Course Description
Designed to foster independent learning, innovation, relativity, critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and design skills. Students are provided with an overview of the major, design methodology, a major group design experience, and relevant professional development experience. The goal is to strengthen the cohort and prepare students to succeed in the major.
Athena Title
Computer System Engineering II
Prerequisite
CSEE 2200
Pre or Corequisite
MATH 2250 or MATH 2250E or MATH 2200
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
1. Develop understanding of the computer systems engineering major and the role computer systems engineers play in today’s world. 2. Develop a strong work ethic and a positive attitude towards the computer systems engineering major. 3. Develop strong written and verbal communication skills. 4. Develop strong problem solving, time management, and team player skills. 5. Conceptualize and design high-level solutions to some of today’s complex problems using a computer systems engineering approach.
Topical Outline
1. What is the role of computer systems engineering in today’s world? 2. Career paths in computer systems engineering 3. Identification of complex problems facing today’s world and role of computer systems engineering in solving them 4. How computer systems engineers integrate into engineering activities as a whole 5. How computer systems engineering integrates various fields of electrical engineering and computer science 6. Ethics 7. Creativity 8. Design
Syllabus