Computer Engineering Technology - Bachelor of Science, Course Descriptions
Computer Engineering Technology
(Bachelor of Science Degree
Offered)
Engineering Technology is a branch of engineering education that emphasizes the practical aspects of engineering rather than abstract concepts or theories. It is a blend of the application of science, engineering knowledge, and technical skills used in support of engineering activities. The development of the microcomputer has created a need for engineering technologists with a specialized knowledge of computers and control systems. The bachelor degree in computer engineering technology was created to meet this need.
The degree program in computer engineering technology utilizes a core of mathematics, physics, and electronics courses. These courses provide the scientific and technical background for an in-depth study of the hardware and software aspects of computers and related systems.
The emphasis of the program is on microcomputers and their application to the solution of industrial problems relating to robotics, control, instrumentation, monitoring, data communications, networks, and automated testing.
Graduates of these programs are qualified for employment as engineering technologists with companies that utilize computers in computation and control activities as well as companies that design, manufacture, market, install, and service computers and computer networks.
Suggested areas of special interest:
1. Embedded Systems: (take 2 of the following courses)
Graduate will specialize in the design and implementation of smart devices used in products ranging from audio to medical to security systems. Both hardware design and programming at the system level will be stressed. The specialist will gain resume skills such as DSP and VHDL design, embedded micro-controller and embedded PC interfacing and programming.ECET 4630 Digital Signal Processing
ECET 4720 Distributed Micro-controllers and PCs
ECET 4730 VHDL and Field Programmable Gate Arrays
2. Networks: (take 2 of the following courses)
Graduate will specialize in the development and implementation of networks of computers and micro-controllers. Applications include Telemedicine, factory automation systems, point-of-sales systems, and robotics. There will be heavy emphasis of high-level programming using C, Visual C++, JAVA, Visual BASIC, HTML, Windows including NT, LINUX, TCP/IP, etc. Hardware will emphasize PCs and embedded PCs, smart devices, LAN technologies, and remote sensing and control.ECET 4720 Distributed Micro-controllers and PCs
ECET 48XX BS Telecom 3000-4000 course
ECET 48XX BS Telecom 3000-4000 course
(Note: ECET 4830 cannot be used as an elective.)
| Computer Engineering Technology - Bachelor of Science | |||||
| Area A Essential Skills | 9 hours | ||||
| ENGL | 1101 | Composition I | 3 | ||
| ENGL | 1102 | Composition II | 3 | ||
| MATH | 1113 | Pre-calculus (extra hour is applied to area F) | 4 | ||
| Area B Institutional Options | 4 hours | ||||
| SPCH | 2400 | Public Speaking | 2 | ||
| STS | 2400 | Science, Technology, and Society | 2 | ||
| Area C Humanities/ Fine Arts | 6 hours | ||||
| Area C | Group 1 | Take One Course From the Literature Group | 3 | ||
| Area C | Group 2 | Take One Course From the Art and Culture Group | 3 | ||
| Area D Science, Mathematics, and Technology | 11 hours | ||||
| MATH | 2253 | Calculus I (extra hour is applied to area F) | 4 | ||
| Area D | See your advisor before you select science courses* | 8 | |||
| Area E Social Sciences | 12 hours | ||||
| Area E | Group 1 | American Context | 3 | ||
| Area E | Group 2 | World History | 3 | ||
| Area E | Group 3 | Behavioral Science | 3 | ||
| Area E | Group 4 | Cultures and Societies | 3 | ||
| Area F (The extra hour from areas A and D are counted here) | 18 Hours | ||||
| ECET | 1100 | Circuits I | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| EG | 1210 | Survey of Engineering Graphics | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| ENGL | 2010 | Technical Writing | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MATH | 2254 | Calculus II | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| MATH | 2335 | Numerical Methods I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Major Requirements | 70 Hours | ||||
| ECET | 1000 | Orientation | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| ECET | 1010 | Fundamentals | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| ECET | 1200 | Digital I | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ECET | 2110 | Circuits II | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ECET | 2300 | Electronics I | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ECET | 2210 | Digital II | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ECET | 2310 | Electronics II | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ECET | 3220 | Digital III | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ECET | 3400 | Data Communications | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ECET | 3600 | Test Engineering | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ECET | 3410 | High Frequency Systems | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ECET | 3701 | Embedded PC's | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ECET | 3810 | Applications of C++, JAVA and HTML | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| ECET | 3610 | Introduction to Control Systems | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ECET | 4710 | Network Programming and Interfacing | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ECET | 4820 | Communications Networks and the Internet | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| MATH | 2306 | Ordinary Differential Equations | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CpET Electives | 8 | ||||
| Degree Program Total | 130 | ||||
* Since Physics I and II (PHYS 1111K and 1112K or PHYS 2211K and 2212K) are requirements for the degree and prerequisites to many courses, it is strongly recommended that they be taken to satisfy the Lab Science component of Area D of the Core Curriculum. It is also recommended that you discuss Lab Science options with your assigned faculty advisor or the ECET Department Chair.
NOTE: CpET majors
are required to earn a "C" or better in their ECET courses.
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