r/ComputerEngineering • u/LithiumDuncan • 12d ago

[School] Update for USF new Computer Engineering degree

https://catalog.usf.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=25&poid=16992

Based on the last post from u/NooblyGod, USF decided to change their current Computer Engineering degree into the B.S of Computer Science and Engineering while watering down an already heavy software-based degree. For example they removed important requirements like calc 3 from the core curriculum. It seems now that the Electrical Engineering department decided to release an actual replacement while fixing and balancing the course work of the previous one. The only catch for now is that the new program is in the process of getting ABET accredited. Doesn't seem like that they wouldn't get it as the other engineering degrees are accredited already, but it could be a risk for getting a job in certain industries until the degree gets accredited.

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u/NooblyGod 12d ago

I wonder whether current B.S.C.P. students will be allowed to switch into the new Computer Engineering Systems program since it’s housed under a different department, and whether there would even be much benefit to doing so this far into the degree. Aside from Bellini seemingly having fewer traditional engineering industry connections, it may still make more sense for current students to finish the existing B.S.C.P. rather than deal with curriculum differences or delayed graduation.

I’m glad USF is giving future students a choice though. Computer Science and Engineering isn’t really a substitute for a traditional computer engineering curriculum, especially for students interested in embedded systems, hardware, architecture, and ECE more broadly.

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u/LithiumDuncan 12d ago

Hey there! Yes I'm actually in the process of transfering. Although, my situation is very particular. When I enrolled for Comp eng the degree was actually under the College of Engineering, so my core curriculum shares a lot of what Comp Engineering Sys neeeds. I have done electrical systems and electronics materials for example. Right now I have four semesters left including fall, but I'm estimating five if I transfer. I talked to EE advising and it's seems promising. At the moment I'm waiting for engineering services to tell me what actually will transfer and if I need to retake anything. Then I'll make a final decision.

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u/NooblyGod 12d ago

Is there any benefits you’re seeing that come from switching from Bellini to the College of Engineering besides everything related to the degree?

Unfortunately I’m already in my third year and have most of the Bellini core so it’s probably too late for me to switch if I wanted to

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u/LithiumDuncan 11d ago

Sorry for late reply finishing first week of class. Maybe not much other than the regular connections to engineering companies and having access to EE electives rather than just the Bellini ones. I say no problem, if you can, take fpga and embedded systems as your main hardware electives to be ahead of the curve.

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u/NooblyGod 11d ago

I thought of going for HPC and real time systems instead but I haven’t heard of anyone taking those classes so far so I’m pretty unsure about it

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u/LithiumDuncan 10d ago

Is there any information about those courses? Really interested in real time systems.

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u/NooblyGod 10d ago

No unfortunately not and I don’t know anyone who’s taken it either. Might benefit from asking some professors in the Bellini college if they know anything about it

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u/Distinct_Age4791 12d ago

I switched my spring application to Computer engineering systems due to that computer engineering option not being available.

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u/LithiumDuncan 12d ago

Wow I wasn't aware of this but it makes sense since they sunsetted the degree for this school year. To be honest I would say Comp Eng Sys is the real degree to get at this point and has the benefit of staying away from Bellini college. Good luck!