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Undergraduate Programs in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Effective Summer 2006, Purdue Calumet students have the option of a traditional Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCmpE). The first three semesters are the same for both programs, as are many of the upper-level courses. The BSEE covers a broad range of electrical topics, while the BSCmpE focuses on a combination of software and hardware aspects . Both programs include a substantial hands-on laboratory component.

Why Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University Calumet?

Engineering classes are small and are taught by faculty members dedicated to teaching or adjunct faculty who have many years of experience.
Most faculty members also engage in research, consulting, or other professional activities, and participate in professional engineering societies.
The state of the art laboratory facilities provide a mechanism for students to gain hands-on experience that will aid their understanding of the engineering and scientific theories taught in the lectures.
Courses are provided both days and evenings on a publicized schedule to meet the needs of both full-time and part-time students.
Incoming students are assigned to an advisor familiar with the problems and special needs of new students.
After choosing a major the student receives an experienced engineering faculty advisor.
The program prepares graduates for life and for the engineering profession.
A capstone, one-year project for all seniors provides the opportunity to work in multi-disciplinary teams to pursue an engineering idea from conception to design, fabrication, and testing. The senior projects provide a transition from university study to the real world of engineering work.
Cooperative Education and Professional Experience Programs are available. Both provide students the opportunity to work in the engineering profession while obtaining their degree, and to earn money to pay for their education. The work experience makes the education more meaningful, and makes the students more attractive to employers when they graduate.

The educational objectives of both programs are to provide each graduate with:

Engineering Competence - Graduates are competent and engaged professionals in their field
Continuous Learning - Graduates continue developing professionally
Professional Skills - Graduates demonstrate teamwork and leadership skills and are contributors in their profession
Societal Skills - Graduates recognize the societal, ethical, and global impacts of their work

The flexibility of the engineering program allows students interested in other engineering disciplines not offered at Purdue University Calumet, such as aerospace, chemical, etc. to complete one to two years of study for transfer to another university. The Interdisciplinary Engineering Option allows student to design their own programs to meet their career needs; it provides excellent preparation for a career in law or medicine.

Shown below are the new curricula for students starting in Summer 2006 or later. Current students should check with the Departmental office for their degree requirements.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Minor in Mechatronics
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Interdisciplinary Engineering Option

Electives for Engineering Curricula
Suggested Plan of Study for students starting Summer 2006 or later
Suggested Plan of Study for students starting prior to Summer 2006

Prerequisite Flowchart for Computer Engineering
Prerequisite Flowchart for Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Requirements common to both the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering programs:

1. English and Communication (9 credits)
	ENGL 104	English Composition I
	COM 114	Fundamentals of Speech
	COM/ ENGL 307	Written and Oral Communication for Engineers

2. Science and Mathematics (32 credits)
	CHM 115	General Chemistry
	PHYS 152	Mechanics
	PHYS 261	Heat, Electricity, and Optics
	MA 163	Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
	MA 164	Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
	MA 261	Multivariate Calculus
	MA 264	Differential Equations
	MA 265	Linear Algebra

3. Humanities and Social Sciences (12 credits)
	PHIL 324	Ethics for the Professions
	POL 305	Technology and Society

	The balance (6 credits) is selected by the student and advisor to give the student an opportunity to explore areas within the humanities and social sciences.

	Subject areas not acceptable are skills courses such as writing and speaking, accounting, industrial management, personal finance, ROTC, and personnel administration. Language courses are acceptable only as part of a six credit sequence. Credit is not allowed for a student's native language.

4. General Engineering (12 credits)
	ENGR 151	Software Tools for Engineers
	ENGR 152	Programming for Engineers
	ENGR 186	Engineering Freshman Seminar
	ENGR 190	Elementary Engineering Design
	ECE 312	Engineering Project Management

5. Electrical and Computer Engineering (32 credits)
	ECE 201	Linear Circuit Analysis I
	ECE 202	Linear Circuit Analysis II
	ECE 207	Electronic Measurement Techniques
	ECE 218	Linear Circuits Laboratory II
	ECE 233	Microcomputers in Engineering
	ECE 275	Analog and Digital Electronics
	ECE 301	Signals and Systems
	ECE 302	Probabilistic Methods in Electrical Engineering
	ECE 311	Electric and Magnetic Fields
	ECE 370	Digital Systems - Logic Design
	ECE 429	Senior Engineering Design I
	ECE 439	Senior Engineering Design II
In addition to the above requirements, each program has its own required courses as listed below.

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Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (127 credits) EAC/ABET Accredited
Requirements common for both programs plus:

1. Electrical and Computer Engineering (9 credits)
	ECE 335	Electronics-Systems
	ECE 384	Linear Control Systems
	ECE 448	Introduction to Communication Theory

2. Electrical and Computer Engineering Electives (12 credits)
	Four courses from a list approved by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Undergraduate Curriculum Committee.

3. Engineering Elective (3 credits)
	One engineering course approved by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Undergraduate Curriculum Committee.

4. Engineering/Science Elective (3 credits)
	One engineering or science course at the 300 level or above approved by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Undergraduate Curriculum Committee.

5. Technical Elective (3 credits)
	One course in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, or Management approved by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Undergraduate Curriculum Committee.

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Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (128 credits) EAC/ABET Accredited
Requirements common for both programs plus:

1. Electrical and Computer Engineering (13 credits)
	ECE 251	Object Oriented Programming
	ECE 371	Microprocessor Systems
	ECE 464	Computer Architecture and Organization
	ECE 468	Design of Computer Systems Programs

2. Computer Science (6 credits)
	CS 275	Data Structures
	CS 309	Discrete Mathematical Structures

3. Computer Engineering Electives (12 credits)
	Four courses from a list approved by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Undergraduate Curriculum Committee.

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Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Interdisciplinary Engineering Option (129 credits)

The interdisciplinary engineering option provides an opportunity for students whose interests and talents, while oriented toward engineering and science, do not coincide with the plans of study of the traditional engineering disciplines and who do not need an ABET-accredited degree. It provides an excellent undergraduate foundation for graduate school in non-engineering fields such as management, medicine, and law, or to begin careers that may lead to administrative or management positions in technological, engineering, or manufacturing operations. The program also prepares students for careers in large non-technological organizations such as financial institutions, which may require skills generally associated with both engineering and business. The first year is the same as for the BSCmpE and BSEE degree programs, the upper-level program provides opportunities to tailor the large number of technical electives to the students' particular needs.
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