Computer  Engineering Mission Statement*

The mission of the Union CpE program is to develop graduates who have the fundamental computer engineering knowledge and skills and the love of lifelong learning that prepare people to thrive in further study and in professional practice.

Computer Engineering Educational Objectives

1. To offer a curriculum that provides students with a fundamental understanding of electronic hardware and software and the connections between the two that form the core of computer engineering.

2. To provide opportunities for students to collaborate with faculty in their research.

3. To encourage students to gain industrial experience in an intern or coop position, including terms abroad in industry.

4. To engage students in computer systems design projects.

5. To engage students in multidisciplinary team projects.

6. To engage students in an international experience.

7. To provide modern tools and experiences necessary for students to become proficient in common design and analysis  techniques used in professional practice.

Computer Engineering Program Outcomes
Links are to definitions of the outcomes

CpE01: Math, Sci. & Engr: Students will be able to apply scientific and mathematical reasoning to develop and evaluate solutions to engineering problems.

CpE02: Experiments: Students will be able to develop performance criteria and test plans for hardware and software and interpret the results.

CpE03: Design: Students will be able to design software and hardware and understand the advantages and disadvantages of hardware and software solutions to problems.

CpE04: Teamwork: Students will be able to work as effective team members on multidisciplinary projects.

CpE05: Problem Solving: Students will be able to specify computer engineering problems, develop system models, and use these models to implement solutions.

CpE06: Ethics: Students will be able to formulate and evaluate responses to ethical and professional issues.

CpE07: Communication: Students will be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.

CpE08: Broad Education: Students will have the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering in a global and societal context.

CpE09: Lifelong learning: Students will understand the need to continue to learn and adapt.

CpE10: Contemporary Issues: Students will become familiar with the rapidly changing contemporary issues in computer engineering.

CpE11: Engineering Tools: Students will be able to use modern engineering tools and techniques.

CpE12: Research: Some students will be involved in co-authored research papers and/or senior projects connected to faculty research.

CpE13: Presentations: Some students will present their work at the Steinmetz Symposia, National Conference on Undergraduate Research or other appropriate conferences.

CpE14: Employability: Students will be employable in the field at graduation.

CpE15: Graduate School: Students will be prepared for graduate school.

*Updated by faculty, December 2003. Approved by CpE Advisory Committee, May, 2004