Arizona State University Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering 93 courses 120 total credits
In the Bachelor of Science in Engineering program in computer systems engineering, you focus on the analysis, design, testing, integration and evaluation of hardware and software systems. The curriculum is grounded in many engineering disciplines, including the applications of science and technology to the design of: computer architecture cybersecurity digital circuits distributed and embedded systems networking operating systems You engage in the design of integrated hardware and software solutions for computing, communication and control applications. You practice many aspects of engineering activities, such as the development of: computer networks embedded and ubiquitous systems high-performance computer systems individual digital components You become skilled in interfacing different pieces of hardware and software components, and systems with products, to create new capabilities and improved quality and performance.
| Total Credits | 120 credits |
Program Requirements
Please see our degree requirements website for links to our flowcharts and our most up to date course lists. https://scai.engineering.asu.edu/computer-systems-engineering/degree-requirements-computer-systems-engineering/
Computer Systems Engineering Lower Division Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSE 110 | Principles of Programming | 3 |
| CSE 205 | Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structures | 3 |
| CSE 220 | Programming for Computer Engineering | 3 |
| CSE 230 | Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming | 3 |
| EEE 120 | Digital Design Fundamentals | 3 |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering | 2 |
| Total Computer Systems Engineering Lower Division Core | 17 credits | |
Computer Systems Engineering Upper Division Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSE 300 | Ethics for the Information Age | 3 |
| CSE 302 | Circuits for Computer Engineers | 3 |
| CSE 310 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| CSE 320 | Design and Synthesis of Digital Hardware | 3 |
| CSE 325 | Embedded Microprocessor Systems | 3 |
| CSE 330 | Operating Systems | 3 |
| CSE 360 | Introduction to Software Engineering | 3 |
| CSE 420 | Fundamentals of Computer Architecture | 3 |
| CSE 423 | Systems Capstone Project I | 3 |
| CSE 424 | Systems Capstone Project II | 3 |
| IEE 380 | Probability and Statistics for Engineering Problem Solving | 3 |
| MAT 343 | Applied Linear Algebra | 3 |
| Total Computer Systems Engineering Upper Division Core | 36 credits | |
Computer Systems Engineering Concentration
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CSE 434 | Computer Networks | 3 |
| Total Computer Systems Engineering Concentration | 3 credits | |
Computer Systems Engineering Concentration - Upper Division CSE Technical Electives:
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Computer Systems Engineering Major GPA
Check: Minimum 2.0 Major GPA
Computer Systems Engineering Interdisciplinary Requirements - Biology or Chemistry Courses:
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| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 181 | General Biology I | 4 |
| BIO 182 | General Biology II | 4 |
| CHM 113 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHM 114 | General Chemistry for Engineers | 4 |
| Total | 4 credits | |
Computer Systems Engineering Interdisciplinary Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHY 121 | University Physics I: Mechanics | 3 |
| PHY 122 | University Physics Laboratory I | 1 |
| PHY 131 | University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
| PHY 132 | University Physics Laboratory II | 1 |
| Total Computer Systems Engineering Interdisciplinary Requirements | 8 credits | |
Computer Systems Engineering Mathematics Lower Division
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 243 | Discrete Mathematical Structures | 3 |
| MAT 265 or MAT 270 | Calculus for Engineers I or Calculus with Analytic Geometry I | 3-4 |
| MAT 266 or MAT 271 | Calculus for Engineers II or Calculus with Analytic Geometry II | 3-4 |
| MAT 267 or MAT 272 | Calculus for Engineers III or Calculus with Analytic Geometry III | 3-4 |
ASU 101 or College-Specific First-Year Seminar
ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ASU 101 | -TPS The ASU Experience | 1 |
| Total ASU 101 or College-Specific First-Year Seminar | 1 credits | |
First-Year Composition
All baccalaureate degree students must fulfill university graduation requirements, including a minimum of 120 credit hours, with at least 45 credit hours in upper-division courses. All undergraduate students must complete General Studies requirements. Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course. Students should work with their academic advisor, and consider course prerequisites, in order to complete all degree requirements in four years.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 102 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 105 | Advanced First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 107 | First-Year Composition | |
| ENG 108 | First-Year Composition | |
| Total First-Year Composition | 6 credits | |
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