College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science

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

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 Programs of this Bulletin.

Associate of Science

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

Bachelor of Arts

*Subject*	*Department*
Computer Science	Computer Science

Bachelor of Science

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

Certificate

*Subject*	*Department*
Advanced Microprocessors	Computer, Electrical, and Information Technology
Computer Controlled Systems	Computer, Electrical, and Information Technology
Computer Networking	Computer, Electrical, and Information Technology
Electronic Communications	Computer, Electrical, and Information Technology
Information Systems	Computer Science
Quality	Manufacturing & Construction Engineering Technology
Supervisory Leadership	Organizational Leadership and Supervision
Advanced Manufacturing Management	Manufacturing & Construction Engineering Technology

Minor

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

General Degree and Certificate Requirements

In addition to the academic regulations of IPFW (Regulations ), 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 (Regulations ) 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 11100.

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.