Computer Engineering, B.S.

Program Description

Computer engineers are involved in all aspects of computing, from the design of individual microprocessors, personal computers, and supercomputers, to circuit design, as well as the integration of computer systems into other kinds of systems (a motor vehicle, for example, has a number of subsystems that are computer oriented). Common computer engineering tasks include writing embedded software for real-time micro-controllers, working sensors, designing mixed signal circuit boards, and designing operating systems.

Industrial Engineering is the profession concerned with solving engineering problems by applying scientific logic and systems methodology and by utilizing information, energy, materials, facilities, and personnel most effectively. Its objectives are to improve quality, increase efficiency and reduce costs associated with the production of goods and services and to act as the interface between technology and humans. Engineeringmethods and practical  knowledge are used in formulating decision models for the optimum application of engineering principles. The Industrial Engineering Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, Telephone: (410) 347-7700

Mission Statement

The Engineering program at California State University, East Bay provides a quality engineering education that prepares its graduates for employment related to their major and with an aptitude for continued learning. The program provides students with technical and problem solving capabilities, an understanding of real-world business often through practical experience, and excellent teamwork and communications skills. It promotes a high rate of student success in completing the program in a reasonable length of time and enables the transfer students to take no longer than native students in completing the upper division portion. Students graduate from the program with a high degree of satisfaction about their education. Faculty maintain a high level of currency in the discipline through a strong program of professional development and interaction with the Industrial Advisory Board.

Program Educational Objectives

The Department of Engineering provides a quality engineering education that produces graduates who:

• successfully apply their learned skills throughout their professional pursuits,
• have enthusiasm and aptitude to continuously pursue learning and professional development,
• have demonstrated in their professional performance an ability to work independently and to communicate and work well on teams alongside engineers and colleagues from other disciplines,
• are recognized as qualified engineers with high ethical standards.

• Student Learning Outcomes

Students graduating with a B.S. degree in Computer Engineering or a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Cal State East Bay will be able to:

1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
2. Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
3. Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
4. Function on multidisciplinary teams.
5. Identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.
6. Understand professional and ethical responsibility.
7. Communicate effectively.
8. Understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
9. Recognize the need for, and have an ability to engage in, life-long learning.
10. Have knowledge of contemporary issues.
11. Use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Career Opportunities

Computer engineers can work in a variety of industries, including aerospace, automotive, communication designing hardware and software for computers and embedded systems.

Industrial engineers can work in a variety of capacities, including engineering management, industrial engineer, manufacturing engineer, quality engineer, project manager and system analyst.

Features

Students interested in Engineering at Cal State East Bay may complete the first two years at a local community college. In so doing, it is important to determine, prior to taking courses, if the community college courses chosen have been articulated with the Cal State East Bay Engineering curriculum. Engineering senior design projects will be offered in conjunction with local industry.

Preparation

Prospective Engineering students should complete four years of high school mathematics, a year each of high school chemistry and physics with labs, and a computer programming course if available.