Computer Engineering, BS
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Degree Program Requirements
Complete Core Curriculum Listing at https://catalog.pvamu.edu/universitycorecurriculum/
| Core Curriculum 42 Credit Hours | ||
| Communication (Select Two) | 6 | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | ||
| Life and Physical Sciences | 6 | |
| University Physics I | ||
| University Physics II | ||
| Language, Philosophy, and Culture ( Select One) | 3 | |
| Creative Arts (Select One) | 3 | |
| American History (Select Two) | 6 | |
| Government/Political Science | 6 | |
| American Government | ||
| Texas Government | ||
| Social and Behavioral Science | 3 | |
| Eco Anal Technical Application | ||
| Component Area Option One | 3 | |
| Global Development Issues | ||
| Component Area Option Two (Select One) | 3 | |
| College and Support Area Requirements | ||
| MATH 2305 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| MATH 2320 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 2413 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 1 |
| MATH 2414 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| MATH 3302 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| CHEM 1112 | General Chemistry Lab II | 1 |
| CHEM 1403 | Chemistry for Engineers | 4 |
OR | ||
| General Inorganic Chemistry I and General Inorganic Chemistry II | ||
| PHYS 2125 | University Physics Lab I | 1 |
| PHYS 2126 | University Physics Lab II | 1 |
| ELEG 1101 | Intro Engr Computer Sci & Tech | 1 |
| ELEG 1102 | Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratory | 1 |
| ELEG 2305 | Network Theory I | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Senior Design and Professionalism I and Senior Design and Professionalism II | ||
| Senior Design and Professionalism -I and Senior Design and Professionalism - II | ||
| Senior Design and Professionalism - I and Senior Design and Professionalism - II | ||
| Senior Design and Professionalism-1 and Senior Design and Professionalism II | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| ELEG 1301 | Programming for Computer Engineering I | 3 |
| ELEG 1321 | Programming for Computer Engineering II | 3 |
| ELEG 2101 | Electric Circuits Laboratory | 1 |
| ELEG 2321 | Data Structure and Algorithm with Python | 3 |
| ELEG 2331 | Advanced Programming and Applications | 3 |
| ELEG 3301 | Network Theory II | 3 |
| ELEG 2131 | Logic Circuits Lab | 1 |
| ELEG 2311 | Logic Circuits | 3 |
| ELEG 3302 | Signals and Systems | 3 |
| ELEG 3303 | Physical Principles of Solid State Devices | 3 |
| ELEG 3304 | Electronics I | 3 |
| ELEG 3107 | Microprocessor Systems Design Laboratory | 1 |
| ELEG 3307 | Microprocessor System Design | 3 |
| ELEG 4325 | Computer Interfacing and Communications | 3 |
| ELEG 4330 | Introduction to Digital Design | 3 |
| ELEG 4333 | Communication Network Engineering | 3 |
| ELEG 4339 | Computer Organization and Design | 3 |
| Technical Electives | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 126 | |
Computer Engineering Suggested Technical Electives
All computer engineering majors must select one technical elective. Internship and co-op courses are not acceptable as technical electives.
| COMP 3306 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| COMP 3322 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| COMP 3395 | Database Management | 3 |
| ELEG 4335 | Advanced Logic Design | 3 |
| MATH 3307 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| ELEG 4310 | Special Topics 1 | 3 |
| ELEG 4361 | Design of Digital System Applications Using Field Programmable Gate Array Devices | 3 |
| ELEG 4371 | Foundation and Application of Internet of Things | 3 |
| ELEG 4377 | Machine Learning for Engineering Applications | 3 |
| ELEG 4378 | Mobile Edge Computing | 3 |
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Special topics courses vary in content and may cover areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, and power systems.
Technical Electives through Five-Year BS/MS Degree Plan Option
Students may, upon approval to the Five-Year BS/MS Degree Plan Option, apply up to six semester credit hours of graduate courses toward technical electives requirements.
Eligibility to Take Upper Division College Courses
The Roy G. Perry College of Engineering requires an eligibility standard for the students to take upper-division college courses. Students must have completed or be currently enrolled in all lower division (1000 and 2000 level) courses in English, Mathematics, Science, and Engineering to be eligible to enroll in upper-division (3000 or 4000 level) courses in the Roy G. Perry College of Engineering. The following courses must be completed or currently enrolled in prior to enrolling in upper-division courses:
| CHEG 2308 | Eco Anal Technical Application | 3 |
| CHEM 1403 | Chemistry for Engineers | 4 |
| CHEM 1112 | General Chemistry Lab II | 1 |
| ELEG 1301 | Programming for Computer Engineering I | 3 |
| ELEG 1321 | Programming for Computer Engineering II | 3 |
| ELEG 2321 | Data Structure and Algorithm with Python | 3 |
| ELEG 2331 | Advanced Programming and Applications | 3 |
| ELEG 1101 | Intro Engr Computer Sci & Tech | 1 |
| ELEG 1102 | Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratory | 1 |
| ELEG 2101 | Electric Circuits Laboratory | 1 |
| ELEG 2305 | Network Theory I | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Freshman Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 2311 | Technical and Business Writing | 3 |
| MATH 2413 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| MATH 2414 | Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 4 |
| MATH 2320 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 2305 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| PHYS 2125 | University Physics Lab I | 1 |
| PHYS 2325 | University Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 2126 | University Physics Lab II | 1 |
| PHYS 2326 | University Physics II | 3 |
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Degree Sequence
Core: https://catalog.pvamu.edu/universitycorecurriculum/
| Freshman | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
| Communication Core | 3 | Communication Core | 3 |
| Mathematics Core | 4 | MATH 2414 | 4 |
| ELEG 1321 | 3 | ||
| ELEG 1101 | 1 | Component Area Option One | 3 |
| ELEG 1102 | 1 | ||
| ELEG 1301 | 3 | Life and Physical Sciences Core | 3 |
| Component Area Option Two Core | 3 | ||
| PHYS 2125 | 1 | ||
| Total | 15 | Total | 17 |
| Total Hours: 32 | |||
| Sophomore | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
| MATH 2320 | 3 | ELEG 2305 | 3 |
| Life and Physical Sciences Core | 3 | ELEG 2101 | 1 |
| ELEG 2131 | 1 | ||
| PHYS 2126 | 1 | ELEG 2311 | 3 |
| CHEM 1403 | 4 | ELEG 2331 | 3 |
| CHEM 1112 | 1 | Social and Behavioral Science Core | 3 |
| ELEG 2321 | 3 | ||
| Creative Arts Core | 3 | ||
| Total | 15 | Total | 17 |
| Total Hours: 32 | |||
| Junior | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
| MATH 3302 | 3 | ELEG 3302 | 3 |
| MATH 2305 | 3 | ELEG 3307 | 3 |
| ELEG 3301 | 3 | ELEG 3107 | 1 |
| ELEG 4330 | 3 | ELEG 3304 | 3 |
| ELEG 3303 | 3 | ELEG 4339 | 3 |
| American History Core | 3 | American History Core | 3 |
| Total | 18 | Total | 16 |
| Total Hours: 34 | |||
| Senior | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall - Semester 1 | Hours | Spring - Semester 2 | Hours |
| ELEG 4325 | 3 | ELEG 4333 | 3 |
| ELEG 4247 | 2 | ELEG 4248 | 2 |
| Government/Political Science Core | 3 | Government/Political Science Core | 3 |
| Technical Elective | 3 | Technical Elective | 3 |
| Technical Elective | 3 | Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core | 3 |
| Total | 14 | Total | 14 |
| Total Hours: 28 | |||
| Name | Unit |
|---|---|
| Total Semester Credit Hours: 126 |
Marketable Skills
Marketable skills, as defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's 60x30TX Plan, include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas, are valued by employers, and can be either primary or complementary to a major. Marketable skills are acquired by students through education, including curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities.
BS Computer Engineering
Degree Skills
- Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- Ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- Ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
Concentration Skills
- Data analytics
- Cybersecurity
- Machine learning
Co-curricular and Extracurricular Skills
- Teamwork
- Communication skills
- Problem solving and logical thinking