Computer Engineering
Why major in Computer Engineering?
From heart-rate monitors and refrigerators to laptops and mobile phones, computerized gadgets are everywhere. More and more of these gadgets are communicating and coordinating through networks to massive cloud computing centers that are distributed around the world. Not only do computer engineers design computers and digital equipment, but they also design software that runs on the computers and develop algorithms that are implemented by the software.
Today’s computer engineers brought us the internet in our connected world. How will you change the future as a computer engineer?
ECE Undergraduate Programs
Program Highlights
UD electrical and computer engineering graduates pursue exciting, rewarding, and successful careers. On average, 70–80% of graduates with a Bachelor of Computer Engineering degree choose employment in private industry, government laboratories and agencies, and non-profit research centers. Approximately 15–20% of computer engineering graduates choose to continue their education toward a master’s or Ph.D. degree, and some graduates will opt to attend medical, law, or business school. Students who earn advanced degrees in engineering usually pursue a career in advanced research in industry or academia.
Honors Program
Are you looking to expand your intellectual horizons? If you are the type of student who wants to work hard academically and be part of a bright and vibrant community of scholars, the UD Honors Program may be a good fit for you.
VIP
The Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) program connects undergraduate students with the cutting-edge research taking place at UD. Multi-disciplinary teams of students work on projects centered around the work of faculty, who serve as leaders and mentors to teams.
Program Requirements
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
EGGG 101 – Introduction to Engineering (FYE)
CHEM 103 – General Chemistry
MATH 241 – Analytic Geometry & Calculus A
CISC 106 – General Computer Science for Engineers
Breadth Requirement Elective 1
Spring Semester
CISC 210 – Introduction to Systems Programming
PHYS 207 – Fundamentals of Physics I
MATH 242 – Analytic Geometry & Calculus B
CPEG 202 – Introduction to Digital Systems
ENGL 110 – Seminar in Composition
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
ELEG 205 – Analog Circuits I
CPEG 222 – Microprocessor Systems
MATH 243 – Analytic Geometry & Calculus C
PHYS 208 – Fundamentals of Physics II
Spring Semester
ELEG 305 – Signals and Systems
ELEG 309 – Electronic Circuit Analysis I
MATH 351 – Engineering Mathematics I
CPEG 298 – ECE Design Challenges
CISC 220 – Data Structures
Junior Year
Fall Semester
CPEG 323 – Intro to Computer Systems Engineering
MATH 342 – Differential Equations with Linear Algebra II
Written Communication Elective (Satisfies Upper Level COE Breadth Requirement)
Breadth Requirement Elective 2
Breadth Requirement Elective 3
Spring Semester
ELEG 310 – Random Signals and Noise
CPEG 324 – Computer Systems Design I
CISC 361 – Operating Systems
CPEG 398 – ECE Design & Entrepreneurship
ELEG Foundation Elective
Senior Year
Fall Semester
CPEG 498 – Senior Design I (DLE & Capstone)
CPEG 419 – Computer Networks I
ELEG/CPEG 4xx Technical Elective 1
Technical Elective 1
Breadth Requirement Elective 4
Spring Semester
CPEG 499 – Senior Design II
ELEG 491 – Ethics and Impacts of Engineering
ELEG/CPEG 4xx Technical Elective 2
Technical Elective 2
Breadth Requirement Elective 5
Current Students
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CPEG majors must take 1 foundation elective, a number of approved technical electives, and 2 semesters of senior design.
4+1 Program Options
The department offers special 4 + 1 BEE/MSECE and 4 + 1 BCpE/MSECE programs for highly-qualified undergraduate students.
The program allows the student to earn both the BEE/BCpE and the MSECE degree in five years of full-time study in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Delaware. Students must apply by May 1 of their junior year. GRE scores will be waived. For admissions to this program the following minimum criteria will be applied:
- An undergraduate grade point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.
- A minimum of two letters of strong support from former teachers at the University of Delaware.
The application and processing instructions can be found at the Graduate College website. Once you start the application, click on the 4 + 1 program option.
Spectrum Scholars
UD’s Spectrum Scholars program promotes a welcoming environment for undergraduate students with autism at UD that enhances their ability to thrive in academic environments and campus life. In collaboration with JPMorgan Chase & Co. and administered by the University’s Center for Disabilities Studies, undergraduate students with autism receive comprehensive coaching and career development opportunities during their undergraduate experience as they work toward a successful career.
Future Opportunities
Career Paths
- Cybersecurity Engineer
- Software Engineer
- Medical Instrumentation
- Computer Architecture & Systems Engineer
- Circuit & Systems Design Engineer
- Internet of Things, Network & Communications Engineer
- Autonomous Drone, Vehicles & Robotics Engineer
- Additive Manufacturing
- Project Engineer
Graduate School For
- Cybersecurity Defense & Offense
- Computer & Sensor Networks
- High Performance & Cloud Computing
- Data Sciences & Machine Learning
- Advanced Systems Architecture
- Medical Devices and Imaging Systems
- Smart Grid & Sustainable Energy Systems
- MBA, Law & Medical School
Become a Hengineer
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