Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Trine University
Key Information
Campus location
Angola, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 36,700 *
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* full-time tuition based on 12-18 credit hours per semester
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Introduction
From CPU to code, learn to engineer every part of a computer
The Bachelor of Science in the computer engineering program at Trine University emphasizes computer hardware - from the scale of individual transistors - up through embedded computers, networks, high-level languages, and software engineering. We design and implement digital logic and computer systems that integrate hardware and software components into functioning systems that meet a user-defined set of specifications.
We love the inside, and outside, of computer systems.
The experience: Try your own ideas in the lab
To enhance your in-depth theoretical explorations, you will spend a significant amount of time in our laboratories, which emphasize experimentation as well as design and are developed around industry practices and demands. This provides you the most immersive, relevant engineering curriculum, giving you the technical knowledge and practical problem-solving skills employers desire.
Curriculum
The degree: Get interactive with computer systems and theory
You can expect the discussion and hands-on learning experiences in hardware, software, and everything in between, such as:
- Algorithms and data structures
- Programming methodology and languages
- Computer elements and architecture
- Real-time embedded systems
Trine University's computer engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Curriculum
The Bachelor of Science in computer engineering program requires that the graduate complete 129 credit hours of study. The areas of study for the degree are classified as General Education (required for all Trine graduates) courses and specific degree programs required and elective courses. The General Education and degree-specific requirements are met by completing the following course groups.
General Education Requirements - 41 credit hours
- ENG 133 Technical Communications
- HUM 203 Humanities Seminar
- SP 203 Effective Speaking
- MA 134 Calculus I
- MA 164 Calculus II
- MA 213 Calculus III
- CH 104 General Chemistry I
- PH 224 University Physics I
- PH 234 University Physics II
- Humanities Electives - 3 credit hours
- Social Sciences Electives - 3 credit hours
- Humanities or Social Science Elective - 3 credit hours
Program Requirements - 79 credit hours
- GE 101 Introduction to Engineering
- GE 401 Professional Practice
- CS 1113 Object-Oriented Java Programming
- Engineering Science Electives - 5 credit hours
- ECE 112 Prototyping and Projects
- ECE 211 Circuits Laboratory
- ECE 213 Circuit Analysis
- ECE 231 Discrete Electronics Laboratory
- ECE 233 Discrete Electronics
- ECE 243 Analog Signals
- ECE 261 Digital Systems Laboratory
- ECE 263 Digital Systems
- ECE 271 Microcontrollers Laboratory
- ECE 273 Microcontrollers
- ECE 453 Random Processes in ECE
- ECE 3051 Junior Year Lab
- ECE 4001 Contemporary Issues
- ECE 4002 Project Management
- ECE 4003 Design Project
- CS 1123 C++ and Object-Oriented Design
- ECE 361 Logic and Computer Design Laboratory
- ECE 363 Logic and Computer Design
- ECE 371 Embedded Systems Laboratory
- ECE 373 Embedded Systems
- Computer Engineering Concentration Electives: 12 credit hours
*Chosen from CO, CS, ECE, or SE prefixed courses or MAE 4023 System Dynamics & Controls
- Open Electives - 15 credit hours
*Chosen from approved courses to bring total hours to 129
Additional Requirements - 9 credit hours
- MA 233 Differential Equations
- MA 393 Probability and Statistics
- MA 473 Graph Theory and Combinatorics
Program Outcome
The result: Successful careers in industry, development, and consumer electronics
Over the past 10 years, more than 90 percent of our graduates have started their first professional career position within six months of graduation. Many have their first job arranged before they graduate. Most of our graduates go into the commercial world in industries such as aerospace, telecommunications, software development, and consumer electronics. Some of our graduates (about 10 percent) decide to go on to graduate school, and some work for federal government agencies.
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Career Opportunities
Below is a sample of companies employing recent Trine grads:
- Adaptive Micro-Ware, Fort Wayne, IN The design of a digital system for communications
- The Air Force Institute of Technology Graduate study in computer engineering
- BAE Systems, Fort Wayne, IN Control systems for aircraft
- Epic Systems, WI Software engineering for healthcare systems
- ITT Exelis, Fort Wayne, IN The design and test of radio communication systems
- LHP Control Systems Embedded computer for engine control
- Raytheon Net-Centric Systems, Fort Wayne, IN Computer hardware design for communications
- Rockwell Automation Computer-integrated control systems
- ThermoFisher Scientific Clinical and scientific instruments
- University of Notre Dame Semiconductor device research
- Whirlpool, Benton Harbor, MI Embedded computer design for appliances
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