Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology
Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology
As industries become more automated and society becomes more dependent on electronic data communication, the demand increases for professionals who can make informed decisions based on technical knowledge and experience. That is why the Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) degree program at Bowling Green State University has a progressive curriculum.
Electronics and computer engineering technology program is a comprehensive study of diverse areas such as
- Computer Hardware and Interfacing,
- Computer-Based Instrumentation and Process Control,
- Digital Communication and Networking, and
- Electric Motors and Controls.
Admissions Process
Financial Aid
When you study at BGSU, you will have hands-on opportunities to learn the working of real-world data communication and control systems. Students can participate in activities related to the Falcon BEST Robotics Robotics Competition, a robotics competition open to middle and senior high school teams. Students can also be involved in the student section of the International Society of Automation (ISA).
Career Opportunities
Our graduates go on to careers such as Electrical Engineers, Network Engineers, Project Managers, EMS/SCADA Analysts, Research Associates, Engineering Technicians, Manufacturing Superintendents, Senior Sales Engineers, Automation Analysts and Electronic Design Engineers.
Highlights
- Computer engineering technology and networking
- Computer-based instrumentation and process control
- Cooperative work experience
- Scholarships available from ISA
- Professional associations
Certification or Licensure
Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) degree program is recognized as a "professional degree" that qualifies for experience/education credit toward Ohio Professional Engineering (PE) Licensure. Graduates from BGSU's ETAC ABET-accredited ECET program or those currently enrolled in their final two semesters may register for the Fundamentals in Engineering (FE) exam.
To qualify for the PE exam in Ohio, you will need to pass the FE exam first. Graduates of ETAC-ABET accredited engineering technology programs must have completed eight years of acceptable engineering experience before passing the PE examination and obtaining registration.
The Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org
Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology in the News
Mission to Mars
BGSU student majoring in electronics and computer engineering technology in line for NASA career.
Whenever the United States sends a manned mission to Mars, it will take 300 days to get there. Matthew Burmeister, who is majoring in electronics and computer engineering technology (ECET) with a minor in computer science at BGSU, spent almost as much time away from his family last year as an intern with NASA. Burmeister, a former Marine who is married with four young children, worked toward the goal of realizing a Mars mission in two different co-ops — at the Johnson Space Center in Houston and at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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Feeling at home at BGSU
Yogitha Malkireddy of India finds career pursuits in reach.
It was that same inquisitiveness that led Malkireddy to major in electronics and computer engineering technology. She graduated May 6 from the College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering, but didn’t participate in commencement ceremonies because her parents aren’t able to travel to the United States until later this year. They will witness her achievement during December's commencement ceremonies.
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Program Requirements
The Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology degree program requires a minimum of 122 program hours: 2 hours of cooperative education, 51 hours of electronics and computer engineering technology concentration, 9 hours of Technology Electives, 44-45 hours in other required courses, and 36 hours of BG Perspectives.
About the Program
The Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET that prepares graduates for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. Professionals with several years (varies from state to state) of relevant experience, and who have passed the FE exam, are qualified for experience/education credit toward Ohio Professional Engineering Professional Engineer (PE) license.
To qualify for the PE exam in Ohio you will need to pass the FE exam first. Graduates of BGSU's Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology ETAC ABET-accredited program must have completed eight years of acceptable engineering experience before passing the PE examination and obtaining registration.
Graduates from BGSU's ECET program or those currently enrolled in their final two semesters may register for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
The Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology program at BGSU expects the graduates within a few years of graduation to attain the following Program Educational Objectives (PEO).
- PEO 1: The Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology program prepares exemplary electronic and computer engineering technology professionals who are problem solvers in the areas of instrumentation and process control, communications and computer networking, computer technology, electric machinery and power systems, and renewable energy;
- PEO 2: The program will prepare graduates to work as effective employees and team members and to possess appropriate oral and written communication skills; and
- PEO 3: The program will prepare graduates to value their profession and to recognize the global impacts of their profession on society. They will recognize their professional need to advance in their careers and continue their professional development.
Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in the Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology program will be capable of the following Student Outcomes (SO).
- SO 1: 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;
- SO 2: 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;
- SO 3: 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;
- SO 4: 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
- SO 5: An ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.
EET Outcomes:
- SO 1: 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;
- SO 2: 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;
- SO 3: The ability to analyze, design, and implement one or more of the following: control systems, instrumentation systems, communication systems, computer systems, or power systems;
- SO 4: The ability to apply project management techniques to electrical/electronic(s) systems; and
- SO 5: The ability to utilize differential and integral calculus, as a minimum, to characterize the performance of electrical/electronic systems.
CET Outcomes:
- SO 1: 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;
- SO 2: 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;
- SO 3: Analysis, design, and implementation of computer system hardware and software;
- SO 4: Application of project management techniques to computer systems; and
- SO 5: Utilization of statistics/probability, transform methods, discrete mathematics, or applied differential equations in support of computer systems and networks.
- TECH 2890 - Cooperative Education
- TECH 3890 - Cooperative Education
ECET 1960 - Electrical-Electronic Systems +~
Electrical principles, instruments, electrical machines, selected electronic devices and computer control systems. Also, fabrication and assembly techniques are covered.
ECET 2050 - Renewable Energy and Energy Sustainability
This course discusses renewable energy systems such as those that use solar energy, wind, wave energy, and fuel cells. It also discusses how the energy that is generated can be conserved with systems such as electric and hybrid vehicles. It encourages students to think critically about how our energy is generated and consumed and how it effects the environment and the economy.
ECET 2400 - Electric Circuits~
Electron theory; DC and AC units and theory; circuit components; circuit analysis techniques; RLC circuits; power concepts; use of test instruments.
ECET 2410 - Electronic Circuits~
Analog and digital electronic circuits and semiconductors. Design and application of power supplies, amplifiers, oscillators and digital gates to communication, instrumentation and process control.
ECET 2490 - Digital Electronic Components and Systems~
Basic digital system logic analysis and synthesis techniques; number systems and codes; Boolean algebra and circuit minimization techniques. Characteristics of modern digital integrated circuit components.
ECET 3000 - Electric Machinery and Controls
Electric motors, generators, power electronic controls; operating characteristics, selection, testing and control of direct current, single and three-phase machinery as found in renewable energy and other applications.
ECET 3100 - Programmable Logic Controllers
A study of programmable logic controllers including, programming in ladder diagrams for counting, sequencing and timing functions, input/output modules, planning, installation and applications.
ECET 3410 - Electronic Devices
A study of semiconductor devices, FET transistors, operational amplifiers, power-electronic and optoelectronic devices including theory of operation, specifications, performance testing and applications.
ECET 3440 - Electronic Communication Circuits
The principles of electronic circuits as applied to large and complex telecommunication systems. Topics include frequency response and use of Fourier Series/Transforms.
ECET 3490 - Digital Computer Analysis
Organization and construction of mini-micro computers, machine language programming, interfacing, including developing logic design, selection of integrated circuits, assembly, testing and system diagnostic testing procedures
ECET 3860 - Digital Communication Networks I
Introduction to fundamental digital communication and networking concepts and practices within workstation-centered technologies. Concept topics include: data encapsulation and transmission, and network models. Practices include those necessary for the creation of local area networks, such as workstation configuration, and router/switch setup.
ECET 4410 - Instrumentation
Industrial instrumentation, measuring thermal, mechanical, fluid and electric phenomenon. Statistical methods for data analysis. Transducers, signal conditioning, data acquisition, software development and sensor networks. Principles underlying their design and applications.
ECET 4450 - Wireless Communication Systems
A study of the concepts of signals (continuous/discrete), transmission, radiation and reception of electromagnetic energy in communication systems, with focus on wireless communication systems.
ECET 4530 - Digital Computer for Process Control
Basic concepts, terminology, evaluation and types of control systems as they apply to industrial process control and positioning systems. These systems will be subdivided into measurement, controllers, fieldbus networks and final control elements. Application of differential equations and Laplace transform method in control systems.
ECET 4860 - Digital Communication Networks II
Digital communication and networking concepts and practices with emphasis on wide area network (WAN) topologies. Concepts topics include: WAN hardware/management. Practices include those necessary for the creation of WANs. Data encoding, noise, and error probability are examined.
ECET 4950 - Senior Capstone
A senior design course for problem-solving application of integrated knowledge within the Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology Discipline. This course stresses critical analysis and skills across discipline fields that include use of hardware and/or simulation. Scope of work may include consulting with Industry.
ENGT 1100 - Basic Computer-Aided Design~
Introduction to CAD-based application. Construction of two-dimensional engineering drawings using a CAD system, with an emphasis upon geometric construction, orthographic projection, dimensioning, basic pictorials, and presentation. General review and application of symbols in electronics, hydraulics, and floor plan design with CAD.
- CS 2020 - Objects and Data Abst
- CS 2190 - Computer Organization
- ECET 3570 - Electric Power Trans
- ECET 4800 - Topics in ECET
- TECH 4890 - Cooperative Education
- CS 1010 - Introduction to Python Programming
- CS 2010 - Programming Fundamentals
- MATH 1280**~ - Precalculus Mathematics
- PHYS 2010**~ - College Physics I
- PHYS 2020** - College Physics II
- MATH 1310** - Calculus and Analytic Geometry OR 1340** - Calculus and Analytic Geometry IA and 1350 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry IB
- COMM 3060 - Interpersonal Communication for Non-Majors
- STAT 2000** - Using Statistics
- TECH 3020 - Technology Systems in Societies
- MKT 3000 - Principles of Marketing for Non-Business Majors (prereq ECON 2000**)
- MKT 4420 - Sales Management
- ACCT 2000 - Accounting Concepts for Nonbusiness Students
- MGMT 3000 - Integrated Operations and Supply Chain Management (prereq STAT 2120)
- MGMT 3050 - Principles of Organization and Management or MGMT 3600 - Organizational Theory and Behavior
- LEGS 3010 - Legal Environment of Business
At least one course in each of the following:
- English Composition and Oral Communication
- Quantitative Literacy
At least two courses in each domain:
- Humanities and the Arts
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Natural Sciences
Each student enrolled in a baccalaureate program must satisfactorily complete WRIT 1120 (Seminar in Research Writing), one course approved for Cultural Diversity in the United States, and one course approved for International Perspectives.
Additional courses from any of the five categories listed above to reach a minimum of 36 credit hours.
~Matriculation courses are shown in bold print
+ ECET 1960 must be taken before TECH 2890, and must receive a grade of C or higher
** These courses may be used to meet BG Perespective requirements, but hours are counted only once
Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in the Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology program will be capable of the following Student Outcomes (SO).
- SO 1: 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;
- SO 2: 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;
- SO 3: 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;
- SO 4: 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
- SO 5: An ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.
EET Outcomes:
- SO 1: 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;
- SO 2: 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;
- SO 3: The ability to analyze, design, and implement one or more of the following: control systems, instrumentation systems, communication systems, computer systems, or power systems;
- SO 4: The ability to apply project management techniques to electrical/electronic(s) systems; and
- SO 5: The ability to utilize differential and integral calculus, as a minimum, to characterize the performance of electrical/electronic systems.
CET Outcomes:
- SO 1: 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;
- SO 2: 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;
- SO 3: Analysis, design, and implementation of computer system hardware and software;
- SO 4: Application of project management techniques to computer systems; and
- SO 5: Utilization of statistics/probability, transform methods, discrete mathematics, or applied differential equations in support of computer systems and networks.
Bowling Green State University [BGSU] is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. BGSU has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 01/01/1916. The most recent reaffirmation of accreditation was received in January 2023. Questions should be directed to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness.
The Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET, https://www.abet.org.
Bowling Green State University programs leading to licensure, certification and/or endorsement, whether delivered online, face-to-face or in a blended format, satisfy the academic requirements for those credentials set forth by the State of Ohio.
Requirements for licensure, certification and/or endorsement eligibility vary greatly from one profession to another and from state to state. The Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology program leads to professional licensure.
Under the Higher Education Act Title IV disclosure requirements, an institution must provide current and prospective students with information about each of its programs that prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation.
The Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology program is not a recognized occupation that requires a Gainful Employment disclosure.
Updated: 08/15/2023 07:22PM