Georgia Institute of Technology College of Engineering 46 courses 129 total credits
The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers two undergraduate degree programs: electrical engineering (EE) and computer engineering (CmpE). Both programs include elective hours, enabling students to individually tailor their programs to provide emphasis in a particular specialization or exposure to a broad range of subjects. Engineering analysis and design concepts are integrated throughout both programs, culminating in a common major design experience involving a broad range of issues including economic and societal considerations. The field of computer engineering is centered in digital design, computer architecture, computer networks and internetworking, and computer applications. The BS CmpE program offers elective courses in a wide variety of specializations, including computer architecture; embedded systems and software; design tools, test, and verification; computer networks and internetworking; distributed systems and software; and VLSI design. Additionally, students may elect to take advanced courses in other EE specializations, computer science, or programs, such as mathematics, physics, or management. As an alternative to the BS CmpE degree, students may choose a computer engineering specialization within the BS EE degree program. Within five years after graduating, the Georgia Institute of Technology School of Electrical and Computer Engineering graduates will have the skills, knowledge, and choices to:
| Arts, Humanities, and Ethics: Any HUM | 6 credits |
| Social Sciences: Any SS | 9 credits |
| Major Requirements: Probability/Statistics | 3 credits |
| Select two of the following (Advanced Software):: ECE or CS 3000/4000-level Elective | 3 credits |
| Select one of the following:: ECE 3000/4000-level Elective | 3 credits |
| Culminating Senior Design Options (Capstone): Culminating Senior Design | 3 credits |
| Total Credits | 129 credits |
Wellness Requirement
APPH 1040 may also be replaced by APPH 1060.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| APPH 1040 or APPH 1050 | Scientific Foundations of Health or The Science of Physical Activity and Health | 2 |
Institutional Priority
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 1301 | Introduction to Computing | 3 |
Mathematics and Quantitative Skills
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1552 | Integral Calculus | 4 |
Political Science and U.S. History
HIST 2111 may also be replaced by INTA 1200, POL 1101, PUBP 3000.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 2111 or HIST 2112 | Survey of U.S. History I or Survey of U.S. History II | 3 |
Communicating in Writing
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 2211 | Principles of Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 2212 | Principles of Physics II | 4 |
| MATH 1551 | Differential Calculus | 2 |
| MATH 1554 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
Field of Study
Major Requirements
Economics Requirement Ethics
Select one of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 3251 | Computer Networking I | 3 |
| ECE 3600 | Computer Communications | 3 |
| Total | 3 credits | |
Select two of the following (Advanced Software):
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 4220 | Programming Embedded Systems | 3 |
| ECE 4122 | Advanced Programming Techniques for Engineering Applications | 3 |
| ECE 4795 | GPU Programming for Video Games | 3 |
| ECE 4150 | Cloud Computing | 3 |
| ECE 4180 | Embedded Systems Design | 4 |
| CS 4605 | Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing | 3 |
| CS 3651 | Prototyping Intelligent Devices | 4 |
| Total | 6 credits | |
Telecommunications
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECE 2026 | Introduction to Signal Processing | 3 |
Select one of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECE 3600 | Computer Communications | 3 |
| CS 3251 | Computer Networking I | 3 |
| Total | 3 credits | |
Select one of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECE 4601 | Communication Systems | 3 |
| ECE 4606 | Wireless Communications | 3 |
| Total | 3 credits | |
Select one of the following:
Telecommunications Electives
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ECE 3084 | Signals and Systems | 3 |
| ECE 4350 | Electromagnetic and Microwave Applications | 3 |
| ECE 4370 | Antenna Engineering | 3 |
| ECE 4500 | Optical Engineering | 3 |
| ECE 4601 | Communication Systems | 3 |
| ECE 4605 | Topics in Networks | 4 |
| ECE 4606 | Wireless Communications | 3 |
| ECE 4607 | Mobile and Wireless Networks | 3 |
| ECE 4612 | Telecommunications Systems Laboratory | 1 |
| Total | 3 credits | |
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