Computer Engineering
From Consumer Products to Computer Hardware — Computer Engineers Make it Work.
Computer engineers draw upon mathematics, science and computer science to design computer or microprocessor-controlled devices, systems, and processes. At York College, we focus on embedded systems, which are customized, standalone systems under computer/microprocessor control. You’ll get to work right away with a first-year design project — learning by doing is how we approach education.
Our program is led by mentoring faculty with terminal degrees and specialty areas of focus. Upon graduation, you’ll have all the skills, knowledge and experience you need to excel in an entry level engineer position or move on to graduate study in engineering.
The B.S. in Computer Engineering degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Engineering.
About the BS in Computer Engineering
Our graduates work employers such as Distek Integration Inc., the U.S. Army and Lutron Electronics Company; our students are also well prepared for graduate school. Computer engineers have a wide variety of career opportunities ranging from electrical/electronic design work, industrial and manufacturing engineering support, field engineers and engineering consulting. Some career options:
- Computer hardware
- Embedded control systems
- Software and firmware engineering development
- Mobile robotics
- Automated manufacturing systems, and more
The B.S. in Computer Engineering degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Engineering.
Computer Engineering Courses
Your class schedule will include core courses for your major, Gen Next general education classes, and electives.
| Course Name | Course Code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Chemistry | CHM 134 | 4 Credits |
| Fundamentals of Computer Engineering | ECE 260 | 4 Credits |
| Communication Networks | ECE 380 | 3 Credits |
| Mathematical Methods in Engineering | EGR 240 | 3 Credits |
| Operating Systems | CS 420 | 3 Credits |
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