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Computer Engineering Technology | | Graduates of this program possess an understanding and working knowledge of both computer hardware and software. With a command of the total environment, a computer technician is able to relate to both programmers and hardware engineers. The theory developed in the classroom is reinforced with laboratory work, which allows students to develop confidence and skill in their newly acquired knowledge and to accurately report the results of their observations. Along with two networked computer labs, students use the facilities available in three additional instrumented electronics labs.
Computer Engineering Technology students share many common first-semester courses with the Electrical Engineering Technology students. This first semester provides students with a firm base in fundamental principles. Subsequent semesters’ offerings stress a systems approach, with students investigating computer-based applications from both a hardware and a software perspective. Interfacing computers with their peripherals and network applications are emphasized. Graduates are well prepared for admission to Vermont Tech’s Bachelor of Science program in Computer Engineering Technology.
With an extra year’s work, students may pursue a dual associate’s degree with Electrical Engineering Technology.
Students with an Associate of Science in Computer Engineering Technology will be able to:
- Design and implement combinational and sequential digital circuits using simple tools and techniques
- Interface simple analog or digital hardware to a microcontroller and manipulate that hardware using programs in both assembly language and a high level language
- Understand port access, interrupt service routines, and hardware timing issues
- Develop small programs written in assembly language
- Develop small programs written in a high level language
- Understand the basic concepts of object-oriented programming
- Install and configure a significant operating system
- Administer a computer system by managing its resource usage, interpreting the output of monitoring tools, and troubleshooting system problems
- Apply knowledge of network protocols from the physical layer through the transport layer to analyze and troubleshoot TCP/IP network problems
- Clearly communicate technical information in both oral and written form to peers and supervisors
- Understand the computer engineering technology profession, its diversity, and its related ethical and social issues.
- Function effectively in teams
- Demonstrate a commitment to quality, timeliness, continuous improvement, and lifelong learning
The minimum number of credits required for a degree is 71.
Two Year CurriculumFirst YearFirst Year Fall Courses
| Credits
| First Year Spring Courses
| Credits
| | CIS 2025 - C Programming | 4
| CIS 2280 - Perl Programming
| 2
| ELT 1031 - Electrical Circuits I
| 4
| ELT 1080 - Electronics for CPE
| 4
| ELT 1051 - Presentation Graphics I
| 1
| ELT 1110 - Introduction to Digital Circuits
| 4
| | ENG 10XX – English* | 3-4
| MAT 1520 - Calculus for Engineering
| 4
| INT 1000 – Elec/Computer Orientation
| 1
| Select one:
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| MAT 1420 - Technical Mathematics
| 5
| PHY 1041 - Physics I
| 4
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| 18-19
| PHY 2041 - Physics I w/Calculus
| 4
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| 18
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Second YearSecond Year Fall Courses
| Credits
| Second Year Spring Courses
| Credits
| CIS 2151 - Computer Networks I
| 4
| CIS 2230 - System Administration
| 4
| CIS 2260 - Object-Oriented Prog
| 3
| CIS 2720 – Current Topics in Comp Eng
| 3
| ELT 2050 - Microprocessor Technique
| 4
| ELT 2040 - Computer System & Interface
| 4
| ELE XXXX - AH/SS elective**
| 3
| ENG 2080 - Technical Communication
| 3
| Select one:
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| ELE XXXX - AH/SS elective**
| 3
| PHY 1042 - Physics II
| 4
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| 17
| PHY 2042 - Physics II w/Calculus
| 4
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| 18
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Three Year CurriculumFirst YearFirst Year Fall Courses
| Credits
| First Year Spring Courses
| Credits
| ELT 1011 - Fundamentals of Circuits I
| 3
| CIS 1160 - Fndmntls of Programming in C
| 1
| ELT 1021 - Fndmntls of Digi Circuits I
| 3
| ELT 1012 - Fundamentals of Circuits II
| 3
| INT 1000 - Freshman Orientation
| 1
| ELT 1022 - Fndmntls of Digital Circuits II
| 3
| ENG 1041 - Basic College Writing
| 4
| ENG 1042 - Expository Writing
| 4
| MAT 1111 - Intro to Tech Math I
| 5
| MAT 1112 - Intro to Tech Math II
| 5
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| 16
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| 16
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Second YearSecond Year Fall Courses
| Credits
| Second Year Spring Courses
| Credits
| CIS 2025 - C Programming
| 4
| CIS 2280 - Perl Programming
| 2
| ELT 1051 - Presentation Graphics I
| 1
| ELT 1080 - Electronics for CPE
| 4
| ENG 1043 - Research Writing
| 4
| MAT 1520 - Calculus for Engineering
| 4
| MAT 1420 - Technical Mathematics
| 5
| PHY 1022 - Energy Cons/Equil
| 4
| PHY 1021 - Intro to Newtonian Mech
| 4
| ELE XXXX - AH/SS elective** | 3
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| 18
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| 17
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Third YearThird Year Fall Courses
| Credits
| Third Year Spring Courses
| Credits
| CIS 2151 - Computer Networks I
| 4
| CIS 2230 - System Administration
| 4
| CIS 2260 - Object-Oriented Prog
| 3
| CIS 2720 – Current Topics in Comp Eng
| 3
| ELT 2050 - Microcomp Techniques
| 4
| ELT 2040 - Computer System/Interfaces
| 4
| PHY 1042 - Physics II
| 4
| ENG 2080 - Technical Communication
| 3
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| 15
| ELE XXXX - AH/SS elective**
| 3
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| 17
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*Students who do not place into ENG 1060 or 1061 may take up to three terms to complete English Composition (see English Requirements). This will require summer courses or additional terms to complete the degree.**Students must complete a minimum of one Arts and Humanities (AH) and one Social Science (SS) elective
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