The curriculum is designed to cover the engineering aspects of both hardware and software—a total computer systems perspective. All computer engineering students take courses in the following areas: electrical circuits, electronics, digital circuits, computer architecture ranging from embedded systems to data centers, interfacing, programming languages ranging from assembler to high level, data structures, analysis of algorithms, operating systems, software engineering and computer systems. A solid foundation in the basic sciences of physics, chemistry and mathematics is used to support these courses.

The curriculum encompasses much of the core material of traditional Computer Science and Electrical Engineering degrees. Students are able to further enhance their knowledge by taking electives in a broad range of topics: computer networks, computer system architecture, artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer graphics, robotics, cybersecurity, computer languages, large-scale hardware and software systems, Very Large Scale Integrated (VLSI) circuits and systems, microprocessor interfacing and system design, hardware-software interaction and embedded systems.

The bachelor’s degree program in computer engineering has been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. The program’s emphasis on design and engineering fundamentals prepares the student for licensing as a professional engineer as well.

Program Mission

The mission of the computer engineering program is threefold:

• The computer engineering program provides students with an education that ensures an excellent understanding of hardware and software systems and the necessary system design and development skills, and that fosters professional curiosity and imagination that drives them throughout their career.
• The program stimulates and challenges the students with exceptional, highly motivated faculty members who share knowledge and excitement about computer engineering; well-designed undergraduate and graduate curricula; research opportunities at all levels; and a first-class educational infrastructure.
• The program strives to produce graduates who are well prepared to excel in industry, academia and government, and who will take on leadership roles in shaping the technological landscape of the future.

Program Educational Objectives

The freshman year is identical for degrees in aerospace engineering, architectural engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, computer science, data engineering, electrical engineering, electronic systems engineering technology, environmental engineering, industrial distribution, industrial engineering, interdisciplinary engineering, manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology, mechanical engineering, multidisciplinary engineering technology, nuclear engineering, ocean engineering, and petroleum engineering (Note: not all programs listed are offered in Qatar). The freshman year is slightly different for chemical engineering, biomedical engineering and materials science and engineering degrees in that students take CHEM 119 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 120.  Students pursuing degrees in biological and agricultural engineering should refer to the specific curriculum for this major. It is recognized that many students will change the sequence and number of courses taken in any semester. Deviations from the prescribed course sequence, however, should be made with care to ensure that prerequisites for all courses are met.

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A grade of C or better is required.

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Entering students will be given a math placement exam. Test results will be used in selecting the appropriate starting course which may be at a higher or lower level.

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Of the 21 hours shown as University Core Curriculum electives, 3 must be from creative arts (see AREN curriculum for more information), 3 from social and behavioral sciences (see DAEN and IDIS curriculum for more information), 3 from language, philosophy and culture (see CVEN, EVEN and PETE curriculum for more information), 6 from American history and 6 from government/political science. The required 3 hours of international and cultural diversity and 3 hours of cultural discourse may be met by courses satisfying the creative arts, social and behavioral sciences, language, philosophy and culture, and American history requirements if they are also on the approved list of international and cultural diversity courses and cultural discourse courses.

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BMEN, CHEN and MSEN require 8 hours of fundamentals of chemistry which are satisfied with CHEM 119 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 120; Students with an interest in BMEN, CHEN and MSEN can take CHEM 120 second semester freshman year. CHEM 120 will substitute for CHEM 107/CHEM 117.

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For BS-PETE, allocate 3 hours to core communications course (ENGL 210, COMM 203, COMM 205, or COMM 243) and/or 3 hours to UCC elective. For BS-MEEN, allocate 3 hours to core communications course (ENGL 203, ENGL 210, or COMM 205) and/or 3 hours to UCC elective.

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6 hours chosen from either (ECEN 403 and ECEN 404) or (CSCE 483 and an additional 3 hours of Area electives.)

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Area electives chosen in consultation with academic advisor.

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Select from: MATH 407, MATH 412, MATH 414, MATH 431, MATH 471, MEEN 315, MEEN 221, MEEN 222/MSEN 222, PHYS 221, PHYS 222. 

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All students are required to complete a high-impact experience in order to graduate. The list of possible high-impact experiences is available in the CSE or ECE advising office.

Total Program Hours 128