+ 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 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 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 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.

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 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
  

Required classes (125 total hours)

• BG Perspective
  • Natural Sciences (6)
  • Humanities and Arts (6)
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences (6)
  • Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (3)
  • Core elective (BG Perspective) (3)
  • English 112 (3)
• ECT 196 (3)
• ECT 240 (3)
• ECT 241 (3)
• ECT 249 (3)
• ECT 300 (3)
• ECT 310 (3)
• ECT 341 (3)
• ECT 344 (3)
• ECT 349 (3)
• ECT 386 (3)
• ECT 441 (3)
• ECT 453 (3)
• ECT 486 (3)
• CS 101 (3)
• CS 201 (3)
• DESN 104 (3)
• IPC 306 (3)
• MATH 128
• MATH 131 (5) or MATH 134 (3) and 135 (3)
• MFG 112 (3)
• PHYS 201 (5) (applicable to BG Perspective natural science requirement)
• PHYS 202 (5) (applicable to BG Perspective natural science requirement)
• STAT 200 (3)
• TECH 302 (3) (applicable to BG Perspective social and behavioral sciences and international perspective requirements)
• TECH 289 (4), TECH 389 (4), TECH 489 (4) (cooperative education work experience)
• Technology electives (3)
  Select from:
  • ECT 490
  • CS 202
  • CS 217
  • DESN 131
  • MFG 428
• Business electives (12)
  Select from:
  • MKT 300
  • MKT 442
  • ACCT 200
  • MGMT 300
  • MGMT 305 or 360
  • LEGS 301
  • QS 326