Combined Computer Engineering, BS & Computer Science, MS

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The combined B.S. in Computer Engineering/M.S. in Computer Science program allows students to earn a B.S. in Computer Engineering and an M.S. in Computer Science in 5 years. Up to 9 semester credit hours of graduate electives at the CS/CEG 6000/7000 may be double-counted and applied to both the B.S. and M.S. degree requirements.

Admission Requirements

• Full-time student
• Computer engineering major
• Have accumulated between 60 and 90 credit hours toward degree
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2
• Overall GPA in computer science and engineering courses of at least 3.2
• Complete the admission application

Once admitted to the program, the student must complete a program of study for the M.S. in Computer Science.

B.S. Program Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the Bachelor of Science in computer engineering will have:

• An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
• An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
• An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
• An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
• An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
• An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
• An ability to communicate effectively
• The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
• A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
• A knowledge of contemporary issues an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

M.S. Program Learning Outcomes

• Have the ability to apply abstract reasoning to complex problems in computer science
• Have the ability to solve a broad range of problems through the application of current computer science techniques

For More Information

• Computer Engineering, BS
• Computer Science, MS
• Department of Computer Science and Engineering
• College of Engineering and Computer Science

Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 42 Hours

COMMUNICATIONS: 6 HOURS

• ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
• EGR 3350 - Technical Communications for Engineers and Computer Scientists Credit Hour(s): 3

MATHEMATICS: 4 HOURS

• MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4

GLOBAL TRADITIONS: 6 HOURS

Required

• CS 1000 - Technology and Society Credit Hour(s): 3

ARTS/HUMANITIES: 3 HOURS

SOCIAL SCIENCES: 6 HOURS

NATURAL SCIENCE: 10 HOURS

Required

• PHY 2400 - General Physics I Credit Hour(s): 4
• PHY 2400L - General Physics I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
• PHY 2410 - General Physics II Credit Hour(s): 4
• PHY 2410L - General Physics II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1

ADDITIONAL CORE COURSES: 7 HOURS

• MTH 2310 - Calculus II Credit Hour(s): 4
• Additional courses in MTH, STT, CHM, BIO, PHY, or EES appropriate for EES appropriate for science or engineering majorsCredit Hour(s): 3

II. Computer Science and Engineering Courses: 59 Hours

A. REQUIRED COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES: 11 HOURS

• CS 1180 - Computer Science I Credit Hour(s): 4
• CS 1181 - Computer Science II Credit Hour(s): 4
• CS 3100 - Data Structures and Algorithms Credit Hour(s): 3

B. REQUIRED COMPUTER ENGINEERING COURSES: 25 HOURS

• CEG 2350 - Operating System Concepts and Usage Credit Hour(s): 4
• CEG 3310 - Computer Organization Credit Hour(s): 4
• CEG 3320 - Digital System Design Credit Hour(s): 4
• CEG 4330 - Microprocessor-Based Embedded Systems Credit Hour(s): 4
• CEG 4350 - Operating System Internals and Design Credit Hour(s): 3
• CEG 4980 - Team Projects I Credit Hour(s): 3
• CEG 4981 - Team Projects II Credit Hour(s): 3

C. CS/CEG ELECTIVES 3000 LEVEL OR HIGHER: 3 HOURS

D. B.S. - M.S. DUAL CREDIT ELECTIVES: 9 HOURS

9 credit hours must be at the CS/CEG 6000/7000 level

E. OTHER REQUIRED ENGINEERING COURSES: 11 HOURS

• EE 2010 - Analog Circuit Theory Credit Hour(s): 3
• EE 2010L - Analog Circuit Theory Lab Credit Hour(s): 1
• EE 3210 - Continuous Linear Systems Credit Hour(s): 3
• EE 3310 - Electronic Devices and Circuits Credit Hour(s): 3
• EE 3310L - Electronic Devices and Circuits Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1

III. Required Mathematics/Statistics Courses: 11 Hours

• MTH 2350 - Differential Equations with Matrix Algebra Credit Hour(s): 4

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• MTH 2570 - Discrete Mathematics for Computing Credit Hour(s): 4

• OR

• CS 2200 - Discrete Structures and Their Algorithms Credit Hour(s): 4

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• STT 3600 - Applied Statistics I Credit Hour(s): 3

• OR

• ISE 2211 - Statistics for Engineers Credit Hour(s): 3

IV. General Electives: 8 Hours

Electives may be from any area of study approved by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering

V. Non-Thesis Option: 21 hours

The 9 credit hours of the B.S. - M.S. Dual Credit Electives may be M.S. Computer Science core classes or Computer Science/Computer Engineering Electives.

A. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum 30 CS/CEG graduate credit hours. This includes credit hours taken as Dual Credit Electives. At least 16 credit hours must be in CS courses.

6 credit hours of CS/CEG core courses

12 additional credit hours of CS/CEG courses at the 7000/8000 level

Maximum of 12 credit hours of CS/CEG 6000 level courses, including a maximum of 3 credit hours of independent study

?Completion of all requirements in 6 years

B. CS/CEG CORE COURSES:

The 9 credit hours of the B.S. - M.S. Dual Credit Electives may be M.S. Computer Science Core Courses or Computer Science/Computer Engineering Electives.

• CS 7200 - Algorithm Design and Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3

• and one of the following courses

• CEG 7370 - Distributed Computing Credit Hour(s): 3
• CS 7100 - Advanced Programming Languages Credit Hour(s): 3
• CS 7140 - Advanced Software Engineering Credit Hour(s): 3

C. CS/CEG 7000/8000 LEVEL COURSES

Total of 12 credit hours at the CS/CEG 7000/8000 level required including those taken as Dual Credit Electives

D. CS/CEG 6000 LEVEL COURSES

Maximum of 12 credit hours at the 6000 level, including a maximum of 3 credit hours of independent study

CS/CEG 6000 level courses may include Dual Credit Electives

V. Thesis Option: 21 hours

The 9 credit hours of the B.S. - M.S. Dual Credit Electives may be M.S. Computer Science core classes or Computer Science/Computer Engineering Electives

A. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum 30 CS/CEG graduate credit hours. This includes credit hours taken as Dual Credit Electives. At least 16 credit hours must be in CS courses.

6 credit hours of CS/CEG core courses

6 additional credit hours of CS/CEG courses at the 7000/8000 level

Maximum of 9 credit hours of CS/CEG 6000 level courses, including a maximum of 3 credit hours of independent study

Maximum of 9 credit hours of thesis

Submission of an approved CS master’s thesis

Completion of all requirements in 6 years

B. CS/CEG CORE COURSES:

The 9 credit hours of the B.S. - M.S. Dual Credit Electives may be M.S. Computer Science Core Courses or Computer Science/Computer Engineering Electives.

• CS 7200 - Algorithm Design and Analysis Credit Hour(s): 3

• and one of the following courses

• CEG 7370 - Distributed Computing Credit Hour(s): 3
• CS 7100 - Advanced Programming Languages Credit Hour(s): 3
• CS 7140 - Advanced Software Engineering Credit Hour(s): 3

C. CS/CEG 7000/8000 LEVEL COURSES

Total of 6 credit hours at the CS/CEG 7000/8000 level required including those taken as Dual Credit Electives

D. CS/CEG 6000 LEVEL COURSES

Maximum of 9 credit hours at the 6000 level, including a maximum of 3 credit hours of independent study.

CS/CEG 6000 level courses may include Dual Credit Electives

E. THESIS: 9 HOURS MAXIMUM

Submission of an approved CS Master’s thesis

Total: 141 hours