Computer Engineering — study plan
American University of Kuwait (AUK) College of Engineering & Applied Sciences
- Credit hours
- 134
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 50
- Degree
- bachelor
The Computer Engineering study plan at American University of Kuwait (AUK) is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 134 credit hours across 50 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
General Education Requirements 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL101 | Approaches to Critical Reading and Writing | 3 |
| ENGL102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| ARAB101 | Arabic Language I | 3 |
| HUMN-EL | Humanities Distribution Elective Elective | 3 |
| SOSC-EL | Social Science Distribution Elective Elective | 3 |
| ARTS-EL | Fine Arts Distribution Elective Elective | 3 |
Related Field Requirements (Math & Science) 40 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH201 | Calculus I | 3 |
| MATH203 | Calculus II | 3 |
| MATH205 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH210 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH213 | Discrete Mathematics | 3 |
| STAT214 | Statistics for Engineers | 3 |
| PHYS115 | General Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS115L | General Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHYS116 | General Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS116L | General Physics II Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM101 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM101L | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 |
| CSIS120 | Computer Programming I | 4 |
| MGMT201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ENGR210 | Engineering Entrepreneurship I | 3 |
Computer Engineering Core Requirements 51 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CPEG210 | Digital Logic Design | 3 |
| CPEG210L | Digital Logic Design Laboratory | 1 |
| CPEG220 | Computer Organization and Architecture | 3 |
| CPEG330 | Microprocessors and Interfacing | 3 |
| CPEG330L | Microprocessors and Interfacing Laboratory | 1 |
| CPEG340 | Embedded System Design | 3 |
| CPEG340L | Embedded System Design Laboratory | 1 |
| CPEG350 | Data Communications and Computer Networks | 3 |
| CPEG475 | Senior Design Capstone I | 3 |
| CPEG480 | Senior Design Capstone II | 3 |
| CSIS130 | Computer Programming II | 4 |
| CSIS210 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 |
| CSIS310 | Introduction to Operating Systems | 3 |
| CSIS330 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| ELEG220 | Electric Circuits I | 3 |
| ELEG220L | Electric Circuits I Laboratory | 1 |
| ELEG270 | Electronics | 3 |
| ELEG270L | Electronics Laboratory | 1 |
| ELEG320 | Signals and Systems | 3 |
| ENGR330 | Engineering Economics | 3 |
Computer Engineering Electives (select 14 credits incl. 2 labs) 23 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CPEG390 | Introduction to the Internet of Things Elective | 3 |
| CPEG415 | Artificial Intelligence Elective | 3 |
| CPEG422 | Digital Signal Processing Elective | 3 |
| CPEG435 | Introduction to Machine Learning Elective | 3 |
| CPEG445 | Cloud Computing Elective | 3 |
| CPEG450 | Network Security Elective | 3 |
| CPEG460 | Robotics Elective | 3 |
| CPEG201L | MATLAB Programming Laboratory Elective | 1 |
| CPEG350L | Data Communications and Computer Networks Laboratory Elective | 1 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Computer Engineering
How many credit hours is Computer Engineering at American University of Kuwait (AUK)?
Computer Engineering at American University of Kuwait (AUK) requires completing 134 credit hours to graduate, spread across 50 courses.
How many years is Computer Engineering at American University of Kuwait (AUK)?
The study plan for Computer Engineering spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Computer Engineering award?
Computer Engineering at American University of Kuwait (AUK) awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 134 credit hours.
Is Computer Engineering offered at other universities?
Yes, Computer Engineering is offered at at least 12 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.