2017-2018 Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog

Computer Engineering Technology, B.S.

The BS in computer engineering technology (CET) was granted licensure in November 2004. The CET degree responds to the fact that computers and networks have been two of the leading technologies driving engineering job markets. Students explore hardware and software in a hands-on dedicated networking laboratory. Students will use computational methods, computers, and modern technical tools in engineering practice, in addition to learning about state-of-the-art technology in the areas of wired and wireless network communication, engineering design, advanced PC operating systems, internet technology, and computer programming.

As students gain knowledge of hardware and engineering processes and prepare to take industry-based certification exams, they can look forward to well-paying careers. Some will become systems administrators, network administrators, system designers, quality control engineers, and software developers. Others may find positions as information technologists, lab technicians, system maintenance experts, system testers, and help desk operators. There is a graduation requirement of a capstone assessment during a student's final year of study.

Requirements

Major Requirements

CET 201Photonics Principles

3

CET 236Circuit Analysis

3

CET 243Analog Electronics I

3

CET 249Introduction to Networking Technology

3

CET 323Analog Electronics II

3

CET 339Computer System Administration

3

CET 346Signals & Systems

3

CET 349Network Routing

3

CET 363Digital Circuits

3

CET 449Advanced Networking

3

CET 453Microcomputers

3

CET 466Logic Design

3

CET 497Capstone Project I

1

CET 498Capstone Project II

2

Total Credit Hours:52

Related Requirements

CET 113Introduction to Information Processing

3

CEGT 200Seminar

1

ENGR 150Introduction to Engineering

3

CHEM 161General Chemistry

3

STAT 104Elementary Statistics

3

CS 151Computer Science I

3

CS 152Computer Science II

3

Total Credit Hours:19

Directed Electives

Suggested directed electives. Other courses may be selected in consultation with an advisor.

CET 301Fiber-Optics Communications

3

CET 349Network Routing

3

CET 402Topics in Computer Electronics Technology

1 TO 3

CET 405Applied Topics in Computer Electronics Technology

3

CET 443Electronic Communications

3

CET 459Network Security Technologies

3

CET 463Advanced Microcomputers

3

CET 479Network Administration

3

CEGT 400Internship and Senior Seminar

3

CS 153Computer Science III

3

ET 251Applied Mechanics I - Statics

3

ET 357Strength of Materials

3

ETM 356Materials Analysis

3

TM 362Leading Project Teams

3

TM 464Six Sigma Quality

3

TM 490Advanced Six Sigma Quality

3

Total Credit Hours:9

Note: MATH 152 and MATH 221 required for CS 153

General Education Requirements

Computer engineering technology majors are required to complete the following courses as part of their general education for all baccalaureate degree programs:

ENG 110Introduction to College Writing

3

ENGR 290Engineering Technical Writing and Presentation

3

MATH 135Applied Engineering Calculus I

3

and

MATH 136Applied Engineering Calculus II

3

or

MATH 152Calculus I

4

and

MATH 221Calculus II

4

 

PE 144Fitness/Wellness Ventures

2

PHYS 121General Physics I

4

and

PHYS 122General Physics II

4

or

PHYS 125University Physics I

4

and

PHYS 126University Physics II

4

Total Credit Hours: 120