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Computer Engineering - BS

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Electrical & Computer Engineering Undergraduate BS

College

College of Engineering

Department

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Program Level

Undergraduate

About this Degree

Computer engineering involves programming software and hardware, building on knowledge of electronics and circuits. A computer engineer designs and builds computers, such as PCs, workstations, and supercomputers, as well as computer-based systems like those found in cars, planes, appliances, electronics, phones, and communication networks.

Computer engineering is different from computer science in that computer science is more concerned with the theoretical understanding of computation and programming. It is also different from electrical engineering in that computer engineering prepares students for more complicated computer engineering positions, while electrical engineering is a broader field. However, both fields include computer programming to a significant degree, and a good electrical foundation is required.

  • For more information about Computer Engineering, see the Electrical and Computer Engineering department website.

  • The Computer Engineering BS degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (http://www.abet.org),under the commission’s General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Computer Engineering and Similarly Named Programs.

  • Admitted and current students must meet with an advisor.

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  • The highest math requirement for this degree is course or course

Admission Requirements for this Program

Admission requirements for the pre-professional program

  • New freshmen: Admitted to USU in Good Standing:

    • Minimum 2.9 high school GPA, 20 ACT and 68 Admission Index; must also be “calculus ready”. That is, they must: (1) achieve a score of 27 or higher on the math ACT test; (2) complete course and course or course; or (3) achieve an AP score of at least 3 on the AB Calculus or BC Calculus test.

  • Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU:

    • Have passed at least course (with a C- minimum grade) and, including all completed required Math, Science, and Engineering courses, have: 2.8 or higher GPA, no grades less than C-.