+ Electronics and Computer
Technology
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Technology, 419-372-2439
http://www.bgsu.edu/colleges/technology/Undergraduate/ect/index.html
As
industries become more automated and society
becomes more dependent on electronic data communication,
the demand increases for graduates with technical
knowledge in electronics and computers. Bowling
Green State University provides this knowledge
through a progressive electronics and computer
technology major.
Electronics and computer technology is a comprehensive
study of diverse areas such as computer hardware
and interfacing; digital communication and networking;
computer-based instrumentation, data acquisition,
and process control. Emphasis is placed on the
practical application of physics, mathematics,
and computer science to the study of electronics
and computer technology. This knowledge is blended
with a core study of industry, business, and
liberal education to develop the whole person
as well as flexibility for career responsibilities
and advancement. An important component of this
technology curriculum is a cooperative education
program that integrates students' industrial
employment with classroom academics.
Students
may participate in activities related to the
Electric Vehicle Institute, which is involved
with design and testing of hybrid motors, electronic
controllers, and instrumentation systems. Students
may also participate in the student section
of the Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation
Society (ISA) by attending technical meetings
and exhibitions. They may also elect to become
involved with the Electrical Manufacturing and
Coil Winding Association (EMCWA) by attending
and making presentations at its annual conference.
Scholarships are available from both ISA and
EMCWA.
Graduates
of the major receive a bachelor of science in
technology degree and enter careers as a systems
engineer, computer engineer, network administrator,
product development engineer, control systems
engineer, or process engineer. Graduates may
also choose to pursue a post-graduate degree.
Learning
Outcomes
Program-relevant
learning outcomes of the electronics and computer
technology major include:
- Technical
knowledge and abilities in electronics and
computer technology
- Familiarity
with computer hardware and networking concepts
- Familiarity
with process control and instrumentation concepts
- Knowledge
of industrial and commercial applications
of importance to electronics and computer
technology
- Functional
understanding of business and management techniques
Click
for 2008-2009 course requirements
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