Engineering Technology - Information - Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology
Information Engineering Technology (IET) focusing on the study related to “Information Engineering” – its principles, technologies, networks, and applications. It is a vibrant discipline that has a tremendous impact on the economy as well as society. Information Engineering covers the following areas:
- applied computer programming and coding,
- solutions involving the creation, use, and administration of database technologies,
- information communications & networking environments,
- web and mobile technologies & applications,
- operating systems technologies,
- incident response and digital forensics,
- information security, and
- system integration.
Given the nature of the content in the IET program, students are expected to be familiar and have access to the following:
- a high-speed Internet connection,
- a sound card, 12G of RAM minimum,
- a microphone/Webcam,
- Microsoft Operating System 8.1 or newer and Office ®.
Graduates of the program can expect to enter the workforce with titles that include, but are not limited to Systems or Network Administrator, Project Manager, Database Administrator, Computer Forensics Examiner, Cloud Systems Administrator, and Systems Engineer.
The Information Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET www.abet.org.
Engineering Technology - Information (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 121 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 & Technical Communication (Recommended) | 3 |
| Oral Communication | ||
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| Area II: Mathematics | ||
| MATH 1250G | Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus 3 | 4 |
| Area III: Laboratory Sciences 1 | 8 | |
Choose two courses with lab from Biology, Chemistry, or Physics 1 | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences 1 | 3 | |
| Area V: Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 1 | 3 | |
| General Education Elective | ||
| MATH 1435 | Applications of Calculus I | 3 - 4 |
| or MATH 1511G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | |
| Viewing A Wider World 1 | 6 | |
| Departmental/College Requirements | ||
| A ST 311 | Statistical Applications | 3 |
| BCIS 350 | Information Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| BCIS 475 | Database Management Systems | 3 |
| C S 172 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| C S 278 | Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science | 3 - 4 |
| or MATH 1531 | Introduction to Higher Mathematics | |
| E T 101 | Introduction to Engineering Technology and Geomatics | 1 |
| E T 160 | Windows Fundamentals for IET | 3 |
| E T 182 | Introduction to Digital Logic | 2 |
| E T 255 | Linux System Administration | 3 |
| E T 280 | Web Design and Multimedia | 3 |
| E T 339 | Introduction to Digital Forensics and Incident Response | 3 |
| E T 344 | Microcomputer Systems | 3 |
| E T 362 | Software Technology II | 3 |
| E T 377 | Computer Networking I | 3 |
| E T 410 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
| E T 435 | Senior Project | 3 |
| E T 439 | Advanced Digital Forensics and Incident Response | 3 |
| E T 458 | Web Development and Database Applications | 3 |
| E T 463 | Enterprise Linux Administration | 3 |
| E T 464 | Windows Enterprise Administration | 3 |
| E T 477 | Computer Networking II | 3 |
| ENGR 140 | Introduction to Programming and Embedded Systems | 4 |
| I E 451 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
| ICT 457 | Introduction to Information Security Technology | 3 |
| or BCIS 480 | E-Commerce Security | |
| MATH 1440 | Applications of Calculus II 2 | 3 - 4 |
| or MATH 1521G | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | |
| Technical Electives (choose from the list below) 4 | 9 | |
| Special Topics in Information Technology | 3 | |
| Innovation and Product Development | 3 | |
| Mobile App Programming and Development | 3 | |
| White Hat System Testing | 3 | |
| Introduction to Internet Protocols | 3 | |
| Ethical Hacking | 3 | |
| Second Language: (not required) | ||
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 120 3 | ||
| Total Credits | 121-124 | |
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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.
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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 MATH 1435 Applications of Calculus I and MATH 1440 Applications of Calculus II, will need to have an exception made for their degree audit.
*students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter the class(es) first.
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Elective credit may vary based on Math course selection, prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However, students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
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Concentrations and Minors are "optional" educational sequences that students may choose to focus on particular areas related to their major. Concentrations and Minors may often be done without 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 | |
| C S 172 | Computer Science I | 4 |
| E T 101 | Introduction to Engineering Technology and Geomatics | 1 |
| E T 160 | Windows Fundamentals for IET | 3 |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I (Area I) 1 | 4 |
| MATH 1250G | Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus (Area II) 1, 3 | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences 1 | 3 | |
| E T 182 | Introduction to Digital Logic | 2 |
| ENGL 2210G | Professional & Technical Communication (Area I) 1 | 3 |
| ENGR 140 | Introduction to Programming and Embedded Systems | 4 |
| MATH 1435 or MATH 1511G | Applications of Calculus I 2 or Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 3 - 4 |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Area V: Humanities 1 | 3 | |
| COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication (Area I) 1 | 3 |
| E T 255 | Linux System Administration | 3 |
| E T 280 | Web Design and Multimedia | 3 |
| MATH 1440 or MATH 1521G | Applications of Calculus II 2 or Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 3 - 4 |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Area III: Laboratory Sciences (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) 1 | 4 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 1 | 3 | |
| C S 278 or MATH 1531 | Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science or Introduction to Higher Mathematics | 3 - 4 |
| E T 344 | Microcomputer Systems | 3 |
| E T 362 | Software Technology II | 3 |
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Area III: Laboratory Sciences (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) 1 | 4 | |
| BCIS 350 | Information Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| E T 339 | Introduction to Digital Forensics and Incident Response | 3 |
| E T 377 | Computer Networking I | 3 |
| Technical Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| BCIS 475 | Database Management Systems | 3 |
| E T 439 | Advanced Digital Forensics and Incident Response | 3 |
| E T 477 | Computer Networking II | 3 |
| Technical Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Viewing a Wider World 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| A ST 311 | Statistical Applications | 3 |
| E T 464 | Windows Enterprise Administration | 3 |
| I E 451 | Engineering Economy | 3 |
| Technical Elective 4 | 3 | |
| Viewing a Wider World Course 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| E T 410 | Senior Seminar | 1 |
| E T 435 | Senior Project | 3 |
| E T 458 | Web Development and Database Applications | 3 |
| E T 463 | Enterprise Linux Administration | 3 |
| ICT 457 or BCIS 480 | Introduction to Information Security Technology or E-Commerce Security | 3 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 121-124 | |
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See the General Education section of this catalog for a full list of courses. See the Viewing a Wider World section of this catalog for a full list of courses.
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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.
*Students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter the class(es) first.
- 3
Elective credit may vary based on Math course selection, prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, double majors, and/or minor coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 120 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However, students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
- 4
Concentrations and Minors are "optional" educational sequences that students may choose to focus on particular areas related to their major. Concentrations and Minors may often be done without additional credits by judicious use of electives and other optional course requirements.