Computer Engineering Major- Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE)
Please see the UNLV Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering web page at www.unlv.edu/engineering for information about department programs, faculty and facilities.
Please see advising information at the UNLV Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering Advising Center at www.engineering.unlv.edu/advising.
Accreditation
Institution - Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities www.nwccu.org
Program - Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology www.abet.org
Program Objectives
The educational objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering – Computer Engineering Major are to transmit, create, and apply knowledge so that:
- The graduate can practice in the field of Computer Engineering.
- The graduate can be admitted to and successfully complete a graduate program in Computer Engineering.
Program Goals
To achieve the above program objectives, the Computer Engineering program’s goals are for the graduate to possess:
- Appropriate technical knowledge and skills
- Appropriate interpersonal skills
- The knowledge and skills to be a responsible citizen
Learning Outcomes
To achieve the above objectives and goals, each graduate of the Computer Engineering Major will attain the following outcomes before graduation:
- The appropriate technical knowledge and skills
a. An ability to apply mathematics through differential and integral calculus,
b. An ability to apply advanced mathematics such as differential equations and discrete mathematics,
c. An ability to apply knowledge of basic sciences,
d. An ability to apply knowledge of computer science
e. An ability to apply knowledge of probability and statistics,
f. An ability to apply knowledge of engineering
g. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints
h. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
i. An ability to analyze and design software and systems containing hardware and software
j. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
k. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
- The appropriate interpersonal skills
a. An ability to communicate effectively
b. An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
- The knowledge and skills to be responsible citizens
a. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
b. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
c. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
d. A knowledge of contemporary issues
e. A knowledge of the basic content and concepts of the U.S. and Nevada constitutions
Admission to the Major
Minimum GPA: 2.0
To enter the Computer Engineering (CpE) Major, a student must be admitted to the College of Engineering. Admission and transfer policies are described in the College of Engineering section. Students who have been admitted to the College of Engineering and are interested in being admitted to the CpE Major will be placed in the Computer Engineering Pre-major (CpEPRE). A student in the CpEPRE is eligible to submit an application to the Academic Advising Center for advanced standing in the CpE Major after completing the 22 credit CpEPRE curriculum listed below. Students who have not completed the CpEPRE curriculum and do not have advanced standing in the CpE Major cannot enroll in upper division Computer Engineering courses except for those listed below in the CpEPRE Extended Curriculum.
University Graduation Requirements
Department Policies
Regardless of catalog of graduation students must satisfy prerequisite and corequisite course requirements as specified in the current Undergraduate Catalog. All mathematics, science, and computer science courses, and
and
must be completed with a grade of C or better. All engineering courses and their immediate prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. Electrical and computer engineering students should register for
in their next to last semester before their anticipated date of graduation.
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