Computer Engineering Major

Computer Engineering Program Accreditation

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
ABET, Inc. (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)

Program Objectives

The educational objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering – Computer Engineering Major are to transmit, create, and apply knowledge so that:
 

1. The graduate can practice in the field of computer engineering throughout his lifetime.
2. The graduate can be admitted to and successfully complete a graduate program in computer engineering.
 

Program Goals

To achieve these objectives, the Computer Engineering program’s goals are for the graduate to possess:

1. Appropriate technical knowledge and skills
2. Appropriate interpersonal skills
3. The knowledge and skills to be a responsible citizen 

Program Outcomes

To achieve these objectives and goals, each graduate of the Computer Engineering Major will attain the following outcomes before graduation:

1. The appropriate technical knowledge and skills

• An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
• An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
• An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
• An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

2. The appropriate interpersonal skills

• An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
• An ability to communicate effectively

3. The knowledge and skills to be responsible citizens

• An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
• The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
• A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
• A knowledge of contemporary issues