Computer Engineering, B.S.

Minimum number of credits required to graduate: 125

Minimum cumulative GPA required to graduate: 2.0

Minimum number of credits to complete the major: 92

School: School of Engineering and Computational Sciences

Division: Engineering

Department: Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

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Computer engineers work at the intersection between hardware (electrical engineering) and software (computer science). There are many opportunities for computer engineers, just a few of which include working with the Internet of Things (IoT), embedded microprocessor programming and interfacing, defense work, and robotics.

Computer engineering students at Merrimack become outstanding computer engineers within a challenging and inspiring learning environment while actively contributing to the broader Merrimack and professional communities.

Required Courses

Complete the following fifteen required courses:

CSC 1610 - Problem Solving with Java Credits: 4
CSC 2710 - Analysis of Algorithms Credits: 4
CSC 2820 - Data Structures Credits: 4
CSC 3320 - Operating Systems Credits: 4
CSC 3935 - Networking Credits: 4
EEN 1200 - Digital Fundamentals Credits: 4
EEN 2130 - Circuit Theory I Credits: 4
EEN 2140 - Circuit Theory II Credits: 4
EEN 2270 - Embedded Controller Design Credits: 4
EEN 3210 - Electronics I Credits: 4
EEN 4145 - Discrete Time Signals and Systems Credits: 4
EEN 4900 - Senior Seminar Credits: 4
EEN 4960 - Design Project I Credits: 2
EEN 4970 - Design Project II Credits: 2
GEN 1001 - Introduction to Engineering: Engineering from Day One Credits: 4
And choose two Computer Science (CSC) or Electrical Engineering (EEN) electives (8 credits).

Required Additional Courses

Complete the following eight courses:

CHM 1110 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
MTH 1217 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MTH 1218 - Calculus II Credits: 4
MTH 1314 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: 4
MTH 1505 - Applied Statistics and Probability for Engineers Credits: 4
OR
MTH 2527 - Probability and Statistics I Credits: 4
MTH 3335 - Linear Algebra Credits: 4
PHY 2211 - Physics I Credits: 4
PHY 2212 - Physics II Credits: 4

Required Open Computer Engineering Elective

Choose one course (4 credits) in an area which supports and/or expands the student’s technical and/or communication skills.

Experiential Learning Component

The Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering requires that in order to graduate, all students must fulfill an experiential learning component. This requirement provides students with the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience outside of traditional coursework to enhance their learning and development, and is typically satisfied through the completion of a co-op or internship.

Program-specific academic policies:

To satisfy the prerequisite requirements for any mathematics, science, or engineering courses, students must achieve a grade of “C-” or higher in the prerequisite course. (Effective Spring 2023)
Students are allowed to repeat any program course below a “C-“, as long as the course is retaken in the program.
Students must register for and take the Fundamentals of Engineering examination, administered by the National Council of Engineering Examiners, to graduate.