Computer Engineering Program Educational Objectives:

1. A graduate must be able to view computer systems as an integrated continuum of technologies and to engage in integrated system-level design.
2. A graduate must be able to work with professionals in related fields over the spectrum of system design.
3. A graduate must be able to quickly adapt to new work environments, assimilate new information, and solve new problems.
4. A graduate must have the background and perspective necessary to pursue post-graduate education.
5. A graduate must work in conformance with societal needs and expectations.
6. A graduate must be integrated into the world of practicing professionals for collaborations, mutual support, and representing the profession to government and society. 

• Computer Engineering Student Outcomes

1. Graduates will demonstrate mastery of the mathematical foundations and familiarity with the scientific foundations of Computer Engineering. These include:
   1. Mathematical Foundations: Mastery of discrete mathematics, differential and integral calculus, differential equations, probability/statistics, linear algebra, and numerical analysis;
   2. Natural Sciences: Familiarity with the fundamentals of classical and modern physics, including electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic theory, optics, and solid-state semiconductor physics; and
   3. Electricity/Electronics: Familiarity with electrical circuits, electronic circuits, and solid-state electronic devices.
2. Graduates will demonstrate a depth of knowledge in topics critical to system-level design, including both hardware and software design and hardware/software tradeoffs. These include:
   1. Programming and Software Design: Mastery of computer programming, including data structures and algorithms using representative programming languages; and
   2. Systems Components and Design: Mastery of the topics necessary to design combined hardware/software systems, including computer organization and architecture, systems level programming, operating system kernels, communication networks, and the interdependencies among these topics.
   3. Digital Logic and Technologies: Mastery of digital logic design, including logic families and contemporary digital technology;
3. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to envision, analyze, design, and implement maintainable, practicable, integrated hardware/software solutions within realistic constraints to advanced computer engineering problems, which involves:
   1. Application of Theory: Application of theoretical knowledge,
   2. Experimentation: Design and execution of experiments with analysis and interpretation of data,
   3. Design Tools and Techniques: Use of current design tools and techniques, and
   4. Documentation and Maintenance: Generation of documentation and means for system maintenance.
4. Graduates will demonstrate proficiency at communicating their technical knowledge and accomplishments in both written and oral forms to a range of audiences and in styles consistent with industry norms.
5. Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of contemporary social, political, cultural, organizational and ethical issues and the implications for a computer engineer over his/her professional lifetime. These include:
   1. Liberal Arts: A broad education in the humanities, fine arts, and social sciences;
   2. Ethical/Social Issues: A focused education of the range of ethical, legal, environmental, security, and safety issues relevant to computer engineering;
   3. Teamwork: The ability to work with others, including interdisciplinary teams; and
   4. Life-Long Learning/Professional Development: An understanding of the importance of and opportunities to engage in life-long learning and professional development, as demonstrated through involvement in professional organizations, extra-curricular and elective activities.