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.
- Perform the duties of an entry-level technician using the skills, modern tools, theory, and techniques of the electronics and computer engineering technology fields.
- Apply mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to electronics and computer engineering technology problems that require limited application of principles but extensive practical knowledge.
- Conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments using analysis tools and troubleshooting methods.
- Identify, analyze, and solve narrowly defined electronics and computer engineering technology problems.
- Explain the importance of engaging in self-directed continuing professional development.
- 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:
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Graduation Requirements
Core Courses
Select 2 course(s) from:
Program/Major Courses
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
Semester 3
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
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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