西安大略大学

Computer engineers integrate principles and methods from electrical engineering and software engineering to design and implement digital electronic systems. Computer engineers develop both integrated circuit hardware and the software that controls the hardware. Digital electronic systems are essential components of technologies as diverse as smart phones and other mobile communication devices, automotive, aerospace, and robotic systems, and medical devices.

Common First Year

All first-year students complete a common first year. Courses include: Applied Mathematics — Calculus, Applied Mathematics — Linear Algebra, Business for Engineers, Chemistry, Computer Programming Fundamentals, Introductory Engineering Design and Innovation Studio, Physics, Properties of Materials and Statics.

Electronic Devices for Ubiquitous Computing Option

Students in this option focus on the design of electronic hardware systems with an emphasis on applications such as mobile communications. This option provides students with a systems-level perspective on digital electronics, including fundamental principles of computer architecture, integration of hardware and software design considerations, and opportunities to specialize in applications such as microelectronic devices, artificial intelligence, digital control systems, and digital signal and image processing.

Software Systems for Ubiquitous Computing Option

This option is intended for students who wish to specialize in the development of low-level software (i.e., software that interacts directly with its hardware platform), particularly the operating software for smart phones and similar mobile networked devices. This option provides students with a systems-level perspective on embedded software systems, emphasizing software engineering fundamentals, integration of hardware and software design considerations, and opportunities to specialize in applications such as information security, digital control systems, and digital signal and image processing.