College of Engineering and Computing
College of Engineering and Computing
- 205 Benton Hall
- 513-529-0700
Divisional Advising Contact
- Brian Kirkmeyer, Ph.D., Karen Buchwald Wright Senior Assistant Dean for Student Success
- 205 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. Our Career Foundations course sequence (CEC 190 series) is designed to equip students with the essential professional skills needed for lifelong career success. All courses in chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, statistics, and those in CEC (subject codes of CEC, CPB, CSE, CYB, ECE, EGM, MME, QTM) 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
- CEC 111 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 1 (2) MP
- CEC 190A Career Foundations (0)
- CHM 141, 144 College Chemistry and Laboratory (3, 2) MP or PHY 181, 183 General Physics with Laboratory I (4, 1) MP or CSE 174 Fundamentals of Programming and Problem Solving (3)
- MTH 151 Calculus I (4) MP or appropriate starting MTH course (3-5)*
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
- Miami Plan elective (3) MP
Spring semester
- CEC 112 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 2 (2) MP
- CEC 190B Career Foundations (0)
- CHM 142, 145 College Chemistry and Laboratory (3, 2) or PHY 182, 184 General Physics with Laboratory II (4, 1) MP or CSE 271 Object-Oriented Programming (3)
- MTH 251 Calculus II (4) or 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 (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
- CEC 190A Career Foundations (0)
- CHM 141, 144 College Chemistry and Laboratory (3, 2)* MP
- MTH 151 Calculus I (4) or MTH 249 Calculus II (5)* MP
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP
- Miami Plan elective (3) MP
Spring semester
- CEC 112 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 2 (2) MP
- CEC 190B Career Foundations (0)
- CHM 142, 145 College Chemistry and Laboratory (3, 2)
- 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 encompasses the analysis, design, and synthesis of products and processes in a variety of areas, such as chemical and petrochemical processes, pharmaceuticals, environmental processes, biotechnology/bioengineering, and pulp and paper processes. The field of chemical engineering requires the ability to understand and apply math and science, to research concepts and apply modeling methods, and to simulate and test working conditions and their impact on the designed systems.
Fall semester
- CEC 111 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 1 (2) MP
- CEC 190A Career Foundations (0)
- CHM 141, 144 College Chemistry and Laboratory (3, 2)* MP
- MTH 151 Calculus I (4) or MTH 249 Calculus II (5)* MP
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP
- Social Science or Humanities course (3) MP
Spring semester
- CEC 112 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 2 (2) MP
- CEC 190B Career Foundations (0)
- CHM 142, 145 College Chemistry and Laboratory (3, 2)
- 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 engineering combines elements of electrical engineering and computer science to design and operate devices and/or systems incorporating computers as components. It seeks to interface appropriate software to digital hardware in creating computer-centric products and services. The field of computer engineering requires the ability to understand and apply mathematics, science, and software development techniques, to research concepts and apply modeling methods, to simulate and test working conditions and their impact on the designed systems, and to synthesize different elements in order to obtain the optimum design of a specific product.
Fall semester
- CEC 111 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 1 (2) MP
- CEC 190A Career Foundations (0)
- CSE 174 Fundamentals of Programming and Problem Solving (3)
- MTH 151 Calculus I (4) or MTH 249 Calculus II (5)* MP
- PHY 181, 183 General Physics with Laboratory I (4, 1) MP
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
Spring semester
- CEC 112 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 2 (2) MP
- CEC 190B Career Foundations (0)
- CSE 271 Object Oriented Programming (3)
- 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
- CEC 111 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 1 (2) MP
- CEC 190A Career Foundations (0)
- CSE 174 Fundamentals of Programming and Problem Solving (3)
- CYB 134 Introduction to Cybersecurity (3) or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
- MTH 151 Calculus I (4)* MP
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
Spring semester
- CEC 112 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 2 (2) MP
- CEC 190B Career Foundations (0)
- CSE 271 Object-Oriented Programming (3)
- CYB 134 Introduction to Cybersecurity (3) or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
- MTH 231 Elements of Discrete Mathematics (3)
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
- Miami Plan 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.
Cybersecurity (B.S. in Cybersecurity)
Cybersecurity is the art of protecting networks, devices, and data from unauthorized access or criminal use and the practice of ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of digital assets. Cybersecurity is a four-year degree that provides advanced knowledge, experience, and labs that qualify graduates for work in diverse roles in industry, government, military, and academia.
Fall semester
- CEC 111 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 1 (2) MP
- CEC 190A Career Foundations (0)
- CSE 174 Fundamentals of Programming and Problem Solving (3)
- CYB 134 Introduction to Cybersecurity (3) or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
- MTH 151 Calculus I (4)* MP
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
Spring semester
- CEC 112 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 2 (2) MP
- CEC 190B Career Foundations (0)
- CSE 271 Object-Oriented Programming (3)
- CYB 134 Introduction to Cybersecurity (3) or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
- MTH 231 Elements of Discrete Mathematics (3)
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
- Miami Plan 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.
Electrical Engineering (B.S. in Engineering)
This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (http://www.abet.org/).
Electrical engineering is the process of applying electric and magnetic phenomena in an innovative way to create useful products and services. Progress in electrical engineering led society from the electricity age through communication and computer ages to the current information age. The profession encompasses a broad range of concentration areas such as electronic circuits, instrumentation and control, integrated circuits, electromagnetics, power and energy, communications, computers and networks, and signal processing. Products and services like electricity, broadcasting, computers, cellular phones, navigation equipment, and the internet affect and influence every aspect of modern civilization. The widespread utilization of electrical means of measurement and control, computers, and communications has resulted in the need for electrical engineers in all types of industries.
Fall semester
- CEC 111 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 1 (2) MP
- CEC 190A Career Foundations (0)
- CSE 174 Fundamentals of Programming and Problem Solving (3)
- MTH 151 Calculus I (4) or MTH 249 Calculus II (5)* MP
- PHY 181, 183 General Physics with Laboratory I (4, 1) MP
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
Spring Semester
- CEC 112 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 2 (2) MP
- CEC 190B Career Foundations (0)
- CSE 271 Object Oriented Programming (3)
- 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
Engineering Management (B.S. in Engineering)
Engineering Management provides an interdisciplinary approach for addressing the complexities of today's world. Highly competitive global businesses require employees with a solid technical foundation, business expertise, an entrepreneurial mindset, and the leadership skills afforded by a broad liberal education. The Engineering Management program includes courses in engineering, business/entrepreneurship, science, mathematics, and the liberal arts. It is designed to develop your engineering and business expertise, social awareness, and interpersonal communication skills. Students earn a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree. Students who complete the Entrepreneurship concentration cannot also be awarded the Entrepreneurship minor.
Fall semester
- CEC 111 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 1 (2) MP
- CEC 190A Career Foundations (0)
- CHM 141, 144 College Chemistry and Laboratory (3, 2) MP or PHY 181, 183 General Physics with Laboratory I (4, 1) 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
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
Spring semester
- CEC 112 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 2 (2) MP
- CEC 190B Career Foundations (0)
- CHM 142, 145 College Chemistry and Laboratory (3, 2) or PHY 182, 184 General Physics with Laboratory II (4, 1) MP**
- MTH 251 Calculus II (4)
- Miami Plan Humanities (3) MP or PHY 181, 183 General Physics with Laboratory I (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.
** If your concentration is manufacturing engineering or electronics and computing, taking physics is preferable; for environmental or paper science concentrations, taking chemistry is preferable.
Mechanical Engineering (B.S. in Engineering)
This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (http://www.abet.org/).
Mechanical Engineering provides a path to careers in a broad range of fields. Aerospace, Automotive, Consumer Products, and Energy, among others, all rely on the technical skills of mechanical engineers. In the curriculum, students design, develop, and analyze machines, power systems, heating/refrigeration systems, and other mechanical systems in courses featuring hands-on lab experiences. Mechanical engineers learn to be creative and adaptable to synthesize innovative solutions for emerging social and technological challenges.
Fall semester
- CEC 111 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 1 (2) MP
- CEC 190A Career Foundations (0)
- MTH 151 Calculus I (4) or MTH 249 Calculus II (5)* MP
- PHY 181, 183 General Physics with Laboratory I (4, 1) MP
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
- Miami Plan Humanities or Creative Arts (3) MP
Spring semester
- CEC 112 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 2 (2) MP
- CEC 190B Career Foundations (0)
- MTH 251 Calculus II (4)
- PHY 182 General Physics II (4) MP
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
- Miami Plan 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.
Quantum Computing (B.S. in Quantum Computing)
Quantum Computing is an interdisciplinary program that combines a Quantum Computing foundation with a chosen track, such as Life Science and Bioinformatics, Physics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, Neuroscience, Finance, and more. This combination prepares students for leadership roles in both industry and research, enabling them to apply quantum technologies across diverse fields.
Fall Semester
- CEC 111 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 1 (2) MP
- CEC 190A Career Foundations (0)
- CSE 174 Fundamentals of Programming and Problem Solving (3)
- CYB 134 Introduction to Cybersecurity (3) or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
- MTH 151 Calculus I (4)* MP
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
Spring Semester
- CEC 112 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 2 (2) MP
- CEC 190B Career Foundations (0)
- CSE 271 Object-Oriented Programming (3)
- MTH 231 Elements of Discrete Mathematics (3)
- MTH 251 Calculus II (4)
- QTM 161 Quantum Computing Basics (3)
- Miami Plan course (3) MP
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
- CEC 111 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 1 (2) MP
- CEC 190A Career Foundations (0)
- CSE 174 Fundamentals of Programming and Problem Solving (3)
- MTH 151 Calculus I (4) or MTH 249 Calculus II (5)* MP
- PHY 181, 183 General Physics with Laboratory I (4, 1) MP
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
Spring semester
- CEC 112 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 2 (2) MP
- CEC 190B Career Foundations (0)
- CSE 271 Object Oriented Programming (3)
- 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.
Smart Manufacturing Engineering (B.S. in Engineering)
This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (http://www.abet.org/).
Manufacturing Engineering is an exciting and complex technological ecosystem. Robotics, Automation, Machine Learning, and Data Analytics are just a few of the areas integral to the operations of a modern smart factory. The program will provide an immersive experience featuring extensive hands-on lab activities in the new state-of-the-art Smart Factory Innovation and Technology Lab. Smart Manufacturing engineers will design, evaluate, and control manufacturing processes using cyber-physical systems to produce efficient high-quality products emphasizing sustainability.
Fall semester
- CEC 111 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 1 (2) MP
- CEC 190A Career Foundations (0)
- MTH 151 Calculus I (4) or MTH 249 Calculus II (5)* MP
- PHY 181, 183 General Physics with Laboratory I (4, 1) MP
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
- Miami Plan elective (3) MP
Spring semester
- CEC 112 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 2 (2) MP
- CEC 190B Career Foundations (0)
- MTH 251 Calculus II (4)
- PHY 182 General Physics II (4) 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.
Software Engineering (B.S. in Software Engineering)
This program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (http://www.abet.org/).
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 eEngineering 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
- CEC 111 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 1 (2) MP
- CEC 190A Career Foundations (0)
- CSE 174 Fundamentals of Programming and Problem Solving (3)
- CYB 134 Introduction to Cybersecurity (3) or Miami Plan elective (3) MP
- MTH 151 Calculus I (4)* MP
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Miami Plan course (3) MP
Spring semester
- CEC 112 Imagination, Ingenuity, Impact 2 (2) MP
- CEC 190B Career Foundations (0)
- CSE 271 Object-Oriented Programming (3)
- CYB 134 Introduction to Cybersecurity (3) or Miami Plan course (3) MP
- MTH 231 Elements of Discrete Mathematics (3)
- ENG 111 Composition and Rhetoric (3) MP or Miami Plan course (3) MP
- Miami Plan 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.
