Computer Engineering - BS

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

New Freshman and Transfer Students (from other institutions or other USU programs)

• Admitted to USU in Good Standing

New Freshman:

• 2.8 High School GPA or higher

• 20 ACT or 1030 SAT or higher

Admission Requirements for the Pre-Professional Program

• Completion of Engineering Foundations courses (listed below)

• course, MATH 1220, CHEM 1210, CHEM 1215, PHYS 2210, PHYS 2215, ENGR 1010,  ENGR 1400 completed with a C- or higher

• 2.8 or higher GPA in Engineering Foundations courses