Computer engineering is a discipline that combines elements of both hardware and software. Computer engineers have additional training in the areas of software design and hardware/software integration. Computer engineers are involved on all aspects of computing, from the design of individual personal computers and supercomputers, to the integration of computer systems into other kinds of systems (i.e., a motor vehicle has many subsystems that are computer- and digitally-oriented). Common computer engineering tasks include writing embedded software for real-time microcontrollers, designing chips, working with analog sensors, designing mixed signal circuit boards, and designing operating systems. Computer engineers are also well-suited for research in the field of robotics, which relies on using computers together with other electrical systems.

This program is accepted by the University of Toledo for the first portion of a bachelor of science degree. Students interested in pursuing a 2+2 or 2+3 bachelor of science degree should consult their academic advisor prior to initial enrollment in the courses.

Suggested Course Sequence

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First Semester		Credit Hours	Prerequisite
ITD1XX	Information Technology Seminar	1	-
ECA122	Computer Applications for Technical Professionals	3	-
ECA127	Programming Logic and Problem Solving	3	-
ECA253	Data Modeling and Database Design	3	-
ENG124	College Composition	3	Test
EST130	Electrical Circuits and Devices	4	MTH125 or Test
		17
Second Semester
COM121/122/123	Effective Speaking or Interpersonal Communication or Intergroup Communications	3	None/None/ ENG124
ECA128	Visual Basic Development	3	ECA127
ECA223	Java Programming	3	ECA127
EET123	Electronic Devices and Circuits	4	EST130
MTH125	College Algebra	4	MTH101 or MTH103 or Test
		17
Summer Semester
ENG221	Technical Report Writing	3	ENG124
	Arts/Humanities/Social Science Elective	3	-
	Arts/Humanities/Social Science Elective	3	-
		9
Third Semester
ECA227	Assembly Language Programming	3	ECA222 or ECA223
ECA260	▲ Software Engineering for Hand-Held Devices	3	ECA223
ECA261	▲ Software Engineering for Robotics	3	ECA223
EET227	PLC's and Industrial Controls I	3	EST130
MTH126	PreCalculus	4	MTH125
MTH128	Trigonometry	1	MTH125
		14
Fourth Semester
ECA292	Information Technology Capstone	3	Sophomore Status
EET262	Pulse and Digital Integrated Circuits	4	EET123
MTH221	Concepts of Calculus	3	MTH125
PHY121	Physics I	4	MTH125, MTH128
		14
	TOTAL CREDITS	71

ECA292 should be taken in the last or next-to-last semester of enrollment.