Program Description
This program is designed for students transferring to a four-year university to complete their BS degree in Computer Engineering. It allows students to complete the first two years of the BS degree at the community college. Students explore calculus, physics, and engineering applications. Computer Engineering applies mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of computer hardware and software systems and related equipment and facilities; and the analysis of specific problems of computer applications to various tasks. This program introduces students to calculus, physics, and engineering applications and it includes courses that are designed to transfer to the University of Colorado Boulder in order to continue studies in Computer Engineering. This is a designed career pathway in Computer Engineering. The Associate of Engineering Science (AES) degree prepares students to complete the second half of a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Engineering at a four-year university, specifically University of Colorado Boulder.
The AES in Computer Engineering requires you to enter prepared to take Calculus I (MAT 2410) and General College Chemistry I (CHE 1111). See an advisor to discuss testing out options, review transfer university requirements, and to develop an academic plan that works for you.
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My Academic Plan: Full-Time
Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your degree. Follow the pathway below to complete your AES degree in 4 semesters (2 years). For more information please see your Academic Advisor.
There are multiple ways to pursue a degree in Engineering. It is very important to work with your Academic Advisor to develop the best academic plan for where you are starting and where you are hoping to transfer.
For students who want to complete a degree in Computer Engineering to transfer to the University of Colorado Boulder and are college chemistry and calculus ready, the AES in Computer Engineering is the most direct path to a Bachelor’s degree in this field. It is recommended that you meet with your advisor before selecting a pathway in engineering.
First Semester
Second Semester
| MAT 2420 | Calculus II: GT-MA1 | 5 |
| PHY 2111 | Physics: Calculus-Based I w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| CSC 1061 | Computer Science II: (Language) | 4 |
| GT-SS | Any Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS) Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Third Semester
| MAT 2430 or MAT 2431 | Calculus III (MAT 2430) or Calculus III w/Engineering Apps (MAT 2431) | 4 |
| PHY 2112 | Physics: Calculus-Based II w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| EGG 1065 | Logic Design I | 4 |
| CSC 2025 or CSC 2065 | Computer Arch/Assembly Language (CSC 2025) or Discrete Structures (CSC 2065) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Fourth Semester
| MAT 2562 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| EGG 2041 | Circuit Analysis I | 4 |
| GT-AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH). Prefer: Environmental Ethics (PHI 2018) | 3 |
| CHE 1111 or PHY 2113* | General College Chemistry I w/Lab (CHE 1111) or Physics III: Calculus-Based Modern Physics (PHY 2113) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
My Academic Plan: Part-Time
Courses are displayed in a part-time sequence providing flexibility for the working professional. Follow the pathway below to complete your AES degree within 8 semesters (3 years). This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
Fall Semester 1
| MAT 2410 | Calculus I: GT-MA1 | 5 |
| CSC 1060 | Computer Science I: (Language) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Spring Semester 2
| MAT 2420 | Calculus II: GT-MA1 | 5 |
| CSC 1061 | Computer Science II: (Language) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Summer Semester 3
| ENG 1021 or ENG 1022 | English Composition I (ENG 1021) or English Composition II (ENG 1022) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Fall Semester 4
Spring Semester 5
| MAT 2562 | Differential Equations with Linear Algebra | 4 |
| PHY 2111 | Physics: Calculus-Based I w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Summer Semester 6
| GT-SS | Any Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS) Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Fall Semester 7
| CSC 2025 or CSC 2065 | Computer Arch/Assembly Language (CSC 2025) or Discrete Structures (CSC 2065) | 4 |
| PHY 2112 | Physics: Calculus-Based II w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Spring Semester 8
| CHE 1111 or PHY 2113* | General College Chemistry I w/Lab (CHE 1111) or Physics III: Calculus-Based Modern Physics (PHY 2113) | 3 |
| GT-AH | Any Arts & Humanities (GT-AH). Prefer: Environmental Ethics (PHI 2018) | 3 |
| EGG 2041 | Circuit Analysis I | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |