The computer engineering technology program provides the knowledge and skills necessary for employment as technicians or technologists who are capable of installing, designing, supporting, and maintaining computer systems and networks. This is a hands-on, technically oriented program with a focus on computer system hardware and network infrastructure, but does include software development and operating systems course work. The program is designed to prepare students for the rigorous professional certification 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).
The first year of the computer engineering technology program provides students with a foundation of knowledge in digital and electronic circuits and math, as well as an introduction to computer systems and networking. Students can earn their A+ and Network+ certifications in this first year, providing them with a marketable employment credential. In the following year the program continues developing skills in computer hardware, operating systems and networking.
Students graduating from the computer engineering technology associate program will be eligible to continue for the bachelor of science degree in computer engineering technology.
A laptop computer is required for students entering the computer engineering technology program. See laptop specifications. Some courses may require specialized tools and/or electronic components.
Program Educational Objectives
Program educational objectives were established with the assistance of the Industrial Advisory Committee and are reviewed periodically. The AAS in computer engineering technology program produces graduates who:
Accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission, Accreditation Board for Engineering Technology, Inc. (TAC/ABET), 111 Market Place - Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202; (410) 347-7700
Students may earn A+ and Network+ certifications from CompTIA, as well as the Microsoft Certified System Administrator (MCSA) certification upon successful completion of appropriate certification examinations.
Strong focus on:
Graduates are eligible to continue their education by enrolling in a baccalaureate degree program in computer engineering technology at Alfred State College or elsewhere. Our computer engineering technology AAS two-year degree program is the same as the first two years of the computer engineering technology BS four-year degree program.
Approximately 12 to 15 hours are spent in classroom instruction each week with class size ranging from 20 to 30 students. Structured labs are nine to 12 hours a week. The student's academic adviser is a member of the engineering technology faculty.
| First Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| COMP | 1503 | Freshman Composition | 3 |
| ELET | 1201 | Intro to Engineering Tech Lab |
1 |
| ELET | 1111 | Digital Logic Laboratory | 1 |
| ELET | 1133 | Digital Logic | 3 |
| ELET | 1143 | Electronic Fabrication | 3 |
| CISY | 1023 | Intro to Information Technology |
3 |
| MATH | 1033 | College Algebra | 3 |
| 17 | |||
| Second Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ELET | 1103 | Circuit Theory I | 3 |
| ELET | 1151 | Circuit Theory Lab | 1 |
| MATH | 2043 | College Trigonometry | 3 |
| PHYS | 1024 | General Physics I | 4 |
| ELET | 2012 | Intro Computer Networks | 2 |
| xxx3 | Gen Education Elective | 3 | |
| ELET | 1143 | Electronic Fabrication |
3 |
| 19 | |||
| Third Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ELET | 2103 | Electronics Theory I | 3 |
| ELET | 2151 | Electronics I Laboratory | 1 |
| SPCH | 1083 | Effective Speaking |
3 |
| xxx3 | Gen Education Elective | 3 | |
| PHYS | 2023 | General Physics II | 3 |
| ELET | 5224 | Adv Microprocessor Sys | 4 |
| 17 | |||
| Fourth Semester | credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ELET | 8234 | LAN Systems | 4 |
| ELET | 4114 | Network Mangement | 4 |
| MATH | 1063 | Technical Calculus I | 3 |
| ELET | 4174 | Network Infrastructure Essen | 4 |
| ELET | 2143 | Embedded Controller Fund |
3 |
| 18 | |||
Certification Tracks: CompTIA A+ and Network+ (CompTIA Certified Computer Technician) MCSA (Microsoft Certified System Administrator)
Also required: One unit of physical education.