Nov 23, 2024

2024-2025 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG

B S in Computer Engineering - Intelligent Systems Engineering Concentration

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The program educational objectives are that within a few years, graduates will have:

Secured employment in Computer Engineering or related fields;
Advanced their careers as measured by promotions, salaries, career satisfaction, positions of leadership, awards, recognitions, entrepreneurial activities, development of products or process, patents, and/or publications;
Continued to learn new knowledge and to acquire new expertise as measured by post-graduate education, continuing education, and/or professional registration;
Contributed to society and the profession as measured by professional service, community service, and/or public service.

Graduation

The minimum requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering are given below. The student must satisfy university and college requirements. The student must obtain a minimum grade of “C-” in all EECE courses and in ENGR 1010 , MATH 1910 , MATH 1920 , MATH 2120 , a Natural Science Elective, COMP 2150 , COMP 2700 , PHYS 2110 /PHYS 2111 , PHYS 2120 /PHYS 2121 , or any equivalents to these courses used to satisfy degree requirements. No transfer credit with a grade less than “C-” may be used to satisfy a requirement for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. Waiver of departmental graduation requirements for exceptional circumstances will be granted only upon approval of both the department chair and the Dean of the College of Engineering (or designee).

Second Major in Mathematical Sciences

With minimal additional course work, Electrical and Computer Engineering majors are eligible for a Second Major in Mathematical Sciences. See the catalog for Mathematical Sciences.

Honors Program

Students are eligible for the honors program in Computer Engineering if they have and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.4 with at least junior standing and have received approval of the departmental honors committee. The honors program in Computer Engineering requires a minimum of 8 hours of honors courses in Computer Engineering and must include the completion of an honors thesis (EECE 4999 ). Those students who complete the program and the regular B S in Computer Engineering requirements will be recognized at the commencement ceremony by having their degree conferred “With Honors in Computer Engineering.” Moreover, the student’s diploma and record at the University of Memphis will reflect this accomplishment. Details concerning this program and honors course offerings are available in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Minors:

Students satisfying the requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering may also satisfy requirements for a minor offered by a department in one of the other colleges. Requirements for a minor are specified by the appropriate college and department. Students should submit application for the minor to the appropriate department chair. Candidates for graduation who satisfy requirements for a minor should file the approved application with the intent-to-graduate cards.

University General Education Program (36 hours)

See Graduation from the University for University General Education Program requirements. Note the following requirements are specified for this program:

Communication

ENGL 3603 - Engineering Communications Credit Hours: (3) instead of COMM 2381 .

Mathematics

MATH 1910 - Calculus I ** Credit Hours: (4) (students who have not had MATH 1730 or its equivalent must take it before enrolling in MATH 1910 )

Natural Science

PHYS 2110 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Credit Hours: (3)
PHYS 2111 - Sci/Engr Phys Lab I Credit Hours: (1)
PHYS 2120 - Physics For Scientists and Engineers II Credit Hours: (3)
PHYS 2121 - Sci/Engr Phys Lab II Credit Hours: (1)

History

Waived for B S in Computer Engineering students who have completed one unit of history in high school.

College and Degree Requirements (21 hours)

The Major (65 hours)

Major Core (56 hours)

Completion of the following:

EECE 1208 - Intro EECE Lab Credit Hours: (1)
COMP 1900 - CS1: Introduction to Programming Credit Hours: (4)
EECE 2201 - Circuit Analysis I Credit Hours: (3)
EECE 2203 - Electrical and Computer Engineering Lab 1 Credit Hours: (1)
EECE 2207 - Engineering Math Applications Credit Hours: (3)
EECE 2222 - Digital Circuit Design Credit Hours: (4)
COMP 2150 - CS2: OOP and Data Structures Credit Hours: (4)
COMP 4270 - Operating Systems Credit Hours: (3)
EECE 3201 - Circuit Analysis II Credit Hours: (4)
EECE 3203 - Signals and Systems Credit Hours: (3)
EECE 3207 - EECE Recitation: Signals and Circuits Credit Hours: (0)
EECE 3211 - Electronics I Credit Hours: (3)
EECE 3213 - Electrical and Computer Engineering Lab 2 Credit Hours: (1)
EECE 3270 - Intro to Microprocessor Credit Hours: (4)
EECE 4081 - Software Engineering Credit Hours: (3)
EECE 4235 - Probabilistic System Analysis Credit Hours: (3)
EECE 4278 - Computer Organization and Architecture Credit Hours: (3)
EECE 4279 - Professional Development Credit Hours: (3)
EECE 4280 - Electricl/Computer Engr Design Credit Hours: (3)
EECE 4991 - Project Design and Implementation Credit Hours: (3)

Electives (9 hours)

Six (6) hours of Computer Engineering electives must be chosen from the list below:

EECE 4222 - Digital Logic/Computer Design Credit Hours: (3)
EECE 4232 - Discrete Signal Processing Credit Hours: (3)
EECE 4277 - DSP Microprocessors Credit Hours: 4
EECE 4710 - Computer Architecture Credit Hours: (3)
EECE 4711 - Fault Tolerant Computer Des Credit Hours: (3)
EECE 4712 - Embedded Systems Credit Hours: (3)
EECE 4272 - Engineering Software Credit Hours: (3)
EECE 4273 - Database Engineering Credit Hours: (3)
EECE 4275 - Network Programming Credit Hours: (3)
EECE 4276 - Adv Network Programming Credit Hours: (3)
EECE 4720 - Intro Artificial Intelligence Credit Hours: (3)
EECE 4730 - Expert Systems Credit Hours: (3)
EECE 4731 - Data Analytics and Visualization Credit Hours: (3)
EECE 4741 - Introduction to Neural Networks and Deep Learning Credit Hours: (3)
EECE 4745 - Intro to Machine Learning Credit Hours: (3)
Technical Electives (3 hours)

These electives may be chosen from upper-division courses in engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science. Approval of department chair or designee is required for all technical electives.

Concentrations

Students may use elective hours to broaden their base of knowledge or for one of the concentrations below. A minimum of 9 semester hours is required for a concentration. EECE electives and technical may be used to complete a concentration.

Intelligent Systems Engineering

EECE 4712 - Embedded Systems Credit Hours: (3)
EECE 4720 - Intro Artificial Intelligence Credit Hours: (3)
EECE 4731 - Data Analytics and Visualization Credit Hours: (3)
EECE 4741 - Introduction to Neural Networks and Deep Learning Credit Hours: (3)
EECE 4745 - Intro to Machine Learning Credit Hours: (3)

Typical 4-Year Computer Engineering Sequence

Freshman Year

Fall Semester
ENGL 1010 - English Composition** Credit Hours: (3)
MATH 1910 - Calculus I ** Credit Hours: (4)
EECE 1208 - Intro EECE Lab Credit Hours: (1)
ENGR 1010 - Engineering Problem Solving Credit Hours: (3)
Humanities/Fine Arts* Credit Hours: (3)
Total Hours: 14
Spring Semester
ENGL 1020 - English Comp/Analysis** Credit Hours: (3)
MATH 1920 - Calculus II** Credit Hours: (4)
COMP 1900 - CS1: Introduction to Programming Credit Hours: (4)
PHYS 2110 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Credit Hours: (3)
PHYS 2111 - Sci/Engr Phys Lab I Credit Hours: (1)
Total Hours: 15

Academic Year Total 29 hrs

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester
EECE 2201 - Circuit Analysis I Credit Hours: (3)
EECE 2203 - Electrical and Computer Engineering Lab 1 Credit Hours: (1)
EECE 2207 - Engineering Math Applications Credit Hours: (3)
COMP 2150 - CS2: OOP and Data Structures Credit Hours: (4)
COMP 2700 - Discrete Structures Credit Hours: (4)
Total Hours: 15
Spring Semester
EECE 2222 - Digital Circuit Design Credit Hours: (4)
EECE 3211 - Electronics I Credit Hours: (3)
MATH 2120 - Differential Equations** Credit Hours: (3)
PHYS 2120 - Physics For Scientists and Engineers II Credit Hours: (3)
PHYS 2121 - Sci/Engr Phys Lab II Credit Hours: (1)
ENGL 2201 - Literary Heritage ** Credit Hours: (3)
or
ENGL 2202 - Lit Heritage: African-American ** Credit Hours: (3)
Total Hours: 17

Academic Year Total 32 hrs

Junior Year

Fall Semester
EECE 3201 - Circuit Analysis II Credit Hours: (4)
EECE 3213 - Electrical and Computer Engineering Lab 2 Credit Hours: (1)
EECE 3203 - Signals and Systems Credit Hours: (3)
EECE 3207 - EECE Recitation: Signals and Circuits Credit Hours: (0)
Natural Science Elective Credit Hours: (4)
CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I** Credit Hours: (3)
CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I Lab Credit Hours: (1)
or
PHYS 1020 - Survey of Astronomy I Credit Hours: (3)
PHYS 1002 - Astronomy I Laboratory Credit Hours: (1)
or
ESCI 1040 - Physical Geology Credit Hours: (4)
MATH 3242 - Intro Linear Algebra Credit Hours: (3)
Total Hours: 15
Spring Semester
EECE 3270 - Intro to Microprocessor Credit Hours: (4)
EECE 4235 - Probabilistic System Analysis Credit Hours: (3)
EECE 4991 - Project Design and Implementation Credit Hours: (3)
ENGL 3603 - Engineering Communications Credit Hours: (3)
Technical Elective Credit Hours: (3)
Total Hours: 16

Academic Year Total 31 hrs

Senior Year

Fall Semester
EECE 4278 - Computer Organization and Architecture Credit Hours: (3)
Computer Engineering Elective Credit Hours: (3)
Social/Behavioral Sciences* Credit Hours: (3)
EECE 4081 - Software Engineering Credit Hours: (3)
EECE 4279 - Professional Development Credit Hours: (3)
Total Hours: 15
Spring Semester
EECE 4280 - Electricl/Computer Engr Design Credit Hours: (3)
COMP 4270 - Operating Systems Credit Hours: (3)
Computer Engineering Elective Credit Hours: (3)
Humanities/Fine Arts* Credit Hours: (3)
Social/Behavioral Sciences* Credit Hours: (3)
Total Hours: 15

Academic Year Total 30 hrs

Total Hours Required for Graduation: 122

*Must satisfy University General Education Program Requirement

** Courses offered only online or both online and on-ground

Accelerated BS/MS Program

The Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s (ABM) program in Electrical or Computer Engineering allows outstanding undergraduates to begin the coursework for the Master of Science (M S) in Computer Engineering during their undergraduate studies. Students are encouraged to begin planning to enter the ABM program early in their undergraduate career, in consultation with their academic advisor.

To be eligible, students must have a minimum 3.25 grade point average and must have completed at least 75 credit hours of undergraduate coursework towards the B S in Computer Engineering. To apply, students must (1) complete an interview with the undergraduate academic coordinator, (2) request a letter of sponsorship from a program faculty member, and (3) submit a statement of interest to the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Qualified students will be admitted to the ABM program when they have no more than 34 credit hours remaining to complete the B S in Computer Engineering.

Undergraduate students who are selected into the program must maintain a minimum cumulative 3.25 GPA each semester until completion of the B S in Computer Engineering. ABM undergraduates must also apply to the Graduate School for the ABM program, which allows them to take graduate courses as an undergraduate student. Working with the undergraduate and graduate academic coordinators, ABM undergraduates may register for and substitute graduate level courses for undergraduate electives or take and substitute graduate versions of required undergraduate courses. However, any graduate coursework will not apply to undergraduate GPA.

To continue in the program past the B S in Computer Engineering, students must apply for full admission into the M S in Computer Engineering of The University of Memphis Graduate Program in Computer Engineering. Students that are eligible for the ABM program will have the GRE requirement waived.