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The explosive growth of computer
networking and communications has led to a confluence
of computers and systems–long the province of
computer engineers and scientists–and
communication networks–a traditional province of
electrical engineers. Indeed, the issues of computation
and communication have become inextricably intertwined.
The Computer and Telecommunications Engineering major
is an innovative and topical degree program which
weaves this synergistic view of computer systems, the
relevant elements of electrical and systems engineering
and telecommunication networks seamlessly into the
curriculum.
This eclectic program draws on
traditional strengths in computers and computer
engineering and in telecommunications in the
Departments of Electrical & Systems Engineering and
Computer and Information Science to provide a broad
foundational base in the theory and practice of modern
computer engineering. Through flexible elective
courses, the curriculum offers unique access to a
wealth of telecommunication network technological
expertise across the university in areas such as
robotics, cognition, biotechnology, and
microelectronics, as well as a complete panoply of
offerings in all areas of telecommunications such as
policy, protocols, software and hardware. Through
judicious selections of elective courses in the
curriculum, students in the program can craft uniquely
individualized degrees reflecting their career goals
and interests.
Students graduating with a
Computer and Telecommunications Engineering degree will
find a plethora of career opportunities in a wide range
of companies and industries where expertise in digital
systems, computer hardware, and networking is needed.
Typical examples are companies specializing in products
in microelectronics, computers, and communications, as
well as consulting firms providing software and
hardware services. The emphasis on a strong theoretical
and analytical background in the curriculum also
provides a strong foundation for students who wish to
go on to graduate studies in electrical and computer
engineering and computer science to specialize in
fields such as advanced computer architecture, VLSI
design, robotics, and telecommunications. Students are
also prepared to succeed in graduate school at the
master’s and Ph.D. levels in computer
engineering, electrical engineering and
telecommunications.
Program Educational Objectives: Graduates in Computer and
Telecommunications Engineering will:
• Successfully
integrate the fundamentals of computer and
telecommunications engineering and design/realization
practices to develop innovative solutions to complex
technological problems;
• Possess effective
communication skills, excel in multi-disciplinary and
multi-cultural teams, and have an appreciation for
non-technical disciplines;
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• Be prepared to launch
their careers or pursue graduate studies in computer
engineering, telecommunications engineering or their chosen
field; and engage in life-long learning; and
• Be recognized in
their chosen fields for their leadership, integrity and
sensitivity to global societal issues.
The minimum requirements for the
BSE degree in Computer and Telecommunications
Engineering are:
• Six Mathematics
courses
• Four and one half
Natural Science courses
• Sixteen Engineering
courses
• Four Technical
Elective courses
• Seven Social
Science, Humanities, or Technology in Business and
Society courses
• Three Free Elective
courses
Digital Media Design
The Digital Media Design (DMD)
program prepares students to understand and apply
theoretical, practical, artistic, aesthetic, and
experiential principles associated with computer
graphics, to develop new technologies and applications,
and to participate in interdisciplinary projects.
Interactive entertainment and
computer-animated visual effects are now part of our
mainstream culture. Sixty percent of all Americans
older than the age of six, or about 145 million people,
currently play video games, making the game industry
larger than the film industry in terms of gross
revenues. In addition, many of the most popular films
in theatres today owe a large part of their success to
the quality and believability of their digital special
effects. Creating such computer-generated imagery is no
trivial task. It requires a delicate blending of art
with science by teams of highly skilled professionals,
including artists, animators, writers, designers,
engineers and software developers. It also requires
cutting-edge technology and tools. While there are very
few academic programs at four-year universities
adequately preparing students for such positions, the
Digital Media Design program is recognized as a leader
in the field. DMD students are currently working at
such companies as Curious Pictures, CORE Animation,
Disney Feature Films, Electronic Arts, Pixar, and a
host of design companies around the globe.
Digital Media Design is an
interdisciplinary major based in the Engineering School
with major coursework in computer science, combined
with communication theory courses from the Annenberg
School for Communication, and fine arts courses from
the School of Design. The program was created for
students who have a passion for computer graphics,
animation, virtual reality, and other interactive
environments. Our goal is to educate students who will
utilize their superior technical expertise, as well as
their superb communication skills to bridge the
barriers that currently exist between artists and
engineers in the
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