1999-2000 - The University of Scranton

ENGINEERING
DR. ROBERT A. SPALLETTA, Director
Engineering is the profession in which a knowledge of the mathematical and natural
sciences gained by study, experience, and practice is judiciously applied to develop ways to
utilize, economically, the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind. A number
of majors are available.
COMPUTER ENGINEERING
The undergraduate Computer Engineering curriculum is broad-based with up-todate
content in computers, engineering science, and engineering design. The objectives of
this program are to prepare our students for a professional career in computer engineering
and to prepare them for advanced study in computer engineering, computer science, or electrical
engineering. The technical core of the program emphasizes theoretical and laboratory
skills, hardware and software skills, simulation and design.
Students in the Computer Engineering program study basic science, mathematics, computer
science, electrical engineering, design, writing, public speaking, and the liberal arts in
order to prepare for a professional career or advanced studies. The program includes courses
from the programs of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, providing balanced
coverage and integration of the hardware and software aspects of computer systems. The
design process is emphasized throughout all four years, and design projects are included in
all laboratory courses. The sophomore and junior years include core courses in computer
algorithms, digital system design, computer architectures, microprocessor systems, computer
interfacing, and programming. This provides a foundation for the senior year, which
includes electives and an in-depth two-semester design project.
Career opportunities in computer engineering range from computer applications such as
computational medicine, oceanic engineering, and office automation to robotics, software
engineering systems design, graduate study, reliability and other applications such as neural
networks.
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