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Mission Statement

To be the leading provider of high quality, practice-oriented computer engineering graduates to Northern California, and to enhance engineering knowledge through research and scholarship. These graduates will be skilled in the analysis, design, and implementation of computer hardware, software, and the integration of hardware and software into a computer system. Graduates will be able to apply these skills to satisfy the requirements of a specific application

Educational Objectives

The educational objective of the BS Computer Engineering program is to ensure that the graduates are fundamentally sound, practical, participatory and professional.

Specifically, two to three years after graduation, the successful graduate will have

1. Demonstrated an understanding of the fundamental knowledge that is a prerequisite for the practice of computer engineering, including its scientific principles and the importance of rigorous analysis and creative design.
2. Demonstrated a practice-oriented, hands-on understanding of how to apply theoretical concepts to real world problems.
3. Demonstrated clear communication skills, responsible teamwork, leadership, and professional attitudes and ethics.
4. Successfully entered the engineering profession, and embarked on the process of life-long learning in engineering or other professional areas.

Program Outcomes

1.  Ability to apply knowledge of math, engineering, and science

2.  Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

2.1 Digital logic design, embedded systems, and computer architecture

2.2 Application and system software

2.3 Integrated computer systems

3.  Ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs

3.1 Digital logic design, embedded systems, and computer architecture

3.2 Application and system software

3.3 Integrated computer systems

4.  Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

4.1 Multi-disciplinary teams within computer fields – architecture, design, testing, etc.

4.2 Multi-disciplinary teams with non-computer fields – industrial, manufacturing, etc.

5.  Ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

5.1 Digital logic design, embedded systems, and computer architecture

5.2 Application and system software

5.3 Integrated computer systems

6.  An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

7.  Ability to communicate effectively

7.1 Technical writing

7.2 Oral presentation

8.  The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

9.  A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

10.  A knowledge of contemporary issues

11.  An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

Process for Defining and Reviewing Educational Objectives and Outcomes

1.  Draft set of educational objectives and outcomes defined by faculty

2.  Input from the profession from

3.  Input from students through exit questionnaire

4.  Review educational objectives and outcomes, and then plan action items every two years through repeat of steps 1-3. 

Assessment Schedules

undergraduate (doc)    graduate (doc)

Assessment Reports

undergraduate program: 

spring 2007 (doc)         fall 2007 (doc)

graduate program: 
spring 2007 (doc)        fall 2007 (doc)