X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Engineering [B.Eng.]
Computer Engineering Program Co-op (CENG:C)
School of Engineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Computer Engineering is a field of engineering that focuses on the design and organization of computer systems. Graduates in Computer Engineering are able to apply mathematical, scientific and engineering principles to design and integrate computer systems suitable for applications in a wide range of fields. The program provides students with a common base of knowledge essential to computer engineering and then allows them to select from a menu of electives to attain a degree of specialization in one of four areas or to choose electives to broaden their knowledge base. Elective concentrations are available in areas of Electronic Design automation, Software Design, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, and Microsystems.
Program Requirements
The Co-op program in Computer Engineering is a five year program, including five work terms. Students must complete a Fall, Winter and Summer work term and must follow the academic work schedule as outlined below (also found on the Co-operative Education website: https://www.recruitguelph.ca/cecs/). Please refer to the Co-operative Education program policy with respect to adjusting this schedule.
| Year | Fall | Winter | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academic Semester 1 | Academic Semester 2 | Off |
| 2 | Academic Semester 3
COOP*1100 |
Academic Semester 4 | COOP*1000 Work Term I |
| 3 | Academic Semester 5 | COOP*2000 Work Term II | COOP*3000 Work Term III |
| 4 | Academic Semester 6 | Academic Semester 7 | COOP*4000 Work Term IV |
| 5 | COOP*5000 Work Term V | Academic Semester 8 | N/A |
To be eligible to continue in the Co-op program, students must meet a minimum 70% cumulative average requirement after second semester, as well as meet all work term requirements. Please refer to the Co-operative Education program policy with respect to work term performance grading, work term report grading and program completion requirements.
For additional program information students should consult with their Co-op Co-ordinator and Co-op Faculty Advisor, listed on the Co-operative Education web site.
Credit Summary (26.00 Total Credits)*
20.50 - Required Core Courses
1.50 – CENG-1 Computer Engineering Electives
2.00 – Complementary Studies Electives
2.00 Co-op Work Terms
Note: A minimum of four Co-op work terms including a Summer, Fall, and Winter are necessary to complete the Co-op requirement. *A fifth Co-op work term is optional and if completed, the total number of credits will equal 26.50.
See Program Guide for more information on restricted electives and their prerequisite requirements. Students can take a maximum of 1.50 credits at the 1000 level from the above list of electives.
The recommended program sequence is outlined below.
Major (Honours Program)
Semester 1 - Fall
Semester 2 - Winter
Semester 3 - Fall
| CIS*2430 | [0.50] | Object Oriented Programming |
| CIS*2520 | [0.50] | Data Structures |
| COOP*1100 | [0.00] | Introduction to Co-operative Education |
| ENGG*2400 | [0.50] | Engineering Systems Analysis |
| ENGG*2410 | [0.50] | Digital Systems Design Using Descriptive Languages |
| MATH*2270 | [0.50] | Applied Differential Equations |
| STAT*2120 | [0.50] | Probability and Statistics for Engineers |
Semester 4 - Winter
| CIS*2910 | [0.50] | Discrete Structures in Computing II |
| ENGG*2100 | [0.75] | Engineering and Design II |
| ENGG*2450 | [0.50] | Electric Circuits |
| ENGG*3380 | [0.50] | Computer Organization and Design |
| MATH*2130 | [0.50] | Numerical Methods |
| 0.50 restricted electives (CIS*2750 recommended for students interested in the software area of interest) | ||
Summer Semester
| COOP*1000 | [0.50] | Co-op Work Term I |
Semester 5 - Fall
Winter Semester
| COOP*2000 | [0.50] | Co-op Work Term II |
Summer Semester
| COOP*3000 | [0.50] | Co-op Work Term III |
Semester 6 - Fall
Semester 7 - Winter -
Summer Semester
| COOP*4000 | [0.50] | Co-op Work Term IV |
Fall Semester
Semester 8 - Winter
Restricted Electives (see Program Guide for more information)
The Engineering Program requires Computer Engineering students to complete the following combination of elective credits to complete their program:
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1.50 credits from the CENG-1 Computer Engineering electives
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2.00 credits from Complementary Studies electives
Consult the Program Guide for further information on the prerequisite requirements specific to each elective. Students can take a maximum of 1.50 credits at the 1000 level from the above list of electives.