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Program checklist · Computer Engineering, BS Major in

Computer Engineering, BS Major in

Hofstra University · Hempstead, NY

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Program
Award
Computer Engineering, BS Major in
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
11.0205
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Undergraduate Bulletin
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
191649
CourseShelf checklist
CK_191649_eeaf99d9
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

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

Program Description

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    1. The Successful Completion of at Least 125 Semester Hours

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      2. Liberal Arts

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        3. Residency Requirements

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          4. General and Major Requirements

          33 items
          1. MATH 071
            (MA) Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Semester Hours: 4
            Not resolved to a course
          2. MATH 072
            (MA) Analytic Geometry and Calculus II Semester Hours: 4
            Not resolved to a course
          3. MATH 073
            (MA) Analytic Geometry and Calculus III Semester Hours: 4
            Not resolved to a course
          4. MATH 143
            (MA) Engineering Mathematics I Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          5. PHYS 011A
            (NS) General Physics Semester Hours: 4
            Not resolved to a course
          6. PHYS 011B
            (NS) General Physics Laboratory Semester Hours: 1
            Not resolved to a course
          7. PHYS 012A
            (NS) General Physics Semester Hours: 4
            Not resolved to a course
          8. PHYS 012B
            (NS) General Physics Laboratory Semester Hours: 1
            Not resolved to a course
          9. ENGG 015
            Designing the Human-Made World Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          10. CSC 014
            (MA, CS) Discrete Structures for Computer Science I Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          11. CSC 015
            (CS) Fundamentals of Computer Science I: Problem Solving and Program Design Semester Hours: 4
            Not resolved to a course
          12. CSC 016
            (CS) Fundamentals of Computer Science II: Data Structures, Algorithms and Object-Oriented Programming Semester Hours: 4
            Not resolved to a course
          13. CSC 017
            (CS) Fundamentals of Computer Science III: Advanced Data Structures and Object-Oriented Programming Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          14. CSC 112
            Computer Operating Systems Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          15. CSC 113
            Introduction to Embedded-Systems Design Semester Hours: 4
            Not resolved to a course
          16. CSC 153
            Advanced Computer Architecture Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          17. CSC 163
            Computing, Ethics, and Society Semester Hours: 1
            Not resolved to a course
          18. CSC 175
            Data Communication and Networking Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          19. CSC 190
            Software Engineering Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          20. CSC 197A
            Independent Senior Design I Semester Hours: 1
            Not resolved to a course
          21. CSC 197B
            Independent Senior Design II Semester Hours: 1
            Not resolved to a course
          22. CSC 198F
            Senior Seminar Semester Hours: .5
            Not resolved to a course
          23. CSC 198S
            Senior Seminar Semester Hours: .5
            Not resolved to a course
          24. ENGG 030
            Engineering Circuit Analysis Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          25. ENGG 032A
            Logical Design and Digital Circuits Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          26. ENGG 032B
            Digital Circuits Laboratory Semester Hours: 1
            Not resolved to a course
          27. ENGG 033
            Electronic Circuits Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          28. ENGG 034
            Circuit Analysis Laboratory Semester Hours: 1
            Not resolved to a course
          29. ENGG 036
            Microprocessor Systems Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          30. ENGG 176
            Network Analysis Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          31. ENGG 180
            Digital Signal Processing Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          32. ENGG 189
            Random Signal Analysis Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          33. ENGG 192
            Electronics Laboratory Semester Hours: 1
            Not resolved to a course

          In addition, students must take 6 semester hours in selected elective courses from the following list

          3 items
          1. CSC 178
            Digital Systems Design and Hardware Description Languages Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          2. ENGG 172
            Computer Aided Circuit Design Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          3. ENGG 194
            Advanced Electronic Circuits Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course

          And 6 semester hours in technical electives as follows

          18 items
          1. CSC 105
            Fundamentals of Cybersecurity Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          2. CSC 102
            (CS) Numerical Methods Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          3. CSC 110
            Introduction to Computer Architecture Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          4. CSC 111
            Assembly-Language Programming Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          5. CSC 115
            Introduction to Secure Systems/Ethical Hacking Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          6. CSC 128
            Human Computer Interaction/ Human Factors Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          7. CSC 155
            Systems Programming Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          8. CSC 188
            Introduction to Network Security Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          9. Any engineering courses from the following list:
            Not resolved to a course
          10. ENGG 104
            Engineering Electromagnetics Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          11. ENGG 166
            Medical Instrumentation Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          12. ENGG 171
            Principles of Communication Systems and Noise Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          13. ENGG 173
            Digital System Design Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          14. ENGG 177
            Signals and Linear Systems Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          15. ENGG 179
            Control Systems Engineering Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          16. ENGG 187
            Medical Imaging Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          17. ENGG 193
            Electronic and Feedback Networks Semester Hours: 3
            Not resolved to a course
          18. or another engineering elective with the approval of the director of the computer engineering program. In addition, only one of the technical electives may be selected from the following group of courses: CSC 143 A-Z, 144 A-Z. Students may select either CSC 187 or ENGG 188, but not both, for credit as a technical elective. And 9 semester hours in free electives. Any course from any department, including computer science courses or engineering courses can count towards free electives. For example: CSC 194 Foundations in Leadership and Innovation in Computing and internship courses CSC 199 and CSC 199E can count towards free elective.
            Not resolved to a course

          5. Major Cumulative Average

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            6. Overall Average

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              Footnotes

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                OLIC and CLIC

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                  OLIC Requirements - Semester Hours: 9

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                    1. Major requirements

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                      2. CSC 194 - Semester Hours: 3

                      2 items
                      1. CSC 194
                        Foundations of Leadership and Innovation in Computing Semester Hours: 3
                        Not resolved to a course
                      2. this course may not count as a technical elective.
                        Not resolved to a course

                      3. CSC 199E - Semester Hours: 3

                      2 items
                      1. CSC 199E
                        Internship in Leadership and Innovation in Computing Semester Hours: 3
                        Not resolved to a course
                      2. The internship will be in a local computing industry start-up with the approval and under the guidance of the program coordinator.
                        Not resolved to a course

                      4. Senior Requirements

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                        (a) Senior Design Project - Semester Hours: 2

                        3 items
                        1. CSC 197A
                          Independent Senior Design I Semester Hours: 1
                          Not resolved to a course
                        2. CSC 197B
                          Independent Senior Design II Semester Hours: 1
                          Not resolved to a course
                        3. Both courses are offered fall and spring.
                          Not resolved to a course

                        (b) Two senior seminar courses - Semester Hours: 1

                        3 items
                        1. CSC 198F
                          Senior Seminar Semester Hours: .5
                          Not resolved to a course
                        2. CSC 198S
                          Senior Seminar Semester Hours: .5
                          Not resolved to a course
                        3. to be paired with the Independent Senior Design courses: in one semester a student must take simultaneously an Independent Senior Design Course and a Senior Seminar course. Interested students will have the opportunity to work in globally distributed teams.
                          Not resolved to a course

                        5. Grade requirement

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                          CLIC Requirements - Semester Hours: 18

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                            1. Major Requirements

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                              2. The following four courses offered by the Zarb School of Business*

                              4 items
                              1. ENTR 115
                                Entrepreneurial Mindset Semester Hours: 3
                                Not resolved to a course
                              2. ACCT 101
                                Financial Accounting
                                As published: “Financial Accounting Semester Hours: 3”
                                3
                              3. ENTR 120
                                New Business Ventures Semester Hours: 3 **
                                Not resolved to a course
                              4. MKT 101
                                Principles of Marketing Semester Hours: 3 ***
                                Not resolved to a course

                              3. Internship in Leadership and Innovation in Computing - Semester Hours: 3

                              2 items
                              1. CSC 199E
                                Internship in Leadership and Innovation in Computing Semester Hours: 3
                                Not resolved to a course
                              2. The internship will be in a local computing industry start-up, with the approval and under the guidance of the program coordinator.
                                Not resolved to a course

                              4. Senior Requirements

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                                A. Senior Design Project

                                3 items
                                1. CSC 197A
                                  Independent Senior Design I Semester Hours: 1
                                  Not resolved to a course
                                2. CSC 197B
                                  Independent Senior Design II Semester Hours: 1
                                  Not resolved to a course
                                3. NOTE: Both courses are offered fall and spring.
                                  Not resolved to a course

                                B. Two Senior Seminar Courses

                                3 items
                                1. CSC 198F
                                  Senior Seminar Semester Hours: .5
                                  Not resolved to a course
                                2. CSC 198S
                                  Senior Seminar Semester Hours: .5
                                  Not resolved to a course
                                3. NOTE: to be paired with the Independent Senior Design course. In both semesters students must take simultaneously an Independent Senior Design Course and a Senior Seminar course. Interested students will have the opportunity to work on globally distributed teams.
                                  Not resolved to a course

                                5. Grade requirement

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                                  Footnotes (*/**/***)

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                                    Concentration in Gaming and Graphics

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                                      Concentration Program Requirements – Semester Hours: 12

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                                        Semester Hours: 9

                                        4 items
                                        1. CSC 160
                                          Fundamentals of Game Development Semester Hours: 3
                                          Not resolved to a course
                                          or: CSC 171A - Introduction to Computer Graphics Semester Hours: 3
                                        2. CSC 172
                                          Introduction to Real-time Rendering Semester Hours: 3
                                          Not resolved to a course
                                        3. CSC 158
                                          Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Semester Hours: 3
                                          Not resolved to a course
                                        4. Note: Only two courses listed above may be used toward Computer Science or Computer Engineering electives.
                                          Not resolved to a course

                                        Semester Hours: 3

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                                          Requirements

                                          2 items
                                          1. CSC 197A
                                            Independent Senior Design I Semester Hours: 1
                                            Not resolved to a course
                                          2. CSC 198F
                                            Senior Seminar Semester Hours: .5
                                            Not resolved to a course

                                          Requirements

                                          2 items
                                          1. CSC 197B
                                            Independent Senior Design II Semester Hours: 1
                                            Not resolved to a course
                                          2. CSC 198S
                                            Senior Seminar Semester Hours: .5
                                            Not resolved to a course

                                          Concentration in Web and Mobile Engineering

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                                            Concentration Program Requirements – Semester Hours: 12

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                                              Semester Hours: 9

                                              5 items
                                              1. CSC 183
                                                Introduction to Web Application Development Semester Hours: 3
                                                Not resolved to a course
                                              2. CSC 184
                                                Introduction to Mobile Device Programming Semester Hours: 3
                                                Not resolved to a course
                                              3. CSC 170
                                                Principles of Database Management Semester Hours: 3
                                                Not resolved to a course
                                              4. CSC 175
                                                Data Communication and Networking Semester Hours: 3
                                                Not resolved to a course
                                              5. Note: Only two courses listed above may be used toward Computer Science or Computer Engineering technical electives.
                                                Not resolved to a course

                                              Semester Hours: 3

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                                                Requirements

                                                2 items
                                                1. CSC 197A
                                                  Independent Senior Design I Semester Hours: 1
                                                  Not resolved to a course
                                                2. CSC 198F
                                                  Senior Seminar Semester Hours: .5
                                                  Not resolved to a course

                                                Requirements

                                                2 items
                                                1. CSC 197B
                                                  Independent Senior Design II Semester Hours: 1
                                                  Not resolved to a course
                                                2. CSC 198S
                                                  Senior Seminar Semester Hours: .5
                                                  Not resolved to a course

                                                Concentration in Networking and Cybersecurity

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                                                  Concentration Program Requirements – Semester Hours: 12

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                                                    Semester Hours: 9

                                                    5 items
                                                    1. CSC 175
                                                      Data Communication and Networking Semester Hours: 3
                                                      Not resolved to a course
                                                    2. CSC 115
                                                      Introduction to Secure Systems/Ethical Hacking Semester Hours: 3
                                                      Not resolved to a course
                                                    3. CSC 188
                                                      Introduction to Network Security Semester Hours: 3
                                                      Not resolved to a course
                                                    4. CSC 155
                                                      Systems Programming Semester Hours: 3
                                                      Not resolved to a course
                                                    5. Note: Only two courses listed above may be used toward Computer Science or Computer Engineering technical electives.
                                                      Not resolved to a course

                                                    Semester Hours: 3

                                                    0 items

                                                      Requirements

                                                      2 items
                                                      1. CSC 197A
                                                        Independent Senior Design I Semester Hours: 1
                                                        Not resolved to a course
                                                      2. CSC 198F
                                                        Senior Seminar Semester Hours: .5
                                                        Not resolved to a course

                                                      Requirements

                                                      2 items
                                                      1. CSC 197B
                                                        Independent Senior Design II Semester Hours: 1
                                                        Not resolved to a course
                                                      2. CSC 198S
                                                        Senior Seminar Semester Hours: .5
                                                        Not resolved to a course

                                                      Concentration in in Medical Engineering

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                                                        Concentration Program Requirements – Semester Hours: 12

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                                                          Semester Hours: 9

                                                          3 items
                                                          1. ENGG 166
                                                            Medical Instrumentation Semester Hours: 3
                                                            Not resolved to a course
                                                          2. ENGG 187
                                                            Medical Imaging Semester Hours: 3
                                                            Not resolved to a course
                                                          3. CSC 173
                                                            Introduction to Computer Vision Semester Hours: 3
                                                            Not resolved to a course
                                                            or: CSC 156 - Introduction to Machine Learning Semester Hours: 3

                                                          Semester Hours: 3

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                                                            Requirements

                                                            2 items
                                                            1. CSC 197A
                                                              Independent Senior Design I Semester Hours: 1
                                                              Not resolved to a course
                                                            2. CSC 198F
                                                              Senior Seminar Semester Hours: .5
                                                              Not resolved to a course

                                                            Requirements

                                                            2 items
                                                            1. CSC 197B
                                                              Independent Senior Design II Semester Hours: 1
                                                              Not resolved to a course
                                                            2. CSC 198S
                                                              Senior Seminar Semester Hours: .5
                                                              Not resolved to a course

                                                            Concentration in Artificial Intelligence

                                                            2 items
                                                            1. CSC 156
                                                              Introduction to Machine Learning Semester Hours: 3
                                                              Not resolved to a course
                                                            2. CSC 158
                                                              Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Semester Hours: 3
                                                              Not resolved to a course

                                                            and one additional course chosen from the list below

                                                            4 items
                                                            1. CSC 149
                                                              Introduction to Text Mining Semester Hours: 3
                                                              Not resolved to a course
                                                            2. CSC 157
                                                              Introduction to Data Mining Semester Hours: 3
                                                              Not resolved to a course
                                                            3. CSC 173
                                                              Introduction to Computer Vision Semester Hours: 3
                                                              Not resolved to a course
                                                            4. Only two courses from the above list can be used towards technical electives.
                                                              Not resolved to a course

                                                            Semester Hours: 3

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                                                              First Semester

                                                              2 items
                                                              1. CSC 197A
                                                                Independent Senior Design I Semester Hours: 1
                                                                Not resolved to a course
                                                              2. CSC 197B
                                                                Independent Senior Design II Semester Hours: 1
                                                                Not resolved to a course

                                                              Second Semester

                                                              2 items
                                                              1. CSC 198F
                                                                Senior Seminar Semester Hours: .5
                                                                Not resolved to a course
                                                              2. CSC 198S
                                                                Senior Seminar Semester Hours: .5
                                                                Not resolved to a course
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