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Spring 2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology, BSECET
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As industries become more automated and society becomes more dependent on electronic data communication, the demand increases for graduates with technical knowledge in electronics and computers. Bowling Green State University provides this knowledge through a progressive electronics and computer engineering technology major.
Electronics and computer engineering technology , accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org, is a comprehensive study of diverse areas such as computer hardware and interfacing; digital communication and networking; computer-based instrumentation, data acquisition and process control. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of physics, mathematics and computer science to the study of electronics and computer engineering technology. This knowledge is blended with a core study of industry, business and liberal education to develop the whole person as well as flexibility for career responsibilities and advancement. An important component of this engineering technology curriculum is a cooperative education program that integrates students’ industrial employment with classroom academics.
Students may participate in activities related to the Falcon BEST Robotics Competition, a program to help middle and high school students learn about robotics in a competition format. Students may also participate in the student section of the International Society of Automation (ISA) by attending technical meetings and exhibitions. Scholarships are available from ISA.
Graduates of the major receive a bachelor of science in electronics and computer engineering technology degree and enter careers as a systems engineer, computer engineer, network administrator, product development engineer, control systems engineer, or process engineer. Graduates may also choose to pursue a post-graduate degree.
ECET General Outcomes
Program-relevant learning outcomes of the electronics and computer engineering technology major include:
- An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline of Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology;
- An ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline of Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology;
- An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
- An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments using skills appropriate to Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and
- An ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.
EET Outcomes
- The application of circuit analysis and design, computer programming, associated software, analog and digital electronics, and microcomputers and engineering standards to the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of electrical/electronic(s) systems;
- The application of natural sciences and mathematics at or above the level of algebra and trigonometry to the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of electrical/electronic systems;
- The ability to analyze, design, and implement one or more of the following: control systems, instrumentation systems, communication systems, computer systems, or power systems;
- The ability to apply project management techniques to electrical/electronic(s) systems; and
- The ability to utilize differential and integral calculus, as a minimum, to characterize the performance of electrical/electronic systems.
CET Outcomes
- Application of electric circuits, computer programming, associated software applications, analog and digital electronics, microcontrollers, operating systems, local area networks, and engineering standards to the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of computer systems and associated software systems.
- 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;
- Analysis, design, and implementation of computer system hardware and software;
- Application of project management techniques to computer systems; and
- Utilization of statistics/probability, transform methods, discrete mathematics, or applied differential equations in support of computer systems and networks.
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BG Perspective (BGP) Requirements
Must complete at least 1 course in each of the following:
English Composition and Oral Communication
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Quantitative Literacy
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Must Complete at least 2 courses in each of the following:
Humanities and the Arts
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Natural Sciences - at least one Lab Science required
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Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Complete total required BGP credit hours by selecting courses from any of the above categories:
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University Requirements
Designated courses in Humanities and the Arts and the Social and Behavioral Sciences domains may be used to fulfill both the BGP requirement and one of the following university requirements:
Cultural Diversity in the US ____________
International Perspective ____________
Composition Requirement:
WRIT 1120 - Seminar in Research Writing
Total BGP Credits: Must be at least 36
Courses Required for Major
Cooperative Education
(2 Hours)
Business
(Select) (9 Hours)
Total Minimum Program Hours: 122
** These courses may be used to meet BG Perspective requirements, but hours are counted only once.
# See the Undergraduate Catalog
+ ECET 1960 must be taken before TECH 2890 , and must receive a grade of C or higher.
- Matriculation courses are shown in BOLD PRINT.
NOTES:
- Due to the cooperative education requirement, in order to complete this program in four years, it is necessary for the student to either enroll in co-op hours or coursework during the summer as well as during the academic year. If a student is not able to do so, this program will take five years to complete.
College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering General Information for all students in the College
In addition to completing all requirements, students are responsible for:
Matriculation
Full admittance to a major in a College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering program will become effective when a student has:
- Attained an overall BGSU grade point average of at least 2.25 for all courses taken prior to applying for matriculation and a 2.5 in courses in the major;
- Completed a cooperative education experience-TECH 2890 (Aviation Studies, Architecture, LDT and QS majors are exempt from this requirement);
- Completed with a grade of “C” or better in all bold courses , as specified on program checksheets;
- Applied for matriculation. Applications are available from the Undergraduate Student Services Office.
The steps listed above must be completed before students will be permitted to register for 3000- and 4000-level courses in the College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering.
Co-op
All students in the College are required to complete 1 to 3 co-ops, depending on your major. THIS IS A COURSE. It carries credit and is graded. It is full time (40 hrs/week) for the entire semester or part-time (20 hrs/week) for two consecutive semesters, paid and must be directly related to your major. All students MUST complete the Co-op Orientation.
Email
Official University email accounts are required for all BGSU students. Official BGSU email addresses are in the form: BGSUusername@ bgsu.edu. At the time of admission or initial registration, all students will receive a bgsu.edu email account. Students may anticipate that official University correspondence will be sent to this email account and they should access BGSU email on a regular and timely basis. All correspondence from Undergradute Student Services will be sent to your BGSU email.
Checksheet
The checksheet should be used in conjunction with the degree audit and advising to track progress toward degree completion.
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