The B.S. degree in Computer Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. Computer Engineering majors have the option of declaring a focus in one of the following areas: EMBEDDED SYSTEMS & ROBOTICS: Embedded systems help tie the cyber world with our physical world through sensing, computation, communication, and control. Topics include embedded programming, wireless communication, embedded systems, sensor networks and robotics. SIGNAL PROCESSING & COMMUNICATIONS: The fields of signal processing and communications are tightly and undeniably intertwined. Topics include digital signal processing, digital image processing, communication systems, wireless sensor networks, computer vision, and data compression. VLSI DESIGN: With the rapid evolution of semiconductor technology, VLSI design has changed dramatically. Topics include semiconductor materials and devices, digital and analog VLSI design, and hardware description languages. HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING: This area explores the development of future high-performance computers. Topics include cluster and parallel programming, advanced processor architectures, and high-performance storage systems.

Career Opportunities With a professional degree in computer engineering, careers are possible in Software Engineering, VLSI Design Engineering, Internet Programming, Network Engineering, Firmware Development, Embedded Systems Engineering. Companies hiring computer engineering graduates include: Boeing Cerner Garmin General Electric Hewlett-Packard IBM Microsoft National Instruments Intel Rockwell-Collins Transcrypt International