Computer Engineering Technology Option

Electronic Engineering Technology

A.A.S. Degree (S)

The Computer Engineering Technology Option combines the hardware and software principles a technician encounters working with microcomputers. Specialized courses cover the fundamentals of electrical and electronic circuit theory as well as device operation and computer circuits. Students will acquire skills in basic PC installation and routine maintenance, including troubleshooting and repair of microcomputer equipment and peripherals. Advanced skills in networking and security are also covered. An introduction to software through computer languages, such as C, C++,and assembly language are presented. Graduates can pursue career opportunities as computer technician, field service engineer, customer service representative, or computer network technician. The Computer Engineering Technology Option is a path through the Electronics Engineering Technology program and is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://abet.org.

Program Graduate Competencies

The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.

1. Perform the duties of an entry-level technician using the skills, modern tools, theory, and techniques of the electronics and computer engineering technology fields.
2. Apply mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to electronics and computer engineering technology problems that require limited application of principles but extensive practical knowledge.
3. Conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments using analysis tools and troubleshooting methods.
4. Identify, analyze, and solve narrowly defined electronics and computer engineering technology problems.
5. Explain the importance of engaging in self-directed continuing professional development.
6. Demonstrate basic management, organizational, and leadership skills which commit to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.

Core Curriculum Competencies

The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:

1. Apply clear and effective communication skills.
2. Use critical thinking to solve problems.
3. Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
4. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
5. Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
6. Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.

Graduation Requirements

Core Courses

ENG 101	Composition I	3
ENG 102	Composition II	3
MAT 183	Reasoning with Functions I	5
SSC 100	First Year Seminar	1

Select 2 course(s) from:

COM 111	Human Communications	3
ECO 111	Macroeconomics	3
ECO 122	Microeconomics	3
POL 111	Political Science	3
PSY 100	Human Relations	3
PSY 121	General Psychology	3
SOC 111	Sociology	3

Program/Major Courses

ELC 125	Electrical Circuits I	4
ELC 126	Analog Electronics I	3
ELC 127	Digital Electronics	4
ELC 205	Computer Networks and Systems I	4
ELC 206	Computer Networks and Systems II	3
ELC 225	Electrical Circuits II	4
ELC 226	Analog Electronics II	3
ELC 227	Microcontroller Fundamentals	3
ELC 228	Microcontroller Applications	4

Program/Major Support Courses

CEN 100	Intro to Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology	3
CEN 150	Computer Assembly & Maintenance	4
CEN 180	C/C++ Language Introduction	4
MAT 193	Reasoning with Functions II	4
PHY 205	General Physics I	4

Suggested Pathway to Graduation (Course Sequence Sheet)

Semester 1

SSC 100	First Year Seminar	1
ELC 125	Electrical Circuits I	4
CEN 150	Computer Assembly & Maintenance	4
MAT 183	Reasoning with Functions I	5
CEN 100	Intro to Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology	3

Semester 2

ENG 101	Composition I	3
ELC 126	Analog Electronics I	3
ELC 127	Digital Electronics	4
CEN 180	C/C++ Language Introduction	4
MAT 193	Reasoning with Functions II	4

Semester 3

ELC 225	Electrical Circuits II	4
ELC 227	Microcontroller Fundamentals	3
ENG 102	Composition II	3
ELC 226	Analog Electronics II	3
ELC 205	Computer Networks and Systems I	4

Semester 4

ELC 228	Microcontroller Applications	4
Elective	Social Science Elective	3
Elective	Social Science Elective	3
PHY 205	General Physics I	4
ELC 206	Computer Networks and Systems II	3

Approved Electives

Select two (2) social science electives

ECO 111	Macroeconomics	3
ECO 122	Microeconomics	3
POL 111	Political Science	3
PSY 100	Human Relations	3
PSY 121	General Psychology	3
SOC 111	Sociology	3
COM 111	Human Communications	3

To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 69 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on your need for developmental education courses and the elective choices you make (if electives are a part of the program). Some programs also have college-level courses that you must take if you do not score at a certain level on the College Placement Test. If this applies to your program, the courses are listed at the top of the sequence sheet before the first semester of the course list.

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