Bachelor of Computer Engineering at West Virginia University

Computer engineers design, develop, test, and oversee the manufacture and maintenance of embedded computer hardware and software.  As such, computer engineering combines portions of the knowledge of electrical engineers and computer scientists.  Embedded computer systems include applications in the automotive, communications, radio and television, consumer electronics, aircraft, robotics, and health-care industries.  In addition, computer engineers design, develop, test, manufacture, and maintain complex systems including digital communications systems such as cell phone networks, secure computer networks, and system-level software such as operating systems and applications software.  The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.

Fundamental courses in the computer engineering areas of hardware and software are taken during the second year with general fundamental engineering courses included.  The third and fourth years in the curriculum concentrate on areas of computer engineering in both software and hardware with technical electives provided to allow the student to acquire more depth in a preferred area of expertise.

Program Educational Objectives

The Program Educational Objectives (PEO) of the Computer Engineering (CpE) program at West Virginia University is to produce graduates who will apply their knowledge and skills to achieve success in their careers in industry, research, government service or graduate study. It is expected that in the first five years after graduation our graduates will achieve success and proficiency in their profession, be recognized as leaders, and contribute to the well-being of society. 

Student Outcomes

Upon graduation, all Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering students will have:

1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. An 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.
3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. An 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.
6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.