Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Computer Engineering

Program Overview

Learning Outcomes

By the time of graduation, students will possess:

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 specific 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.

Admission to the Program

Admission to the computer, electrical, or systems engineering programs takes place upon the successful completion of the course MATH 110 with a grade of (C-).

Transfer equivalencies from ABET accredited programs (http://www.abet.org) or equivalent will be considered. We also accept transfer from non-accredited programs for the courses that do not fall under the prefixes CPEG, ELEG, STEG, ENGR, or CSIS.

Major

University Degree Requirements (134 credit hours)

To receive a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering, students must complete at least 134 credit hours. Students are required to complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of upper-level courses (300-level or above) at AUK, of which at least 18 credit hours need to be taken in the major.

General Education Requirements, composed of (42-46)

- Related field requirements applicable to Gen Ed requirements (13)
- Remaining Gen Ed requirements (29)

Related Field Requirements not applicable to Gen Ed (27)
Major Requirements composed of: (65)

- Computer Engineering Core (51)
- Computer Engineering Electives (14)

Students are not permitted to take more than one professional certification course.

Major Requirements (65 Credit Hours)

Students must complete all courses (51 credit hours) listed in the computer engineering core courses and four elective courses and two lab electives (14 credit hours) from the computer engineering course electives.

Computer Engineering Core Courses (51 credit hours)

CPEG 210	Digital Logic Design	(3)
CPEG 210L	Digital Logic Design Laboratory	(1)
CPEG 220	Computer Organization and Architecture	(3)
CPEG 330	Microprocessors and Interfacing	(3)
CPEG 330L	Microprocessors and Interfacing Laboratory	(1)
CPEG 340	Embedded System Design	(3)
CPEG 340L	Embedded System Design Laboratory	(1)
CPEG 350	Data Communications and Computer Networks	(3)
CPEG 475	Senior Design Capstone I	(3)
CPEG 480	Senior Design Capstone II	(3)
CSIS 130	Computer Programming II	(4) [T]
CSIS 210	Data Structures and Algorithms	(3)
CSIS 310	Introduction to Operating Systems	(3)
CSIS 330	Software Engineering	(3)
ELEG 220	Electric Circuits I	(3)
ELEG 220L	Electric Circuits I Laboratory	(1)
ELEG 270	Electronics	(3)
ELEG 270L	Electronics Laboratory	(1)
ELEG 320	Signals and Systems	(3)
ENGR 330	Engineering Economics	(3)

Computer Engineering Course Electives (14 credit hours)

Four course electives (12 credit hours) and two lab electives (2 credit hours) must be selected in consultation with the academic advisor from 200-level or higher CPEG, ELEG, STEG, ENGR, and/or CSIS courses. The electives must be chosen according to the following rules:

At least two of the course electives must be CPEG courses.
At least one of the lab electives must be a CPEG lab.
At least two of the course electives must be 300-level or higher courses.
A maximum of one course elective can be selected from the following CSIS courses:

CSIS 230	Programming in a Second Language	(3)
CSIS 250	Database Systems	(3)
CSIS 255	Web Technologies	(3)
CSIS 260	System Analysis, Design and Acquisition	(3)
CSIS 300	E-Commerce	(3)
CSIS 320	Principles of Programming Languages	(3)
CSIS 370	Computer Graphics	(3)
CSIS 400	Theory of Computation	(3)
CSIS 401	Mobile Computing	(3)
CSIS 402	Fundamental Techniques for Data Science Applications	(3)
CSIS 404	Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery	(3)
CSIS 405	Analysis of Algorithms	(3)
CSIS 406	Big Data Technologies	(3)
CSIS 425	Advanced Software Engineering	(3)
CSIS 440	Software Project Management	(3)
CSIS 476	Computer Security and Information Assurance	(3)

The remaining course electives are restricted to the following:

CPEG 301	IT Governance	(3)
CPEG 303	Introduction to Cybersecurity	(3)
CPEG 360	Ethical Hacking	(3)
CPEG 369	Short Course	(1-3)
CPEG 372	Introduction to Cryptography	(3)
CPEG 388	Independent Study	(1-4)
CPEG 389	Special Topics in Computer Engineering	(3)
CPEG 390	Introduction to the Internet of Things	(3)
CPEG 415	Artificial Intelligence	(3)
CPEG 418	Computer Vision	(3)
CPEG 422	Digital Signal Processing	(3)
CPEG 426	Digital Forensics	(3)
CPEG 430	Introduction of Soft Computing	(3)
CPEG 435	Introduction to Machine Learning	(3)
CPEG 438	Neural Networks and Deep Learning	(3)
CPEG 441	Hardware/Software Co-Design	(3)
CPEG 445	Cloud Computing	(3)
CPEG 450	Network Security	(3)
CPEG 455	Wirless Networks and Mobile Systems	(3)
CPEG 460	Robotics	(3)
CPEG 470	Internship in Computer Engineering	(1-3)
CPEG 495	Professional Certification in Artificial Intelligence	(3)
CPEG 496	Professional Certification in Security	(3)
ELEG 305	Introduction to Biomedical Engineering	(3)
ELEG 323	Measurement and Instrumentation	(3)
ELEG 389	Special Topics in Electrical Engineering	(3)
ELEG 421	Control Systems	(3)
ELEG 422	Digital Control Systems	(3)
ELEG 472	CMOS Digital Circuit Design	(3)
STEG 220	Engineering Statistical Analysis	(3)
STEG 330	Operations Research I	(3)
STEG 345	Quality Control	(3)
STEG 350	Human Factors Engineering	(3)
STEG 389	Special Topics in Systems Engineering	(3)
ENGR 200	Engineering Design	(3)
ENGR 300	Engineering Ethics	(3)
ENGR 310	Engineering Entrepreneurship II	(3)
ENGR 340	Engineering Project Management	(3)
ENGR 389	Special Topics	(3)

Lab Electives are restricted to the following:

CPEG 201L	Matlab Programming Laboratory	(1)
CPEG 303L	Advanced Programming for Engineers Laboratory	(1)
CPEG 331L	Automation and Data Acquisition Laboratory	(1)
CPEG 350L	Data Communications and Computer Networks Laboratory	(1)
ELEG 301L	Programmable Logic Controllers Laboratory	(1)
ELEG 320L	Signals and Systems Laboratory	(1)
ELEG 323L	Measurement and Instrumentation Laboratory	(1)
ELEG 421L	Control Systems Laboratory	(1)
STEG 220L	Engineering Statistical Analysis Laboratory	(1)
STEG 340L	Engineering Project Management Laboratory	(1)

For the Artificial Intelligence track, a minimum of three elective courses must be selected from the following:

CPEG 415	Artificial Intelligence	(3)
CPEG 418	Computer Vision	(3)
CPEG 432	Introduction to Soft Computing	(3)
CPEG 435	Introduction to Machine Learning	(3)
CPEG 438	Neural Networks and Deep Learning	(3)
CPEG 495	Professional Certification in Artificial Intelligence	(3)

For the Cybersecurity track, a minimum of three elective courses must be selected from the following:

CPEG 301	IT Governance	(3)
CPEG 303	Introduction to Cybersecurity	(3)
CPEG 360	Ethical Hacking	(3)
CPEG 372	Introduction to Cryptography	(3)
CPEG 426	Digital Forensics	(3)
CPEG 445	Cloud Computing	(3)
CPEG 450	Network Security	(3)
CPEG 496	Professional Certification in Security	(3)

For the IoT and Embedded Systems track, a minimum of three elective courses must be selected from the following:

CPEG 390	Introduction to the Internet-of-Things	(3)
CPEG 422	Digital Signal Processing	(3)
CPEG 441	Hardware/Software Co-Design	(3)
CPEG 445	Cloud Computing	(3)
CPEG 455	Wireless Networks and Mobile Systems	(3)
CPEG 460	Robotics	(3)
ELEG 323	Measurement and Instrumentation	(3)

Related Field Requirements (40 credit hours)

Double Major

Double Major in Electrical & Computer Engineering

Students pursuing a double major in electrical and computer engineering need to complete at least 163 credit hours to meet the requirements of both majors. Students can choose between the two capstone course sequences CPEG 475 and CPEG 480, or ELEG 475 and ELEG 480; however, the selected capstone project topic must be a cross of both majors. Six course electives (18 credit hours) and two lab electives (2 credit hours) must be selected in consultation with the academic advisor from 200-level or higher CPEG, ELEG, STEG, ENGR, and/or CSIS courses.

The electives must be chosen according to the following rules:

At least two of the course electives must be CPEG courses.
At least two of the course electives must be ELEG courses.
A maximum of one CSIS course elective
One of the lab electives must be a CPEG lab.
One of the lab electives must be an ELEG lab.
At least four of the course electives must be 300-level or higher courses.

The course electives are restricted to the following:

CPEG Electives:

CPEG 388, 389, 390, 422, 430, 441, 450, 455, 460, 470

ELEG Electives:

ELEG 305, 311, 321, 323, 325, 331, 340, 388, 389, 411, 412, 450, 470, 471, 472

STEG Electives:

STEG 220, 330, 341, 345, 350, 389, 451

ENGR Electives:

ENGR 200, 300, 310, 340, 389

CSIS Electives:

CSIS 230, 250, 255, 260, 300, 320, 370, 400, 401, 405, 415, 425, 440, 476

CPEG Lab Electives:

CPEG 201L, 303L, 331L, 350L

ELEG Lab Electives:

ELEG 301L, 323L, 331L, 421L, 471L

STEG Lab Electives:

STEG 220L

ENGR Lab Electives:

ENGR 340L

Students joining the double major option after completing a Capstone Course Sequence might need to take a second Capstone Course Sequence depending on their capstone project topic. In the case where a second Capstone Course Sequence is mandated for the student by the college, four course electives (12 credit hours) and two lab electives (2 credit hours) must be selected in consultation with the academic advisor from 200-level or higher CPEG and ELEG courses.

The electives must be chosen according to the following rules and restricted to the lists provided above:

Two of the course electives must be CPEG courses.
Two of the course electives must be ELEG courses.
One of the lab electives must be a CPEG lab.
One of the lab electives must be an ELEG lab.
At least two of the course electives must be 300-level or higher courses.

Applications from students required to finish less than 144 credit hours for their electrical/computer engineering degree (catalogs prior to AY 2014-15) to join the double major option or to have a second-degree (both AUK and non-AUK graduates) will be considered on a case-by-case basis and might be subject to additional requirements.

IMPORTANT:

Scholarship students may not seek a double major unless the required credits for the second major fall within their scholarship major’s (first major) limited credit hours, e.g., total of 124 (most programs) or 144 (CPEG/ELEG/STEG) required credit hours. Students are financially liable for any additional credit hours beyond those required for their first major.

Double Major in Computer & Systems Engineering

Students pursuing a double major in computer and systems engineering need to complete at least 163 credit hours to meet the requirements of both majors. Students can choose between the two capstone course sequences CPEG 475 and CPEG 480, or STEG 475 and STEG 480; however, the selected capstone project topic must be a cross of both majors. Six course electives (18 credit hours) and two lab electives (2 credit hours) must be selected, in consultation with the academic advisor from 200-level or higher CPEG, ELEG, STEG, ENGR, and/or CSIS courses.

The electives must be chosen according to the following rules:

At least two of the course electives must be CPEG courses.
At least two of the course electives must be STEG courses.
A maximum of one CSIS course elective
One of the lab electives must be a CPEG lab.
One of the lab electives must be an STEG lab.
At least four of the course electives must be 300-level or higher courses.

The course electives are restricted to the following:

CPEG Electives:

CPEG 388, 389, 422, 430, 441, 450, 455, 460, 470

ELEG Electives:

ELEG 300, 305, 321, 323, 325, 389, 422, 450, 470, 472

STEG Electives:

STEG 388, 389, 422, 431, 446, 451, 452,465, 470

ENGR Electives:

ENGR 300, 389

CSIS Electives:

CSIS 230, 250, 255, 260, 300, 320, 370, 400, 401, 405, 415, 425, 440, 476

CPEG Lab Electives:

CPEG 201L, 303L, 331L, 350L

ELEG Lab Electives:

ELEG 301L, 323L, 421L

STEG Lab Electives:

STEG 220L

ENGR Lab Electives:

ENGR 340L

Students joining the double major option after completing a Capstone Course Sequence might need to take a second Capstone Course Sequence depending on their capstone project topic. In the case where a second Capstone Course Sequence is mandated for the student by the College, four course electives (12 credit hours) and two lab electives (2 credit hours) must be selected in consultation with the academic advisor from 200-level or higher CPEG and STEG courses.

The electives must be chosen according to the following rules and restricted to the lists provided above:

Two of the course electives must be CPEG courses.
Two of the course electives must be STEG courses.
One of the lab electives must be a CPEG lab.
One of the lab electives must be an STEG lab.
At least two of the course electives must be 300-level or higher courses.

Applications from students required to finish less than 144 credit hours for their computer/systems engineering degree (catalogs prior to AY 2014-15) to join the double major option or to have a second-degree (both AUK and non-AUK graduates) will be considered on a case-by-case basis and might be subject to additional requirements.

IMPORTANT:

Scholarship students may not seek a double major unless the required credits for the second major fall within their scholarship major’s (first major) limited credit hours, e.g., total of 124 (most programs) or 144 (CPEG/ELEG/STEG) required credit hours. Students are financially liable for any additional credit hours beyond those required for their first major.

Internship

Eligibility: A student with a cumulative major GPA of at least 2.70 at the beginning of the junior or senior year may elect to pursue an internship course. The internship is completed through the following stages:

Program Discussion: Potential interns (junior or senior majors) are advised on the nature and purpose of an internship. The essential point is that they learn that there is a significant difference between the theory they learn in the classroom and the practice they will encounter during their internship.
Internship Contract Signed: The next stage is to have a meeting with the organization that has agreed to provide the internship. At this meeting, the nature of the internship is discussed, and the student, the off-campus supervisor, and the 470-course instructor sign the form. At this meeting, special details of the internship are agreed upon in the format of a contract between the three parties.
Visit to Place of Work: At the time of the contract signing, or at a time near to this meeting, the 470 instructor visits the place of work where the student is going to be working and checks that the environment is suitable and that the nature of the work and the place of work go together.
Contact Off-campus Supervisor: Contact is established between the off-campus supervisor and the 470 instructor to ensure that if any problems arise during the internship there is a clear understanding of the roles each party will play in making sure that the student has a quality learning experience.
Weekly Progress Reports from Intern: During the period of the internship, interns are expected to email the 470-course instructor every week to report on progress and activity. Students are expected to record their activities so that they can, in the future, review what activities have occupied their time while they were on an internship.
Continuous Assessment of the Intern: Interns will be required to fill a logbook. They should record their daily activities and have their on-site supervisor sign it at the end of every week. Also, the off-campus supervisor will be consulted by the 470-course instructor one week after the beginning of the internship to make sure that the student successfully started her/his activities.
Intern’s Final Report: At the end of an intern’s period of work the intern is required to present a Report of Activity. This report is to record the activities that the student has completed. The program will provide a general template for the report, which is a summary of their logbook. Students may add to the template. Once the report is submitted it is reviewed by the 470-course instructor, additions may be requested during an interview and discussion with the student.
Final Presentation: The student must give a public presentation to the college about his/her experience. This may be done on-site, if necessary.
Final Assessment: Students should obtain a certificate of completion/accomplishment from their off-campus supervisor at the end of their internship. The 470-course instructor then confirms the off-campus supervisor’s assessment. After the student presents her/his findings and submits all the required deliverables, the 470 instructor submits the final grade of either Pass or No Pass.

MATH 201	Calculus I	(3)[M]
MATH 203	Calculus II	(3)[M]
MATH 205	Linear Algebra	(3)[M]
MATH 210	Differential Equations	(3)[M]
MATH 213	Discrete Mathematics	(3)[M]
STAT 214	Statistics for Engineers	(3)[M]

PHYS 115	General Physics I	(3)[P]
PHYS 115L	General Physics I Laboratory	(1)[P]
PHYS 116	General Physics II	(3)[P]
PHYS 116L	General Physics II Laboratory	(1)[P]
AND
CHEM 101	General Chemistry I	(3)[P]
CHEM 101L	General Chemistry I Laboratory	(1)[P]
OR
BIOL 101	General Biology I	(3)[P]
BIOL 101L	General Biology Laboratory I	(1)[P]

Weekly progress reports	30%
Work supervisor report	20%
Final Report	30%
Final Presentation	20%

MGMT 201	Principles of Management	(3)
ENGR 210	Engineering Entrepreneurship I	(3)

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering

Program Overview

Degree Requirements

Major

Double Major

Internship

Program Overview

Degree Requirements

Major

Double Major

Internship

Program Overview

Learning Outcomes

Admission to the Program

Major

University Degree Requirements (134 credit hours)

Major Requirements (65 Credit Hours)

Computer Engineering Core Courses (51 credit hours)

Computer Engineering Course Electives (14 credit hours)

Related Field Requirements (40 credit hours)

Math Courses (18 credit hours)

Sciences Courses (12 credit hours)

Computer Science Course (4 credit hours)

Management and Entrepreneurship Courses (6 credit hours)

Double Major

Double Major in Electrical & Computer Engineering

CPEG Electives:

ELEG Electives:

STEG Electives:

ENGR Electives:

CSIS Electives:

CPEG Lab Electives:

ELEG Lab Electives:

STEG Lab Electives:

ENGR Lab Electives:

IMPORTANT:

Double Major in Computer & Systems Engineering

CPEG Electives:

ELEG Electives:

STEG Electives:

ENGR Electives:

CSIS Electives:

CPEG Lab Electives:

ELEG Lab Electives:

STEG Lab Electives:

ENGR Lab Electives:

IMPORTANT:

Internship

Grade Distribution

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