ACM | Computer Engineering Technology

Overview

The Computer Engineering Technology Program prepares graduates with knowledge, problem-solving ability, and hands-on skills to enter careers in embedded systems, networking, computer and electronics manufacturing, testing, evaluation, simulation, and maintenance of computer systems. The total credits required for graduation are 65 credits, normally achievable within two years of full-time study.

Program Educational Objectives

The Computer Engineering Technology Program is designed to prepare students for continued learning and successful careers. Within few years of graduation, our alumni are expected to:

Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to address and solve technical problems.
Effectively communicate, collaborate, and lead in diverse teams.
Advance their professional competencies to progress in their careers or pursue further education.
Consistently adhere to ethical values and exhibit social awareness in their professional endeavors.

Student Learning Outcomes

The Computer Engineering Technology Program adopts the “Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology – Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission” (ABET – ETAC) student outcomes. Graduates of Computer Engineering Technology must demonstrate:

An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline
An ability to design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to the discipline
An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in well-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 and to analyze and interpret the results; and
An ability to function effectively as a member of a technical team

Graduates will be prepared for careers in embedded systems, networking, computer and electronics manufacturing, as computer engineering technicians, network specialists, engineering aides, plant maintenance personnel, and technical salespeople. These jobs are abundant in the oil and gas, electric power, telecommunication and networking, water, and transport industries.

Degree Requirements

Credit requirement
65 credits

Duration
2 Years

The Diploma (Associate of Science Degree) in Computer Engineering Technology (CET) requires a minimum total of 65 credit hours and a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.00.

Engineering Technology Fundamentals (2 credits):

(2) ET 131

Linear Circuits Analysis (8 credits):

(3) ECET 201
(1) ECET 200
(3) ECET 202
(1) ECET 203

Digital Logic Circuits (8 credits):

(4) ECET 111
(4) ECET 146

Electronics Circuits Analysis (4 credits):

(3) ECET 255
(1) ECET 208

Microprocessor Systems and Interfacing (4 credits):

(4) ECET 205

Computer Programming Fundamentals (3 credits):

(3) ECET 264

Computer Communication Networks (3 credits):

(3) CPET 281

Operating Systems Fundamentals (3 credits):

(3) CPET 181

Engineering Technology Project (3 credits):

(3) ECET 296

Quantitative Reasoning (8 credits):

(4) MA 165
(4) MA 166

Scientific Ways of Knowing (4 credits):

(4) PHYS 218

English Language and Communication Skills (10 credits):

(3) ENGL 100
(3) COM 114
(4) ENGL 107

General Education Requirement (GEE) (5 credits):

Students must satisfy the requirements of General Education as per the following conditions:

Courses must be drawn from the Liberal Arts Department and from the General Education areas below (refer to the Liberal Arts Department section in the ACM Course Catalogue).
The General Education areas are defined as follows:
1. English Language and Communications Skills
2. Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing
3. Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing
4. Interdisciplinary Ways of Knowing
Courses may also be drawn from math, science, and professional selective courses as offered by ACM and with the Director’s permission.
Courses that are already required under a category other than General Education Elective cannot be considered as a GEE course.
ACM has the right to advise a student on a specific course under the GEE category.
ACM has the right to assign some of the credits in the “General Education Requirement (GEE)” which are to be considered as part of the degree requirements in the form of course(s) available in the course catalogue (other than existing courses in the GEE category) with the Director’s approval. For example, Professional Selective and Internship Courses may be offered at ACM's discretion as mandatory selective to be considered as part of the degree requirements.

Minimum Technology Core Requirements