Engineering with a Computer Engineering Specialization (BS)
Computer Engineers conceive and develop the next wave of computing advances, innovations, and devices that are used in modern computers and computer controlled systems. Our students learn how to design and integrate hardware and software that are used in computer equipment such as microelectronic chips, circuit boards and controllers, and in computer controlled systems such as computer networks, cyber-physical systems, sensors and actuators, and smart grids.
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Design | ||
| ENGR 101 | Introduction to Engineering Design | 4 |
| ENGR 201 | Experiential Engineering | 3 |
| Engineering Core | ||
| ENGR 102 | Engineering Science Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| ENGR 321 | Electronic Circuits & Devices | 2 |
| ENGR 322 | Chemical & Thermal Processes | 3 |
| ENGR 323 | Digital Electronic & Computer Engineering | 2 |
| ENGR 324 | Mechanics | 3 |
| ENGR 324L | Core Engineering Lab | 1 |
| ENGR 325 | Materials Engineering | 3 |
| Engineering Systems | ||
| ENGR 311 | Engineering Systems I | 3 |
| ENGR 312 | Engineering Systems II | 3 |
| ENGR 313 | Engineering Systems III | 3 |
| Specialty Engineering Courses | ||
| ENGR 351 | Electronic Circuit Analysis and Design | 3 |
| ENGR 351L | Circuit Design Laboratory | 1 |
| ENGR 352 | Methods and Algorithms for Computer Engineers | 3 |
| ENGR 353 | Programmable Systems | 3 |
| ENGR 382 | Computer Engineering Capstone Design I | 4 |
| ENGR 392 | Computer Engineering Capstone Design II | 3 |
| Math & Science Courses | ||
| BIOL 101 & BIOL 111 | General Biology I and General Biology I Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 171 | General Chemistry for Engineering Science Majors | 3 |
| CHEM 173 | General Chemistry Lab for Engineering Science Majors | 1 |
| COMP 170 | Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming | 3 |
| MATH 161 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 162 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 263 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 266 | Differential Equations and Linear Algebra | 3 |
| PHYS 121 | College Physics I Lec/Dis | 3 |
| PHYS 122 & PHYS 112L | College Physics II Lec/Dis and College Physics Lab II | 4 |
| STAT 203 | Introduction to Probability & Statistics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 84 | |
Suggested Sequence of Courses
The below sequence of courses is meant to be used as a suggested path for completing coursework. An individual student’s completion of requirements depends on course offerings in a given term as well as the start term for a major or graduate study. Students should consult their advisor for assistance with course selection.
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| ENGR 101 | Introduction to Engineering Design 1 | 4 |
| MATH 161 | Calculus I 2 | 4 |
| BIOL 101 | General Biology I 2 | 3 |
| BIOL 111 | General Biology I Lab 2 | 1 |
| PHYS 121 | College Physics I Lec/Dis 2 | 3 |
| UNIV 101 | First Year Seminar 3 | 1 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| COMP 170 | Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming 2 | 3 |
| MATH 162 | Calculus II 2 | 4 |
| PHYS 122 | College Physics II Lec/Dis 2 | 3 |
| PHYS 112L | College Physics Lab II 2 | 1 |
| UCWR 110 | Writing Responsibly 3 | 3 |
| LUC Core 3 | 3 | |
| ENGR 102 | Engineering Science Freshman Seminar 4 | 1 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENGR 201 | Experiential Engineering 1 | 3 |
| MATH 263 | Multivariable Calculus 2 | 4 |
| CHEM 171 | General Chemistry for Engineering Science Majors 2 | 3 |
| CHEM 173 | General Chemistry Lab for Engineering Science Majors 2 | 1 |
| LUC Core 3 | 3 | |
| Foreign Language 101 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGR 311 | Engineering Systems I 5 | 3 |
| ENGR 321 | Electronic Circuits & Devices 4 | 2 |
| MATH 266 | Differential Equations and Linear Algebra 2 | 3 |
| LUC Core 3 | 3 | |
| LUC Core 3 | 3 | |
| Foreign Language 102 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENGR 312 | Engineering Systems II 5 | 3 |
| ENGR 322 | Chemical & Thermal Processes 4 | 3 |
| ENGR 323 | Digital Electronic & Computer Engineering 4 | 2 |
| ENGR 324 | Mechanics 4 | 3 |
| ENGR 324L | Core Engineering Lab 4 | 1 |
| LUC Core 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGR 313 | Engineering Systems III 5 | 3 |
| ENGR 325 | Materials Engineering 4 | 3 |
| ENGR 351 | Electronic Circuit Analysis and Design 6 | 3 |
| ENGR 351L | Circuit Design Laboratory 6 | 3 |
| STAT 203 | Introduction to Probability & Statistics 2 | 3 |
| LUC Core 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENGR 352 | Methods and Algorithms for Computer Engineers 6 | 3 |
| ENGR 382 | Computer Engineering Capstone Design I 6 | 4 |
| LUC Core 3 | 3 | |
| LUC Core 3 | 3 | |
| LUC Core 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGR 353 | Programmable Systems 6 | 3 |
| ENGR 392 | Computer Engineering Capstone Design II 6 | 3 |
| LUC Core 3 | 3 | |
| LUC Core 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 129 | |
- 1
Engineering Design
- 2
Math & Science Courses
- 3
LUC Core/Foreign Language
- 4
Engineering Core
- 5
Engineering Systems
- 6
Specialty Engineering Courses
Learn more at LUC.edu/engineering
College of Arts and Sciences Graduation Requirements
All Undergraduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences are required to take two Writing Intensive courses (6 credit hours) as well as complete a foreign language requirement at 102-level or higher (3 credit hours) or a language competency test. More information can be found here.
Additional Undergraduate Graduation Requirements
All Undergraduate students are required to complete the University Core, at least one Engaged Learning course, and UNIV 101. SCPS students are not required to take UNIV 101. Nursing students in the Accelerated BSN program are not required to take core or UNIV 101. You can find more information in the University Requirements area.
Learning Outcomes
Engineering - Student Outcomes
Student outcomes describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. Our students will possess:
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering and mathematics.
- An ability to apply engineering process to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- An 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.
- An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.