ABET Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
The Educational Objectives of the Computer Engineering Program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are to produce graduates who, in the workforce or beyond the University, demonstrate that they
- Practice the necessary breadth and depth to be productive in a computer engineering career or in the pursuit of advanced degrees in computer engineering;
- Are life-long learners, who are able to adapt to the rapidly changing nature of the computer engineering field; and
- Are aware of the technical, business, social, ethical, and human context of their engineering contributions.
Students graduating from the computer engineering program should demonstrate:
A. A knowledge of mathematics and basic sciences necessary for the analysis and design of computer software, hardware and systems;
B. An understanding of the principles of computer programming, software engineering, algorithms, data structures, computer organization and architecture, operating systems, and computer networking;
C. An understanding of the principles of microprocessor systems, digital electronics, electrical circuits, electronics, and embedded systems, and an understanding of the applications of computer engineering principles;
D. An ability to use analysis and design tools to design integrated systems containing hardware and software, including consideration of realistic design constraints such as safety, economics, ethics, politics, manufacturability, sustainability, and societal and cultural issues;
E. A depth and breadth of knowledge that goes beyond the basic skills expected of all computer engineering students with further specialization in either the software track or the hardware track;
F. An ability to apply these principles and practices to identify, formulate, and solve a variety of computer engineering problems by using modern engineering tools;
G. An ability to design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data, as well as to complete design projects of substantial complexity by using modern engineering tools;
H. An ability to understand and learn new technological developments and an appreciation for the need for such skills in the field;
I. An ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams;
J. An ability to communicate effectively in graphical, oral, and written media;
K. An understanding of the professional responsibility of an engineer and how engineering solutions impact safety, economics, ethical responsibility, manufacturability, sustainability, politics, and societal and cultural issues.