The Bachelor of Science in computer engineering program requires that the graduate
complete 129 credit hours of study. The areas of study for the degree are classified as: General Education
(required for all Trine graduates) courses and specific degree program required and
elective courses. The General Education and degree-specific requirements are met by
completing the following course groups.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (129 Hours)
General Education Requirements - 41 hours
| Communication – 9 hrs. |
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| ENG 133 | Technical Communication | 3 hrs. |
| HUM 203 | Humanities Seminar | 3 hrs. |
| SP 203 | Effective Speaking | 3 hrs. |
| Humanities and Social Science – 9 hrs. |
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| | Social Science Elective (3) | 3 hrs. |
| | Humanities Elective (3) | 3 hrs. |
| | Humanities or Social Science Elective | 3 hrs. |
| Mathematics and Science – 23 hrs. |
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| MA 134 | Calculus I | 4 hrs. |
| MA 164 | Calculus II | 4 hrs. |
| MA 213 | Calculus III | 3 hrs. |
| CH 104 | General Chemistry I | 4 hrs. |
| PH 224 | University Physics I | 4 hrs. |
| PH 234 | University Physics II | 4 hrs. |
Additional Requirements - 9 hours
| Required |
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| MA 233 | Differential Equations | 3 hrs. |
| MA 393 | Probability & Statistics | 3 hrs. |
| MA 473 | Graph Theory & Combinatorics | 3 hrs. |
Core Requirements - 79 hours
| Electrical and Computer Engineering Concentration Requirements – 33 hrs. |
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| CS 1113 | Introduction to Object-Oriented Program | 3 hrs. |
| ECE 211 | Circuits Laboratory | 1 hrs. |
| ECE 213 | Circuit Analysis | 3 hrs. |
| ECE 231 | Discrete Electronics Laboratory | 1 hrs. |
| ECE 233 | Discrete Electronics | 3 hrs. |
| ECE 343 | Analog Signals | 3 hrs. |
| ECE 261 | Digital Systems Laboratory | 1 hrs. |
| ECE 263 | Digital Systems | 3 hrs. |
| ECE 271 | Microcontrollers Laboratory | 1 hrs. |
| ECE 273 | Microcontrollers | 3 hrs. |
| ECE 453 | Random Processes in Electrical & Computer Engineering | 3 hrs. |
| ECE 3051 | Junior-Year Laboratory | 1 hrs. |
| ECE 4001 | Contemporary Issues for Engineers | 1 hrs. |
| ECE 4403 | Senior Design I | 3 hrs. |
| ECE 4503 | Senior Design II | 3 hrs. |
ECE 4503: Or cross-disciplinary project with an in-major oral examination
| Computer Engineering Concentration – 11 hrs. |
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| CS 1123 | C++ & Object Oriented Design | 3 hrs. |
| ECE 361 | Logic & Computer Design Laboratory | 1 hrs. |
| ECE 363 | Logic & Computer Design | 3 hrs. |
| ECE 371 | Embedded Systems Laboratory | 1 hrs. |
| ECE 373 | Embedded Systems | 3 hrs. |
| Major Electives – 14 hrs. |
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| ECE 112 | Prototyping and Projects | 2 hrs. |
ECE 112: required only for first-time freshmen
| Choose from – 12 hrs. |
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| | CO, CS, ECE, or SE prefixed courses; | |
| | Or | |
| MAE 4023 | System Dynamics & Controls | 3 hrs. |
| Engineering Science – 5 hrs. |
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| ES | ES Elective (2) | 2 hrs. |
| ES | ES Elective (2) | 2 hrs. |
| General Engineering – 1 hr. |
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| GE 101 | Introduction To Engineering | 1 hrs. |
Restricted Electives – 9 hrs.
Choose from approved courses: EGR 143; Calculus-based; 300-level or higher
Electives – 6 hrs.
Choose from approved courses to bring the total to 129 hours
For a complete description of the above requirements, please go to the Course Catalog.