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2011-12 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2011-12 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering Technology Concentration, B.S.


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Engineering Technology is a technologically advanced program at the Bachelor of Science level utilizing theoretical concepts and hands-on instruction. Program selection is from the following concentrations: Computer Engineering Technology, Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology, and Mechanical Engineering Technology.

Engineering Technology Core


Hours required in the applicable concentration:


  • Computer Engineering Technology, 51 credit hours
  • Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology, 63 credit hours
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology, 67 credit hours

Specific courses as shown under the appropriate concentration.


NOTE:


A grade of C or better is required on transfer credits accepted as part of a major in Engineering Technology.

Computer Engineering Technology Concentration


The Computer Engineering Technology concentration is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://abet.org, and provides the student with a sound technical base in electric and electronic circuits, digital systems, and computer hardware and software. Microcontroller, microprocessor, FPGA, and microcomputer applications in the area of control and automation as well as programming, data acquisition, transfer, and analysis are also emphasized.

Employment opportunities exist in various industrial fields that require the design and applications of digital computers such as manufacturing, medical, aerospace, control, instrumentation and measurements, and networking, installations, and maintenance of computers.

Recommended Sequence


Subtotal: 33 Hours


Subtotal: 31 Hours


Junior


Subtotal: 30 Hours


Subtotal: 30 Hours


Students must take three three- or five-course sequences and the capstone course as follows:


Optional Computer Science Minor


The minor will include CSCI 1170 , CSCI 2170 , CSCI 3160 , CSCI 3180  (14 hours) and at least 3 additional hours in upper-division computer science courses as approved by the minor and major advisors.

NOTE:


Students should consult their advisors each semester to plan their schedules.

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