Computer Engineering (BSCPE)
Description
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering program prepares students to have an understanding of computer hardware, software, and electrical engineering fundamentals, thereby acquiring knowledge to develop and/or apply many kinds of computing systems, such as microprocessors, computers, smart phones, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Students in the program will have knowledge of computer programming languages, hardware description languages, digital logic design, computer organization, electrical and electronics circuit design, and processing of electrical signals. They will have the ability to apply mathematical and statistical methods for understanding, development, and applications of computing devices.
The graduates of the program will be able to pursue (i) employment in electronic chip design/production companies, hardware/software services companies, and all industries requiring electrical and computer engineers, such as automotive, aerospace, defense, utilities and heavy-machinery; and (ii) advanced study in computer engineering or a related field.
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 126-134 depending on concentration
Goals/Mission Statement
Mission Statement
The mission of the electrical and computer engineering department is to provide quality education to the students of the department.
Statement of Goals
- To provide high quality instruction and intellectual stimulation for the students
- To provide opportunity for undergraduate students to participate in research pursued by faculty
- To instill in our graduates the need for life-long learning
- To enable graduate students to pursue high quality research so that they will emerge as future technological leaders and academics
- To establish strong partnerships and lasting relationships with industry, government, professional societies, alumni and academia. These goals are consistent with the University of Mississippi Vision, Mission, and Core Values Statement and the flagship 2020 goals of UM/2020 Strategic Plan which focuses resources in the areas of instruction, research, and service.
Undergraduate Program Philosophy
The computer engineering undergraduate program is founded on basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering science fundamentals. The program emphasizes theoretical foundation as well as the application of scientific knowledge to the solution of engineering problems. This focus is intended to lead students to develop analysis and design skills, and original thought processes that will serve them throughout their careers in a rapidly changing world.
The computer engineering program is a broad-based program with an emphasis on the fundamentals of computer engineering. The curriculum consists of background courses in science and mathematics; courses in the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts that foster an appreciation of the interrelationship of basic sciences, technological advances, and society; and major multi- course sequences in engineering. Multi-course sequence areas are:
- Core topics common to electrical and computer engineering, such as circuits, electronics, signals and systems analysis, and digital systems
- Programming languages, computer operating systems, and algorithms and data structures computer architecture and microprocessors
- Technical elective courses such as embedded systems, VLSI design and testing of computing systems
- Engineering design
The BSCpE degree program can be pursued with the manufacturing emphasis or no emphasis (general). In the manufacturing emphasis, a specific set of courses are required.
Program Educational Objectives
Based on our philosophy and goals the Faculty of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering have adopted the following Undergraduate Program Educational Objectives for graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCpE) undergraduate program. The graduates of the program within 3-5 years after graduation will:
- Demonstrate professional engineering competence by holding positions of increasing responsibility in industry or government;
- Continue to improve their technical skills, knowledge and understanding through research and development activities, continuing education credits and pursuit of professional certificates;
- Attain advanced degrees and work in academia, government agencies or high-tech companies;
- Generate professional publications, develop patents and foster entrepreneurship.
Student Outcomes
Students of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering program will demonstrate achievement of the following student outcomes:
- 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 judgements, 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 judgement to draw conclusions
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
Degree Requirements
The academic regulations for this degree program, as entered in the University of Mississippi Catalog, are in effect for the current or selected academic year and semester. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to
- change or withdraw courses;
- change rules for registration, instruction, and graduation; and
- change other regulations affecting the student body at any time.
General Education
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following First Year Writing I courses: | 3 | |
| Freshman Honors I | ||
| Introduction to College Writing | ||
| First-Year Writing I | ||
| Select one of the following First Year Writing II courses: | 3 | |
| First-Year Writing II | ||
| First Year Seminar | ||
| Freshman Honors II | ||
| Select three hours of fine arts from the following: 1 | 3 | |
Art History (ARTH) | ||
Music (MUSC) | ||
Dance (DANC) | ||
Theatre Arts (THEA) | ||
| Introduction to the Fine Arts | ||
| Interdisciplinary Arts | ||
| Advanced Interdisciplinary Arts | ||
| Introduction to Music Literature | ||
| Fundamentals of Music Theory | ||
| Introduction to Music | ||
| Introduction to World Music Cultures | ||
| Music Theory and Analysis I | ||
| Dance Appreciation | ||
| Appreciation of the Theatre | ||
| Introduction to Cinema | ||
| Select six hours of humanities courses from the following: | 6 | |
| African American Experience I | ||
| African American Experience II | ||
Classics (CLSC) | ||
English (ENGL 2220-2226) | ||
| Introduction to Gender Studies | ||
| Introduction to Queer Studies | ||
History (HIST) | ||
| Interdisciplinary Humanities | ||
| Humanities and the Experience of War | ||
| Advanced Interdisciplinary Humanities | ||
Philosophy (PHIL) | ||
Religion (RELG) | ||
Southern studies (SSTU 1000-level) | ||
| Freshman Honors I 2 | ||
| Freshman Honors II 2 | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
- 1
Studio and workshop courses cannot be used to satisfy this requirement.
- 2
if not being used to fulfill composition requirements
General Education II
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 2611 | Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry I | 3 |
| MATH 2612 | Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry II | 3 |
| MATH 2613 | Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry III | 3 |
| MATH 2614 | Unified Calculus & Analytic Geometry IV | 3 |
| MATH 3530 | Elementary Differential Equations | 3 |
| CHEM 1050 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 1051 | General Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| PHYS 2110 | Physics for Science & Engineering I | 3 |
| PHYS 2120 | Physics for Science & Engineering II | 3 |
| PHYS 2111 | Lab Physics for Science & Engineering I | 1 |
| PHYS 2121 | Lab Physics for Science & Engineering II | 1 |
| Total Hours | 27 | |
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CMPE 4310 | Computer Architecture | 3 |
| CMPE 4611 | Senior Design in Computer Engineering I | 1 |
| CMPE 4612 | Senior Design in Computer Engineering II | 3 |
| ELEC 2350 | Principles of Digital Systems | 3 |
| ELEC 2360 | Digital Systems Laboratory I | 1 |
| ELEC 2370 | Electrical Engineering Tools and Toys | 1 |
| ELEC 3220 | Electric Circuit II | 1 |
| ELEC 3310 | Signals and Systems | 3 |
| ELEC 3511 | Electronics Circuits I | 3 |
| ELEC 3512 | Electronics Circuits II | 3 |
| ELEC 3513 | Electronics Laboratory | 1 |
| ELEC 3850 | Advanced Digital Systems | 3 |
| ELEC 3860 | Advanced Digital Systems Laboratory | 1 |
| ELEC 4250 | Local Area Networks | 3 |
| ELEC 4850 | Microprocessor Systems Engineering | 2 |
| ELEC 4860 | Microprocessor Systems Engr Lab | 1 |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
Major Requirements II
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CSCI 1056 | Programming in Python | 3 |
| CSCI 2056 | Data Structures in Python | 3 |
| CSCI 4023 | Introduction to Operating Systems | 3 |
| CSCI 4033 | Algorithm and Data Structure Analysis | 3 |
| CMPE 3610 | Design and Design Tools in ECE | 1 |
| ENGR 1010 & ENGR 1110 | Engineering Fundamentals and Engineering Fundamentals Lab | 3 |
| ENGR 3100 | Engineering Analysis I | 3 |
| ENGR 3600 | Electric Circuit Theory | 3 |
| ENGR 3610 | Electric Circuit Laboratory | 1 |
| MATH 3010 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| ECON 3100 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
| 3 hours of social sciences | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 32 | |
Standard Option
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ELEC 1000 | Intro to Electrical and Computer Eng | 1 |
| Select nine hours of Tech Elective I of the following: | 9 | |
| Embedded Systems Design | ||
| Testing of Computing Systems | ||
| Digital CMOS VLSI Design | ||
| Introduction to Quantum Computing | ||
| Select nine hours of Tech Elective II of the following: | 9 | |
| Electrical Engineering Analysis I | ||
| Theory of Fields | ||
| Probability and Random Signals | ||
| Theory of Control Systems | ||
| Modulation, Noise, and Communications | ||
| Solid State Devices | ||
| Electronic Properties of Materials | ||
| Wireless Mobile Communications | ||
| Digital Communications | ||
| Introduction to Quantum Computing | ||
| Digital Signal Processing | ||
or other courses from Technical Elective I, II not already completed or a maximum of 3 hours of CSCI at 3000 level or above | ||
| Total Hours | 19 | |
Concentration - Manufacturing
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MANF 1501 | Intro to Engineering / Manufacturing | 1 |
| MANF 1502 | Intro to Engineering & Manufacturing II | 1 |
| MANF 2510 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| MANF 2520 | Product Realization Laboratory | 1 |
| MANF 2550 | Lean I: Standardized Work & Takt Time | 1 |
| MANF 3250 | Principles of Ops & Supply Chain Mgmt | 3 |
| MANF 3510 | Manufacturing Product/Process Design | 1 |
| MANF 3530 | Accounting & Financial Mgmt for Manf | 3 |
| MANF 3550 | Lean II: Continuous Flow/Layout | 1 |
| MANF 4550 | Lean III: Practical Problem Solving | 3 |
| Select nine hours of Technical Electives I of the following: | 9 | |
| Digital CMOS VLSI Design | ||
| Introduction to Quantum Computing | ||
| Embedded Systems Design | ||
| Testing of Computing Systems | ||
| Total Hours | 27 | |