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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Computer Engineering Technology B.S.


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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.

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
 

General Education (42 Credit Hours)


See listing of requirements.    

Upper Division Major Electives (11 Credit Hours)


Choose one from the Elective Areas below:

Embedded Systems


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.

Take two of the following courses:

Networks


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, LINUX, TCP/IP, etc. Hardware will emphasize PCs and embedded PCs, smart devices, LAN technologies, and remote sensing and control.

Take two of the following courses:

Program Total (128 Credit Hours)


University-Wide Degree Requirements


  

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