Computer Engineering, BS (2023-2024)

The following roadmap is a sample advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your MyPlanner and major advisor as you develop your individualized academic plan. Students must have completed 60+ units in order to enroll in SJSU Studies courses.

Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4

Year 1

Fall Semester (15 units)

ENGR 10 - Introduction to Engineering
3 unit(s) (E)
MATH 30
OR
MATH 30X - Calculus I
3 unit(s) (B4)
Note: MATH 30X requires enrollment in MATH 30W .
GE Area A2 (Recommended ENGL 1A ) 3 unit(s)
GE Area A1 3 unit(s)
MATH 42
OR
MATH 42W - Discrete Math Workshop
3 unit(s)
Note: MATH 42X requires enrollment in MATH 42W .

Spring Semester (17 units)

CMPE 30 - Programming Concepts and Methodology
3 unit(s)
MATH 31
OR
MATH 31W
4 unit(s) (B4)
Note: MATH 31X requires enrollment in MATH 31W .
PHYS 50 - General Physics I: Mechanics
4 unit(s) (B1+B3)
ENGL 1B - Argument and Analysis
3 unit(s) (C2)
GE Area C1 or C2 3 unit(s)

Year 2

Fall Semester (16 units)

MATH 32
OR
MATH 32X - Calculus III
3 unit(s) (B4)
Note: MATH 32X requires enrollment in MATH 32W .
PHYS 51 - General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
4 unit(s) (B1+B3)
CMPE 50 - Object-Oriented Concepts and Methodology
3 unit(s)
GE Area D + US123 3 unit(s)
GE Area F 3 unit(s)
Complete the Upper Division Writing - Directed Self Placement

Spring Semester (16 units)

EE 97 - Introductory Electrical Engineering Laboratory
1 unit(s)
EE 98 - Introduction to Circuit Analysis
3 unit(s)
MATH 33LA - Differential Equations and Linear Algebra
3 unit(s)
GE Area D + US123 3 unit(s)
GE Area C1 3 unit(s)
BIOL 10 - The Living World
3 unit(s) (B2)

Year 3

Fall Semester (15 units)

ENGR 100W - Engineering Reports
3 unit(s) (WID+R)
CMPE 124 - Digital Design I
3 unit(s)
CMPE 126 - Algorithms and Data Structure Design
3 unit(s)
CMPE 110 - Electronics for Computing Systems
3 unit(s)
ISE 130 - Engineering Probability and Statistics
3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (15 units)

CMPE 125 - Digital Design II
3 unit(s)
CMPE 102 - Assembly Language Programming
3 unit(s)
CMPE 130 - Advanced Algorithm Design
3 unit(s)
CMPE 131 - Software Engineering I
3 unit(s)
CMPE 127 - Microprocessor Design I
3 unit(s)
Apply to Graduate

Year 4

Fall Semester (15 units)

CMPE 195A - Senior Design Project I
2 unit(s) (S)
ENGR 195A - Global and Social Issues in Engineering
1 unit(s) (S+V)
CMPE 148 - Computer Networks I
3 unit(s)
CMPE 152 - Compiler Design
3 unit(s)
CMPE 140 - Computer Architecture and Design
3 unit(s)
CMPE 142 - Operating Systems Design
3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (14 units)

CMPE 146 - Real-Time Embedded System Co-Design
3 unit(s)
Technical Upper Division Elective 3 unit(s)
Technical Upper Division Elective 3 unit(s)
Technical Upper Division Elective 1 unit(s)
CMPE 195B - Senior Design Project II
3 unit(s)
ENGR 195B - Global and Social Issues in Engineering
1 unit(s) (S+V)

Roadmap Notes

A minimum 2.0 GPA in all required courses and technical electives taken at SJSU has been achieved.
A minimum “C” in MATH 30 , MATH 31 , PHYS 50 , and PHYS 51 has been achieved.
A minimum “C-” in the remaining courses in preparation for the major as well as in all courses in requirements of the major has been achieved.
A minimum “C” in CMPE 195A /CMPE 195B and ENGR 195A /ENGR 195B has been achieved. GE Area D1 fulfilled with the completion of AMS 1A /AMS 1B and completion of the major.