The ever-increasing use of the computer in today's
world offers expanding opportunities in this field of specialization.
This program provides a bridge between the disciplines of electrical
engineering and computer science. Graduates can enter such fields
as chip design, software engineering, robotics, and a variety
of computercontrolled applications. This requires the development
of the engineering approach through the understanding of engineering
mathematics, digital and analog electronics and control, as well
as computer languages, computing theory and computer architecture.
Design and problem-solving form the heart of the discipline and
a variety of computer-aided design (CAD) tools are utilized to
facilitate learning and implementation.
The graduate from this program will obtain the
basic education in the first three years. The final year is utilized
to explore specific areas of interest. One can choose a software-oriented
program including such areas as artificial intelligence, knowledge-based
systems and software design or a hardware-oriented program pointing
toward computer or integrated circuit design, robotics and networking.
The engineering approach and knowledge of computer
structure are the attributes that make it unique. This program
is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of
the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. A total
of 132 semester hours are required for graduation.
