Computer Science + Electrical Engineering B.S.

The integrated Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering degree offers an interdisciplinary experience that merges software and hardware technology. 

Students learn a variety of skills from each core of the degree (Computer Science and Electrical Engineering). They learn apply principles of mathematics, science, and engineering in a variety of contexts. They hone their ability to use the techniques, skills and tools necessary for science and engineering practice as well as design and conduct experiments, and they learn to analyze and interpret data.

Job Outlook

Computer Science and Electrical Engineering majors are employed in many overlapping fields, notably with software development as the top industry for both disciplines. Students who graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering can work in a variety of interdisciplinary contexts such as software developers, embedded system engineers, robotics engineers, systems analysts/engineers, electrical design engineers, control systems engineers, or government positions as computer information and researchers. The interdisciplinary nature of the degree allows for a wide range of career opportunities.

The combination of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering has multiple aims for our students and the future workforce. With multidisciplinary experiences in both fields, graduates of the combined program will be prepared for careers such as electrical and electronics engineers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this specific group of workers is forecasted to grow 5% from 2022 to 2032. The median pay for this group is $104,610 per year (Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023). The annual mean wage for Ohio for this profession is in the second highest group of states ($99,120-$102,880).

Graduates will also be qualified to work in government positions as computer information and research scientists (Computer and Information Research Scientists, 2023), with a median pay of $136,620 in 2022.

The integrated B.S. in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering will also prepare graduates for graduate school in both areas of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering.

CURRICULUM

Mathematics, science, and engineering core - 33 credits

• ESC 100 Orientation (1)
• ESC 120 Introduction to Engineering Design (2)
• ESC 350 Linear Algebra for Engineers/MTH 288 Linear Algebra (3)
• ESC 250 Differential Equations (3)
• ESC 310 Engineering Probability and Statistic (3)
• MTH 181 Calculus I (4)
• MTH 182 Calculus II (4)
• MTH 220 Discrete Math (3)
• PHY 243 - University Physics I (Writing) (5)
• PHY 244 - University Physics II (Writing) (5)

General education - 12 credits

• ENG 100 Intensive Writing or ENG 101 Writing (3)
• ESC 102 Tech. Writing or ENG 102 English Writing II (3)
• PHL 215 Engineering Ethics (3)
• ESC 282 Engineering Economy (3)

General education elective - 12 credits

Electrical engineering required courses - 27 credits

• EEC 310 Electric Circuits I (4)
• EEC 311 Electric Circuits II (4)
• EEC 313 Electronics I (3)
• EEC 315 Electronics Lab (2)
• EEC 383 Digital Systems (3)
• EEC 318 Analysis, Design & Simulation of Dynamic Systems (3)
• EEC 384 Digital Systems Lab (2)
• EEC 440 Control Systems (3)
• EEC 417 Embedded Systems (3)

Computer science required courses - 26 credits

• ESC 151 –C Programming/CIS 151 Invitation to Computing (3)
• CIS 260 Introduction to Programming (4)
• CIS 265 Data Structure and Algorithm (4)
• CIS 335 Language Processor (3)
• CIS 390 Introduction to Algorithms (3)
• CIS 480 Com Archite (3)
• CIS 340 Systems Programming (3)
• CIS 345 Operating Systems (3)

Capstone required courses – 5 credits

• CIS/EEC 493 Design Project I (2)
• CIS/EEC 494 Design Project II (3)

CIS or EEC Elective – 9 Credits

• 9 credit hours required - must be chosen from available EEC or CIS 300/400-level courses