | Engineering Design II | 3 |
| Select two courses from the following: | 6 | |
| Internship Experience | ||
| Softcore System on a Chip (SoC) | ||
| Advanced Computer Architecture | ||
| Introduction to Optics | ||
| VLSI | ||
| Solid-State Materials | ||
| Semiconductor Devices | ||
| Introduction to Robotics | ||
| Principles of Communication | ||
| Image Formation and Processing | ||
| Quantum Mechanics for Engineers | ||
| Introduction to Quantum Computing | ||
| Bioinstrumentation | ||
| Special Topics in Electrical or Computer Engineering (with approval) | ||
| Special Projects in Electrical or Computer Engineering (with approval) | ||
| CSI 3000 and 4000 courses (with approval) | ||
| A grade of "C" or better in all of the Computer Engineering hours counted towards major | ||
| Major Total | 67 | |
NOTE: Add additional elective hours as needed to reach 124 for degree.