Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology, B.S.
Curriculum
General Education
| Foundations | Credits: | |
| FCWR 101 | Writing I: Foundations of College Composition1 | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: WRIT 100 or Writing Placement Exam A course introducing students to the fundamentals of college composition. Topics include writing process, rhetorical strategies, basics of critical reading and thinking, analytical writing, and argumentative writing. This course serves as a foundation to prepare students to succeed in other academic writing contexts. Coursework includes a computer lab component. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| FCWR 151 | Writing II: Foundations of Research Writing1 | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: FCWR 101 or WRIT 101 Further development of the academic writing process, critical thinking, and analytical reading skills taught in FCWR 101. Focus on academic research planning, source evaluation skills, and audience awareness leading to a documented research paper. Specific attention to academic integrity in research writing. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| FCWR 304 | Communication for Technical Professions | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Take one course in each group: Group 1 (FCWR 101 or FCWR 111 or WRIT 101 or WRIT 111) and Group 2 (FCWR 151 or FCWR 161 or WRIT 151 or WRIT 161) Building on courses taken in their majors, students will learn and apply concepts of effective written and oral expression appropriate for careers in the technology professions, such as engineering and computer science. In addition to modes of technical discourse (definition, description, analysis, interpretation), this course emphasizes strategies for effective business communication in the technical professions and stylistics of technical communication. Methods and procedures of research are explored in depth. Course work includes a computer lab component, oral presentation of final reports using presentation software, and exploration of appropriate technology for technical communication. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| Total: 9 Credits | ||
| [1] Intensive English as a second language is not acceptable as a substitution for any of these requirements. The only permissible substitution is FCWR 111 and FCWR 161 in place of FCWR 101 and FCWR 151. | ||
| Data Literacy | Credits: | |
| DATA 101 | Making Sense of a Data-Oriented Society | 3 |
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This course introduces students to the power of data as applied to real-life problems in today's data-driven world. Students will learn basic statistical concepts, how to identify reliable data, and to think critically about how to extract meaning from data. The course will discuss various biases, including social biases, how they affect data gathering and analysis, and how to address these biases. The course will also address ethical and moral issues associated with statistics, data collection and visualization, and data analysis. Students will learn how to present a narrative supported by data. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| Social Science Core | Credits: | |
| IENG 400 | Technology and Global Issues2 | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Course is limited to juniors and seniors In this course the relationships between technology and global concerns are explored. Topics such as sustainable development, standards, ethics, environmental concerns and public policies related to design and development, energy, transportation, air, and waterfacing in both developed and developing nations will be discussed. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| [2] Cross-listed with ICSS 309. | ||
| Seminars (select courses from three of the four areas) | Credits: | |
| ICBS 3XX | Behavioral Science choice | 3 |
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| ICLT 3XX | Literature choice3 | 3 |
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| ICPH 3XX | Philosophy choice3 | 3 |
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| ICSS 3XX | Social Science choice | 3 |
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| Total: 9 Credits | ||
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Students must take three seminar courses from three different areas of study.
[3] Students are strongly encouraged to take at least one seminar course with an ethics component. Options are: ICLT 302, ICLT 303, ICPH 304, or ICPH 306. Depending on the choice, it will satisfy either the Literature or Philosophy core requirement. |
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| Math and Science | Credits: | |
| MATH 135 | Fundamentals of Precalculus I | 4 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MATH 101 or Math Placement Exam. The first course in a two semester precalculus sequence. Review of algebra: exponents, factoring, fractions. Linear equations, ratio, proportions. Word problem application. Coordinate systems and graphs of functions: straight line, slope. Systems of linear equations and their applications. Complex numbers. Quadratic equations. Introduction to trigonometry. Classroom Hours- Laboratory and/or Studio Hours- Course Credits: 5-0-4 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 5-0-4 |
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| PHYS 130 | Introductory Physics | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MATH 135 or MATH 161 or MATH 170. This course covers the basic principles of mechanics and heat. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-2-3 |
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| Total: 7 Credits | ||
Major Requirements
| Engineering Technology | Credits: | |
| ETCS 105 | Career Discovery4 | 2 |
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Prerequisite: Course is limited to Engineering and Computing Sciences majors, Life Science Biomedical Engineering majors, or minors in Energy Science, Technology & Policy The course experience provides the skills and tools necessary for a technical career while enabling students to develop confidence in their academic endeavors. The creative role in the multi-disciplinary design and development process is emphasized in addition to communication skills, ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities. This course will also introduce students to campus resources, effective time management skills, study skills, financial literacy, and career planning. This course may be waived for students with sophomore or higher status. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-0-2 |
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| [4] This course may be waived for students and transfers with sophomore or higher status. All course substitutions must be approved by the department chairperson. | ||
| Electrical Technology | Credits: | |
| ETEC 110 | Electrical Technology I | 4 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Students who have completed CHEM 150 General Chemistry II cannot take this course without BCS chair permission.
Co-requisite: MATH 141. Fundamental units, electrical components, wire calculations, work power, efficiency, Ohm's law series and parallel resistive circuits, Kirchhoff's laws. Introduction to electric and magnetic energy storage, capacitance, inductance, RC and RL time constants, meters, fundamentals of dc motors and generators. Lectures are followed by laboratory experiments. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-3-4 |
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| ETEC 120 | Electrical Technology II | 4 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: ETEC 110. Co-requisite: MATH 136 Alternating-current concepts. Reactance circuits, series and parallel, power factor, complex algebra, and phasor notation. Resonance phenomena, coupled circuits and transformers. Lectures are followed by laboratory experiments. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-3-4 |
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| ETEC 131 | Electronics Technology I | 4 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: ETEC 110. Co-requisite: ETEC 120. In this course, we cover semiconductor theory, diodes, Zener diodes, rectifier circuits, filters, voltage regulators, special purpose diodes, Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) and Junction Field Effect Transistor (FET) fundamentals. BJT and FET configurations, biasing, AC models and voltage amplifiers, and small signal analysis. BJT power amplifier classification and analysis are also discussed. Laboratory work is correlated with the lectures. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-3-4 |
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| ETEC 231 | Electronics Technology II | 4 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: ETEC 131 In this course, we cover frequency response of BJT and FET circuits, Bode plots, and Oscillators . Other topics covered include Differential Amplifiers, Operational Amplifiers (op-amps) fundamentals and applications including linear and non-linear op-amp circuits. Regulated Power supplies and Thyristor devices are also considered. Laboratory work is correlated with the lectures. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-3-4 |
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| ETEC 310 | Communication Circuits | 4 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: ETEC 231. Transmission of information by wire and radiated electromagnetic waves, RF oscillators, AM and FM transmission and reception, SSB are introduced. Digital modulation, digital transmission and digital reception concepts, as well as multiplexing using FDM and TDM are presented. Typical circuits are analyzed in the laboratory. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-3-4 |
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| ETEC 325 | Applied Statistics | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MATH 161, CTEC 243 This course will cover basic probability calculations and statistical methods. Emphasis is on case studies that highlight data collection, sampling, analysis and presentation. Topics covered include probability distributions, descriptive statistics and displays, random sampling, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. A statistical software such as MATLAB or MyStatLab will be used for statistical analysis. Classroom Hours- Laboratory and/or Studio Hours- Course Credits: 2-1-3 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-1-3 |
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| ETEC 410 | Control Systems Technology | 4 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisites: CTEC 216, ETEC 231, CTEC 247 Principles of feedback control. Modeling of dynamic systems in the s-plane. Transfer functions and block diagrams. Stability criteria. Time domain performance characteristics. Frequency response analysis. Controllers and compensators. Introduction to state space methods. This course uses Matlab / Simulink. Laboratory work is correlated with lectures. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-3-4 |
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| ETEC 495 | Electrical Engineering Technology Senior Design | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Take two courses from this group: CTEC 350 or CTEC 430 or CTEC 460 or ETEC 420 or ETEC 470 In this course we focus on a design project in an area such as fabrication, computerized control, or Internet Technology. The work will require a written and oral proposal, followed by periodic progress reports (oral and written), and culminate in a completed product and report. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| CTEC 495 | Computer Technology Seminar Project | 3 |
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| Total: 30 Credits | ||
| Computer Technology | Credits: | |
| CTEC 204 | Programming Techniques I | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MATH 135 or MATH 141 or MATH 161 or MATH 170. The course covers structured programming in a high level language such as C++ or Java. Topics include simple data types, expressions, statements, control statements and looping expressions, statements, control statements and looping techniques. Elements of object oriented programming will be introduced by use of predefined objects. Debugging with an IDE introduced. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| CTEC 208 | Programming Techniques II | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: CTEC 204. Programming techniques are expanded using an object oriented language such as C++ or JAVA. Issues such as coding one’s own functions and methods, the semantics, reasons for and coding of arrays, and the coding of objects and usage in client programs is covered. Techniques on the use of an IDE debugger are included. Classroom Hours- Laboratory and/or Studio Hours- Course Credits: 3-0-3 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| CTEC 216 | Digital Electronics | 4 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: ETEC 131. This course is a study of the fundamental concepts of digital electronics. Covered topics include numbering systems, Boolean algebra and reduction techniques, logic gates, arithmetic operations and circuits, multiplexers and demultiplexers, flip-flops, counters, registers, memory circuits and programmable arrays, analog to digital and digital to analog conversion techniques and circuits. The focus of the course is digital design with Medium Scale Integrated circuits (MSI) components. The architecture of microprocessors is also introduced. A software simulation tool for digital electronics will be used. Laboratory work is coordinated with the lectures. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-3-4 |
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| CTEC 235 | Microcomputers I | 4 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: CTEC 216 and ETEC 131 Building blocks of a microcomputer system: addressing, machine code formats, assembly language programming. Weekly laboratory work on the microcomputer supplements lecture material. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-3-4 |
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| CTEC 241 | Circuit Design and Fabrication | 4 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisites: CTEC 216 Students are introduced to VHDL logic synthesis with a top-down approach to design and simulation of digital circuits with focus on Finite State machine. In the laboratory, students are also introduced to CAD tools for schematic and PCB layout. Techniques and principles for schematic drawing and PCB artwork will be covered. Design methodologies for simple and multilayer boards. Laboratory experiments use Altera boards and PCB software. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-3-4 |
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| CTEC 243 | Applied Computational Analysis I | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MATH 161 This first course of two in computation analysis problems provides a hands-on, interactive treatment of many topics relevant to the field of engineering and computer technology. Students acquire the ability to use differential calculus, integral calculus, statistics/probability, and graphical techniques to solve a wide range of numeric problems. Technical computing using the engineering toolboxes of computational software such as MATLAB will be used for each topic. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-1-3 |
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| CTEC 247 | Applied Computational Analysis II | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: CTEC 243 This course introduces symbolic as well as numerical computation for solving problems encountered in electrical and computer engineering technology. Topics will include applied differential equations, transform methods and discrete mathematics, as applied to electrical/computer systems in a laboratory setting. A software package such as MATLAB or MATHCAD will be used. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 2-1-3 |
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| CTEC 336 | Embedded Systems and Internet of Things (IoT) | 4 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisites: CTEC 204, CTEC 235 This course covers the basics of design, interfacing, configuring, and programming of embedded systems. Then, the networking techniques of the Internet of Things (IoT). Computing platforms are used extensively in laboratory and classroom to give students a hands-on experience on implementing embedded systems and the Internet of Things. Laboratory experiments will be correlated with lectures. Classroom Hours- Laboratory and/or Studio Hours- Course Credits: 3-3-4 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-3-4 |
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| CTEC 350 | Microcontroller Based Systems | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: CTEC 235 This course takes the approach of distinguishing between general purpose microprocessors and embedded systems’ microcontrollers. Fundamental hardware concepts of processors including the hardware architecture, packaging and pinout, and the memory and input/output system are covered. In addition, firmware and software topics are addressed that include assembly language and high-level language programming, programming constructs for effective embedded systems. This course also introduces the advanced peripherals and subsystems such as serial interfaces, timers, power management subsystems and interrupt controllers. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| Total: 31 Credits | ||
| Electrical and Computer Technology Electives (choose three from the following5) | Credits: | |
| CTEC 315 | Mobile Application Design and Development | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisites: CTEC 208 This course provides skills for the design and development of both Web- based and native applications for modern mobile devices. It emphasizes cross- platform mobile application development utilizing web technologies for business enterprise and games design. Classroom Hours- Laboratory and/ or Studio Hours- Course Credits: 3-0-3 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| CTEC 430 | Digital Signal Processing | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: CTEC 235. In this course, we analyze discrete time signals and systems, z-transforms, discrete Fourier transforms, digital filter design, structures for digital networks, FFT algorithms, quantization and round-off errors. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| CTEC 460 | Computer Networking Technology | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: CTEC 235 In this course, we present the fundamental knowledge on the building blocks of data communications systems. Topics include: characteristics of analog and digital transmission, networking protocols, network data flow as presented by OSI reference model, Ethernet, switching and routing technologies. Structure of the Internet and intranets, network management and security are also discussed. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| CTEC 471 | Internet Development | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: CTEC 204. Topics included are Web technologies and strategies for website development, including architecture, web life cycle, tool and technologies, and the approach to security planning. Also covered are elements of a simple website using HTML5 , multimedia on the web, design of a user interface, server-side scripting languages, dynamic web pages, cascading style sheets (CSS), elements of JavaScript, integration and basic Web security issues. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ETEC 422 | Wireless Communication Technology | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisites: ETEC 310, ETEC 325 This course covers the fundamentals of wireless communications and provides an overview of existing and emerging wireless communication networks. It covers radio propagation and fading models, fundamentals of cellular communications, multiple access technologies, and various wireless networks. The course also addresses additional protocols such as Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, as well as emerging standards and protocols for Internet of Things. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ETEC 470 | Fiber-Optic Communication Technology | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Take PHYS 150 and once course in this group: ETEC 230 or ETEC 231 This course covers the basic topics related to optical fiber components used in telecommunication systems. It covers the bandwidth and rate capabilities of optical fibers, their properties and characteristics. Topics include light sources, lasers, semiconductors, optical detectors and their applications, principles of fiber-optic communications, modulation and multiplexing, short-haul and long-haul communication links, asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) and synchronous transfer mode (SONET) based networks. A term paper is required in this course. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ETEC 490 | Special Topics | 3 |
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Advanced topics in electrical engineering technology and computer technology. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| ETEC 491 | Special Topics II | 3 |
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| Total: 9 Credits | ||
| [5] Other advanced ETEC/CTEC electives with the approval of the chairperson. | ||
| Engineering Management | Credits: | |
| IENG 240 | Engineering Economics | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MATH 136 or MATH 141 or MATH 170. Economic problems relevant to the management-engineering decision-making environment, managerial costs, interest, depreciation, break-even analysis, capital budgeting, replacement decisions. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| IENG 251 | Project Engineering | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MATH 161 or MATH 170. In this course, we discuss development and management of engineering and technology projects. Project proposal preparation, resources and cost estimating, project planning, organizing, and controlling, network diagrams and the techniques are covered. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| Total: 6 Credits | ||
| Mathematics and Physics | Credits: | |
| MATH 136 | Fundamentals of Precalculus II | 4 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MATH 135 or MATH 161 or MATH 170. The second course in a two semester prccalculus sequence. Topics include trigonometric functions, identities and equations, the sine and cosine Jaws, graphs of the trigonometric functions; functions of a composite angle; DeMoivre's theorem; logarithms; binomial theorem; and Cramer's rule. Note: Successful completion of both MATH 135 (Fundamentals of Precalculus I) and MATH 136 (Fundamentals of Precalculus II) is equivalent to completion of MATH 141 (Precalculus). Classroom Hours- Laboratory and/or Studio Hours- Course Credits: 5-0-4 Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 5-0-4 |
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| MATH 161 | Basic Applied Calculus | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MATH 141 or Math Placement Exam. An introduction to calculus and its applications. Topics include functions, limits, the derivative, tangent line, the chain rule, maxima and minima, curve sketching, applications, antiderivatives, fundamental theorem of calculus, integration by simple substitution, finding areas. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3 |
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| PHYS 150 | Introductory Physics II | 3 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisite: PHYS 130 For Bachelor of Technology majors. A continuation of PHYS 130, Introductory Physics. Topics covered include electricity, magnetism, optics and modern physics. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-2-3 |
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| Total: 10 Credits | ||
| Electives | Credits: | |
| Liberal Arts or Science Elective | 3 | |
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| Liberal Arts Electives | 6 | |
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| Total: 9 Credits | ||
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| Co-op Option (students take both courses) | Credits: | |
| ETCS 300 | Foundations for Success in CoECS Co-op | 0 |
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This course is for the students who wish to participate in the CoECS Co-op program. Students need to pass the course before proceeding to join the CoECS Co-op program. This course helps students to develop the skills and acquire the tools to gain a Co-op position and to develop strategies for success in the workplace throughout the Co-op program. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-0-0 |
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| ETCS 301 | CoECS Co-op | 0 |
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Prerequisite: Prerequisites: ETCS 300 This course is for the students who are actively enrolled in the CoECS Co-op program. This course will be taken during the period that students are employed at their Co-op positions. While working full-time with a Co-op employer, students receive support and guidance from Co-op coordinators, mentors, and peers, to share and reflect on their work term experiences. A culminating project is required to bring together industry and academic knowledge and showcase the work and skill development throughout the Co-op work experience. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 1-0-0 |
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| Total Required Credits = 126–128 |