School of Engineering and Computer Science
Computer Engineering
If you’re interested in earning a degree from a top computer engineering school, please read on. The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering is offered by the University of the Pacific through the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECPE). The Computer Engineering program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Computer engineering is a broad field which encompasses all aspects of computers, including the design and application of both hardware and software. Career opportunities in this field are diverse and are found in manufacturing, transportation, communication, research, education and management.
The CpE curriculum combines the necessary elements of electrical engineering and computer science with a foundation of traditional engineering fundamentals. Study in CpE can include topics such as:
- artificial intelligence
- computer graphics
- digital signal processing
- microcomputers
- robotics
- virtual reality
Graduates of this program have the knowledge essential for entry into this dynamic field of engineering or to continue their education through graduate studies. Students are active in IEEE and HKN electrical and computer engineering societies.
All CpE students must complete a Senior Design Project, which provides an opportunity to apply engineering fundamentals and design methods to the solution of a real problem. Example projects include a programmable polyphonic FM Digital synthesizer, a Micro Mouse robot, a medical image processing software system and a voice-controlled telephone dialer.
Pacific’s Co-op Program offers paid internships with major firms such as:
- HP
- Cisco Systems
- Verizon Wireless
- Nvidia
- Lawrence Livermore National Labs
