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Earning a dual degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering requires completing 17 extra credit hours through strategic course planning. While individual schedules will differ, one sample curriculum appears on the following page. Students must consult their advisors and regularly review their CAPS reports to maintain compliance with both programs' requirements.
The computer engineering curriculum equips graduates to handle both computer hardware and software systems. Software solutions frequently involve high-level programming languages and intricate code, while hardware designs must account for physical constraints like thermal management and signal integrity, often requiring trade-offs between competing priorities. What sets computer engineers apart is their dual expertise - unlike computer scientists who focus primarily on software or electrical engineers specializing in computer hardware, our graduates master both domains. This comprehensive training is essential since effective computer system design demands proficiency in both areas.