College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science

Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science Building 243 ~ 260-481-6839 ~ www.etcs.ipfw.edu

The objective of the College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science (ETCS) is to be an increasingly valuable technological resource for its students, and to serve society as an integral component of a unique and comprehensive university with vigorous regional ties and a growing national reputation. Within the broader mission of the university, the college’s goal is to prepare technicians, technologists, computer professionals, and engineers, and to provide its students with opportunities to develop fundamental skills, knowledge, and a professional attitude.

ETCS offers degree programs in computer science, engineering technologies, and engineering. Courses for these programs range from the study of fundamentals to practical, real-world, industrial methods.

Academic Programs

Full descriptions of the college’s certificate and degree programs appear in alphabetical order in Part 4 of this Bulletin.

Associate of Science

	Subject		Department
	Architectural Engineering Technology Civil Engineering Technology Computer Science Electrical Engineering Technology Industrial Engineering Technology Information Systems Interior Design Mechanical Engineering Technology		Civil and Architectural Engineering Technology Civil and Architectural Engineering Technology Computer Science Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology Computer Science Civil and Architectural Engineering Technology Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology

Bachelor of Science

	Subject		Department
	Computer Engineering (B.S.Cp.E.) Computer Engineering Technology (B.S.) Computer Science (B.S.) Construction Engineering Technology (B.S.) Electrical Engineering Engineering (B.S.E.E.) Electrical Engineering Technology (B.S.) Industrial Engineering Technology (B.S.) Information Systems (B.S.) Interior Design (B.S.) Mechanical Engineering Engineering (B.S.M.E.) Mechanical Engineering Technology (B.S.)		Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Computer Science Civil and Architectural Engineering Technology Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology Computer Science Civil and Architectural Engineering Technology Engineering Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology

Certificate

	Subject		Department
	Advanced Microprocessors Computer Controlled Systems Computer Networking Electronic Communications Power Electronic Systems Quality		Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Technology

Minor

	Subject		Department
	Computer Science Electronics Information Systems		Computer Science Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Computer Science

Transfer Program

	Subject		Department
	Engineering		Engineering

General Degree and Certificate Requirements

In addition to the academic regulations of IPFW (see Part 7), the following rules apply to students in the college. Where the college regulations are stricter than IPFW regulations, the college regulations apply.

Certificates and Associate Degrees

Requirements for certificates and Associate of Science degrees offered by the college are specified in the college’s departmental listings.

Bachelor’s Degrees

In addition to the requirements of IPFW (see Part 7) and those of your elected major, you must satisfy the following requirements of the College of Engineering, Technology,and Computer Science:

Earn a minimum of 124 credits.
Earn a graduation GPA of 2.00 or better in courses required for the major that are offered by the major department.
Satisfactorily complete ENG W131 or an equivalent English composition course with a grade of C or better.
Satisfactorily complete any additional degree requirements defined by individual departments based upon respective accrediting body criteria.

No credit toward graduation will be given for (a) courses or sequences considered to have overlapping content (see listings, School of Arts and Sciences) and (b) developmental courses such as CHM 100; EDUC X15x; ENG R15x, W11x, W130; and MA 109, 111, 113.

Graduation Survey

All ETCS students need to complete an online survey prior to graduation. Contact your department for more information.

Cooperative Education (Co-Op) and Related Programs

The college’s departments offer many options for Cooperative Education experiences. Regular co-op positions, work-study internships, and practicum positions are available and many departments offer laboratory or teaching assistantships. You should check with your department for these opportunities.