Oct 05, 2024  
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science


 Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science Building 243 ~ 260-481-6839

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 catalog.

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                             Organizational Leadership

 Bachelor of Arts

Subject
Department
Computer Science Computer Science

Bachelor of Science

Subject
Department
5 Year BSCmpE/MSE Combined Degree Program Electrical and Computer Engineering
5 Year BSEE/MSE Combined Degree Program Electrical and Computer Engineering
5 Year BSME/MSE Combined Degree Program Civil and Mechanical Engineering
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 (B.S.) Organizational Leadership

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
Information Systems Computer Science
Quality Manufacturing & Construction Engineering Technology
Supervisory Leadership Organizational Leadership
Advanced Manufacturing Management          Manufacturing & Construction Engineering Technology
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Civil and Mechanical Engineering
Bio-Mechanical Engineering Civil and Mechanical Engineering

 Minor

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

General Degree and Certificate Requirements

In addition to the academic regulations of PFW (Regulations ), the following rules apply to students in the college. Where the college regulations are stricter than PFW 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 PFW (Regulations ) and those of your elected major, you must satisfy the following requirements of the College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science:

  1. Earn a minimum of 120 credits.
  2. Earn a graduation GPA of 2.00 or better in courses required for the major that are offered by the major department.
  3. Satisfactorily complete ENG W131 or an equivalent English composition course with a grade of C- or better.
  4. 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). 

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.