Computer Engineering Technology, A.A.S.

Program Description

The Computer Engineering Technology Program prepares students for immediate employment as computer and network technicians. Students receive a general background in electronics, software, computer networks, and data communication in addition to specialized training in the assembly, configuration, diagnosis, and repair of IBM-class personal computers. By proper choice of electives, mathematics, and science courses, A.A.S. graduates may transfer into the B.S. in Computer Engineering Technology program at Capitol Technology University. The certificate programs, with fewer credit requirements, lead into the A.A.S. program without loss of credit. Some students may wish to take courses within this program to prepare for industry certification from CompTIA and Cisco. For the CompTIA Network+ certification, take INT-1550 . For the CompTIA A+ certification, take  INT-1540  and INT-2540 . For the CompTIA Security+ certification, take INT-1620 . For the Cisco CCENT certification, take INT-1450  and INT-1460 .

Graduates of the Computer Engineering Technology A.A.S. will be able to:

• Use operating systems such as Windows and Linux that are currently used on personal computers
• Use word processors, spreadsheets, and web browsers to solve technical problems and present the solutions
• Solve technical problems by writing user-friendly, well-documented programs in a high-level programming language such as Visual Basic, C++, or LabVIEW
• Analyze and troubleshoot computer hardware and software by understanding system organization, data representation, memory management, and interrupts
• Upgrade and repair personal computers
• Design, build, and manage local area networks using basic telecommunications systems and protocols
• Design, build, and test basic analog and digital electronic circuits that can be used as part of a computer system or interface to a computer system
• Use critical thinking techniques and the student’s general technical body of knowledge to research a problem and provide a creative, well-documented solution for a computer- or network-related problem in which the student has no specific background
• Produce a comprehensive written report and oral presentation describing a research project

General Education Courses

The list of general education courses appears in the General Education List . Some programs recommend or require specific courses to fulfill general education requirements. Please check your program’s sequence of study for this information.

Program Requirements

• PAS-1000 First Year Experience 1 Credit **
• ENT-1710 Circuits and Measurement Techniques 3 Credits
• ENT-1720 Circuit Analysis and Design 3 Credits
• ENT-1770 Introduction to Computing for Technology 3 Credits
• ENT-1850 Circuit Evaluation and Repair 2 Credits
• ENT-2740 Digital Circuits 4 Credits
• ENT-2810 CPU Architecture 4 Credits
• ENT-2900 Systems Analysis Project 3 Credits ***
• INT-1540 Computer Hardware I: A+ Preparation 4 Credits
• INT-1550 Introduction to Networks: Network+ Preparation 3 Credits
• INT-1700 Understanding Operating Systems 3 Credits
• INT-2540 Computer Hardware II: A+ Preparation 4 Credits

Sequence of Study - Computer Engineering Technology A.A.S.

Below are the required courses for your program arranged in a suggested sequence. Please note that the sequence does not include developmental coursework. See Academic Preparation  for the developmental course sequence if applicable to you.

Program Total: 62 Credits

Asterisk (*) denotes a general education course.

Double asterisk (**) denotes a course that is an institutional requirement.

Triple asterisk (***) denotes a course that satisfies the culminating experience requirement for A.A.S. programs.

Transferability

Credit earned at any public institution in the state shall be transferable to any other institution if the:

• Credit is from a college or university parallel course or program;
• Grades in the block of courses transferred average 2.00 or higher; and
• Acceptance of the credit is consistent with the policies of the receiving institution governing students following the same program. Refer to ARTSYS at artweb.usmd.edu and the receiving institution’s catalog to select transferable courses.

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