Computer Engineering Technology Concentration

The Computer Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://abet.org, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050 Baltimore, MD 21202-4012

Objectives

The Computer Engineering Technology Program will prepare graduates:

1. For careers in design, development, analysis, implementation, operation, and maintenance of electronic circuits, computer hardware, software, networking systems, and/or embedded computer systems
2. To lead teams as required, engage in self-directed continuing professional development, and join a professional society such as ASME, SAE, SME, ASEE, IEEE, etc.

Outcomes

The CET graduate will have:

1. an ability to select and apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of the discipline to broadly-defined engineering technology activities;
2. an ability to select and apply a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to engineering technology problems that require the application of principles and applied procedures or methodologies;
3. an ability to conduct standard tests and measurements; to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments; and to apply experimental results to improve processes;
4. an ability to design systems, components, or processes for broadly-defined engineering technology problems appropriate to program educational objectives;
5. an ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team;
6. an ability to identify, analyze, and solve broadly-defined engineering technology problems;
7. an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and nontechnical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
8. an understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development;
9. an understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity;
10. a knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context; and
11. a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.

 

Discipline-Specific Criteria

Graduates of associate degree programs must demonstrate knowledge and hands-on competence appropriate to the objectives of the program in: (AS prefix in course syllabi)

a)            (1) the application of electric circuits, computer programming, associated software applications, analog and digital electronics, microcomputers, operating systems, local area networks, and engineering standards to the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of computer systems and associated software systems.

b)            (2) the application of natural sciences and mathematics at or above the level of algebra and trigonometry to the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of computer systems and associated software systems.

 

In addition to the above, graduates of baccalaureate degree programs must demonstrate: (BS prefix in course syllabi)

a)            (3) the ability to analyze, design, and implement hardware and software computer systems.

b)            (4) the ability to apply project management techniques to computer systems.

c)            (5) the ability to utilize statistics/probability, transform methods, discrete mathematics, or applied differential equations in support of computer systems and networks.

See required courses on upper division form