Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology - Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology
The Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) program includes the design, building, and testing of a wide range of electronic and computer circuits and systems, including hardware/software digital systems, microprocessor systems, analog circuits, renewable energy technologies, micro-controllers, communications devices, applied power systems, signal processing and filter circuits, instrumentation systems, and computer networks. Our program includes a diverse exposure to programming languages, as well as hardware description languages, such as VHDL.
The Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs and Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs.
Engineering Technology - Electronics and Computer (No Concentration)
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements, Viewing a Wider World requirements, and elective credits to total at least 122 credits with 48 credits in courses numbered 300 or above. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Area I: Communications | ||
| English Composition - Level 1 | ||
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| English Composition - Level 2 | ||
| ENGL 2210G | Professional and Technical Communication Honors (Recommended) 2 | 3 |
| Oral Communication | ||
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| Area II: Mathematics | ||
| MATH 1435 | Applications of Calculus I 1 | 3-4 |
| or MATH 1511G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | |
| Area III: Laboratory Sciences | 8 | |
| Choose a sequence from the following for eight credits: 3 | ||
| Algebra-Based Sequence | ||
| Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab | 4 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics II and Algebra-Based Physics II Lab | 4 | |
| Calculus-Based Sequence | ||
| Calculus -Based Physics I and Calculus -Based Physics I Lab | 4 | |
| Calculus -Based Physics II and Calculus -Based Physics II Lab | 4 | |
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences 2 | 3 | |
| Area V: Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 2 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| MATH 1440 | Applications of Calculus II 1 | 3-4 |
| or MATH 1521G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | |
| Viewing A Wider World 2, 4 | 6 | |
| Departmental/College Requirements | ||
| A ST 311 | Statistical Applications | 3 |
| E T 101 | Introduction to Engineering Technology and Geomatics | 1 |
| E T 246 | Electronic Devices I | 4 |
| E T 272 | Electronic Devices II | 4 |
| E T 314 | Communications Systems I | 3 |
| E T 324 | Signal Processing and Filtering | 4 |
| E T 344 | Microprocessor Systems | 3 |
| E T 362 | Software Technology II | 3 |
| E T 377 | Computer Networking I | 3 |
| E T 381 | Renewable Energy Technologies | 3 |
| E T 398 | Digital Systems | 4 |
| E T 402 | Instrumentation | 3 |
| E T 444 | Computer Hardware Senior Design | 3 |
| E T 456 | Applied Power Technologies | 3 |
| ENGR 120 | DC Circuit Analysis | 4 |
| ENGR 130 | Digital Logic | 4 |
| ENGR 140 | Introduction to Programming and Embedded Systems | 4 |
| ENGR 190 | Introduction to Engineering Mathematics | 4 |
| ENGR 230 | AC Circuit Analysis | 4 |
| ENGR 401 | Engineering Capstone I | 3 |
| ENGR 402 | Engineering Capstone II | 3 |
| I E 451 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
| Technical Electives (choose 3 courses from the list below) 4 | 9 | |
| Introduction to Product Design | 3 | |
| Solar Energy Technologies | 3 | |
| Wind and Water Energy Technologies | 3 | |
| Sustainable Construction and Green Building Design | 3 | |
| Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) | 3 | |
| Innovation and Product Development | 3 | |
| Introduction to Digital Forensics and Incident Response | 3 | |
| Introduction to Information Security Technology | 3 | |
| Second Language: (not required) | ||
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 123 | ||
| Total Credits | 121-123 | |
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Students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I/MATH 1435 Applications of Calculus I or MATH 1521G Calculus and Analytic Geometry II/MATH 1440 Applications of Calculus II before enrolling in either option of coursework.
*For students wishing to pursue a technical master's degree, MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I and MATH 1521G Calculus and Analytic Geometry II are recommended and will satisfy both the Area II and General Education Elective requirements. Students who take MATH 1435 Applications of Calculus I and MATH 1440 Applications of Calculus II, will need to have an exception made for their degree audit.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses. See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses, rules, and alternative options.
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Students must select one of the two PHYS course sequences, from the following, in order to meet the 8 credits of the Area III: Laboratory Sciences requirement.
Algebra-Based Sequence
- PHYS 1230G Algebra-Based Physics I/PHYS 1230L Algebra-Based Physics I Lab
- PHYS 1240G Algebra-Based Physics II/PHYS 1240L Algebra-Based Physics II Lab
Calculus-Based Sequence
- PHYS 1310G Calculus -Based Physics I/PHYS 1310L Calculus -Based Physics I Lab
- PHYS 1320G Calculus -Based Physics II/PHYS 1320L Calculus -Based Physics II Lab
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Minors are "optional" educational sequences that permit students to focus on particular areas related to their major. Minors "may" often be done with few additional credits by judicious use of electives and other optional course requirements.
A Suggested Plan of Study for Students
This roadmap assumes student placement in MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I and ENGL 1110G Composition I. The contents and order of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. It is only a suggested plan of study for students and is not intended as a contract. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication (Area I: Communications) 2 | 3 |
| E T 101 | Introduction to Engineering Technology and Geomatics | 1 |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I (Area I: Communications) | 4 |
| ENGR 120 | DC Circuit Analysis | 4 |
| ENGR 190 | Introduction to Engineering Mathematics | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGR 130 | Digital Logic | 4 |
| ENGR 140 | Introduction to Programming and Embedded Systems | 4 |
| ENGL 2210G | Professional and Technical Communication Honors (Area I: Communications) | 3 |
| MATH 1435 or MATH 1511G | Applications of Calculus I (Area II: Mathematics ) 1 or Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 3 - 4 |
| Credits | 14-15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| E T 246 | Electronic Devices I | 4 |
| ENGR 230 | AC Circuit Analysis | 4 |
| MATH 1440 or MATH 1521G | Applications of Calculus II 1 or Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 3 - 4 |
| Physics I with Lab (Area III: Lab Sciences, Choose one) 3 | 4 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics I and Algebra-Based Physics I Lab 3 | ||
| Calculus -Based Physics I and Calculus -Based Physics I Lab 3 | ||
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| E T 272 | Electronic Devices II | 4 |
| E T 362 | Software Technology II | 3 |
| E T 398 | Digital Systems | 4 |
| Physics II with Lab (Area III: Lab Sciences, from the chosen sequence) 3 | 4 | |
| Algebra-Based Physics II and Algebra-Based Physics II Lab 3 | ||
| Calculus -Based Physics II and Calculus -Based Physics II Lab 3 | ||
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Area V: Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| E T 324 | Signal Processing and Filtering | 4 |
| E T 377 | Computer Networking I | 3 |
| E T 381 | Renewable Energy Technologies | 3 |
| Technical Elective Course (from pre-approved list) 4 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| A ST 311 | Statistical Applications | 3 |
| E T 456 | Applied Power Technologies | 3 |
| E T 344 | Microprocessor Systems | 3 |
| Technical Elective Course (from pre-approved list) 4 | 3 | |
| Viewing a Wider World 2, 4 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| E T 402 | Instrumentation | 3 |
| E T 444 | Computer Hardware Senior Design | 3 |
| ENGR 401 | Engineering Capstone I | 3 |
| I E 451 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Area IV: Social Behavior Sciences 2 | 3 | |
| E T 314 | Communications Systems I | 3 |
| ENGR 402 | Engineering Capstone II | 3 |
| Technical Elective Course (from pre-approved list) 4 | 3 | |
| Viewing a Wider World 2, 4 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 121-123 | |
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Students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I/MATH 1435 Applications of Calculus I or MATH 1521G Calculus and Analytic Geometry II/MATH 1440 Applications of Calculus II before enrolling in either option of coursework.
*For students wishing to pursue a technical master's degree, MATH 1511G Calculus and Analytic Geometry I and MATH 1521G Calculus and Analytic Geometry II are recommended and will satisfy both the Area II and General Education Elective requirements. Students who take MATH 1435 Applications of Calculus I and MATH 1440 Applications of Calculus II, will need to have an exception made for their degree audit.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses. See the Viewing a Wider World section of the catalog for a full list of courses, rules, and alternative options.
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Students must select one of the two PHYS course sequences, from the following, in order to meet the 8 credits of the Area III: Laboratory Sciences requirement.
Algebra-Based Sequence
- PHYS 1230G Algebra-Based Physics I/PHYS 1230L Algebra-Based Physics I Lab
- PHYS 1240G Algebra-Based Physics II/PHYS 1240L Algebra-Based Physics II Lab
Calculus-Based Sequence
- PHYS 1310G Calculus -Based Physics I/PHYS 1310L Calculus -Based Physics I Lab
- PHYS 1320G Calculus -Based Physics II/PHYS 1320L Calculus -Based Physics II Lab
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Concentrations are "optional" educational sequences that permit students to focus on particular areas related to their major. Concentrations "may" often be done without additional credits by judicious use of electives and other optional course requirements.