Mar 28, 2024  
Undergraduate Bulletin 2008-2009 
    
Undergraduate Bulletin 2008-2009 [Archived Catalog]

Computer and Electrical Engineering Technology & Information Systems and Technology


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Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering Technology & Information Systems and Technology
College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science

Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science Building 205 ~ 260-481-6338 ~ www.ecet.ipfw.edu


The Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering Technology & Information Systems and Technology (CEIT) offers the Bachelor of Science with a major in computer engineering technology (CPET), the Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science with a major in electrical engineering technology (EET), and the Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (IS). The CPET and EET programs prepare students for careers as professionals in many areas involving computer systems and electronics, including hardware and software support of industrial and business related electronic and computer systems, industrial networking, Internet and networking control, computer systems, instrumentation, and other emerging technical areas. The IS programs focus on understanding the fundamentals of the discipline of information systems programming, data structure design, business data processing, computer architecture, data communication, and database systems. CPET and EET graduates have titles such as electrical  or computer engineer, electrical technologist, computer support specialist, networking support specialist, automation engineer, applications engineer, telecommunications engineer, network support technician/engineer, and network administrator. IS graduates have titles in the fields of information systems such as analyst, programmer, system specialist, administrator, manager, and supervisor. The department has more than 1,100 alumni who hold technical and managerial positions nationwide.

The Associate and Bachelor of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering Technology are accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Inc. (TAC/ABET), 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, telephone 410-347-7700. In addition to the degree programs, the department also offers a minor in electronics, in information systems and certificate programs in advanced microprocessors, computer controlled systems, electronics communications, and computer networking.

Mission

The mission of the department is to offer high-quality undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs in the areas of EET, CPET, IS and IT. These programs meet regional needs and include credit and noncredit education in areas related to electrical, computer, and information systems and technology. The department seeks to advance and share technical knowledge through teaching and creative endeavors, and to work with regional industries to develop and increase technically knowledgeable human resources.

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