College of Engineering and Computing
College of Engineering and Computing
- 205 Benton
- 513-529-0700
Divisional Advising Contact
- Brian Kirkmeyer, Ph.D., Karen Buchwald Wright Senior Assistant Dean for Student Success
- 106 Benton Hall
- 513-529-0700
Registering for Courses
The College of Engineering and Computing has two first-year experience courses (CEC 111 and CEC 112) to help you learn success strategies for college as well as get multidisciplinary, hands-on, project-based team experiences in our fields. These courses can be taken in either order, and are intended as first-year courses for CEC majors and as Miami Plan Signature Inquiry courses for non-CEC majors. All courses in chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, statistics, and those in CEC (subject codes of CEC, CPB, CSE, CYB, ECE, EGM, MME) that are used to fulfill requirements of the major must be taken for a standard letter grade. If you have two or more majors in CEC, you must take a minimum of 15 different/additional credit hours in each major beyond the requirements of your first major.
No-Major Option (Undeclared)
You may be uncertain about the field of study you wish to choose. This uncertainty is a natural part of the process of selecting and pursuing educational and career goals. The following general first-year course selection provides maximum flexibility if you are considering a major in a science/math-based program.
Fall semester
- CHM 141, 144 College Chemistry and Laboratory (3, 2) MP or PHY181/183 General Physics with Laboratory I (4,1) MP or CSE 174 Fundamentals of Programming and Problem Solving (3)
- CEC 111 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 1 (2) MP
- Miami Plan elective (3) MP
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
- MTH 151 Calculus I (4) MP or appropriate starting MTH course (3-5)*
Spring semester
- CHM 142, 145 College Chemistry and Laboratory (3, 2) or PHY 182184 General Physics with Laboratory II (4.1) MP or CSE 271 Object-Oriented Programming (3)
- CEC 112 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 2 (2) MP
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
- MTH 251 Calculus II (4) or MTH 231 Elements of Discrete Mathematics (3)
- Miami Plan elective (3) MP (optional)
* Check the mathematics placement guide in the Planning Your Schedule section of this Guidebook and consult your advisor for the appropriate course level.
During orientation/initial registration, academic advisors will assist you in selecting courses within this pattern. If you select a specific program in Engineering and Computing, please refer to the recommended course pattern described in the department information below by major.
Engineering and Computing: Suggested First-Year Courses
Biomedical Engineering (B.S. in Engineering)
This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (http://www.abet.org/).
Biomedical engineering is the integration of life sciences with engineering to develop solutions for healthcare related problems. The program uses a multi-disciplinary approach, deriving its strength from biology, chemistry, mathematics, and various engineering disciplines as well as computational sciences. Together, these enable the graduate to analyze, design, synthesize, and test products and processes in a variety of areas, such as medical equipment and instrumentation, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, prosthetics, and biomaterials.
Fall semester
- CEC 111 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 1 (2) MP
- CHM 141, 144 College Chemistry and Laboratory (3, 2)* MP
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP
- MTH 151 Calculus I (4) or MTH 249 Calculus II (5)* MP
- Miami Plan elective (3) MP
Spring semester
- CHM 142, 145 College Chemistry and Laboratory (3, 2)
- CEC 112 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 2 (2) MP
- PHY 181 General Physics I (4) MP
- MTH 251 Calculus II (4)
* Check the mathematics placement guide in the Planning Your Schedule section of this Guidebook and consult your advisor for the appropriate course level.
Chemical Engineering (B.S. in Engineering)
This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (http://www.abet.org/).
Chemical engineering students learn to apply the concepts of chemistry, biochemistry and biological science, and mathematics to solve problems in process engineering, product development, and research and development.
Fall semester
- CHM 141, 144 College Chemistry and Laboratory (3, 2)* MPF IVB
- CEC 111 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 1 (2) MP
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP
- MTH 151 Calculus I (4) or MTH 249 Calculus II (5)* MP
- Miami Plan Social Science or Humanities course (3) MP
Spring semester
- CHM 142, 145 College Chemistry and Laboratory (3, 2)
- CEC 112 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 2 (2) MP
- PHY 181 General Physics I (4) MP
- MTH 251 Calculus II (4)
* Check the mathematics placement guide in the Planning Your Schedule section of this Guidebook and consult your advisor for the appropriate course level.
Computer Engineering (B.S. in Engineering)
This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (http://www.abet.org/).
Computer engineers design and develop computers and digital systems, both stand-alone and ones that are included in products that range from home appliances to industrial robots, from cars to aircraft. The program combines topics from computer science and electrical engineering.
Fall semester
- CSE 174 Fundamentals of Programming and Problem Solving (3)
- CEC 111 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 1 (2) MP
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
- MTH 151 Calculus I (4) or MTH 249 Calculus II (4,1)* MP
- PHY 181, 183 General Physics with Laboratory I (5) MP
Spring semester
- CSE 271 Object Oriented Programming (3)
- CEC 112 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 2 (2) MP
- MTH 251 Calculus II (4)
- PHY 182, 184 General Physics with Laboratory II (4,1) MP
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
* Check the mathematics placement guide in the Planning Your Schedule section of this Guidebook and consult your advisor for the appropriate course level.
Computer Science (B.A. and B.S. in Computer Science)
The BS in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET (http://www.abet.org/).
The computer science student graduates with an understanding of the key principles and practices of computing and the mathematical and scientific concepts that underpin them. The program emphasizes software design and development, algorithms, and computer systems. You also select electives from a broad range of topics such as databases, mobile and web applications, machine learning, computer graphics, and artificial intelligence.
Fall semester
- CSE 174 Fundamentals of Programming and Problem Solving (3)
- CYB 134 Introduction to Cybersecurity (3) or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
- CEC 111 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 1 (2) MP
- MTH 151 Calculus I (4)* MP
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
Spring semester
- CSE 271 Object-Oriented Programming (3)
- CYB 134 Introduction to Cybersecurity (3) or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
- CEC 112 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 2 (2) MP
- MTH 231 Elements of Discrete Mathematics (3)
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
- Miami Plan elective (3) MP
* Check the mathematics placement guide in the Planning Your Schedule section of this Guidebook and consult your advisor for the appropriate course level.
Cybersecurity (B.S. in Cybersecurity)
Fall semester
- CSE 174 Fundamentals of Programming and Problem Solving (3)
- CYB 134 Introduction to Cybersecurity (3) or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
- CEC 111 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 1 (2) MP
- MTH 151 Calculus I (4)* MP
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
Spring semester
- CSE 271 Object-Oriented Programming (3)
- CYB 134 Introduction to Cybersecurity (3) or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
- CEC 112 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 2 (2) MP
- MTH 231 Elements of Discrete Mathematics (3)
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
- Miami Plan elective (3) MP
* Check the mathematics placement guide in the Planning Your Schedule section of this Guidebook and consult your advisor for the appropriate course level.
Electrical Engineering (B.S. in Engineering)
This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (http://www.abet.org/).
Electrical engineering involves the design of circuits, devices, and systems, including computing systems, communication systems, control systems, digital circuits, sensors, and instruments. Electrical engineers apply math, science, and engineering to achieve the optimum design.
Fall semester
- CEC 111 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 1 (2) MP
- CSE 174 Fundamentals of Programming and Problem Solving (3)
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Miami Plan Creative Arts course (3) MP
- MTH 151 Calculus I (4) or MTH 249 Calculus II (5)* MP
- PHY 181, 183 General Physics with Laboratory I (5) MP
Spring semester
- CEC 112 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 2 (2) MP
- MTH 251 Calculus II (4)
- PHY 182, 184 General Physics with Laboratory II (4,1) MP
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Miami Plan Creative Arts course (3) MP
- Miami Plan elective (3) MP
* Check the mathematics placement guide in the Planning Your Schedule section of this Guidebook and consult your advisor for the appropriate course level.
Engineering Management (B.S. in Engineering)
Fall semester
- CHM 141, 144 College Chemistry and Laboratory (3, 2) MP or PHY 181, 183 General Physics with Laboratory I (4,1) MP **
- CEC 111 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 1 (2) MP
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
- MTH 151 Calculus I (4) or MTH 249 Calculus II (5)* MP
- CSE 174 Fundamentals of Programming and Problem Solving (3) or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
Spring semester
- CHM 142, 145 College Chemistry and Laboratory (3, 2) or PHY 182, 184 General Physics with Laboratory II (4,1) MP **
- CEC 112 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 2 (2) MP
- MTH 251 Calculus II (4)
- Miami Plan Humanities (3) MP or PHY 191 General Physics with Laboratory I (5) MP
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
* Check the mathematics placement guide in the Planning Your Schedule section of this Guidebook and consult your advisor for the appropriate course level.
** If your concentration is manufacturing engineering or electronics and computing, taking physics is preferable; for environmental or paper science concentrations, taking chemistry is preferable.
Manufacturing Engineering (B.S. in Engineering)
This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (http://www.abet.org/).
Manufacturing engineers design, develop, and control the manufacturing process so that quality products can be produced on time and at a competitive cost.
Fall semester
- CEC 111 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 1 (2) MP
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
- MTH 151 Calculus I (4) or MTH 249 Calculus II (5)* MP
- PHY 181, 183 General Physics with Laboratory I (5) MP
- Miami Plan elective (3) MP
Spring semester
- CEC 112 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 2 (2) MP
- MTH 251 Calculus II (4)
- PHY 182, 184 General Physics with Laboratory II (4,1) MP
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
- Miami Plan Humanities or Creative Arts course (3) MP
* Check the mathematics placement guide in the Planning Your Schedule section of this Guidebook and consult your advisor for the appropriate course level.
Mechanical Engineering (B.S. in Engineering)
This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (http://www.abet.org/).
Mechanical engineers research, develop, analyze, design, manufacture, and test tools, engines, power systems, machines, and other mechanical devices and systems.
Fall semester
- CEC 111 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 1 (2) MP
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
- MTH 151 Calculus I (4) or MTH 249 Calculus II (5)* MP
- PHY 181, 183 General Physics with Laboratory I (5) MP
- Miami Plan Humanities or Creative Arts (3) MP
Spring semester
- CEC 112 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 2 (2) MP
- MTH 251 Calculus II (4)
- PHY 182, 184 General Physics with Laboratory II (4,1) MP
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
- Miami Plan elective (3) MP
* Check the mathematics placement guide in the Planning Your Schedule section of this Guidebook and consult your advisor for the appropriate course level.
Robotics Engineering (B.S. in Engineering)
The Robotics Engineering major encompasses industrial automation, autonomous systems and artificial intelligence. Robotics finds wide applications in industry and our daily life on an ever-increasing scale. It is a highly interdisciplinary field synthesizing elements from electrical and computer engineering, computer science and software engineering, mechanical and manufacturing engineering, mathematics as well as other disciplines.
Fall semester
- CSE 174 Fundamentals of Programming and Problem Solving (3)
- CEC 111 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 1 (2) MP
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
- MTH 151 Calculus I (4) or MTH 249 Calculus II (5)* MP
- PHY 181, 183 General Physics with Laboratory I (5) MP
Spring semester
- CSE 271 Object Oriented Programming (3)
- CEC 112 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 2 (2) MP
- MTH 251 Calculus II (4)
- PHY 182, 184 General Physics with Laboratory II (4,1) MP
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
* Check the mathematics placement guide in the Planning Your Schedule section of this Guidebook and consult your advisor for the appropriate course level.
Software Engineering (B.S. in Software Engineering)
Products from the phone in your hand to self-driving vehicles are made possible by high-quality computer software. Software engineering is about designing, creating, and maintaining such software. Problem solving, software design, programming, teamwork, and professional practice are just some of the topics that are covered by the software Engineering major. You also select electives from a broad range of topics such as computer science, information systems, interactive media studies, and electrical and computer engineering.
Fall semester
- CSE 174 Fundamentals of Programming and Problem Solving (3)
- CYB 134 Introduction to Cybersecurity (3) or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
- CEC 111 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 1 (2) MP
- MTH 151 Calculus I (4)* MP
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
Spring semester
- CSE 271 Object-Oriented Programming (3)
- CYB 134 Introduction to Cybersecurity (3) or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
- CEC 112 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 2 (2) MP
- MTH 231 Elements of Discrete Mathematics (3)
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
- Miami Plan elective (3) MP
* Check the mathematics placement guide in the Planning Your Schedule section of this Guidebook and consult your advisor for the appropriate course level.
Contact Us
