Computer Engineering Educational Mission and Goals

Educational Mission of the Computer Engineering Program

The Computer Engineering Program at UCI is aimed for preparing its graduates to become intellectual leaders in industry, government, and academia. Graduates of this program are grounded in scientific, mathematical, and technical knowledge through coursework that keeps pace with current relevant technologies; they develop the ability to analyze, synthesize, and design both core parts of modern computing systems and integrated application systems centered around computers through learning the scientific foundation for hardware and software engineering and applying it in engineering exercises; and by means of general education courses, they enhance their ability to communicate and acquire an understanding and appreciation for other areas of human intellectual achievement.

Undergraduate Major in Computer Engineering

Program Educational Objectives: Graduates of the program will (1) demonstrate the successful practice of, or accomplish advanced study in, computer engineering, including its scientific principles, rigorous analysis, and creative design; (2) have a broad-based knowledge of relevant, state-of-the-art and emerging issues in engineering with emphasis on computer engineering, demonstrated through productive careers in public or private sectors, or the attainment of advanced degrees; (3) demonstrate skills for effective communication and responsible teamwork, show professional attitudes and ethics suitable for a multidisciplinary working environment, and engage in lifelong learning. (Program educational objectives are those aspects of engineering that help shape the curriculum; achievement of these objectives is a shared responsibility between the student and UCI.)

Program Outcomes for undergraduate students in Computer Engineering:

  1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
  2. An ability to design and conduct experiments as well as analyze and interpret data.
  3. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
  4. An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
  5. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
  6. An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
  7. An ability to communicate effectively.
  8. A broad education necessary to understand impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
  9. Recognition of the need for and ability to engage in lifelong learning.
  10. Knowledge of contemporary issues.
  11. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
  12. Knowledge of probability and statistics, including applications to computer engineering.
  13. Knowledge of mathematics, and basic and engineering sciences, necessary to carry out analysis and design appropriate to computer engineering.
  14. Knowledge of discrete mathematics.