Associate of Applied Science
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology
Electronics and Computer Technology

According to the IEEE Computer Society, computers are used in almost every aspect of today’s life: in automobile engines, microwave ovens, video games, watches, telephones, desktops at home and work, mainframe computers in government and industry, and in supercomputers extending the frontiers of science and technology. The computer, network and Internet industries are the fastest growing segments of our economy and of the new millennium.

Career Opportunities

More than ever, there is a demand for a prepared work force with the scientific and technical training necessary to help American industry to maintain a competitive edge in the world market. Students who are interested in computer and network engineering technology can pursue a four-year bachelor’s degree or a two-year associate degree. Technologists with the bachelor’s degree may work creating scientific and engineering advances or producing high quality products and are more likely than the technician to take on a project-leadership role after a year or two of experience.

A student with a two-year degree can enter the industry as a member of an engineering team working with engineers, technologists and other engineering technicians. Technicians are often involved in the maintenance, repair, installation, industrial application, testing, trouble-shooting, sales and field service of computer and network systems. They are expected to keep up with the latest technological advancements.

Typical job titles include: computer systems specialist, computer support specialist, computer maintenance technician, software engineering technician, installation technician, field engineer, field service representative, systems integrator and applications specialist, and systems support technician.

Employment Outlook

The U.S. Dept. of Labor expects the computer and network engineering technology career to be the fastest growing field well into the 21st century. According to the latest figures from the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services, computer support specialists and computer engineers are the top two fastest growing occupations through 2008. Projected growth employment rates exceed 90 percent.

Curriculum Program Requirements

Communications (6 hours minimum)

English
Speech Communications

General Studies (6 hours minimum)

Choose courses from the following sections, with no more than one course from each section:
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Arts and Humanities
Cultural Diversity

Basic Courses (20 hours minimum)

College Algebra (MATH 120) & Trigonometry MATH 129), or Pre-calculus (MATH 128)
 [Based on placement tests, MATH 090 and/or MATH 095 may also be required.]
 [MATH 090 and 095 do not count toward graduation.]
Physics I (PHYS 201)
Physics II (PHYS 202) or Chemistry (CHEM 109/110 or CHEM 125)
Programming (CS 101 or CS 201)
Advanced Programming (CS 202) or Microcomputer Systems (CST 275)

Electronics and Computer Technology Major (37 hours minimum)

Design (DESN 104)
Manufacturing (MFG 112) or Basic Computer-Aided Design (DESN 131)
Energy, Power, Instrumentation and Control (ECT 191)
Electric Circuits (ECT 240)
Electronic Circuits (ECT 241)
Digital Electronic Components and Systems (ECT 249)
Real Time Microcomputer Systems for Industrial Control (ECT 250)
Programmable Logic Controllers (ECT 310 or ECT 248)
Electrical Measurements and Instrumentation (ECT 247)
Digital Computer Analysis (ECT 349)
Network & Internet Principles (CST 181)
Network & Internet Implementation (CST 281)

For Further Information

Debralee Divers
Director
Admissions & Financial Aid
419-433-5560 ext. 2-0683
email: divers@bgsu.edu

Cheryl L. Chafee
Officer
Admissions & Financial Aid
419-433-5560 ext. 2-0683
email: cchafee@bgsu.edu

Philip Weinsier, Ed.D.
Program Director
EEET Program
419-433-5560 ext. 2-0628
email: philipw@bgsu.edu

NOTE: Information in this guide is subject to change without notice. To learn more about the official program of study, please check the undergraduate catalog online: http://www.bgsu.edu/catalog - Updated 01/31/07