The Semiconductor Engineering named option in Computer Engineering prepares students for a career in computer engineering with an emphasis on engineering semiconductor-based devices and systems. This named option provides guidance and recognition for students pursuing this career path. The option uses 20 of the elective credits within the 120-credit Computer Engineering BS degree program to focus on the science, tools, and practices associated with semiconductor engineering. Students selecting this option must submit an option declaration form to the dean’s office in Engineering Hall.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| E C E/PHYSICS 235 | Introduction to Solid State Electronics 1 | 3 |
| E C E 271 | Circuits Laboratory II 2 | 1 |
| E C E 305 | Semiconductor Properties Laboratory 2 | 1 |
| E C E 335 | Microelectronic Devices 1 | 3 |
| E C E 555 | Digital Circuits and Components 3 | 3 |
| E C E 556 | Design Automation of Digital Systems 4 | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Choose two as Advanced or Professional Electives: | 6-7 | |
| Semiconductor Physics and Devices 1, 5 | ||
| Embedded Microprocessor System Design 6 | ||
| Introduction to Quantum Sensing 1, 5 | ||
| Analog MOS Integrated Circuit Design 1, 3 | ||
| Integrated Circuit Design 1, 3 | ||
| Integrated Circuit Fabrication Laboratory 1, 5 | ||
| Testing and Testable Design of Digital Systems 4 | ||
| Total Credits | 20-21 | |
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This course can be taken as a Professional Elective.
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This course replaces a free elective.
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This course can be taken as a CMPE Advanced Elective in Electronic Circuits.
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This course can be taken as a CMPE Elective I.
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This course can be taken as a CMPE Elective II.
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This course can be taken as Capstone Design.
Four-Year Plan
Sample Four-Year Plan
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| MATH 221 | 5 | MATH 222 | 4 |
| E C E/COMP SCI 252 | 3 | PHYSICS 201 | 5 |
or Communications A | E C E 210 | 2 | |
| CHEM 103, 104, or 109 | 4-5 | Communications A or | 3 |
| Liberal Studies Elective | 3 | ||
| 15-16 | 14 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| E C E 203 | 3 | MATH/COMP SCI 240 | 3 |
| E C E/COMP SCI 352 | 3 | E C E 222 | 4 |
| MATH 234 | 4 | E C E 230 | 4 |
| PHYSICS 202 | 5 | E C E 270 | 1 |
| COMP SCI 300 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| E C E 271 | 1 | E C E/PHYSICS 235 | 3 |
| E C E 353 | 3 | E C E 551 | 3 |
| E C E 340 | 3 | E C E 555 | 3 |
| E C E/COMP SCI 354 | 3 | INTEREGR 397 | 3 |
| COMP SCI 400 | 3 | Liberal Studies Elective | 3 |
| Liberal Studies Elective | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| E C E 315 | 1 | E C E 453 | 4 |
| E C E 335 | 3 | COMP SCI/E C E 506, 536, 537, or 564 | 3 |
| E C E 305 | 1 | Computer Engineering Elective1 | 3 |
| E C E 556 | 3 | Professional Elective1 | 3 |
| Probability and Statistics Elective | 3 | Liberal Studies Elective | 3 |
| Liberal Studies Elective | 3 | ||
| 14 | 16 | ||
| Total Credits 120-121 | |||
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Computer Engineering Elective II: E C E 445 Semiconductor Physics and Devices, E C E 535 Introduction to Quantum Sensing, E C E 549 Integrated Circuit Fabrication Laboratory, or E C E 553 Testing and Testable Design of Digital Systems
Professional Elective: E C E 541 Analog MOS Integrated Circuit Design, E C E 548 Integrated Circuit Design, E C E 549 Integrated Circuit Fabrication Laboratory, or E C E 553 Testing and Testable Design of Digital Systems