Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

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Department of

A.A.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering (384)

Computer Science &

Electrical Engineering

The A.A.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering provides a solid

foundation in basic computer and electronic systems. This includes
knowledge and skills in computer programming, computer system
design, and analog electronics. Students will be taught problem
solving skills that will allow them to debug and correct electronic
system errors. The primary target audience for this degree is Pathway
and online degree students.

A.A.S. in Computer Programming (385)

The A.A.S. in Computer Programming provides a solid foundation
in both the breadth and depth of computer programming. This includes knowledge and skills in several programming languages as well
as the principles and practices of software development. Students will
be taught problem solving skills that will allow them to debug and
correct software system errors. The primary target audience for this
degree is Pathway and online degree students.

B.S. in Computer Science (440)

As a computer scientist, imagine creating the next search engine, the
next social web site, or even the next must have mobile app. The
Computer Science program at BYU-Idaho offers a solid background
in computer science by providing experiences in algorithm development, procedural and object-oriented design and programming,
software engineering practices, computer security, web engineering,
technical communication, and theoretical foundations of computing. Graduates are prepared for high paying employment as software
engineers or to continue their education at graduate school.

Richard Grimmett, Department Chair

Scott Burton, Luc Comeau, Scott Ercanbrack, Rex Fisher, Richard
Grimmett, James Helfrich, Ron Jones, Eric Karl, Rick Neff, Kevin
Smith, Kevin Twitchell
Merlynn Price, Department Secretary (208) 496-7600
http://www.byui.edu/CSEE/

Introduction

B.S. in Software Engineering (443)

The curricula in the Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering are designed to provide a broad background in the
theory and practice of computer software, computer hardware, and
electrical systems. Students learn how to combine scientific knowledge and engineering methods with practical technical skills to help
prepare them for life-long learning and rewarding employment.

The B.S. Software Engineering Degree is a subset of the B.S.

Computer Science Degree. This program provides students with a
solid foundation in both the breadth and depth of the principles and
practices of software engineering as well as skills in computer programming. In this program of study, students learn and practice the
industry standard approach to the design, development and implementation of complex software systems. The B.S. Software Engineering Degree is designed for students who want a strong background
in software development coupled with a minor or two clusters in
another subject (CS majors are not allowed to declare a minor).

Six degree programs are offered:

1. A.A.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering
2. A.A.S. in Computer Programming
3. B.S. in Computer Science
4. B.S. in Software Engineering
5. B.S. in Electrical Engineering
6. B.S. in Computer Engineering

B.S. in Electrical Engineering (445)

As an electrical engineer, imagine creating the next generation of
consumer electronic devices, the next generation of robotics, or the
next electronic medical device that saves lives. The Electrical Engineering program at BYU-Idaho prepares you to use electricity and
electronics in novel ways to help solve some of the worlds greatest
scientific challenges. The program balances scientific and engineering theory with technical laboratory experiences in order to develop
practical knowledge and skills that working electrical engineers need.
Graduates are prepared for high paying employment as electrical
engineers or to continue their education at graduate school.

Graduates in the Department of Computer Science and Electrical

Engineering will:
1. Have a thorough grounding in the fundamental principles and
practices of their respective degree programs
2. Have learned how to learn
3. Be prepared for a successful career
4. Be ethical and responsible employees who make a difference

The Program Educational Objectives for the Electrical Engineering

program are that graduates of this program will:
1. Be disciple leaders with a strong testimony
2. Maintain a broad and rigorous understanding of the fundamentals
of electrical engineering
3. Possess well developed design and problem solving skills
4. Continually develop and learn
5. Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
6. Make a positive difference in their family, their workplace, and
their community

The Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

continually strives to evaluate, improve, and modernize its curricula to keep pace with todays technological innovations. Advisors
can help students determine the best sequence of courses to meet
all graduation requirements within eight semesters. To qualify for
graduation, students must achieve at least a C- grade in all major
required classes.

The Electrical Engineering Program is fully accredited by the EAC

Accreditation Commission of ABET.

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The Program Educational Objectives for the Computer Engineering

program are that graduates of this program will:
1. Be disciple leaders with a strong testimony
2. Maintain a broad and rigorous understanding of the fundamentals
of computer engineering
3. Possess well developed design and problem solving skills
4. Continually develop and learn
5. Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
6. Make a positive difference in their family, their workplace, and
their community

B.S. in Computer Engineering (450)

As a computer engineer, imagine creating the next super computer,
the next revolutionary tablet computer, or even the next control
system for the latest Air Force fighter jet. The Computer Engineering
program at BYU-Idaho balances scientific and engineering theory
with technical laboratory experiences in order to develop practical
knowledge and skills that working computer engineers need.
The curriculum is balanced to make you adept at designing and
developing both computer hardware and computer software. In addition, throughout your computer engineering education, you will
gain in-depth knowledge and skills in the design and development of
many different types of computer systems: from small MP3 players to large parallel computer systems. Graduates are prepared for
high paying employment as computer engineers or to continue their
education at graduate school.

The Computer Engineering Program is fully accredited by the EAC

Accreditation Commission of ABET.

AAS in Electrical and Computer Engineering (384)

Core Courses
Take these courses:
CHEM 105
CS 124
CS 165
CS 235
CS 237
ECEN 150
cont. in next column

4
3
3
3
2
3

cont. from previous column

ECEN 160
3
ECEN 160L
1
ECEN 250
4
ECEN 260
3
MATH 215
4
MATH 316
4
PH 121
3
PH 220
3
43

Program Notes:
No Double Counting of Major Courses
No Grade Less Than C- in Major Courses

Credit Requirements:

Tracks Available:

Foundations 17
Major
43
Total 60

Fall-Winter Yes
Winter-Spring Yes
Spring-Fall Yes

AAS in Computer Programming (385)

Core Courses
Take these courses:
CS 124
3
CS 165
3
CS 235
3
ECEN 160
3
12

Take these courses:

CS 213
3
CS 246
3
CS 308
3
CS 313
3
CS 364
4
CS 371
3
19

Elective Courses
Take 11 credits:
CIT 225
3
CIT 261
3
CIT 370
3
CIT 380
3
CS 416
2
CS 432
3
CS 470
3
ECEN 324
3
11

Program Notes:
No Double Counting of Major Courses
No Grade Less Than C- in Major Courses

Credit Requirements:

Tracks Available:

Foundations 17
Major 42
Elective
1
Total 60

Fall-Winter Yes
Winter-Spring Yes
Spring-Fall Yes

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BS in Computer Science (440)

Core Courses
Take these courses during
your first 3 semesters:
CS 124
3
CS 165
3
CS 235
3
ECEN 160
3
12
Take these courses:
CS 213
3
CS 237
2
CS 238
4
CS 246
3
CS 306
3
CS 308
3
CS 345
3
CS 364
4
CS 416
2
CS 432
3
CS 470
3
ECEN 324
3
MATH 330
3
MATH 341
3
42

Supplemental Courses
Take 15 credits:
CIT 225
3
CS 312
3
CS 313
3
CS 371
3
CS 450
3
CS 460
3
CS 480
3
CS 490R
3
ECEN 260
3
ECEN 361
3
15

Math and Science Courses

Take 1 course:
BIO 240
4
CHEM 106
4
MATH 113
3
MATH 411
3
PH 220
3
3

Science Courses
Take this course:
CHEM 105
4
4
or
Take these courses:
PH 121
3
PH 150
1
4

Program Notes:
No Double Counting of Major
Courses
No Grade Less Than C- in
Major Courses

Take 1 course:
CS 398
1-4
CS 498R
1-4
1
Take 3 credits:
CS 499
3
or
CS 499A
2
CS 499B
1
3

Credit Requirements:

Tracks Available:

Foundations 40
Major
80
Total 120

Fall-Winter Yes
Winter-Spring Yes
Spring-Fall Yes

BS in Software Engineering (443)

Core Courses
Take these courses:
CS 124
3
CS 165
3
CS 235
3
ECEN 160
3
12

Take these courses:

CS 213
3
CS 246
3
CS 308
3
CS 364
4
CS 371
3
CS 398
1-4
CS 416
2
CS 432
3
CS 470
3
CS 499
3
28

Elective Courses
Take 14 credits:
CS 237
CS 313
CS 345
CS 460
CS 490R
cont. in next column

2
3
3
3
3

cont. from previous column

ECEN 324
3
ECEN 361
3
MATH 221A
3
CIT 225
3
CIT 261
3
CIT 370
3
CIT 380
3
14

Program Notes:
No Double Counting of Major
Courses
No Grade Less Than C- in
Major Courses

Credit Requirements:

Tracks Available:

Foundations 40
Major 54
Elective
26
Total 120

Fall-Winter Yes
Winter-Spring Yes
Spring-Fall Yes

BS in Electrical Engineering (445)

Core Courses
Take these courses during
your first 2 semesters:
CS 124
3
CS 241
4
ECEN 150
3
ECEN 160
3
ECEN 160L
1
14

Take these courses:

CHEM 105
4
CS 237
2
CS 308
3
ECEN 250
4
ECEN 260
3
ECEN 340
3
ECEN 350
3
ECEN 380
3
ECEN 390
3
ECEN 398R
1-7
ECEN 499
3
MATH 215
4
MATH 316
4
MATH 330
3
PH 220
3
46

Supplemental Courses
Take 6 courses:
ECEN 324
3
ECEN 351
3
ECEN 361
3
ECEN 410
3
ECEN 420
3
ECEN 430
3
ECEN 440
3
ECEN 451
3
ECEN 461
3
ECEN 470
3
ECEN 480
3
ECEN 490R
3
ME 310
2
17

Math and Science Courses

Take 1 course:
BIO 221
3
BIO 240
4
BIO 264 & 264L
4
CHEM 106
4
CS 238
4
MATH 341
3
MATH 411
3
MATH 423
3
PH 123
3
PH 127
3
3

Program Notes:
No Double Counting of
Major Courses
No Grade Less Than C- in
Major Courses

Credit Requirements:

Tracks Available:

Foundations 40
Major
80
Total 120

Fall-Winter Yes
Winter-Spring Yes
Spring-Fall Yes

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Foundation Requirements for BS in Electrical Engineering

Academic Fundamentals
Quantitative Reasoning
Take these courses:
FDMAT 112
4
4
Reading and Writing
Take these courses:
FDENG 101
3
FDENG 301
3
6
Science
Science Foundations
Take this course:
FDSCI 101
2
2
Science Issues
Take these courses:
CHEM 105
4
PH 121
3
3

Cultural Awareness
American Foundations
Take 1 course:
FDAMF 101
3
FDCIV 101
3
3
Choose 1 Option:
Option 1:
Humanities Foundations
Take this course:
FDHUM 110
3
3
Take 1 course:
FDHUM 214
3
FDHUM 299
3
FDINT 211
3
FDINT 215
3
FDINT 299
3
FDLIT 216
3
FDLIT 299
3
3

Program Notes:

Eternal Truths
Doctrinal Core
Take these courses:
FDREL 200
2
FDREL 225
2
FDREL 250
2
FDREL 275
2
8
Other Religion Courses
Take 6 credits:
FDREL 100
2
FDREL 130
2
FDREL 190
1-3
FDREL 211
2
FDREL 212
2
FDREL 215
2
FDREL 234
2
FDREL 235
2
cont. in next column

cont. from previous column

FDREL 261
2
FDREL 301
2
FDREL 302
2
FDREL 324
2
FDREL 325
2
FDREL 327
2
FDREL 333
2
FDREL 341
2
FDREL 342
3
FDREL 343
3
FDREL 351
2
FDREL 352
2
FDREL 390R
2
FDREL 404
2
FDREL 431
2
FDREL 471
2
FDREL 475
2
6

Students must maintain

a minimum grade of C- in
their major courses

Option 2:
World Foundations
Take these courses:
FDWLD 101
3
FDWLD 201
3
6

BS in Computer Engineering (450)

Core Courses
Take these courses during
your first 2 semesters:
CS 124
3
CS 165
3
ECEN 150
3
ECEN 160
3
ECEN 160L
1
13
Program Notes:
No Double Counting of
Major Courses
No Grade Less Than C- in
Major Courses

Take these courses:

CHEM 105
4
CS 235
3
CS 237
2
CS 246
3
CS 308
3
CS 345
3
ECEN 250
4
ECEN 260
3
ECEN 324
3
ECEN 340
3
ECEN 350
3
ECEN 361
3
ECEN 398R
1-7
ECEN 499
3
MATH 215
4
MATH 316
4
MATH 330
3
PH 220
3
55

Supplemental Courses
Take 3 courses:
ECEN 351
ECEN 380
ECEN 390
ECEN 410
ECEN 420
ECEN 430
ECEN 440
ECEN 451
ECEN 461
ECEN 470
ECEN 480
cont. in next column

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3

cont. from previous column

ECEN 490R
3
CS 313
3
CS 364
4
CS 371
3
CS 416
2
CS 432
3
CS 460
3
CS 470
3
CS 480
3
CS 490R
3
8

Math and Science Courses

Take 1 course:
BIO 221
3
BIO 240
4
BIO 264 & 264L
4
CHEM 106
4
CS 238
4
MATH 341
3
MATH 411
3
MATH 423
3
PH 123
3
PH 127
3
3

Credit Requirements:

Tracks Available:

Foundations 40
Major 79
Elective
1
Total 120

Fall-Winter Yes
Winter-Spring Yes
Spring-Fall Yes

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Foundation Requirements for BS in Computer Engineering

Academic Fundamentals

Cultural Awareness

Quantitative Reasoning
Take these courses:
FDMAT 112
4
4

American Foundations
Take 1 course:
FDAMF 101
3
FDCIV 101
3
3

Reading and Writing

Take these courses:
FDENG 101
3
FDENG 301
3
6
Science
Science Foundations
Take this course:
FDSCI 101
2
2
Science Issues
Take these courses:
CHEM 105
4
PH 121
3
7

Eternal Truths
Doctrinal Core
Take these courses:
FDREL 200
2
FDREL 225
2
FDREL 250
2
FDREL 275
2
8

Humanities Foundations
Take this course:
FDHUM 110
3
3
Take 1 course:
FDINT 211
3
FDINT 215
3
FDINT 299
3
FDHUM 214
3
FDHUM 299
3
FDLIT 216
3
FDLIT 299
3
3
OR
World Foundations
Take these courses:
FDWLD 101
3
FDWLD 201
3
6

Other Religion Courses

Take 6 credits:
FDREL 100
2
FDREL 130
2
FDREL 190
1-3
FDREL 211
2
FDREL 212
2
FDREL 215
2
FDREL 234
2
FDREL 235
2
cont. in next column

Program Notes:
cont. from previous column
FDREL 261
2
FDREL 301
2
FDREL 302
2
FDREL 324
2
FDREL 325
2
FDREL 327
2
FDREL 333
2
FDREL 341
2
FDREL 342
3
FDREL 343
3
FDREL 351
2
FDREL 352
2
FDREL 390R
2
FDREL 404
2
FDREL 431
2
FDREL 471
2
FDREL 475
2
6

Students must maintain a

minimum grade of C- in their
major courses

Minor in Computer Science (147)

Core Courses
Take these courses:
CS 124
3
CS 165
3
CS 235
3
CS 246
3
12

Supplemental Courses
Take 12 credits:
ECEN 160
ECEN 324
CS 213
CS 237
CS 238
CS 306
CS 312
CS 313
CS 345
cont. in next column

3
3
3
2
4
3
3
3
3

cont. from previous column

CS 364
4
CS 371
3
CS 416
2
CS 432
3
CS 450
3
CS 460
3
CS 470
3
CS 480
3
CS 490R
3
12

Program Notes:
No Grade Less Than C- in Minor Courses

Credit Requirements:

Tracks Available:

Total 24

Fall-Winter Yes
Winter-Spring Yes
Spring-Fall Yes

Minor in Electrical and Computer Engineering (245)

Core Courses
Take these courses:
ECEN 150
3
ECEN 160
3
ECEN 160L
1
ECEN 260
3
ECEN 324
3
ECEN 340
3
ECEN 350
3
CS 124
3
CS 165
3
25

Program Notes:
No Grade Less Than C- in Minor Courses

Credit Requirements:

Tracks Available:

Total 25

Fall-Winter Yes
Winter-Spring Yes
Spring-Fall Yes

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Software Engineering Concentration (D 106)

Core Courses
Take these courses:
CS 124
3
CS 165
3
CS 235
3
CS 246
3
12
Interdisciplinary Courses
Take these courses:
IDS 398R
1-3
IDS 499
2
3

Software EngineeringModule
Take these courses:
CS 308
3
CS 364
4
CS 371
3
CS 416
2
CS 432
3
15

Supplemental Courses
Take 6 credits of upper division courses not included in
concentration core or selected
emphasis area:
CS 306
3
CS 312
3
CS 313
3
CS 345
3
CS 398
1-4
CS 450
3
CS 460
3
CS 470
3
CS 480
3
CS 490R
3
CS 498R
1-4
cont. in next column

cont. from previous column

ECEN 324
3
ECEN 340
3
ECEN 350
3
ECEN 351
3
ECEN 361
3
ECEN 380
3
ECEN 390
3
ECEN 398R
1-7
ECEN 420
3
ECEN 430
3
ECEN 440
3
ECEN 470
3
ECEN 480
3
ECEN 490R
3
6

Program Notes:

Credit Requirements:

Tracks Available:

Total 36

Fall-Winter Yes
Winter-Spring Yes
Spring-Fall Yes

Computer Science Internet Concentration (D 107)

Core Courses
Take these courses:
CS 124
3
CS 165
3
CS 235
3
CS 246
3
12
Internet Module
Take these courses:
CS 213
3
CS 313
3
CS 460
3
CS 470
3
12

Supplemental Courses
Take 9 credits of upper division courses not included in
concentration core or selected
emphasis area:
CS 306
3
CS 308
3
CS 312
3
CS 345
3
CS 364
4
CS 371
3
CS 398
1-4
CS 416
2
CS 432
3
CS 450
3
CS 480
3
CS 490R
3
cont. in next column

cont. from previous column

CS 498R
1-4
ECEN 324
3
ECEN 340
3
ECEN 350
3
ECEN 351
3
ECEN 361
3
ECEN 380
3
ECEN 390
3
ECEN 398R
1-7
ECEN 420
3
ECEN 430
3
ECEN 440
3
ECEN 470
3
ECEN 480
3
ECEN 490R
3
9

Interdisciplinary Courses
Take these courses:
IDS 398R
1-3
IDS 499
2
3

Program Notes:

Credit Requirements:

Tracks Available:

Total 36

Fall-Winter Yes
Winter-Spring Yes
Spring-Fall Yes

Computer Science Hardware Concentration (D 108)

Core Courses
Take these courses:
CS 124
3
CS 165
3
CS 235
3
CS 246
3
12
Interdisciplinary Courses
Take these courses:
IDS 398R
1-3
IDS 499
2
3

Hardware Interface
Module
Take these courses:
CS 345
3
ECEN 160
3
ECEN 324
3
ECEN 361
3
12

Supplemental Courses
Take 9 credits of upper division courses not included in
concentration core or selected
emphasis area:
CS 306
3
CS 308
3
CS 312
3
CS 313
3
CS 364
4
CS 371
3
CS 398
1-4
CS 416
2
CS 432
3
CS 450
3
CS 460
3
CS 470
3
cont. in next column

cont. from previous column

CS 480
3
CS 490R
3
CS 498R
1-4
ECEN 340
3
ECEN 350
3
ECEN 351
3
ECEN 380
3
ECEN 390
3
ECEN 398R
1-7
ECEN 420
3
ECEN 430
3
ECEN 440
3
ECEN 470
3
ECEN 480
3
ECEN 490R
3
9

Program Notes:

Credit Requirements:

Tracks Available:

Total 36

Fall-Winter Yes
Winter-Spring Yes
Spring-Fall Yes

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Computer Science Theory Concentration (D 109)

Core Courses
Take these courses:
CS 124
3
CS 165
3
CS 235
3
CS 246
3
12

Theory Module
Take these courses:
CS 237
2
CS 238
4
CS 306
3
CS 480
3
12

Interdisciplinary Courses
Take these courses:
IDS 398R
1-3
IDS 499
2
3

Supplemental Courses
Take 9 credits of upper division courses not included in
concentration core or selected
emphasis area:
CS 308
3
CS 312
3
CS 313
3
CS 345
3
CS 364
4
CS 371
3
CS 398
1-4
CS 416
2
CS 432
3
CS 450
3
CS 460
3
CS 470
3
cont. in next column

cont. from previous column

CS 490R
3
CS 498R
1-4
ECEN 324
3
ECEN 340
3
ECEN 350
3
ECEN 351
3
ECEN 361
3
ECEN 380
3
ECEN 390
3
ECEN 398R
1-7
ECEN 420
3
ECEN 430
3
ECEN 440
3
ECEN 470
3
ECEN 480
3
ECEN 490R
3
9

Program Notes:

Credit Requirements:

Tracks Available:

Total 36

Fall-Winter Yes
Winter-Spring Yes
Spring-Fall Yes

Electrical and Computer Engineering Concentration (D 143)

Core Courses:
Take these courses:
ECEN 150
3
ECEN 160
3
ECEN 160L
1
ECEN 260
3
ECEN 324
3
ECEN 340
3
ECEN 350
3
ECEN 351
3
ECEN 361
3
CS 124
3
CS 165
3
31

Interdisciplinary Courses:
Take these courses:
IDS 398R
1-3
IDS 499
2
3

Program Note:

Credit Requirements:

Tracks Available:

Total 34

Fall-Winter Yes
Winter-Spring Yes
Spring-Fall Yes

Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Pre-approved Clusters

Computer Science 6600
Take these courses:
CS 124
Introduction to Software Development
3
CS 165
Object-Oriented Software Development
3
Take 2 courses:
CS 213
Web Engineering 1
3
CS 235
Data Structures
3
CS 237
Discrete Mathematics I
2
CS 238
Discrete Mathematics II
4
CS 246
Software Design and Development
3
CS 312
Computer Graphics
3
CS 371
Human-Computer Interaction
3
CS 460
Computer Communication & Networks
3
ECEN 160
Fundamentals of Digital Systems
3
ECEN 324
Computer Architecture
3
Total Credits
12

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Take these courses:
CS 124
Introduction to Software Development
CS 165
Object-Oriented Software Development
ECEN 150
Electric Circuit Analysis I
ECEN 160
Fundamentals of Digital Systems
Total Credits

6603
3
3
3
3
12

Data Science Computational 6604

Take these courses:
CIT 225
Database Design and Development
3
CS 124
Introduction to Software Development
3
CS 241
Survey of Object Oriented Programming/Data

Structures
4
CS 450
Machine Learning and Data Mining
3
Total Credits
13

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Course Descriptions

Credits*

CS 101 Introduction to Programming

CS 306 Algorithms and Complexity

(2:2:0:0)

This course provides an introduction to computer programming intended for people with
no programming experience. This course is recommended for non-majors in order to get
an overview of programming principles and techniques. This course covers the basics
of programming in Python including elementary data types (numeric types, strings, lists,
dictionaries and files), control flow, functions, objects, methods, fields, and mutability.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)

CS 124 Introduction to Software Development

CS 308 Technical Communication

(3:3:0:0)

CS 312 Computer Graphics

(3:3:0:0)

CS 313 Web Engineering II

(3:3:0:0)

(3:3:0:0)

CS 345 Operating Systems

Prerequisite: CS 165
Builds on the foundation of CS 124 and CS 165 to introduce the fundamental concepts of
data structures and the algorithms that proceed from them.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)

CS 237 Discrete Mathematics I

(2:2:0:0)

CS 364 Software Engineering I

(4:4:0:0)

CS 371 Human-Computer Interaction

(4:4:0:0)

(3:3:0:0)

CS 398 Internship

Co-requisite: CS 235
Advanced object-oriented designs and software development.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)

CS 290 Special Topics

(3:3:0:0)

Prerequisite: CS 308 or Junior status

Course Requirements: Junior and Senior Standing Only
This class will follow the development lifecycle of a single user interface (UI) intensive
project building a new UI for the windows media player. During this process, we will
Identify a target user, build a scenario in which this user will interact with the product,
create a paper prototype of the UI, develop a functional specification, build the project
into a workable media player skin, conduct a usability study with people matching the
target user (and a few who do not), and redesign and rebuild the project to account for
findings of the study.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)

Prerequisite: CS 124
This course provides an introduction to object-oriented (OO) programming concepts for
those not requiring the depth of CS 165 and CS 235. Additionally, this course introduces
students to shell programming. C, Perl, Matlab, and Python programming languages will be
used throughout the class.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)

CS 246 Software Design and Development

(4:3:1:0)

Prerequisite: CS 308
Software engineering overview; software requirements engineering including elicitation
and specification; software design
(Fall, Winter, Spring)

Prerequisite: CS 237
Reviews and continues the mathematical topics needed to provide a solid theoretical
foundation for computer science
(Fall, Winter)

CS 241 Survey Object Oriented Programming/Data Structures

(3:3:0:0)

Prerequisite: ECEN 324

Analysis of methods used by operating systems to perform typical system services,
including: process control, memory management, scheduling, I/O, file management,
concurrency, and parallelism
(Winter, Spring)

Prerequisites: FDMAT 112 and (CS 165 or CS 241)

Introduces the mathematical topics needed to provide a solid theoretical foundation for
computer science and computer and electrical engineering.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)

CS 238 Discrete Mathematics II

(3:3:0:0)

Prerequisites: CS 213 or CIT 336

Corequisites: CS 246 or CIT 260
This course builds upon Web Engineering I, allowing students to create more advanced
web applications and services. The emphasis of this course will be on server-side
technologies and n-tier applications using relational database technology. Different
server-side technologies will be used for creating dynamic n-tier web applications. Clientside technologies will be enhanced and combined with server-side technologies to create
rich web applications.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)

Prerequisite: CS 165
Internet and web basics, web fundamentals, web browsers, web servers, and web terminology. This course teaches the concepts behind the fundamental tools used for building
client-side web applications. It emphasizes client side programming standards and
programming tools used to create dynamic web applications.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)

CS 235 Data Structures

(3:3:0:0)

Prerequisite: CS 235
Effectively use freely available source tools and C programming API's including Blender,
OpenGL, and SDL, with an introduction to sound, physics, and networking libraries.
(Winter)

Prerequisite: CS 124
Software design and development using the object-oriented paradigm, algorithm formulation and object-oriented programming
(Fall, Winter, Spring)

CS 213 Web Engineering I

(3:3:1:0)

Prerequisites: CS 165 or CS 241 or CIT 260 or CIT 336

Technical writing and presentation to technical audiences; professional communication
including rsums and job interview; collaboration
(Fall, Winter, Spring)

This course is the first step in the computer science major tract. The goal of this course
is that each student will be able to solve problems in C++ and have a solid foundation in
software development methodology.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)

CS 165 Object-Oriented Software Develop

(3:3:0:0)

Prerequisites: CS 235 and CS 237

Introduces formal techniques to support the design and analysis of algorithms, focusing
on both the underlying mathematical theory and practical considerations of efficiency.
Topics include asymptotic complexity bounds, techniques of analysis, and algorithmic
strategies.
(Fall, Spring)

(1-4:0:0:0)

Repeatable Course: May earn maximum of 4 credits

Internship Fees: $78 (LDS) $156 (non-LDS) per credit

Exempt from tuition, but charged this independent course fee
Prerequisite: CS 308
Planned and supervised practical experience in vocational or educational settings where
interns acquire practical skills while applying classroom theory and principles.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)

(1-3:0:0:0)

Repeatable Course: May earn maximum of 6 credits

Course Requirement: Insturctor Approval Required
Faculty/Student consultation will determine an area of study/research that will give an
advanced student greater appreciation and experience in this field. Terms of enrollment,
credit, etc., will be determined by the instructor.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)

CS 416 Software Engineering II

(2:2:0:0)

Prerequisite: CS 308
Software quality engineering including testing and verification and validation; software
effort estimation.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)

190
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CS 432 Software Engineering III

(3:3:0:0)

CS 499S Senior Project Supplemental

Prerequisite: CS 308
Software processes and project management.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)

CS 450 Machine Learning and Data Mining

(3:3:0:0)

Prerequisites: CS 246 or (MATH 325 and [CS 165 or CS 241])

This course is an introduction to the process of using machine learning to mine knowledge and patterns from data. Students will be introduced to several different algorithms
spanning both supervised and unsupervised learning, and learn how to appropriately
apply them in data mining. This course will examine methods that have emerged and
proven to be of value in recognizing patterns and making predictions from an applications
perspective. This course will survey applications and provide an opportunity for hands-on
experimentation with algorithms for data mining using easy-to-use software and cases.
(Winter)

CS 460 Computer Communication and Networks

ECEN 150 Electric Circuit Analysis I

ECEN 160 Fundamentals of Digital Systems

(3:3:0:0)

(3:3:0:0)

ECEN 160L Fundamentals of Digital Systems Lab

(3:3:0:0)

ECEN 250 Electric Circuit Analysis II

(3:3:0:0)

ECEN 260 Microproc Based-System Design

(1-4:0:0:0)

ECEN 324 Computer Architecture

(3:3:0:0)

ECEN 340 Digital Systems Design

(3:2:2:0)

Prerequisite: ECEN 260 and ECEN 160L

This course studies the hierarchical design of digital systems, circuit synthesis, and
simulation using the Verilog hardware description language. Circuit implementation field
programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) will also be explored. A technical report and presentation is required. Laboratory exercises are included.
(Fall, Spring)

(2:1:0:0)

Prerequisite: CS 364 or CS 416 or CS 432

In this course students will gain experience with directed individual or group research and
study of a topic in computer science not covered by the curriculum. Part A of the senior
project includes proposal preparation, research, requirements specification, and other
activities as specified in the proposal.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)

CS 499B Senior Project, Part B

(3:2:2:0)

Prerequisites: CS 235 or CS 241 or ECEN 260

Computer system and processor architecture including: instruction sets, control unit and
data path design, memory hierarchy, pipelining, I/O, and program performance optimization. Laboratory exercises are included in this course.
(Winter, Spring)

Prerequisites: CS 364 or CS 416 or CS 432

In this course students will gain experience with directed individual or group research and
study of a topic in computer science not covered by the curriculum. The student will demonstrate he/she has learned how to learn and apply material covered by the curriculum
to understand a new topic.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)

CS 499A Senior Project, Part A

(3:2:2:0)

Prerequisites: (CS 165 or CS 241) and ECEN 160

This course covers the architecture, applications, programming, and interfacing of
commercial microprocessors and micro controllers. In addition, students will learn
about device driver development and other computer input/output systems. Laboratory
exercises are included in this course.
(Fall, Winter)

Repeatable Course: may earn maximum of 4 credits

Internship Fees: $78 (LDS) $156 (non-LDS) per credit

Exempt from tuition, but charged this independent course fee
Prerequisite: CS 398
This course involves planned and supervised practical experience in vocational or
educational settings where interns acquire practical skills while applying classroom theory
and principles.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)

CS 499 Senior Project

(4:3:2:0)

Prerequisite: ECEN 150

Corequisite: MATH 316
This course studies the analysis and design of DC and AC circuits. Transient analysis using
differential equations will also be discussed. Laboratory exercises are included in this
course.
(Fall, Spring)

Repeatable Course: may earn a maximum of 6 credits

Course Requirements: Instructor Approval Required
This course covers current topics in Computer Science.
(As needed)

CS 498R Internship

(1:0:2:0)

Corequisite: ECEN 160

This course consists of hands-on laboratory exercises to complement the fundamentals
of digital systems course. Students must design and build combinational and sequential
circuits primarily using a programmable logic device. Includes an introduction to, and use
of, an HDL.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)

Prerequisite: CS 306
This course explores finite automata, regular expressions, grammars, languages, Turing
machines, computability, complexity, and P and NP problems.
(Winter)

CS 490R Special Topics

(3:2:2:0)

Prerequisite: CS 124
This course explores the fundamentals of digital systems including: number systems,
truth tables, Boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps, combinational logic circuits (SSI, MSI and
programmable circuits), sequential logic circuits (flip-flops, counters, and shift registers),
and state machine design and analysis. Students must design and build a project that
uses sequential logic and a digital simulation tool. A student presentation is required.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)

Prerequisite: CS 308
This course is essentially a research class. The purpose of this class is to help each
student develop the skills necessary to become a security expert in whatever domain of
computer security that is important to their job when they enter the work force.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)

CS 480 Computational Theory

(3:2:2:0)

This course is an introduction to electrical and computer engineering. Analysis and design
of DC and AC circuits, resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers, and batteries, Ohms
Law, power and network theorems will be studied. Steady state and frequency domain
analysis will also be explored. A student project and presentation is required. Laboratory
exercises are included.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)

Prerequisite: CS 246
Introduction to computer networking and network programming with an Internet focus, including: applications, protocols, transport services, IP, routing, LANs, wireless, and security.
(Winter Spring)

CS 470 Computer Security

(1-2:0.5:0:0)

Corequisite: CS 499 or CS 499A or CS 499B

Course Requirements: Instructor Approval Required
An extension of CS 499, Senior Project; allows the Senior Project student to engage in a
more significant project by registering for an extra one or two credits.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)

ECEN 350 Electronic Devices and Circuits

(3:2:2:0)

Prerequisite: ECEN 150

This course is an introduction to semiconductor devices. Principles of rectifiers, zener
diodes, and other pn junction devices will be explored. Diode applications such as
voltage rectifiers, voltage multipliers, voltage regulators, clippers, and clampers will
also be studied. Students will also study principles, biasing, modeling, and small signal
applications of bipolar junction transistors and field effect transistors. They must design,
build, and demonstrate electronic equipment that meets given specifications. A student
presentation is required. Laboratory exercises are included.
(Fall, Spring)

(1:1:0:0)

Prerequisite: CS 499A
This course consists of the completion of the senior project started in CS 499A as specified in the proposal and requirements specification.
(Fall, Winter, Spring)

191
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ECEN 351 VLSI System Design

(3:2:2:0)

Prerequisite: ECEN 340

This course covers advanced digital design concepts including design methodologies,
tools, and functional verification of HDL models. VLSI concepts are also covered, including
the translation of HDL to gates, to transistors, and then to functional silicon. CMOS transistor concepts with special attention to the digital CMOS silicon manufacturing process
are also stressed as well as formal validation of silicon components. The class meets for
135 minutes twice a week. Laboratories are integrated with lectures in this course.
(Winter)

ECEN 361 Embedded Systems

ECEN 390 Electricity and Magnetism

ECEN 451 Semiconductor Process Engineer

(3:2:2:0)

ECEN 461 Advanced Embedded Systems

ECEN 470 Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems

ECEN 398R Internship

ECEN 490R Special Topics

ECEN 410 Power Systems

(3:2:2:0)

Repeatable course: may earn a maximum of 6 credits

Course Requirement: Instructor Approval Required
Current topics in computer and electrical engineering.
(As needed)

ECEN 499 Senior Project

(3:2:2:0)

Total Course Fees: $120.00

Prerequisite: ECEN 398R
Course Requirements: Instuctor Approval Required
This course develops culminating design experience based on skills learned in advanced
technical courses. Students work in teams to plan, design, test and demonstrate a major
project. Instructor consent is required and completion of an internship as well as at least
two 400-level ECEN courses.
(Winter, Spring)

(3:2:2:0)

(3:2:2:0)

Prerequisite: ECEN 350

This course is an introduction to RF circuits. Students will learn the basics of key RF components including high frequency transistors, filters, mixers, oscillators, and phase locked
loops. Students will also be introduced to laboratory test equipment, network analysis, and
the fundamentals of transmission lines. Finally the students will understand basic high
frequency test equipment. Laboratory experiments are included in this course.
(Fall, Spring)

ECEN 430 Power Electronics

(3:2:2:0)

Prerequisite: ECEN 380

Time and frequency of discrete time systems subjected to periodic or non-periodic input
signals; digital signal processing; fast Fourier transforms; digital filter design, and spectrum analysis and applications. Laboratory exercises are included in this course.
(Winter)

Prerequisite: ECEN 250

In this course you will be introduced to the elements and analysis of Power Systems,
including a survey of the methods and tools used to study the generation and movement
of electric power throughout a power grid. The course will both introduce the concepts that
govern the generation and flow of power and the computer-based tools that are used in
industry to understand them. This course will also cover the devices normally associated
with renewable energy in the electric grid, for example wind and solar power sources.
(Winter)

ECEN 420 RF Circuits

(3:2:2:0)

Prerequisite: MATH 316

Dynamic modeling, dynamic response, and analysis and design of feedback control.
(Fall, Spring)

ECEN 480 Digital Signal Processing

(1-7:0:0:0)

(3:2:2:0)

Prerequisites: ECEN 324 and ECEN 361

This course is intended to give students a deeper insight into system integration and the
structure and functionality of system software for embedded systems. This course will give
students insights into the challenges of real-time system development, including concepts
like PID controllers, advanced real-time operating systems, and hardware connectivity.
(Winter)

Prerequisites: ECEN 250 and MATH 316

This course is an introduction to electromagnetic waves and fields. Students will learn the
properties of electric and magnetic field theories and their applications. These applications include transmission lines, capacitors, inductors, electrical motors and generators,
photonics, and antennas. Laboratory experiments are included in this course.
(Fall, Spring)
Internship Fees: $78 (LDS) $156 (non-LDS) per credit

Exempt from tuition, but charged this independent course fee
Prerequisite: CS 308
Repeatable course: may earn maximum of 7 credits
Full-time employment as an electrical engineering or a computer engineering intern for
one semester or more (at least 450 hours).
(Fall, Winter, Spring)

(3:2:2:0)

Prerequisite: ECEN 350

This course is an introduction to Semiconductor Process Engineering using a unique
virtual wafer fab highlighting the C5 0.5 CMOS process of ON Semiconductor through
video and manufacturing data. Students will learn the process steps for 200mm silicon
wafers in manufacturing to fabricate SRAM memory arrays.
(Winter)

(3:2:2:0)

Prerequisite: ECEN 250

The main goal of this course is to develop the classical signals and systems analysis
theory for both continuous and discrete-time cases. The course includes: signals and
systems and their properties, linear time-invariant systems, stability analysis, sampling
of continuous-time signals, z-transform, discrete Fourier transform, time and frequency
domain representations of discrete-time signals and systems, and introductory concepts
in communications.
(Fall, Winter)

(3:2:2:0)

Prerequisite: ECEN 250

This course explores the fundamentals of data and computer communications focusing
on the physical and data link layers of the OSI architecture. Laboratory exercises are
included.
(Fall, Spring)

(3:2:2:0)

Prerequisite: ECEN 260

This course covers hardware/software interface, real-time kernel internals, and implementation of high-level language constructs issues in real-time application software
development.
(Fall, Spring)

ECEN 380 Signals and Systems

ECEN 440 Data and Computer Communications

(3:2:2:0)

Prerequisite: ECEN 250

This course is an introduction to power semiconductor devices, magnetic circuits,
transformers, half-wave and full-wave diode and phase rectifiers, switching converters, and
motor drivers.
(Winter)

192
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