Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Computer Engineering Program

Chair: Fred Lacy

Professors: Davoud Arasteh, Mathieu Kourouma*, Fred Lacy, Hamid R. Majlesein

Associate Professor: Yasser Ismail

Technician: Alfred Sarkodee-Adoo

Administrative Assistant: Nashawn Bell

*primary appointment is with another department

The Computer Engineering Program in the Department of Electrical Engineering offers a program of study in methods of design, application, and analysis of computers and computer-based systems. Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of computer engineering, as well as advanced topics. The goal is to prepare graduates capable of performing well in industry and in graduate school. There is a total of 128 credit hours in the computer engineering curriculum required for graduation.

Computer Engineering Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
The computer engineering curriculum at Southern University is dedicated to preparing students for productive careers in the state, nation, and the world. Within a few years after graduation, graduates of the computer engineering program will:

PEO-1:

Possess the skills necessary to design and develop computer engineering systems, demonstrating proficiency in problem formulation, creative thinking, global information synthesis, collaborative teamwork, and effective communication.

PEO-2:

Understand and adhere to ethical and professional responsibilities in utilizing data analysis, computational skills, and experimental techniques to address computer engineering challenges.

PEO-3:

Demonstrate the knowledge and capabilities required for leadership and public service roles, acquired through exposure to fundamental concepts in management, business, and public policy. Graduates will be equipped to adapt to evolving technologies, methodologies, and concepts in the field of computer engineering.

Core and Common Courses

Computer Engineering students are required to earn a grade of “C” or higher in the following core and common courses. 

Core Mathematics and Science Requirements for Electrical Engineering Majors

SMAT 211BAnal Geometry & Calculus I

4

SMAT 212BAnal Geometry Calculus II

4

MATH 364BAnal Geometry & Calculus III

4

ENGR 330BDifferential Equations for ENG

3

SPHY 213BGeneral Physics

3

And

SPHY 213LBGeneral Physics

1

SPHY 215BGeneral Physics

3

And

SPHY 214LBGeneral Physics

1

SCHE 132BGeneral Chemistry

3

SCHE 132LBGeneral Chemistry Laboratory

1

Common Engineering Courses

ENGR 120BFreshman Engineering I

2

ENGR 130BFreshman Engineering II

2

ENGR 230BTechnical Communications

2

ENGR 320BProbability and Statistics

2

ENGR 400BEngineering Seminar

1

Degree Requirements

Students enrolled in the computer engineering program must successfully complete an approved program of study of 128 credit hours.

First Year

First Semester

FRMN 120BCollege Success Skills

2

Or

FRMN 121BCollege Success Skills w/Lab

2

ENGR 120BFreshman Engineering I

2

SMAT 211BAnal Geometry & Calculus I

4

SCHE 132BGeneral Chemistry

3

SCHE 132LBGeneral Chemistry Laboratory

1

SENL 101BEnglish Composition I

3

Second Semester

ENGR 130BFreshman Engineering II

2

SENL 102BEnglish Composition II

3

SMAT 212BAnal Geometry Calculus II

4

SPHY 213BGeneral Physics

3

SPHY 213LBGeneral Physics

1

BIOL
Life Science Requirement

3

Second Year

First Semester

ELEN 208BElectrical Cricuits I

3

ELEN 210BElectrical Circuits Lab I

1

ENGR 230BTechnical Communications

2

MATH 364BAnal Geometry & Calculus III

4

SPHY 215BGeneral Physics

3

SPHY 214LBGeneral Physics

1

SECO 211BPrinciples of Economics

3

Second Semester

ELEN 209BElectrical Circuits II

3

ELEN 211BElectrical Circuits Lab II

1

ENGR 330BDifferential Equations for ENG

3

SENL 240BIntro to African American Lit

3

ELEN 303BDigital Logic Design

3

ELEN 305BDigital Logic Design Lab

1

HIST
History Requirement

3

Third Year

First Semester

ELEN 312BEngineering Electronics I

3

ELEN 314BEngr Electronics Lab I

1

ENGR 320BProbability and Statistics

2

Technical Elective

3

CIEN 310BEngineering Economy

3

ELEN 304BIntro to Microprocessors

3

ELEN 306BMicroprocessor Lab

1

Second Semester

ELEN 400BComputer Architechture

3

ELEN 313BEngineering Electronics II

3

Or

ELEN 341BElectromagnetic Field Theory

3

Or

ELEN 342BElectrical Machinery I

3

Or

ELEN 390BSignals & Systems

3

Computer Engineering Elective

3

Computer Engineering Elective

3

Computer Engineering Lab Elective

1

Or

Electrical Engineering Lab Elective

1

Technical Elective

3

Technical Lab Elective

1

Fourth Year

First Semester

ELEN 493BSenior Design Project I

1

ELEN 473BOperating Systems

3

ELEN 475BComputer Network

3

ELEN 476BComputer Network Lab

1

ENGR 400BEngineering Seminar

1

ELEN 464BMechatronics

3

Computer Engineering Elective

3

Second Semester

ELEN 494BSenior Design Project II

2

Computer Engineering Elective

3

Computer Engineering Lab Elective

1

Arts Requirement

3

Social Science Requirement

3

HIST
History Requirement

3

Elective Courses

The electives are arranged in groups to allow students to choose the required technical elective courses/laboratories from the list shown below.

Computer Engineering Electives

ELEN 317BEngr Use of Computers

3

ELEN 472BComputer Communications System

3

CMPS 312BPython in Scientific Applicati

3

CMPS 322BFundamentals of Data Science

3

CMPS 335BWireless Sensor Networks

3

CMPS 410BMachine Learning

3

CMPS 435BNeural Networks

3

CMPS 480BIntro to Artificial Intel

3

CMPS 493BFoundations of Crypthography

3

Computer Engineering Elective Labs

ELEN 474BComputer Systems

1

ELEN 490BElect Des Project

1

Electrical Engineering Electives

ELEN 313BEngineering Electronics II

3

ELEN 341BElectromagnetic Field Theory

3

ELEN 342BElectrical Machinery I

3

ELEN 390BSignals & Systems

3

Electrical Engineering Elective Labs

ELEN 315BEngr Electronics Lab II

1

ELEN 325BElectromagnetic Field TheoryL

1

ELEN 344BElectrical Machinery Lab I

1

General Technical Electives

ELEN 417BAdvanced Topics in Elen

3

ELEN 490BElect Des Project

1

ENGR 340BEngineering Mathematics

3

ENGR 499BEngineering Practice CO-OP Edu

3

MEEN 229BStatics/dynamics for EE majors

4

MEEN 300BThermodynamics I

3

*Must have significant technical content [CMPS 302 cannot be used.]