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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 (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
Click
for 2006-2007 course requirements
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