Computer Engineering
Meet Your Major: Computer Engineering
As a computer engineering major, you’ll learn how to research, design, develop and test computer hardware — and supervise its manufacture and installation.
In a collaborative, hands-on environment, you’ll gain comprehensive knowledge of electrical engineering concepts, plus an in-depth look at data networking and communication. Bonus? Nearly 100 percent of Merrimack’s electrical engineering students find work within two months of graduation — and many commit to jobs before they even graduate!
What You’ll Learn
In the computer engineering major, you will:
- Research, design and develop computing components — for example, microprocessors, circuit boards and computer chips — to create more powerful systems.
- Learn how to ensure computer hardware components work together with the latest software.
- Explore many concepts including electricity, electronics, electromagnetism, control systems, signal processing and telecommunications.
- Benefit from a solid foundation in calculus, statistics, chemistry, physics and differential equations.
- Get ample experience building, collaborating and working alongside other students in Merrimack’s state-of-the-art labs.
Hands-on Learning
You’ll have the opportunity to take part in internships and co-ops. It’s your chance to get real-world experience at industry leaders like Raytheon, Fidelity Investments, Phillips Medical and the MIT Lincoln Laboratory.
Career Options
Upon successful completion of the computer engineering program, you’ll be well-equipped to pursue advanced studies or a career in computer engineering. Positions may include:
- Computer hardware engineer
- Computer network architect
- Electrical engineer
- IT consultant
- Robotics lead
- Systems administrator
What You’ll Take
You will take a combination of required and elective courses to satisfy the bachelor of science degree requirements.
Required Courses
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CSC 1610 |
Problem Solving with Programming |
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CSC 2710 |
Analysis of Algorithms I |
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CSC 2820 |
Data Structures |
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CSC 3320 |
Operating Systems |
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CSC 4720 |
Computer Architecture |
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CSC 5935 |
Data Networking |
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EEN 3210 |
Electronics I |
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EEN 1001W |
Introduction to Engineering |
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EEN 1200 |
Digital Fundamentals |
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EEN 2140 |
Circuit Theory II |
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EEN 2270 |
Embedded Microprocessors |
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EEN 4125 |
Discrete Time Signals and Systems |
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EEN 4960 |
Design Project I |
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EEN 4970 |
Design Project II |
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Plus: |
You must take two computer science or electrical engineering electives. |
Cognate Courses
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CHM 1110 |
General Chemistry I |
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MTH 1217 |
Calculus I |
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MTH 1218 |
Calculus II |
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MTH 1314 |
Discrete Mathematics |
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MTH 1505 |
Applied Statistics and Probability for Engineers |
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MTH 3335 |
Linear Algebra |
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PHY 2211 |
Physics I |
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PHY 2212 |
Physics II |
More Info
Kathleen Makiver
Academic Program Coordinator
Mendel 102
978-837-5464
makiverka@merrimack.edu
Jack Adams
Associate Professor & Chair,
Electrical Engineering
978-837-5363
adamsj@merrimack.edu