Computer Engineering Technology BS

The computer engineering technology program is designed for the student who wishes to pursue a career as a computing professional and who desires a challenging curriculum which offers a wholistic approach to computing. Shawnee State’s program maintains a balance between computer software and hardware by blending the most critical courses from computer science with those from electrical engineering technology.

The program also balances computing theory with application by offering rigorous courses, and adding to each of these courses an applied lab component. These labs encourage the application of theoretical knowledge to real-world projects which involve software applications, microprocessor-based systems, and computer networks.

The overall breadth and depth of the program prepares graduates to apply computing-based solutions to problems in industry, business, and medicine. In addition, their skills help them expand the frontiers of society by enabling those in the arts and sciences to attain greater levels of achievement in science, literature, art, music, and philosophy through appropriately applied computing technologies.

Math Placement

The co-requisite course for ETEM 1110 Electrical Fundamentals 1 (DC) is MATH 1200 College Algebra; however, the beginning math requirement for this program is MATH 1250. The course sequence may vary depending on math placement. A sample freshmen course sequence, based on placement in MATH1250, is as follows:

	Fall Term	Spring Term
	ETEM 1110 Electrical Fundamentals 1 (DC)	ETEM1111 Electrical Fundamentals 2 (AC)
	MATH 1250 Trigonometry	ETEM 1216 Electronics
	ENGL 1101 or ENGL 1102 Discourse & Composition	ETEC 1101 Structured Programming
	ETCO 1120 Intro to STEM Programming	ETEC 1302 Computing Systems
	GEP Fine Arts Elective	ENGL 1105 Comp and Argumentation
	UNIV 1100 Freshman Year Experience

Students that don’t meet the requirements for MATH1250 should work with the Engineering Technology department and/or their academic advisor to develop an alternate schedule.

Computer Requirement

All students in the B.S. in Computer Engineering Technology, B.S. in Digital Simulation and Gaming Engineering Technology, and A.A.S. in Electromechanical Engineering Technology degree programs are required to purchase a laptop computer for use in class.

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Degree Requirements

General Education Program	40 Hours
The General Education Program is composed of 40 credit hours minimum of which 3 hours may be satisfied by the following mathematics requirements in the computer engineering technology curriculum: MATH 1200 . Further information about the GEP is listed in the General Education Program or can be obtained from the department chairperson’s office.
Mathematics Courses	11 Hours
Natural Science Courses (Any GEP Natural Science Sequence)	8 Hours
Electricity and Electronics Tech. Crs.	10 Hours
Computer Eng. Tech. Courses	60 Hours

Total Hours Required	129 Hours

Mathematics Courses (11 Hours)

Natural Science Courses (8 Hours)

PHYS 2211/2212 are no longer required; students can use any GEP natural science sequence.

Electricity and Electronics Technology Courses (10 Hours)

Computer Engineering Technology Courses (60 Hours)*

* ETEC 4301 Design Lab 1 is an IDST 4490 Senior Seminar Alternative Class