College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science

Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science Building 243 ~ 260-481-6839 ~ 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 students for a variety of careers in engineering, engineering technology, computer sciences and related disciplines, and leadership. The College is also the academic home for Military Science faculty members who offer courses in the Army ROTC program that leads to commissioning as an Army Officer.

ETCS offers degree programs in many areas related to computer science, engineering technology, engineering, and leadership. 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 5 of this Bulletin.

Associate of Science

Subject	Department
Electrical Engineering Technology Industrial Engineering Technology Information Systems Mechanical Engineering Technology Organizational Leadership and Supervision	Computer, Electrical, and Information Technology Manufacturing & Construction Engineering Technology Computer Science Manufacturing & Construction Engineering Technology Organizational Leadership and Supervision

Bachelor of Arts

Subject	Department
Computer Science	Computer Science

Bachelor of Science

Subject

Department

Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.)
Computer Engineering (B.S.Cmp.E.)
Computer Engineering Technology (B.S.)
Computer Science (B.S.)
Construction Engineering Technology (B.S.)
Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.)
Electrical Engineering Technology (B.S.)
Industrial Engineering Technology (B.S.)
Information Systems (B.S.)
Information Technology (B.S.)
Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.)
Mechanical Engineering Technology (B.S.)
Organizational Leadership and Supervision (B.S.)

Civil and Mechanical Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Computer, Electrical, and Information Technology
Computer Science
Manufacturing & Construction Engineering Technology
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Computer, Electrical, and Information Technology
Manufacturing & Construction Engineering Technology
Computer Science
Computer, Electrical, and Information Technology
Civil and Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing & Construction Engineering Technology
Organizational Leadership and Supervision

Certificate

Subject

Department

Advanced Microprocessors
Computer Controlled Systems
Computer Networking
Electronic Communications
Information Systems Application
Quality
Supervisory Leadership
Advanced Manufacturing Management

Computer, Electrical, and Information Technology
Computer, Electrical, and Information Technology
Computer, Electrical, and Information Technology
Computer, Electrical, and Information Technology
Computer Science
Manufacturing & Construction Engineering Technology
Organizational Leadership and Supervision
Manufacturing & Construction Engineering Technology

Minor

Subject	Department
Computer Science Electronics Informatics Information Systems Organizational Leadership and Supervision Military Science	Computer Science Computer, Electrical, and Information Technology Computer Science Computer Science Organizational Leadership and Supervision Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science

General Degree and Certificate Requirements

In addition to the academic regulations of IPFW (see Part 8 ), 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 8 ) 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 120 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, College of Arts and Sciences) and (b) developmental courses such as ENG W129; and MA 113.

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.