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Program checklist · Computer Engineering and Physics, BSCmpE (Boston)

Computer Engineering and Physics, BSCmpE (Boston)

Northeastern University · Boston, MA

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Program
Award
Computer Engineering and Physics, BSCmpE (Boston)
CIP
27.0503
Catalog edition
Catalog 2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
This intercollege combined major serves students who would like to explore their interest in physics while earning the benefit of an accredited Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering degree. The combined major integrates study within the College of Engineering's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering with study within the College of Science's Department of Physics.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
167358
CourseShelf checklist
CK_167358_455e457f
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Engineering Requirements

0 items

    Required Courses

    3 items
    1. EECE 2140
      4
    2. EECE 2150
      5
    3. EECE 2160
      4

    Computer Engineering Fundamentals

    3 items
    1. EECE 2322and EECE 2323
      Fundamentals of Digital Design and Computer Organizationand Lab for EECE 2322
      Not resolved to a course
      5
    2. EECE 2540
      4
    3. EECE 2560
      4

    Electrical Engineering Fundamentals

    0 items

      If more than one electrical engineering fundamentals course is taken, it can count as a technical elective.

      Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · electives · 4 items
      1. Complete one of the following:
        Not resolved to a course
        4
      2. EECE 2412and EECE 2413
        Fundamentals of Electronicsand Lab for EECE 2412
        Not resolved to a course
      3. EECE 2520
        4
      4. EECE 2530and EECE 2531
        Fundamentals of Electromagneticsand Lab for EECE 2530
        Not resolved to a course

      Computer Engineering Capstone Courses

      0 items

        If taking EECE 4791 in summer session A, EECE 4792 must be taken in spring. If taking EECE 4791 in summer session B, EECE 4792 must be taken in fall.

        2 items
        1. EECE 4791
          1
        2. EECE 4792
          4

        Technical Electives

        electives · 0 items

          Students can register for EECE 4991/EECE 4992 more than once. For these courses combined, a maximum of 8 semester hours will be allowed to satisfy the requirement of technical electives. An additional 4 semester hours will be allowed as a general elective. At most, one of these courses (4 semester hours) can be taken in a semester.

          electives · 0 items

            Though students may register for EECE 2750 more than once, only 4 semester hours will be allowed to satisfy the requirements of technical electives. An additional 4 semester hours will be allowed as a general elective.

            electives · 0 items

              EECE 2310 is not an approved course option for ECE majors to select for a technical elective. It is only for Khoury students.

              Choose 2 of the following · Complete two of the following: · electives · 1 item
              1. Complete two of the following:
                Not resolved to a course
                8

              EECE 2412 to EECE 2530

              1 item
              1. EECE 2750
                4

              EECE 3324 to EECE 4698

              2 items
              1. EECE 4991
                4
              2. EECE 4992
                1-4

              EECE 5115 to EECE 5699

              0 items

                One CS/CY/IS course from the following approved list may be taken toward the EECE technical elective requirement:

                electives · 2 items
                1. CS 3100
                  4
                2. CS 3200
                  4

                CS 3540 to CS 3800

                0 items

                  CS 4100 to CS 4770

                  11 items
                  1. CS 4850
                    4
                  2. CS 5100
                    4
                  3. CS 5200
                    4
                  4. CS 5310
                    4
                  5. CS 5400
                    4
                  6. CS 5500
                    4
                  7. CS 5520
                    4
                  8. CS 5600
                    4
                  9. CS 5610
                    4
                  10. CS 5700
                    4
                  11. CY 2550
                    4

                  Supplemental Credit

                  6 items
                  1. 2 semester hours from the following course count toward the engineering requirement:
                    Not resolved to a course
                    2
                  2. GE 1501
                    Cornerstone of Engineering 1
                    As published: “Cornerstone of Engineering 1 1”
                    4
                  3. 3 semester hours from the following course count toward the engineering requirement:
                    Not resolved to a course
                    3
                  4. GE 1502
                    Cornerstone of Engineering 2
                    As published: “Cornerstone of Engineering 2 1”
                    4
                  5. 2 semester hours from the following course count toward the engineering requirement:
                    Not resolved to a course
                    2
                  6. EECE 3468
                    4

                  Mathematics/Science

                  0 items

                    Required Mathematics/Science

                    Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · 17 items
                    1. CHEM 1151and CHEM 1153
                      General Chemistry for Engineersand Recitation for CHEM 1151
                      Not resolved to a course
                      4
                    2. CS 1800
                      4
                    3. MATH 1341
                      (FQ)
                      As published: “Calculus 1 for Science and Engineering”
                      4
                    4. MATH 1342
                      4
                    5. MATH 2321
                      (FQ)
                      As published: “Calculus 3 for Science and Engineering”
                      4
                    6. MATH 2341
                      4
                    7. Complete one of the following:
                      Not resolved to a course
                      5
                    8. PHYS 1151and PHYS 1152and PHYS 1153
                      Physics for Engineering 1and Lab for PHYS 1151and Interactive Learning Seminar for PHYS 1151
                      Not resolved to a course
                    9. PHYS 1161and PHYS 1162and PHYS 1163
                      Physics 1and Lab for PHYS 1161and Recitation for PHYS 1161
                      Not resolved to a course
                    10. Complete one of the following:
                      Not resolved to a course
                      5
                    11. PHYS 1155and PHYS 1156and PHYS 1157
                      Physics for Engineering 2and Lab for PHYS 1155and Interactive Learning Seminar for PHYS 1155
                      Not resolved to a course
                    12. PHYS 1165and PHYS 1166and PHYS 1167
                      Physics 2and Lab for PHYS 1165and Recitation for PHYS 1165
                      Not resolved to a course
                    13. PHYS 2303
                      (ND)
                      As published: “Modern Physics”
                      4
                    14. PHYS 3600
                      (ND, AD, WI)
                      As published: “Advanced Physics Laboratory”
                      4
                    15. PHYS 3602
                      (ND)
                      As published: “Electricity and Magnetism 1”
                      4
                    16. PHYS 4115
                      4
                    17. PHYS 4305
                      (in EVEN years
                      As published: “Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics”
                      4

                    Advanced Physics Elective

                    Choose 1 of the following · Complete one of the following: · electives · 2 items
                    1. Complete one of the following:
                      Not resolved to a course
                      4
                    2. MATH 4606

                    PHYS 3600 to PHYS 5999

                    0 items

                      Supplemental Credit

                      4 items
                      1. 1 semester hour from the following course counts toward the mathematics/science requirement:
                        Not resolved to a course
                        1
                      2. GE 1501
                        Cornerstone of Engineering 1
                        As published: “Cornerstone of Engineering 1 1”
                        4
                      3. 2 semester hours from the following course count toward the mathematics/science requirement:
                        Not resolved to a course
                        2
                      4. EECE 3468
                        4

                      Professional Development

                      0 items

                        Required Professional Development

                        3 items
                        1. ENCP 2000
                          1
                        2. ENCP 3000
                          1
                        3. GE 1000
                          1

                        Additional Required Courses

                        4 items
                        1. 1 semester hour from the following course counts toward the professional development requirement:
                          Not resolved to a course
                          1
                        2. GE 1501
                          Cornerstone of Engineering 1
                          As published: “Cornerstone of Engineering 1 1”
                          4
                        3. 1 semester hour from the following course counts toward the professional development requirement:
                          Not resolved to a course
                          1
                        4. GE 1502
                          Cornerstone of Engineering 2
                          As published: “Cornerstone of Engineering 2 1”
                          4

                        Writing Requirements

                        0 items

                          A grade of C or higher is required:

                          2 items
                          1. ENGW 1111
                            First-Year Writing
                            or: ENGW 1102 First-Year Writing for Multilingual Writers
                            4
                          2. ENGW 3302
                            Advanced Writing in the Technical Professions
                            or: ENGW 3315 Interdisciplinary Advanced Writing in the Disciplines
                            4

                          Required General Electives

                          electives · 1 item
                          1. Complete 8 semester hours of academic, nonremedial, nonrepetitve courses.
                            Not resolved to a course
                            8

                          Integrative Requirement

                          0 items

                            This course is already required above and also fulfills the integrative requirement:

                            1 item
                            1. EECE 4791
                              1
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