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Computer Engineering Technology BS
Program overview
Embedded systems are at the heart of devices and systems used every day. Computer engineers design embedded systems for medical diagnostic equipment, digital cameras, missile guidance systems, anti-lock braking systems, scanners, copiers, switches, routers, and cell phones. The embedded systems designer requires knowledge of computer hardware and software.
The computer engineering technology major is designed to meet industry’s ever-increasing need for engineers with an in-depth knowledge of hardware and software design and development. The curriculum bridges the gap between these two disciplines by providing a solid foundation in each and integrating them with intensive classroom and laboratory experiences.
From a software perspective, students gain a strong background in cutting-edge development with programming languages currently used in industry. Students learn industry standard approaches to application software development as well as state-of-the-art problem-solving techniques. Students learn techniques for developing applications code and firmware, and they understand and appreciate the difference. Embedded “C” and assembly language programming are performed in numerous courses.
The hardware focus of the curriculum is on digital systems design and development. From low-level gate design to high-end microprocessors and current bus standards, students gain an architectural understanding of computer systems. The curriculum includes in-depth design and analysis of combinational logic, sequential logic and state machines, micro-controller systems, microprocessor systems, and state-of-the-art computer technology. Students perform schematic entry timing analysis and FPGA development in VHDL using industry standard computer-aided engineering tools.
A capstone experience in the fifth year enables students to integrate their hardware and software expertise in a semester-long project course.
The emphasis on hardware and software design, along with a solid foundation in math, science, and the liberal arts, produces graduates who are well-prepared to enter the work force as design engineers or to pursue advanced degrees. Students will gain depth of knowledge and breadth of experience that will inspire them to pursue successful careers in their chosen professional field and embark on a path of lifelong learning.
Cooperative education
The program requires students to complete approximately 50 weeks of cooperative education. Students may begin their co-op experience in the third year of the program. Co-ops may be completed during the academic year or during the summer. Each student is assigned a co-op adviser to assist in identifying and applying to opportunities.
Accreditation
The computer engineering technology major is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology ABET, http://www.abet.org.
Curriculum
Computer engineering technology, BS degree, typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| MATH-171 | LAS Perspective 7A: Calculus A | 3 |
| EEET-111, 112 | DC Circuits and Lab | 4 |
| CPET-141, 142 | Digital Fundamentals and Lab | 3 |
| LAS Perspective 1, 2 | 6 | |
| LAS Foundation 1: First Year Seminar† | 3 | |
| MATH-172 | LAS Perspective 7B: Calculus B | 3 |
| EEET-121, 122 | AC Circuits and Lab | 4 |
| CPET-121 | Computational Problem Solving I | 3 |
| LAS Foundation 2: First Year Writing | 3 | |
| Wellness Education* | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| MATH-173 | Calculus C | 3 |
| EEET-211, 212 | Electronics I and Lab | 4 |
| CPET-201, 202 | Microcontroller Systems and Lab | 3 |
| LAS Perspective 3, 4 | 6 | |
| CHMG-141, 145 | LAS Perspective 5: General and Analytical Chemistry I and Lab | 4 |
| MATH-211 | Calculus and DEQ | 3 |
| EEET-221, 222 | Electronics II and Lab | 3 |
| CPET-241, 242 | Digital Systems Design and Lab | 4 |
| STAT-145 | Introduction to Statistics I | 3 |
| Third Year | ||
| PHYS-111 | LAS Perspective 6: College Physics I | 4 |
| EEET-321 | Signals Systems and Transforms | 4 |
| CPET-341, 342 | Hardware Description Language and Lab | 3 |
| CPET-321 | Computational Problem Solving II | 3 |
| LAS Immersion 1 | 3 | |
| EEET-299 | Career Orientation | 0 |
| CPET-499 | Cooperative Education | Co-op |
| Fourth Year | ||
| CPET-481 | Networking Technologies | 3 |
| EEET-425 | Digital Signal Processing | 4 |
| EEET-421 | Design and Innovation (WI) | 3 |
| LAS Immersion 2, 3 | 6 | |
| Technical Electives | 6 | |
| MFET-436 | Engineering Economics | 3 |
| CPET-561 | Embedded Systems Design I | 4 |
| CPET-461 | Real Time Operating Systems | 3 |
| CPET-499 | Cooperative Education | Co-op |
| Fifth Year | ||
| CPET-499 | Cooperative Education | Co-op |
| CPET-563 | Embedded Systems Design II | 3 |
| General Education Electives | 6 | |
| Free Electives | 6 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 129 | |
Please see New General Education Curriculum–Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for more information.
(WI) Refers to a writing intensive course within the major.
* Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information. Students completing bachelor's degrees are required to complete two Wellness courses.
† The First Year Seminar requirement is replaced by an LAS Elective for the 2013-14 academic year.
Options
Students may elect to use the two technical electives and the two free electives to complete an option in audio or telecommunications. Each option consists of four courses.
Audio
| EEET-261 | Fundamentals of Audio Engineering |
| EEET-361 | Modern Audio Production |
| EEET-461 | Introduction to Acoustics |
| EEET-531 | Audio Power Amplifier |
Telecommunications
| CPET-481 | Network Technologies |
| EEET-311 | Communications Elective with Lab |
| EEET-525 | Wireless RF Systems |
| EEET-531 | Fiber Optics Technology |
Accelerated dual degree option
The program, in conjunction with the department of computer science in the B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, offers an accelerated dual degree option that combines the bachelor’s degree in computer engineering technology and a master’s degree in computer science.
Computer engineering technology, BS degree/Computer science, MS degree, typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | ||
| MATH-171 | LAS Perspective 7A: Calculus A | 3 |
| EEET-111, 112 | DC Circuits and Lab | 4 |
| CPET-141, 142 | Digital Fundamentals and Lab | 3 |
| LAS Perspective 1, 2 | 6 | |
| LAS Foundation 1: First Year Seminar† | 3 | |
| MATH-172 | LAS Perspective 7B: Calculus B | 3 |
| EEET-121, 122 | AC Circuits and Lab | 4 |
| CPET-121 | Computational Problem Solving I | 3 |
| LAS Foundation 2: First Year Writing | 3 | |
| Wellness Education* | 0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| MATH-173 | Calculus C | 3 |
| EEET-211, 212 | Electronics I and Lab | 4 |
| CPET-201, 202 | Microcontroller Systems and Lab | 3 |
| LAS Perspective 3, 4 | 6 | |
| CHMG-141, 145 | LAS Perspective 5: General and Analytical Chemistry I and Lab | 4 |
| MATH-211 | Calculus and DEQ | 3 |
| EEET-221, 222 | Electronics II and Lab | 3 |
| CPET-241, 242 | Digital Systems Design and Lab | 4 |
| STAT-251 | Probability and Statistics I | 3 |
| Third Year | ||
| MATH-190 | Discrete Math for Computing | 3 |
| EEET-321 | Signals Systems and Transforms | 4 |
| CPET-341, 342 | Hardware Description Language and Lab | 3 |
| CPET-321 | Computational Problem Solving II | 3 |
| LAS Immersion 1 | 3 | |
| EEET-299 | Career Orientation | 0 |
| CPET-499 | Cooperative Education (spring and summer) | Co-op |
| Fourth Year | ||
| CSCI-262 | Introduction to Computer Science Theory | 3 |
| PHYS-111 | LAS Perspective 6: College Physics I | 4 |
| EEET-421 | Design Innovation (WI) | 3 |
| LAS Immersion 2 | 3 | |
| MFET-436 | Engineering Economics | 3 |
| CPET-561 | Embedded Systems Design I | 4 |
| CPET-461 | Real Time Operating Systems | 3 |
| CSCI-605 | Advanced Java Programming | 3 |
| CPET-499 | Cooperative Education (summer) | Co-op |
| Fifth Year | ||
| CSCI-620 | Data Exploration and Management | 3 |
| CPET-481 | Networking Technologies | 3 |
| EEET-425 | Digital Signal Processing | 4 |
| CSCI-665 | Foundations of Algorithms | 3 |
| CPET-563 | Embedded Systems Design II | 3 |
| CSCI-720 | Data Mining | 3 |
| CSCI-622 | Secure Data Management | 3 |
| LAS Immersion 3 | 3 | |
| Sixth Year | ||
| CSCI-687 | Graduate Research Seminar | 3 |
| CSCI-631 | Foundations of Computer Vision | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| CSCI-663 | Computability | |
| CSCI-664 | Computational Complexity | |
| CSCI-799 | Computer Science Graduate Independent Study | 3 |
| CSCI-790 | Computer Science Thesis | 6 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 150 | |
Please see New General Education Curriculum–Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) for more information.
(WI) Refers to a writing intensive course within the major.
* Please see Wellness Education Requirement for more information. Students completing bachelor's degrees are required to complete two Wellness courses.
† The First Year Seminar requirement is replaced by an LAS Elective for the 2013-14 academic year.