Computer Engineering Technology BS

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BS Degree - Code #1357

Aric Bryant, Department Chair and Program Coordinator
Email address: bryantam@alfredstate.edu

The computer engineering technology program will provide you with the cutting-edge industry knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to secure a career as an applied engineer capable of installing, designing, supporting, and maintaining computer systems and networks. This is an active, technically oriented program with a focus on computer system hardware and network infrastructure, as well as software development and operating systems. We’ve designed these degrees to prepare you for professional examinations leading to certifications such as the CompTIA A+ and Network+, Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA), Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE), and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).

Advantages

• The BS programs is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET,  http://www.abet.org. under the commission's General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs.
• In the first year of the program, students gain a foundation of knowledge in digital and electronic circuits followed by the development of skills in computer hardware, operating systems, and networking.

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;
2. an ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
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;
4. an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and
5. an ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Computer Engineering Technology - BS degree

TYPICAL EIGHT-SEMESTER PROGRAM

Sixth

Seventh

Eighth

NOTE:  See elective sheet for four-year majors for Gen. Ed. and other types of electives.

Recommended Major Electives:

ELET	2124		Upper Major Electives (Continued)
ELET	2163		CISY	5133
ELET	3103		CISY	5203
ELET	4154		CISY	5233
ELET	4224		CISY	5303
CISY	2133		CISY	5403
CISY	3193		CISY	5613
CISY	3223		CISY	6103
CISY	3283		CISY	6503
CISY	4003		CISY	6703
CISY	4063		CISY	7003
CISY	4283		CISY	7013
CISY	4423		CISY	7023
CISY	4723		CISY	7033
Upper Major Electives			CISY	7203
ELET	6004		CISY	8303
ELET	6143		CISY	8403
ELET	7104		CISY	8503
			ELET/CISY - Directed Study

Be advised that a prior felony conviction may impede a student's ability to receive licensure.

• 126 semester credit hours in eight-semester program
• 60 semester credit hours of liberal arts and sciences
• Seven of 10 General Education areas
• Minimum 45 upper-division credit hours
• Minimum 24 hours upper division in major
• Minimum of 30 hours upper division in residence
• 2.0 or above cumulative grade point average
• 2.0 or above grade point average in major courses (BSET, CISY, ELET)
• Approval of department faculty