+ Electronics and Computer Technology

264 Technology, 419-372-2439
www.bgsu.edu/colleges/technology/Electronic

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 curriculum.

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 general 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 electric motors, electronic controllers and instrumentation systems. Students may also participate in the student section of the Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society of America (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 program 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.

Most ECT courses offered on BGSU's main campus are offered in the evenings on a five-year rotating basis. BGSU's Firelands offers both day and evening ECT courses.

Learning Outcomes

Program-relevant learning outcomes of electronics and computer technology 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
  

First year (31 hours)

• CS 101 (3)
• DESN 104 (3)
• ENG 112 (3)
• ECT 196 (3)
• General education core (6)
• MFG 112 (3)
• Math requirement (10)
  

Second year (33 hours)

• ECT 240, 241, 249 (9)
• General education core (9)
• IPC 306 (3)
• PHYS 201 (5) (meets natural science requirement)
• STAT 200 (3)
• TECH 289 (4)
  

Third year (30 hours)

• ECT 300, 310, 341,344, 349, 386 (18)
• CS 205 (3)
• PHYS 202 (5) (meets natural science requirement)
• TECH 389 (4)
  

Fourth year (31 hours)

• Business electives (12)
• ECT 441, 453, 486 (9)
• TECH 302 (3) (meets social science and international perspectives requirements)
• Technology electives (3)
• TECH 489 (4)