OVERVIEW
Computer Engineering (CE): The bachelor of science in computer engineering degree program prepares its graduates for a successful career in the interdisciplinary field of computer engineering. The program is built on the foundation of the electrical engineering program. Graduates have an opportunity to prepare for advanced graduate-level training or a professional career in or built upon a variety of computer engineering application areas including digital systems, digital signal processing, computer networks and VLSI design.
ABET
The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) requires that all students graduating from an ABET-accredited program meet certain course requirements. Completion of the A.A. degree will not meet these requirements. Prospective majors should select courses after consulting an advisor.
| FSU Course Code | FSU Course Title | Hours | Min. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAC2311 | Calculus I | 4 | C- |
| MAC2312 | Calculus II | 4 | C- |
| MAC2313 | Calculus III | 5 | C- |
| MAP2302 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 | C- |
| PHY2048C | General Physics I with Calculus and Lab | 5 | C- |
| PHY2049C | General Physics II | 5 | C- |
| CHM1045 | General Chemistry I | 3 | C- |
| CHM1045L | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 | C- |
| EGN1004L | Pre-Engineering Lab | 1 | C- |
- Only permitted 1 repeat attempt for either MAC2311, MAC2312, PHY2048C OR EGN1004L.
- f any of the above courses are repeated, the student must complete all Pre-Engineering courses (excluding EGN1004L) prior to transferring to the College of Engineering.
- Transfer students who will earn an AA or have more than 60 hours of transfer credit prior to enrollment at the College must have completed at least Calculus I. We prefer that AA transfer students have the majority of the Pre-Engineering courses completed before arriving.
- Each applicant is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. FSU generally accepts non-remedial, non-vocational coursework taken at accredited institutions for at least elective credit. After admission, the Office of Undergraduate Studies and your academic department will determine how your credit(s) will transfer.
Helpful Links:
- FSU Engineering Transfer Students
- FAMU–FSU College Of Engineering | University Registrar
- Undergraduate Engineering Student Handbook | FAMU-FSU
Admission Requirements
Requirements for Progression to the Upper-Division:
To be admitted, students must complete at least 52 hours of credit with an FSU GPA of a 2.00, including at least one-half of the required hours in the General Education program, including all of the Area I English and math. In addition, the following requirements must be met: a grade of 'C minus' or better in MAC2311. Students must not be in violation of the pre-engineering program requirements.
Transfer Requirements:
Students wishing to transfer into the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering must meet the following criteria:
- Must earn a grade of "C minus" or better on the first attempt of the courses designated in the Pre-Engineering curriculum (Calculus I, Calculus II, General Physics I with calculus*, Pre-Engineering Lab) at any institution attended. One repeated attempt out of all pre-engineering courses is permitted. (* students who wish to major in Chemical or Biomedical Engineering shall replace Physics I with General Chemistry I for their Pre-Engineering sequence).
- Transfer students who have one repeated attempt in the pre-engineering courses, must have already completed all pre-engineering courses (excluding Pre-Engineering Lab).
- Transfer students who will earn an AA or have more than 60 hours of transfer credit prior to enrollment at the College must have completed at least Calculus I. It is strongly preferred that AA transfer students have the majority of the pre-engineering courses completed before arriving (excluding Pre-Engineering Lab).
Coursework in the Major
Major Program of Studies at FSU: (107 hours)
Required for Computer Engineering majors:
Mathematics and Basic Sciences: (34 hours)
- CHM 1045/L (3,1) General Chemistry I with Lab or BSC 2010/L (3,1) Biological Science I with Lab
- PHY 2048C, 2049C (5, 5) General Physics I and II with Labs
- MAC 2311, 2312, 2313 (4, 4, 5) Calculus I, II, III
- MAP 2302 (3) Ordinary Differential Equations
- MAS 3105 (4) Applied Linear Algebra
Required Computer Science Courses: (13 hours)
- COP 3014 (3) Programming I
- COP 3330 (3) Object Oriented Programming
- COP 3353 (1) Introduction to UNIX
- COP 4530 (3) Data Structures, Algorithms and Generic Programming
- MAD 2104 (3) Discrete Mathematics I
Required Courses for Computer Engineering: (38 hours)
- EEL 3003 (3) Introduction to Electrical Engineering
- EEL 3002L (2) ECE Engineering Tools Lab
- EEL 3135 (3) Signal & Linear Systems Analysis
- EEL 3705 (3) Digital Logic Design
- EEL 3705L (1) Digital Logic Lab
- EEL 3927 (3) Engineering Design Concepts
- EEL 4021 (3) Statistical Topics in E.E.
- EEL 4710 (3) Introduction to VHDL
- EEL 4710L (1) Introduction to VHDL Lab
- EEL 4713 (3) Computer Architecture
- EEL 4746 (3) Micro. Based System Design
- EEL 4746L (1) Micro. Based System Design Lab
- EEL 4XXX (3) Advanced Microprocessors
- EEL 4XXXL (1) Advanced Microprocessors Lab
- EEL 4911C (3) Senior Design Project
- EEL 4914C (3) Computer Engineering Senior Design Project II
All Computer Engineering majors are required to complete three (3) of the following five (5) CpE Core courses: (9 hours)
- EEL 4XXX (3) Computer Networks
- EEL 4XXX (3) Digital Image Processing
- EEL 4XXX (3) Introduction to Cybersecurity
- EEL 4XXX (3) Programming Languages in CpE
- EEL 4XXX (3) Artificial Intelligence
The technical electives for computer engineering majors include:
- Six (6) semester hours must be Computer Engineering (CpE) technical electives, and
- Six (6) semester hours may be CpE technical elective OR non-CpE technical electives.
Computer Skills Competency: (0 hours beyond major)
EEL 3705L (1) Digital Logic Lab meets this requirement for the major.
Oral Communication Competency: (0 hours beyond major)
Students must demonstrate the ability to orally transmit ideas and information clearly. This requirement is met by EEL 4911C Senior Design Project within the major.
Scholarship in Practice: (0 hours beyond major)
This requirement is met by EEL 4911C Senior Design Project I
Formative Experience: (0 hours beyond major)
This requirement is met by EEL 4914C Computer Engineering Design Project II
Upper Division Writing: (0 hours beyond major)
This requirement is met by EEL 3927 Engineering Design Concepts.
Minimum Program Requirements - Summary
- Total Hrs. Required 128*
- General Education 36*
- Major Coursework 107
- Minor Coursework 0
- Computer Skills 0 beyond major requirements
- Oral Communication Competency 0 beyond major requirements
- Electives 0
*Note: Engineering students satisfy the natural science and the mathematics area requirements of General Education through coursework in the Engineering Core. Students not prepared to begin mathematics with Calculus I (MAC 2311) will need to take additional prerequisite hours in mathematics: MAC 1105, 1114, and/or 1140. All students should take the math placement test (ALEKS) to determine proper placement.
Mapping
Mapping is FSU’s academic advising and monitoring system. Academic progress is monitored each Fall and Spring semester to ensure that students are on course to earn their degree in a timely fashion. Transfer students must meet mapping guidelines to be accepted into their majors. You may view the map for this major at https://academic-guide.fsu.edu/.
Remarks
- A minimum of 45 hours at the 3000 level or above, 30 of which must be taken at this University.
- Half of the major course semester hours must be completed in residence at this University.
- The final 30 hours must be completed in residence at this University.
Employment Information
Salary Information: National Association of Colleges and Employers (www.naceweb.org) or the Occupational Outlook Handbook (www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htm) provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Representative Job Titles Related to this Major: (with a BS degree) Electrical Engineer, Computer Engineer, Analog Circuit Design Engineer, Applications Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Systems Engineer (Control, Communications, Computer), Digital Circuit Design Engineer.
Representative Employers: Government, Private Business, Industry, Education.