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BSET in Computer Engineering Technology

Courses

Engineering Technology Core Curriculum (39 q.h.)
Engineering Technology degrees in The Lowell Institute School integrate a set of course requirements that ensure all of our graduates possess a well-rounded background and understanding of the world.		 
     Written Communication (3 q.h.) 
     ENG 4104 College English 1 3 q.h.
     
    Technical Literacy (12 q.h.)		 
     ETC 4314 Introduction to Computer Organization  3 q.h. 
     ETC 4315 Introduction to Computer Hardware 3 q.h. 
     ETG 4110 Applications for Data Analysis 3 q.h.
     IT 4114 Introduction to PC Productivity Tools 3 q.h.
 
    Mathematics (9 q.h.) 		 
     MTH 4110 College Algebra 1 3 q.h.
     MTH 4111 College Algebra 2 3 q.h.
     MTH 4230 Pre-Calculus 3 q.h.
     
    Social Science Diversity Electives (9 q.h.)
    Complete a minimum of 9 credits with any of the following prefixes:		 
     ART, ENG, HST, JRN, MUS, PHL, POL, SOC  9 q.h.
 
    Ethical and Political Perspectives (6 q.h.)
    Complete two of the following courses:		 
    LDR 4230  Ethics and Leadership3 q.h
    PHL 4100 Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics3 q.h
    PHL 4165 Bioethics3 q.h
    PHL 4180 Business Ethics3 q.h

Foundation Courses (63 q.h.)
Complete all of the following courses:		 
Technology  
ETG 4112 Engineering Graphics 1 3 q.h. 
ETG 4207Engineering Graphics 23 q.h.
ETE 4204Introduction to DC Networks 3 q.h. 
ETE 4206 DC Network Analysis 3 q.h.
ETE 4304Intro to AC Networks3 q.h.
ETE 4306AC Network Analysis3 q.h.
ETM 4206 Intro to Systems in Static Equilibrium3 q.h. 
ETM 4207Application of Static Equilibrium3 q.h.
ETM 4306 Introduction to Linear Dynamics3 q.h.
ETM 4307Introduction to Rotational Dymanics3 q.h.
ETC 4208 Introduction to C++ Programming3 q.h.
ETC 4209 C++ Application Development3 q.h.

Science		  
PHY 4131 Physics 14 q.h.
PHY 4132Lab for PHY 4131 - Physics 1 1 q.h. 
PHY 4133 Physics 24 q.h.
PHY 4134Lab for PHY 4133 - Physics 21 q.h. 
PHY 4135Physics 34 q.h.
PHY 4136Lab for PHY 4135 - Physics 31 q.h.

Mathematics		 
MTH 4231 Calculus 14 q.h.
MTH 4232 Calculus 24 q.h.
MTH 4233Calculus 34 q.h.

Major Courses (29 q.h.)
Complete all of the following courses		 
ETC 4308 Introduction to C++/Data Structures3 q.h.
ETC 4309
 Applications with C++/Data Structures3 q.h.
ETC 4322Software Engineering3 q.h.
ETC 4360 Data Communication Protocols3 q.h.
ETC 4370Operating Systems3 q.h.
ETC 4372UNIX Operating Systems3 q.h.
ETC 4382Introduction to Databases3 q.h.
ETC 4514Computer Architecture3 q.h.
ETE 4324Introduction to Digital Systems3 q.h.
ETE 4325Applied Digital Systems3 q.h.
ETE 4328Sequential Digital Systems3 q.h.
ETE 4329Applied Seqential Digital Systems3 q.h.
MTH 4112Finite Mathematics3 q.h.

Technical Specialization Electives (24 q.h.)
Complete a minimum of twenty-four additional credits of Technology electives in one of the following areas of specialization:
Computer System Administration 
ETC 4415A+ Core Hardware Servicing3 q.h.
ETC 4417A+ Operating Systems Technology3 q.h.
ETC 4451MCSE Professional Administration4 q.h.
ETC 4453MCSE Server Administration4 q.h.
ETC 4455MCSE Network Administration4 q.h.
ETC 4457MCSE Directory Services Administration4 q.h.
ETC 4459MCSE Network Design4 q.h.
ETC 4461CCNA Introduction4 q.h.
ETC 4463CCNA Protocols 1 - Local Area Networking4 q.h.
ETC 4465CCNA Protocols 2 - Wide Area Networking4 q.h.
ETC 4467CCNA Security & Virtual Private Networking4 q.h.
ETC 4469CCNA Network Design and Verification4 q.h.
ETC 4518Industry Hardware3 q.h.
ETC 4522Systems Level Programming4 q.h.
ETC 4524Computer Security4 q.h.
ETC 4526Computer Concepts3 q.h.

Digital/Embedded Systems		 
ETC 4344Assembly Language3 q.h.
ETC 4510Embedded Microcomputer Systems4 q.h. 
ETE 4334Introduction to Electrical Measurements3 q.h.
ETE 4335Applied Electrical Measurements3 q.h.
ETE 4391Basic Optics & Optical Systems Design4 q.h. 
ETE 4392Applied Photonics for Engineers4 q.h. 
ETE 4393Applied Wave Optics4 q.h. 
ETE 4420Introduction to Signal Analysis 4 q.h.
ETE 4421Digital Communication Systems4 q.h. 
ETE 4440Control Engineering4 q.h.
ETE 4501Analog Circuit Simulation 4 q.h.
ETE 4502 Digital Circuit Simulation 4 q.h.
ETE 4520Industrial Control Systems 1 4 q.h.
ETE 4521Industrial Control Systems 24 q.h. 

Electro-Mechanical Systems		 
ETE 4334 Introduction to Electrical Measurements3 q.h.
ETE 4335Applied Electrical Measurements3 q.h. 
ETE 4420Introduction to Signal Analysis4 q.h.
ETE 4421Digital Communications Systems4 q.h.
ETE 4440Control Engineering4 q.h. 
ETE 4501Analog Circuit Simulation 4 q.h.
ETE 4502Digital Circuit Simulation4 q.h. 
ETE 4520Industrial Control Systems 1 4 q.h.
ETE 4521Industrial Control Systems 24 q.h.
ETF 4330Computer-Aided Manufacturing 14 q.h. 
ETF 4331Computer-Aided Manufacturing 2 4 q.h.
ETF 4340Computer Methods in Manufacturing Design 4 q.h.
ETG 4327AutoCAD Solids Modeling3 q.h.
ETG 4330Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing3 q.h.
ETM 4344Laboratory Measurement and Analysis3 q.h. 
ETM 4345Applied Laboratory Measurements3 q.h. 
ETM 4360Kinematics4 q.h. 
ETM 4416Mechanical Vibrations4 q.h. 

Software Development 		 
 ETC 4205 Visual Basic4 q.h.
 ETC 4334 Assembly Language3 q.h. 
 ETC 4404 Advanced Visual Basic3 q.h. 
 ETC 4451 MCSE Professional Administration4 q.h. 
 ETC 4471 Oracle SQL Programming4 q.h. 
 ETC 4473 Oracle Fundamentals 14 q.h. 
 ETC 4475 Oracle Fundamentals 24 q.h. 
 ETC 4477 Oracle Perfomance Tuning4 q.h. 
 ETC 4512 Advanced Object-Oriented Programming4 q.h. 
 ETC 4522 Systems Level Programming4 q.h. 
 ETC 4524 Computer Security4 q.h. 
 ETC 4526 Computer Concepts3 q.h.
 IT 4255 Human-Computer Interaction3 q.h. 
 IT 4286 Java Programming3 q.h. 
 IT 4287 Advanced Java Programming3 q.h. 
 IT 4288 Multimedia for the Web3 q.h. 
 IT 4295 C# Programming3 q.h. 

Capstone Experiences (21 q.h.)
Capstone builds on skills acquired in earlier courses and emphasizes situations and challenges that exist in the "real world." 
    Technology
    Complete the following courses: 		  
    ETG 4116  Engineering Technology 4 q.h.  
    ETG 4341  Technical Communications 4 q.h.  
    ETG 4671  Capstone Prep 2 q.h. 
    ETG 4673  Capstone Design Project 4 q.h.  
    
    Science Elective 
    Choose one additional course with any of the following prefixes:
    BIO, CHM, ESC, GIS, HSC, PHY		  


3 q.h.
    
    Business and Entrepreneurship
    Choose two courses with any of the following prefixes:
    ACC, CMN, ECN, FI, LDR, MGT, MKT		  


4 q.h.
     
Total Quarter Hours: 186  
   
The Computer Engineering Technology degree program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012; telephone 410.347.7700.  


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