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Computer Engineering, B.S. - Communications Track

Program Transfer Guide
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Fall, 2024 - Current
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About the Program

The Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering offers two programs of undergraduate study, one leading to a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and the other leading to a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. Both programs provide a balanced, practical and theoretical approach to the study of software and hardware that includes the latest advances in these two areas.
Computer engineering focuses upon problems that arise from hardware and hardware development, whereas computer science concentrates on issues in computer applications and software development. Students are encouraged to develop hybrid programs of study that combine computer science/computer engineering with other disciplines, such as biology, chemistry, economics, geography, management science, mathematics, physics, visual arts and other related disciplines.
The computer engineering program provides a practical and theoretical background in computer hardware, software, interfacing and design. Areas of interest to computer engineers range from circuit theory and digital signal processing to the study of software/hardware interfaces to the design and analysis of hardware systems and devices. Emphasis is placed on the development of problem-solving skills through hands-on laboratory experience with commercial electronic design software and hardware systems. These skills prepare computer engineers for various academic and industrial positions.
The department has close ties with nearby centers of research and development, such as NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the Department of Defense, Northrop Grumman and Verizon.
The Communications track focuses on computer and electrical communications networks. Students who specialize in this track will emerge with experience in the electromagnetic and signal processing techniques that are needed to design these networks. 

**This program has gateway courses that all students must complete in order to be eligible for full admission into the Computer Engineering major.
Students must meet minimum grade requirements for the courses and adhere to the course repeat policy of their specific major.
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PTG Requirements

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Allegany College of Maryland Requirement
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Requirement
  • GEP: Arts and Humanities Take 3 GEP: Arts And Humanities courses. Courses Must Come From At Least 2 Different Academic Disciplines.
    9 credits
  • GEP: English Composition Complete one of these courses with a "C" grade or better.
    3 credits
    No equivalency found. *
  • GEP: Social Sciences Take 3 GEP: Social Science courses. Courses Must Come From At Least 2 Different Academic Disciplines.
    9 credits
  • GEP: Mathematics Take one GEP Mathematics or GEP Statistics course.
    3 - 4 credits
    Notes: Complete With A 'B' Grade Or Better for this major requirement.
  • GEP: Science Complete PHYS121 or PHYS122 With A 'B' Grade Or Better.
    8 - 10 credits
    Take the following
    Minimum grade required: C
    Notes: Also a major gateway requirement
    Minimum grade required: C
    Notes: Also a major gateway requirement
    No equivalency found. *
  • GEP: Culture Take one GEP: Culture course.
    3 credits
  • GEP: Language 201 Take a foreign language through the 201 level.
    3 - 4 credits
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
  • Gateway Computer Science Requirements Complete These Courses With A 'B' Grade Or Better.
    8 credits
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
  • Gateway Engineering Course Complete Course With A 'C' Grade Or Better.
    3 credits
    No equivalency found. *
  • Required Computer Science Courses Complete These Courses With A 'C' Grade Or Better.
    7 credits
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
Grand Total Credits
60
Completion of an associate's degree (A.A. /A.S.) at a public community college in Maryland is strongly recommended and, once earned, will satisfy most of UMBC's General Education Program (GEP) requirements. Edited NC 4/14/2025
* There is no Equivalency at Allegany College of Maryland. Check with your Advisor for an alternate course.