Minors in addition to Biblical Studies

15-27 Units

Academic Catalog

The Computer Engineering (CPE) degree is designed to give students a thorough grounding in the science and applied mathematics of computing systems. The degree overlaps with the EE degree but with a greater emphasis on digital systems, especially computing devices. The study of hardware and of the interface between hardware and software is central to the program.

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Study & Serve Abroad

IBEX
Study the Bible for a full semester in the land where the Bible was written.

Italy
Spend 6 weeks studying language, art and culture in Florence.

GO! Global Outreach
Opportunities for students to serve overseas through short-term mission trips. We connect them with our Missionary Alumni and other agencies.

Computer Engineering Program Learning Outcomes

The Computer Engineering (CPE) degree is designed to give students a thorough grounding in the science and applied mathematics of computing systems. The degree has some overlap with the EE degree, but with a greater emphasis on digital systems, especially computing devices. The study of hardware and of the interface between hardware and software is central to the program.

1. Establish a strong foundation in mathematics, physical science, and engineering principles as a foundation for lifelong technical learning in computational science and systems.
2. Instill the ability and drive to use this knowledge base to formulate creative solutions both to new problems and traditional challenges.
3. In collaboration with our general education curriculum, inspire the ability to communicate technical information and describe engineering systems and principles effectively.
4. Impart an ability to design and conduct experiments and to analyze and interpret experimental data using the latest technologies in computer engineering.
5. Create the skills necessary to design and implement new systems and to improve and streamline existing systems.
6. Establish and sustain a commitment to deploying engineering skills for the good of mankind, with economic efficiency, consistent with public health, safety, and welfare, and above all for the glory of God, the proclamation of the Gospel, and the advancement of the Church.

Engineering Core Courses

Total core courses: 32

• CH151 General Chemistry I*
• CS121P Introduction to Computer Programming
• MA121 Calculus I
• MA122 Calculus II
• MA221 Calculus III
• MA231 Linear Algebra
• MA253 Discrete Mathematics
• MA282 Ordinary Differential Equations
  MA365 Probability
• PS251 General Physics I*

*With the corresponding lab.

Computer Engineering Courses

Total units required: 74

• CS132S Data Structures & Algorithms
• CS202H Computer Hardware
• CS301A Computer Organization & Architecture
• CS321O Operating Systems
• ECE201C Analog Circuits
• ECE201CL Analog Circuits Lab
• ECE201D Digital System Design
• ECE201DL Digital Design Lab
• ECE301D Digital Signal Processing
• ECE301DL DSP Lab
• ECE301S Semiconductors
• ECE302C Microelectronics
• ECE302CL Microelectronics Lab
• ECE312S Signals and Systems
• ECE492S Senior Design Project

Three units of the following:

• ECS Upper Division Electives
• General Upper Division Electives*

Upper-division electives from other departments are acceptable if approved by the ECS chair for incorporation into Senior Design Project.

Program Educational Objectives & Student Outcomes

Program Educational Objectives

Our graduates will:

1. Exceed expectation of employers in both technical expertise and Christ-like character (professional ethics).
2. Continue to learn and hone technical skills to better serve humanity, who is made in the image of God, in a continuously developing industry by appropriately using God’s creation.
3. Faithfully fulfill all prescribed roles, whether as a team-member or team-leader, displaying integrity and excellence for all service is ultimately to the glory of God.

Student Outcomes

1. Provide an understanding of the biblical foundation of engineering and technology.
2. Cultivate a mentality which strives for perfection because it is motivated for Christ and Scripture.
3. Instill the ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
4. Instill the ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
5. Instill the ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
6. Instill the ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impacts of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and social contexts.
7. Instill the ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
8. Instill the ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
9. Instill the ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.