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Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
Degree:

BS

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Location:

College of Engineering

Credits:

129-135 credits

System:

Semester

Required Computer Science (or Related):

• CS 1110 OR 1112: Introduction to Computing Using Python OR Introduction to Computing Using MATLAB (4 credits)
• Advanced Programming course from approved list (3 credits)
• See "Engineering Requirements"

Required Math:

• Calculus II-III (8 credits)
• Differential Equations (4 credits)
• Linear Algebra (4 credits)

Required Science:

• Physics I-III with Lab (13 credits)
• Chemistry (4 credits)

Required Engineering:

• ECE 2100: Introduction to Circuits for Electrical and Computer Engineers (4 credits)
• ECE 2300: Digital Logic and Computer Organization (4 credits)
• ECE 2720: Data Science for Engineers (4 credits)
• Choose 3 Foundation courses with restrictions: Electromagnetic Fields and Waves; Probability and Inference; Embedded Systems; Introduction to Microelectronics; or Mathematics of Signal and System Analysis (12 units)
• ECE Distribution Course from approved list (3 credits)
• 3*** or higher Technical ECE courses with restrictions (9-12 credits)
• 4*** Technical ECE courses with restrictions, including Culminating Design Experience (9-12 credits)
• See "Computer Science or Related Requirements"

Other Requirements:

• First Year Writing (6 credits)
• Technical Writing (3 credits)
• Choose 6 courses from at least 3 groups, with restrictions: Cultural Analysis, Literature and the Arts, Social Differences; Historical Analysis; Ethics, Cognition, and Moral Reasoning; Social Science and Global Citizenship; Foreign Languages; or Communications in Engineering (18 credits)
• Non-ECE Technical Electives with restrictions (9 credits)
• Electives with rare restrictions (6 credits)
• Physical Education, including Swimming test (2 credits)

Subfield Required:

No

Type:

n/a

Options:

n/a

Double or Dual Major Option(s):

• Double majoring requires approval.

Related Majors:

• BS Computer Science (College of Engineering)

Good to Know:

• A Culminating Design Experience is required.
• Students must pass Swimming test.

University's Webpage for this Program:
Catalog Year:

2022

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