Computer Engineering BS
Admission Requirements
Complete your application and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before January 1 to receive priority consideration for financial aid.
First Year freshmen applicants should submit the following:
- An application for admission
- An official transcript showing at least a 2.5 GPA and Algebra II minimum mathematics in high school
- The application fee will be waived for all students (graduate and undergraduate).
Transfer applicants should submit the following:
- An application for admission
- Official college transcript(s) from all previous institutions of higher education attended
- Required: 2.5 GPA and Algebra II minimum mathematics in high school
- The application fee will be waived for all students (graduate and undergraduate)
International Applicants
Please consult the International admission requirements page, or for specific queries, contact your admissions officer.
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- Financial aid is available, and we accept applications on a rolling basis.
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Computer Engineering Courses
A total of 121 semester hours are required for graduation.
Summary of Requirements
General Education Requirements
Suggested Program
Semester 1
| ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| MATH 110 | Calculus I | 4 |
| CPSC 101 | Introduction to Computing I | 3 |
| FYS 101 | First Year Seminar (Engr LC) | 3 |
| CPSC 227 | Discrete Structures | 3 |
Semester 2
| CHEM 103/103L | General Chemistry I with Lab | 4 |
| PHYS 207 | Principles of Physics I | 4 |
| MATH 112 | Calculus II | 4 |
| CPSC 102 | Introduction to Computing II (Data Structures & Algorithms) |
3 |
Semester 3
| MATH 215 | Calculus III | 4 |
| PHYS 208 | Principles of Physics II | 4 |
| ELEG 233/235 | Electrical Engineering I with Lab | 4 |
| CPEG 210 | Digital System Design I | 3 |
| ENGL 204 | Technical Writing for CPEG | 1 |
Semester 4
| MATH 281 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MEEG 223 | Material Science for Engineers | 3 |
| ELEG 234/236 | Network Analysis II with Lab | 3 |
| CPEG 286 | Microprocessor System Design | 3 |
| HUM | Humanities Core | 3 |
Semester 5
| MATH 323 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| ELEG 317 | Introduction to Controls Systems | 3 |
| ELEG 348 | Electronics I | 3 |
| CPEG 315 | Digital Design II with Lab | 4 |
| FA | Fine Arts Core | 3 |
Semester 6
| MATH 214/314 | Linear Algebra/Numerical Analysis | 3 |
| CPEG 312 | Computer Organization | 3 |
| CPEG 387 | Embedded System Design | 3 |
| ENGR 290 | Economics and Management of Engineering Projects | 3 |
| SOSC | Social Science Core | 3 |
Semester 7
| CPEG 349A | CPEG Senior Design Project | 1 |
| ELEG 333/CPEG 460 | Signals and Systems/Introduction to Robotics | 3 |
| CPEG 489 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| CPEG 447/ELEG/CPEG 448 | Logic Synthesis/VLSI Design | 3 |
| SOSC | Social Science Core | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 |
Semester 8
| CPEG 349B | CPEG Senior Design Project | 3 |
| Technical Elective I* | 3 | |
| Technical Elective II* | 3 | |
| HUM | Humanities Core | 3 |
* Technical Elective - This elective must be chosen from any senior level/graduate level course in CPEG, CPSC or ELEG like CPEG 371, CPEG 415, CPEG 472, CPEG 510, CPEG 561, CPEG 577, CPEG 585, CPEG 586, CPSC 440, CPSC 501, ELEG 364, ELEG 446, ELEG 451, ELEG 458
Transfer Policy
All undergraduate ABET accredited programs students must complete all Engineering major coursework, Engineering and Technical Electives, and STEM coursework at the 300+ level; and Junior/Senior level (as per the program requirements) at University of Bridgeport.
Students are able to transfer classes, if approved by the chair and dean, outside the University at lower (100-200) levels or Freshman/Sophomore level (as per the program requirements) only at the time of transferring into the program; and based on UB’s transfer policy as it pertains to evaluation of course descriptions, syllabi and examples of work done in transferred-in classes.
Course Substitution Policy
All undergraduate ABET accredited programs students must complete all Engineer ing major coursework, Engineering and Technical Electives, and STEM coursework at the 300+ level; and Junior/Senior level (as per the program requirements) at University of Bridgeport; and as per defined in the program requirements. There will be NO course substitutions allowed for these classes as defined in the program requirements.
Substitution courses may be allowed at lower (100-200) levels or Freshman/ Sophomore level (as per the program requirements) with the approval of the Department Chair and School Dean.
View all courses offered and read full course descriptions in our online course catalog system.
Your Future Starts Today!
- Apply online!
- Financial aid is available, and we accept applications on a rolling basis.
- We have comprehensive support services that will get you through college and into a great career.
