Computer Engineering BSCE / Machine Learning Engineering MSMLE

Major: Computer Engineering and Machine Learning Engineering
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (BSCE) and Master of Science in Machine Learning Engineering (MSMLE)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Minimum Required Credits: 226.5
Co-op Options: Three Co-ops (Five years)
BS Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 14.0901
BS Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 15-1132
MS Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 14.0903
MS Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 15-1132

About the Program

The Computer Engineering undergraduate degree program is designed to provide our students with breadth in engineering, the sciences, mathematics, and the humanities, as well as depth in both software and hardware disciplines appropriate for a computer engineer. It embodies the philosophy and style of the Drexel Engineering Curriculum and will develop the student's design and analytical skills. In combination with the co-op experience, it opens to the student opportunities in engineering practice, advanced training in engineering or in other professions, and an entry to business and administration.

The MS in Machine Learning is designed to provide students with a strong academic background in machine learning and prepare them for a career as a machine learning engineer or similar position. Using a curriculum based on core machine learning topics, aligned mathematical theory, and signal processing, this graduate program provides a solid mathematical and theoretical understanding of how machine learning algorithms are designed, implemented, and applied to practical problems. Students will gain the ability to implement machine learning systems using standard programming languages, software frameworks, and systems both as an individual and as a member of a development team.

Admission Requirements

Students must demonstrate a readiness for graduate work, both in terms of academic performance and relevant preparatory undergraduate courses. Required are a cumulative GPA of 3.3 and completion of 80.0 credits, with minimum grade of B in the following courses: ECE 105, ECE 200, ECE 201, and ECEC 201.

Degree Requirements

 

Note: Students majoring in Computer Engineering must have a 2.0 cumulative overall GPA and a 2.0 cumulative GPA in their Professional Requirements courses.

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Co-op cycles may vary. Students are assigned a co-op cycle (fall/winter, spring/summer, summer-only) based on their co-op program (4-year, 5-year) and major. 

COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101.

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General Education Requirements

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Students who choose the Master's Thesis instead of Senior Design must replace ECE 491 [WI] , ECE 492 [WI] , ECE 493 [WI] credits with ECE elective credits.

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2 classes or at least 6.0 credits at the 300-400 level from subject codes ECE, ECEC, ECEE, ECEL, ECEP, or ECES. Includes Special Topics in each code (T380, T480).

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3 classes or at least 9.0 credits at the 400 level from subject codes ECE or ECEC. Includes Special Topics in each code (T480).

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Choose 3 classes at the 500 level or higher from: ECEC, ECEE, ECEP, ECES, ECET, ECE, AE, CHE, CIVE, CMGT, EGMT, ENGR, ENVE, ET, MATE, MEM, PROJ, PRMT, and SYSE.

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Thesis Option: A minimum of two terms of laboratory-based research that leads to a publicly defended MS thesis. Students will be advised by a faculty member, and when applicable, a representative of industry or government sponsor.

Non-Thesis Option: In lieu of research and thesis, students will complete 6.0 additional credits of coursework from the Mathematical Theory, Applications, or Signal Processing areas.

Writing-Intensive Course Requirements

In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid “clustering” these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.

A "WI" next to a course in this catalog may indicate that this course can fulfill a writing-intensive requirement. For the most up-to-date list of writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Writing Intensive Course List at the University Writing Program. Students scheduling their courses can also conduct a search for courses with the attribute "WI" to bring up a list of all writing-intensive courses available that term.

Sample Plan of Study

5 year, 3 coop Co-Terminal

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Co-op cycles may vary. Students are assigned a co-op cycle (fall/winter, spring/summer, summer-only) based on their co-op program (4-year, 5-year) and major. 

COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101.

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General Education Requirements

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CE Core Elective: Choose one of the following: ECE 370,  ECE 371, or ECE 380

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2 classes or at least 6.0 credits at the 300-400 level from subject codes ECE, ECEC, ECEE, ECEL, ECEP, or ECES. Includes Special Topics in each code (T380, T480).

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3 classes or at least 9.0 credits at the 400 level from subject codes ECE or ECEC. Includes Special Topics in each code (T480).