Electrical and Computer Engineering
Undergraduate Advising Manual
Department of Engineering
University of Massachusetts Boston
Revised: October 15, 2023
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Mission Statement ............................................................................................................................................ 3
3. ABET Criteria ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
3.1 Electrical Engineering Program .......................................................................................................... 3
3.1.1 EE Learning Outcomes ................................................................................................................... 3
3.1.2 EE Program Educational Objectives .......................................................................................... 4
3.2 Computer Engineering Program ......................................................................................................... 4
3.2.1 CE Learning Outcomes.................................................................................................................... 4
3.2.2 CE Program Educational Objectives .......................................................................................... 5
4. Faculty Advising ................................................................................................................................................ 5
5. Degree Requirements ..................................................................................................................................... 6
5.1 Graduation Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 6
5.1.1 University Graduation Requirements ........................................................................................ 6
5.1.2 Engineering Graduation Requirements ..................................................................................... 7
5.2 Mathematics Requirements .................................................................................................................. 7
5.3 Physics Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 8
5.4 Thematic Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 8
5.4.1 Physics .................................................................................................................................................. 9
5.4.2 Chemistry ............................................................................................................................................. 9
5.4.3 Biology ............................................................................................................................................... 10
5.4.4 Environmental Science ................................................................................................................ 10
5.5 B.S. EE Specific Requirements ........................................................................................................... 11
5.5.1 Approved ECE Electives for Electrical Engineering Majors .......................................... 11
5.6 B.S. CE Specific Requirements Catalog Year Spring 2021 and Earlier ............................... 12
5.6.1 Approved ECE/CS Electives for Computer Engineering Majors ................................. 13
5.7 B.S. CE Specific Requirements Catalog Year Fall 2021 and Later ........................................ 13
5.7.1 Approved ECE/CS Electives for Computer Engineering Majors ................................. 14
6. Academic and Professional Ethics ........................................................................................................ 155
7. Sample Programs .......................................................................................................................................... 15
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1. Introduction
The University of Massachusetts Boston Engineering Department offers two bachelor’s degree
programs: one in Electrical Engineering (EE) and one in Computer Engineering (CE). Electrical
and Computer Engineering (ECE) are closely related engineering disciplines concerned with a
wide variety of topics in signals, systems and communications, electronics, photonics,
optoelectronics, as well as design, analysis and applications of computers. They are most relevant
to almost everything in our daily life, ranging from fancy toys to highly sophisticated electronics
such as cell phones, computers, audio and video components. As such, ECE curricula are among
the most demanding and stimulating to complete. Both EE and CE curricula provide a solid
foundation in basic science and mathematics as well as the ability to focus on either EE or CE
areas. They also require an in-depth study in an area outside of ECE for breadth in recognition of
the multidisciplinary nature of the real-world problems our graduates will face.
2. Mission Statement
The faculty of the Department of Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Boston are
committed to providing a rigorous educational experience that prepares students to pursue
further study and to professionally and ethically practice engineering in a competitive global
setting. The mission of the program is to provide stimulating and flexible curricula in fundamental
and advanced topics in electrical and computer engineering, basic sciences, mathematics, and
humanities, in an environment that fosters development of analytical, computational, and
experimental skills and that involves students in design projects and research experiences; and
to provide our engineering graduates with the tools, skills and competencies necessary to
understand and apply today’s technologies and become leaders in developing and deploying
tomorrow’s technologies.
3. ABET Criteria
Our EE and CE Bachelor of Science programs are ABET accredited (http://www.abet.org). In
compliance with ABET requirements, the faculty of the Electrical and Computer Engineering
programs have established the following student learning outcomes and program educational
objectives for EE and CE Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree programs.
3.1 Electrical Engineering Program
3.1.1 EE Learning Outcomes
Our electrical engineering graduates must attain:
1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying
principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
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2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs
with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social,
environmental, and economic factors
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations
and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions
in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership,
create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet
objectives
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret
data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning
strategies.
3.1.2 EE Program Educational Objectives
Our electrical engineering graduates will have:
1. Developed careers in engineering and other related fields that enhance the quality of
life for all people through technical proficiency, innovative design and socially
responsible development of products and systems.
2. Engaged in advanced study, if desired, in pursuit of research and academic professions
that contribute to technological and scientific advancement and education.
3. Become leaders at their place of employment through leading edge knowledge of their
field and keen understanding of team dynamics.
3.2 Computer Engineering Program
3.2.1 CE Learning Outcomes
Our computer engineering graduates must attain:
1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying
principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs
with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social,
environmental, and economic factors
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations
and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions
in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership,
create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet
objectives
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6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret
data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning
strategies.
3.2.2 CE Program Educational Objectives
Our computer engineering graduates will have:
1. Developed careers in engineering and other related fields that enhance the quality of
life for all people through technical proficiency, innovative design and socially
responsible development of products and systems.
2. Engaged in advanced study, if desired, in pursuit of research and academic professions
that contribute to technological and scientific advancement and education.
3. Become leaders at their place of employment through leading edge knowledge of
their field and keen understanding of team dynamics.
4. Faculty Advising
The success of each student within the program will depend on effective faculty advising. Every
undergraduate student in the Electrical and Computer Engineering programs will be assigned a
faculty advisor. All incoming freshmen or transfer students will receive academic counseling with
a faculty member. Together, they will develop a personalized degree plan and timeline for
completion. The plan will be reviewed by the student and their advisor on a regular basis and
revised as individual circumstances change. The path of study must consist of a set of courses
that satisfy the program outcomes and objectives outlined above in the chosen engineering
discipline and degree requirements. The sample programs and the program checklist used by the
faculty advisors illustrate course selections that will help students meet the program objectives
and outcomes.
The faculty advisor assists the student in developing an approved program, including assignment
of credits to the proper categories and judging the appropriateness of area designators.
However, it should be understood that satisfaction of degree requirements is ultimately the
responsibility of the student. The student is expected to understand the degree requirements
and engage in careful program planning with the faculty advisor. Students should also be familiar
with the university graduation requirements.
Full-time students, under normal circumstances, are expected to complete their degree
requirements in no more than four years or eight semesters, except in special circumstances such
as pursuing a double major, a special program, or inability to attend full-time. Those who
combine work with their study must have a plan to move through the curriculum in a timely
manner. All students must take ownership of their academic plan. Developing and completing
this plan has many benefits. First, it will help clarify the curricular requirements for our students.
Second it will motivate students to set precise deadlines by which they can measure their
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progress. Satisfying these deadlines will help them retain and build confidence. Finally, a detailed
plan of action can help students stay focused - resulting in better academic results and timely
graduation.
Students may also receive advising from faculty advisors on other aspects of their academic
career, such as admission to graduate and professional schools or career planning. Faculty
advisors may be able to direct students to other advising and counseling resources that provide
information on internship opportunities, and direct students to independent research and guided
independent studies. Communicating with a faculty advisor is also an effective means for
undergraduate students to provide valuable feedback on all aspects of their educational
experiences to improve the undergraduate education for all students. The Electrical and
Computer Engineering faculty make every effort to be available to their advisees, particularly
during the scheduled fall and spring term advising periods. The student is required to meet with
the faculty advisor at least once – and preferably more – each semester. It is the responsibility
of the student to initiate these meetings with the advisor. It is important that students remain
in close contact with their advisors and consult with them before making changes in their
program. The faculty advisor must release advising holds on a student’s registration record
before she/he can register for classes. This is typically done during the advising period of each
semester when students can register for courses for the next semester. The advising hold will
not be released until the advisee has reviewed her/his course plans with the advisor. The faculty
advisor will also sign add/drop forms. Please note that unless prior arrangements have been
made, no faculty member other than the student's own advisor can sign the required forms.
5. Degree Requirements
5.1 Graduation Requirements
5.1.1 University Graduation Requirements
a) First-Year Seminar (4 credits) can be taken as a one-semester 4-credit course (course
numbers in the 100s that end with the letter G) during freshman year or as two freshman
seminar courses, Intro-D 187S Freshman seminar I (2 credits) and Intro-D 188S Freshman
seminar II (2 credits). All students entering UMB with less than 30 credits are required to
take this course.
b) Intermediate Seminar (3 credits) is taken during the sophomore year. All students
entering UMB with less than 90 credits are required to take an intermediate seminar
course, as defined by the UMB graduation requirements. Intermediate seminar courses
have course numbers in the 200s that end with the letter G.
c) Two courses in writing and composition: ENGL 101 (3 credits) and ENGL 102 (3 credits).
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d) Five additional general education courses that satisfy the diversity requirement and some
of the areas in social and behavioral sciences, arts and humanities, world languages and
cultures.
e) Demonstrate writing proficiency by completing the Writing Proficiency Requirement.
Students need to take the Writing Proficiency Exam (WPE) before or during their junior
year after taking the Intermediate Seminar and when having between 60 and 75 credits.
For more information, please check the university website:
http://www.umb.edu/academics/vpass/undergraduate_studies/general_education_requirements
5.1.2 Engineering Graduation Requirements
1. Students must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA in all major related courses required for
the Electrical or Computer Engineering major (Major GPA Computation: all courses including
mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science, and thematic electives that are used to
fulfill degree requirements, if a course is repeated, only the most recent course grade shall be
used).
2. Students must receive at least a C- in all mathematics, physics, engineering, computer
science, thematic elective courses (except the one thematic elective that can be taken P/F as
described in item 4 below) that are used to fulfill degree requirements.
3. Student must have minimum 30 credits of upper-level engineering courses taken at
UMass Boston.
4. Students may take one thematic elective course P/F. All other major-related courses
must be graded. Computer Engineering majors of Catalog Year Fall 2021 or later are not
required to take thematic electives.
5. To graduate with Honors in Electrical or Computer Engineering, students must achieve
the following:
i) 3.000 GPA overall.
ii) 3.300 GPA in the major as calculated in 1.
iii) Complete and present an honors thesis that the Engineering faculty deem
worthy of Honors recognition.
5.2 Mathematics Requirements
All ECE majors must take these five mathematics courses from the Mathematics Department and
the Engineering Department that include:
• MATH 140 Calculus I (4 credits)
• MATH 141 Calculus II (4 credits)
• MATH 242 Multi-variable and vector calculus (4 credits)
• MATH 260 Linear Algebra (3 credits)
• ENGIN 211 Engineering Math (3 credits)
MATH 140, MATH 141 and MATH 242 are courses taught in sequence and must be completed in
this order. Students may not repeat lower-level courses after completion of a higher level course
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in a sequence, and doing so will result in a loss of credit. If a student has not met the minimum
grade requirement for MATH 140 or MATH 141, they should be encouraged to repeat the course
before moving forward in the sequence. Students who have entered the engineering program
with substandard grades in these courses may audit these courses, and the department will keep
an unofficial record of the student’s performance as reported by the instructor in the course.
In addition, Electrical Engineering majors must take MATH 270 Ordinary Differential Equations (3
credits) and Computer Engineering majors must take CS 220 Applied Discrete Mathematics (3
credits). Mathematics courses lower than MATH 140 such as MATH 115 College Algebra or MATH
130 Pre-calculus courses do not count towards mathematics requirements.
Courses in this group may not be taken Pass/Fail, and C- or better grades are required of all these
courses.
5.3 Physics Requirements
All ECE majors must take four Physics courses from the Physics Department:
• PHYSIC 113 Fundamental Physics I (4 credits)
• PHYSIC 181 Physics Lab I (2 credits)
• PHYSIC 114 Fundamental Physics II (4 credits)
• PHYSIC 182 Physics Lab II (2 credits).
Algebra-based College Physics I and II (PHYSIC 107 and 108) are not acceptable.
Courses in this group may not be taken Pass/Fail, and C- or better grades are required of all these
courses.
5.4 Thematic Requirements
All EE majors and those CE majors of Catalog Year Spring 2021 or earlier* must take at least two
courses in one area within the College of Science and Mathematics, but outside of ECE and
Computer Science as thematic electives for breadth so they can learn the vocabulary of other
disciplines. The EE curriculum have the flexibility for up to four thematic courses. Thematic
elective courses may be applied toward a double major. All thematic elective courses must be
from a single discipline; courses from additional disciplines will not be applied toward the
thematic elective requirement even if they are on the list of approved thematic electives. For
example, if a student has taken thematic electives from the list below in both Physics and Biology,
only courses in either Physics or Biology at the discretion of the student but not both can be
applied toward the thematic elective requirement.
*CE majors of Catalog Year Fall 2021 and later are not required to take thematic electives
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5.4.1 Physics
Course number
Title
Credits
Prerequisites
PHYSIC 211
Introduction to
Contemporary
Physics
3
PHYSIC 114 or permission of
instructor
PHYSIC 214
Thermodynamics
3
MATH 141 and PHYSIC 113 or
permission of instructor
PHYSIC 312
Mechanics
3
PHYSIC 211 or permission of
instructor; co-requisite: MATH 270
PHYSIC 350
Statistical Physics
3
Physic 312 or permission of
instructor
PHYSIC 421
Atomic Physics and
Introduction to
Quantum Mechanics
3
PHYSIC 312 or permission of
instructor
5.4.2 Chemistry
Title
Credits
Prerequisites
Chemical Principles I
Lecture
3
MATH 130 or placement into MATH
140; co-requisite CHEM 117
Chemical Principles I
Laboratory
2
Co-requisite: CHEM 115
Chemical Principles II
Lecture
3
C- or better in CHEM 115, MATH
130; co-requisite CHEM 118
Chemical Principles II
Laboratory
2
Co-requisite: CHEM 116
Organic Chemistry I
3
C- or better in CHEM 116 or C- or
better in CHEM 104; co-requisite or
pre-requisite: Chem 255
Organic Chemistry I
Laboratory
2
Chem 116 & 118 or Chem 104; co-
requisite: CHEM 251
Organic Chemistry II
3
C- or better in CHEM 251 or CHEM
253; Pre-requisite: CHEM 255; Pre-
requisite or co-requisite: CHEM 256
Organic Chemistry II
Laboratory
2
CHEM 255 or CHEM 253; Co-
requisite: CHEM 252
Analytical Chemistry
4
C- or better in CHEM 116; MATH
140 and PHYSIC 113
Physical Chemistry
4
CHEM 311
*CHEM 115 and 117 must be taken together and are counted as one course, CHEM 116 and 118
must be taken together and are counted as one course. Same with CHEM 251 and 255, and CHEM
252 and 256.
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5.4.3 Biology
Course number
Title
Credits
Prerequisites
BIOL 111
General Biology I
4
None
BIOL 112
General Biology II
4
BIOL 111
BIOL 210 or
BIOL 212, 3 credits,
lecture only
Cell Biology
4
BIOL 112 and CHEM 115 and 117;
co-requite: MATH 13 or placement
into MATH 140
BIOL 252
Or BIOL 254, 3
credits, lecture only
Genetics
4
BIOL 112 and CHEM 115 and 117;
co-requite: MATH 13 or placement
into MATH 140
BIOL 290
Population Biology
3
MATH 13 or placement into MATH
140
BIOL 316
Or BIOL 318, 3
credits, lecture only
Neurobiology
4
BIOL 212/201 and BIOL 252/254 or
permission of instructor
5.4.4 Environmental Science
Course number
Title
Credits
Prerequisites
ENVSCI 120
Introduction to
Environmental, Earth
and Ocean Sciences
3
None
ENVSCI 122
Introduction to
Environmental Policy
& Management
3
None
ENVSCI 210
Earth’s Dynamic
Systems
4
ENVSCI 120 and 121 or permission
of instructor
ENVSCI 225
Weather and Climate
3
Pre-requisite: 30 credits
ENVSCI 226
Introduction to
Oceanography
3
ENVSCI 120, 121, 122 or permission
of instructor
ENVSCI 260
Global Environmental
Change
3
ENVSCI 120, or BIOL 111 or
permission of instructor
ENVSCI 267L
Introduction to
Coastal Biological
Systems
3
ENVSCI 120, 121, 122 or permission
of instructor
ENVSCI 270
Cities and the
Environment
3
ENVSCI 122 or permission of
instructor
ENVSCI 281
Introduction to
Geographic
Information Systems
4
ENVSCI 120, 121, 122 and Math 125
or ENVSCI 261
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Additional courses that are required for a major in Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and
Environmental Science can be approved as a thematic elective.
Students may take one thematic elective course P/F. For the rest of thematic electives, and C- or
better grades are required.
5.5 B.S. EE Specific Requirements
The B. S. degree program in Electrical Engineering consists of a minimum of one hundred and
twenty-six (126) credits that include the university, mathematics, physics, thematic, and the
following discipline specific requirements:
• One programming course: CS 109 Computer Programming for Engineers (3 credits)
This course may not be taken Pass/Fail, and a C- or better grade is required.
The following engineering courses are required:
• ENGIN 104 Intro to ECE (3 credits)
• ENGIN 231 Circuit Analysis I (3 credits)
• ENGIN 271 Circuits Lab I (1 credit)
• ENGIN 232 Circuit Analysis II (3 credits)
• ENGIN 272 Circuits Lab II (1 credit)
• ENGIN 241 Digital Systems with Lab (4 credits)
• ENGIN 365 Electronics I with Lab (4 credits)
• ENGIN 366 Electronics II with Lab (4 credits)
• ENGIN 321Signals and Systems (3 credits)
• ENGIN 322 Probability and Random Processes (3 credits)
• ENGIN 331 Fields and Waves (3 credits)
• ENGIN 491 Senior Design Project I (3 credits)
• ENGIN 492 Senior Design Project II (3 credits),
• At least four ECE elective courses.
• Two additional elective courses for a minimum of six (6) combined credits. Each of these
courses may be an elective in ECE or in the same chosen thematic area as the first two
thematic electives. This flexibility is designed to give those students who wish to gain depth
in a thematic area the opportunity to do so.
Courses in this group may not be taken Pass/Fail, and C- or better grades are required of all these
courses.
5.5.1 Approved ECE Electives for Electrical Engineering Majors
The following ECE courses are approved as ECE electives for EE Majors:
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• ENGIN 246 Computer Organization and Assembly Language (3 credits)
• ENGIN 304 Engineering Design (3 credits)
• ENGIN 332 Fields & Waves II (3 credits)
• ENGIN 341 Advanced Digital Design (3 credits)
• ENGIN 342 Computer Communications and Security (3 credits)
• ENGIN 346 Embedded System (3 credits)
• ENGIN 351 Fundamentals of Semiconductor Devices (3 credits)
• ENGIN 451 Semiconductor Device Design, Simulation and Fabrication (3 credits)
• ENGIN 471 R/F Microwave Circuits (3 credits)
• ENGIN 435 Antenna Design (3 credits)
• ENGIN 441 System on Chip (SoC) Design (3 credits)
• ENGIN 442 Internet of Things (3 credits)
• ENGIN 448 Operating Systems (3 credits)
• ENGIN 446 Computer Architecture Design (3 credits)
• ENGIN 478 Independent Study* (3 credits)
• ENGIN 480 Special Topics (3 credits)
*ENGIN 478 can be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credits.
5.6 B.S. CE Specific Requirements for Students of Catalog Year Spring 2021 or
Earlier
The B. S. degree program in Computer Engineering consists of a minimum of one hundred and
twenty-seven (127) credits that include engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science,
thematic, and general education requirements.
The following Engineering and Computer Science courses are required:
• ENGIN 104 Intro to ECE (3 credits)
• CS 110 Intro to Computing (4 credits)
• CS 210 Intermediate Computing with Data Structures (4 credits)
• ENGIN 231 Circuit Analysis I (3 credits)
• ENGIN 271 Circuits Lab I (1 credit)
• CS 240 Programming in C (3 credits)
• ENGIN 232 Circuit Analysis II (3 credits)
• ENGIN 272 Circuits Lab II (1 credit)
• ENGIN 241 Digital Systems with Lab (4 credits)
• CS 310 Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms (3 credits)
• ENGIN 321 Signals and Systems (3 credits)
• ENGIN 322 Probability and Random Processes (3 credits)
• ENGIN 341 Advanced Digital Design (3 credits)
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• ENGIN 346 Microcontrollers (3 credits)
• ENGIN 365 Electronics I with Lab (4 credits)
• ENGIN 446 Computer Architecture Design (3 credits)
• ENGIN 491 Senior Design Project I (3 credits)
• ENGIN 492 Senior Design Project II (3 credits),
• Two additional elective courses. Each of these courses may be an elective in ECE/CS or in the
same chosen thematic area as the first two thematic electives. This flexibility is designed to
give those students who wish to gain depth in a thematic area the opportunity to do so.
Courses in this group may not be taken Pass/Fail, and C- or better grades are required of all these
courses.
5.6.1 Approved ECE/CS Electives for Computer Engineering Majors of Catalog Year Spring
2021 or Earlier
The following ECE/CS courses are approved as ECE/CS electives for CE Majors:
• ENGIN 304 Engineering Design (3 credits)
• ENGIN 331 Fields & Waves (3 credits)
• ENGIN 332 Fields & Waves II (3 credits)
• ENGIN 351 Fundamentals of Semiconductor Devices (3 credits)
• ENGIN 451 Semiconductor Device Design, Simulation and Fabrication (3 credits)
• ENGIN 366 Electronics II with Lab (4 credits)
• ENGIN 471 R/F Microwave Circuits (3 credits)
• ENGIN 435 Antenna Design (3 credits)
• ENGIN 441 Embedded Systems (3 credits)
• ENGIN 442 Internet of Things (3 credits)
• CS 420 Introduction to the Theory of Computation (3 credits)
• CS 438 Applied Machine Learning (3 credits)
• CS 444 Introduction to Operating Systems (3 credits)
• CS 445 Real-Time Systems (3 credits)
• CS 446 Introduction to Internetworking (3 credits)
• CS 451 Compilers (3 credits)
• CS 470 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (3 credits)
• ENGIN 478 Independent Study* (3 credits)
• ENGIN 480 Special Topics (3 credits)
*ENGIN 478 can be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credits.
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5.7 B.S. CE Specific Requirements for Students of Catalog Year Fall 2021 or Later
The B. S. degree program in Computer Engineering consists of a minimum of one hundred and
thirty (130) credits that include engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, and
general education requirements.
The following Engineering and Computer Science courses are required:
• ENGIN 104 Intro to ECE (3 credits)
• CS 110 Intro to Computing (4 credits)
• CS 210 Intermediate Computing with Data Structures (4 credits)
• ENGIN 231 Circuit Analysis I (3 credits)
• ENGIN 271 Circuits Lab I (1 credit)
• CS 240 Programming in C (3 credits)
• ENGIN 232 Circuit Analysis II (3 credits)
• ENGIN 272 Circuits Lab II (1 credit)
• ENGIN 241 Digital Systems with Lab (4 credits)
• ENGIN 246 Computer Organization and Assembly Language (3 credits)
• CS 310 Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms (3 credits)
• ENGIN 321 Signals and Systems (3 credits)
• ENGIN 322 Probability and Random Processes (3 credits)
• ENGIN 341 Advanced Digital Design (3 credits)
• ENGIN 342 Introduction to Computer Communications and Security (3 credits)
• ENGIN 346 Embedded Systems (3 credits, new course title)
• ENGIN 365 Electronics I with Lab (4 credits)
• ENGIN 448 Operating Systems (3 credits)
• ENGIN 491 Senior Design Project I (3 credits)
• ENGIN 492 Senior Design Project II (3 credits)
• One CE elective: ENGIN 441 System on Chip (SoC) Design (3 credits), ENGIN 442 Internet of
Things (3 credits), or ENGIN 446 Computer Architecture Design (3 credits).
• Two additional ECE/CS elective courses. See approved course list below.
Courses in this group may not be taken Pass/Fail, and C- or better grades are required of all these
courses.
5.7.1 Approved ECE/CS Electives for Computer Engineering Majors of Catalog Year Fall
2021 or Later
The following ECE/CS courses are approved as ECE/CS electives for CE Majors:
• ENGIN 304 Engineering Design (3 credits)
• ENGIN 331 Fields & Waves (3 credits)
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• ENGIN 332 Fields & Waves II (3 credits)
• ENGIN 351 Fundamentals of Semiconductor Devices (3 credits)
• ENGIN 451 Semiconductor Device Design, Simulation and Fabrication (3 credits)
• ENGIN 366 Electronics II with Lab (4 credits)
• ENGIN 471 R/F Microwave Circuits (3 credits)
• ENGIN 435 Antenna Design (3 credits)
• ENGIN 441 System on Chip (SoC) Design (3 credits, new course title)
• ENGIN 442 Internet of Things (3 credits)
• ENGIN 446 Computer Architecture Design (3 credits)
• CS 420 Introduction to the Theory of Computation (3 credits)
• CS 438 Applied Machine Learning (3 credits)
• CS 444 Introduction to Operating Systems (3 credits)
• CS 445 Real-Time Systems (3 credits)
• CS 446 Introduction to Internetworking (3 credits)
• CS 451 Compilers (3 credits)
• CS 470 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (3 credits)
• ENGIN 478 Independent Study* (3 credits)
• ENGIN 480 Special Topics (3 credits)
*ENGIN 478 can be taken multiple times for a maximum of 6 credits.
6. Academic and Professional Ethics
Students at the University of Massachusetts Boston are expected to uphold high ethical
standards (http://www.umb.edu/life_on_campus/policies/code). Students are obliged to refrain
from acts, which they know, or under the circumstances have reason to know, would violate the
academic integrity of the University. Violations of academic ethics include, but are not limited
to: cheating, plagiarism, submitting the same or substantially similar work to satisfy the
requirements of more than one course without permission; submitting as one's own the same or
substantially similar work of another; knowingly furnishing false information to any agent of the
University for inclusion in academic records; falsification, forgery, alteration, destruction or
misuse of official University documents or seal.
Students should also be aware that professional societies, industries, and government agencies
all have ethical codes and standards to ensure both good business practices and to maintain the
public trust. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) represents the profession
of Electrical Engineering, and students should read that organization's code of ethics published
on the web site: http://www.ieee.org/web/aboutus/ethics/code.html.
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7. Sample Programs
The following tables show two sample B. S. degree programs, one fulfilling the requirements in
Electrical Engineering and another for Computer Engineering. These programs are for illustrative
purposes only. All students are expected to plan, in consultation with their faculty advisors,
programs best suited to their own situations and interests.
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University of Massachusetts Boston
Electrical Engineering (EE) Curriculum
(Revised September, 2018)
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
Intro-D 187S Freshman seminar I 2
ENGL 101 Freshman English I 3
MATH 140 Calculus I 4
ENGIN 104 Intro to ECE 3
Gen Ed 3
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Spring Semester
Intro-D 188S Freshman seminar II 2
ENGL 102 Freshman English II 3
MATH 141 Calculus II 4
PHYSIC 113 Fundamental Physics I
4
PHYSIC 181 Physics Lab I 2
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15CH
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
ENGIN 231 Circuit Analysis I 3
ENGIN 271 Circuits lab I 1
ENGIN 211 Engineering Math 3
MATH 242 Multivariable & Vector Cal 4
PHYSIC 114 Fundamental Physics II 4
PHYSIC 182 Physics Lab II 2
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17CH
Spring Semester
ENGIN 232 Circuit Analysis II 3
ENGIN 272 Basics Circuit lab II 1
ENGIN 241 Digital Systems with Lab 4
MATH 260Linear Algebra 3
CS 109 C Programming for Engineers 3
Intermediate Seminar 3
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17CH
Junior Year
Fall Semester
ENGIN 365 Electronics I with Lab 4
ENGIN 321 Signals and Systems 3
ENGIN 331 Fields and Waves 3
MATH 270 Diff. Equations 3
Gen Ed 3
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16CH
Spring Semester
ENGIN 366 Electronics II with Lab 4
ENGIN 322 Probability & Random Proc. 3
ECE Elective (1) 3
Thematic Elective (1) 3
Gen Ed 3
----
16CH
Senior Year
Fall Semester
ENGIN 491 Senior Design Project I 3
ECE Elective (2) 3
ECE Elective (3) 3
Thematic Elective (2) 3
Gen Ed 3
----
15CH
Spring Semester
ENGIN 492 Senior Design Project II 3
ECE Elective (4) 3
ECE Elect. (5) or Thematic Elect. (3) 3
ECE Elect. (6) or Thematic Elect. (4) 3
Gen Ed 3
----
15CH
Total Degree:126CH
18
University of Massachusetts Boston
Computer Engineering (CE) Curriculum
Catalog Year Spring 2021 or Earlier (Revised April 2019)
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
Intro-D 187S Freshman seminar I 2
ENGIN 104 Intro to ECE 3
ENGL 101 Freshman English I 3
MATH 140 Calculus I 4
CS 110 Intro to Computing 4
----
16CH
Spring Semester
Intro-D 188S Freshman seminar II 2
ENGL 102 Freshman English II 3
MATH 141 Calculus II 4
PHY 113 Fundamental Physics I
4
PHY 181 Physics Lab I 2
----
15CH
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
ENGIN 211 Engineering Math 3
ENGIN 231 Circuit Analysis I 3
ENGIN 271 Circuits Lab I 1
MATH 242 Multivariable & Vector Cal 4
PHY 114 Fundamental Physics II 4
PHY 182 Physics Lab II 2
----
17CH
Spring Semester
ENGIN 232 Circuit Analysis II 3
ENGIN 272 Basics Circuit Lab II 1
ENGIN 241 Digital Systems with Lab 4
CS 240 Programming in C 3
Intermediate Seminar 3
----
14CH
Junior Year
Fall Semester
ENGIN 321 Signals and Systems 3
ENGIN 341 Advanced Digital Design 3
ENGIN 365 Electronics I with Lab 4
ENGIN 346 Microcontrollers 3
CS 210 Interm. Comp. w/ Data Str. 4
----
17CH
Spring Semester
ENGIN 322 Prob. & Random Proc. 3
MATH 260 Linear Algebra 3
CS 310 Advanced Data Str. & Alg. 3
CS 220 Applied Discrete Math 3
Gen Ed 3
Gen Ed 3
----
18CH
Senior Year
Fall Semester
ENGIN 491 Senior Design Project I 3
ENGIN 446 Comp. Architecture Design 3
Thematic Elective (1) 3
Thematic Elective (2) 3
Gen Ed 3
----
15CH
Spring Semester
ENGIN 492 Senior Design Project II 3
ECE/CS Elect. (1) or Thematic Elect. (3) 3
ECE/CS Elect. (2) or Thematic Elect. (4) 3
Gen Ed 3
Gen Ed 3
----
15CH
Total Degree:127CH
19
University of Massachusetts Boston
Computer Engineering (CE) Curriculum
Catalog Year Fall 2021 and later (Revised August 2021)
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
Freshman seminar 4
ENGL 101 Freshman English I 3
Math 140 Calculus I 4
ENGIN 104 Intro to ECE 3
Gen Ed 3
----
17CH
Spring Semester
ENGL 102 Freshman English II 3
MATH 141 Calculus II 4
CS 110 Intro to Computing 4
PHY 113 Fundamental Physics I
4
PHY 181 Physics Lab I 2
----
17CH
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
ENGIN 211 Engineering Math 3
ENGIN 231 Circuit Analysis I 3
ENGIN 271 Circuits Lab I 1
CS 210 Intermediate Computing 4
PHY 114 Fundamental Physics II 4
PHY 182 Physics Lab II 2
----
17CH
Spring Semester
MATH 242 Multivariable & Vector Cal 4
ENGIN 232 Circuit Analysis II 3
ENGIN 272 Basics Circuit Lab II 1
CS 240 Prog in C 3
Intermediate Seminar 3
Gen Ed 3
----
17CH
Junior Year
Fall Semester
ENGIN 241 Digital Systems with Lab 4
ENGIN 321 Signals and Systems 3
ENGIN 246 Comp Organization
& Assembly Language 3
ENGIN 365 Electronics I with Lab 4
CS 220 Discrete Math 3
----
17CH
Spring Semester
MATH 260 Linear Algebra 3
ENGIN 341 Advanced Digital Design 3
ENGIN 322 Prob. & Random Proc. 3
ENGIN 346 Embedded Systems 3
CS 310 Data Structure 3
----
15CH
Senior Year
Fall Semester
ENGIN 491 Senior Design Project I 3
ENGIN 342 Computer
Communications and Security 3
CE Elective (ENGIN 441,442,446) 3
Gen Ed 3
Gen Ed 3
----
15CH
Spring Semester
ENGIN 492 Senior Design Project II 3
ECE/CS Elective 3
ECE/CS Elective
3
ENGIN 448 Operating Systems 3
Gen Ed 3
----
15CH
Total Degree:130 CH