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University of Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin
Degree:

BS

Computer Engineering

Location:

College of Engineering

Credits:

120 credits

System:

Semester

Required Computer Science (or Related):

• CS/MATH 240: Discrete Mathematics (3 credits)
• CS 300: Programming II (3 credits)
• CS/ECE 354: Machine Organization and Programming (3 credits)
• CS 400: Programming III (3 credits)
• Systems Software Elective (3-4 credits)

Required Math:

• Calculus I-III (13 credits)
• Probability and Statistics Elective (3 credits)

Required Science:

• Chemistry (4 credits)
• Physics I-II (10 credits)

Required Engineering:

• ECE 203: Signals, Information, and Computation (3 credits)
• ECE 210: Introductory Experience in Electrical Engineering (2 credits)
• ECE 219: Analytical Methods for Electromagnetic Engineering (2 credits)
• ECE 220: Electrodynamics (3 credits)
• ECE 230/270: Circuit Analysis and Circuits Lab (5 credits)
•ECE/CS 252: Introduction to Computer Engineering (3 credits)
• ECE 315: Introductory Microprocessor Lab (1 credit)
• ECE 340: Electronic Circuits (3 credits)
• ECE 551: Digital System Design and Synthesis (3 credits)
• ECE/CS 352: Digital Systems Fundamentals (3 credits)
• ECE 353: Introduction to Microprocessor Systems (3 credits)
• Capstone Design ECE 453 OR ECE 454 OR ECE 554: Embedded Microprocessor System Design OR Mobile Computing Lab OR Digital Engineering Lab (4 credits)
• Electronic Circuits Elective from approved list (3 credits)
• CMPE Elective from approved list (3 credits)
• Engineering Communication from approved list (3 credits)
• Professional Electives from approved list (9 credits)

Other Requirements:

• Communications A (3 credits)
• Liberal Studies Electives with restrictions; examples may include Humanities, Literature, Social Studies, and/or Ethnic Studies (15 credits)
• Elective (1 credit)
• Additional courses may be needed to meet minimum credit requirements for degree (varies)

Subfield Required:

No

Type:

n/a

Options:

n/a

Double or Dual Major Option(s):

• Dual degrees are possible with exceptions.

Related Majors:

• BS Computer Science (College of Letters & Science)
• BA Computer Science (College of Letters & Science)

Good to Know:

• Prospective students may apply directly to the College of Engineering, begin in the major, and, if requirements are met at the end of the first year, student is officially in the major.
• Information here is based on a sample schedule as of Spring 2022.

University's Webpage for this Program:
Catalog Year:

2022

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