2023-2024 Academic Catalog

Nov 23, 2024

2023-2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology, BSECET

Program Description:

The Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (BSECET) offers students an in-depth foundation in electrical engineering and computer engineering from the ground up by an interdisciplinary team of Wright State University faculty. The program’s coursework focuses on foundational electrical and computer engineering topics to prepare students for real-world problem solving and design of electronic, computer, and software systems through a comprehensive curriculum of modern electrical and computer engineering design skills. This program uniquely blends coursework from multiple fields of math, science, engineering and computer science using pedagogical best practices focused on engaging students in their learning, such that they are actively involved in understanding engineering concepts and ideas, and fostering scientific creativity and critical thinking.

This program prepares students for careers in a variety of fields, including for example: automated manufacturing, electronics instrumentation, testing, and quality control; electronic/electrical product development and design; software development and design; computer network and system development, design, sustainment; field service engineering; and systems engineering.

Program Objectives

Objective 1: Will be professionally employed in a technical or supervisory position or pursuing advanced training.
Objective 2: Will be actively involved in professional development activities.
Objective 3: Will be leading or participating as a member of project teams.
Objective 4: Will be developing expertise in a specialized area, such as through the pursuit of technical certifications, or broadening their base of knowledge.

Admission Requirements:

Admission to Wright State University:

Domestic high school students will be granted admission to Wright State University upon fulfilling the following requirements:

Complete the Ohio Core curriculum (or equivalent curriculum)
Achieve a minimum cumulative high school grade point average of 2.0

Admission to the College of Engineering and Computer Science:

All College of Engineering and Computer Science major programs require that students meet the following requirements:

Completion of 24 or more semester hours of college-level work
Obtain a 2.25 cumulative GPA at Wright State University
Obtain a C or higher in ENG 1100 (or any Wright State Core first-year writing course)

Program Learning Outcomes:

The B.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology prepares students for real-world problem solving and design of electronic, computer, and software systems through a comprehensive curriculum of modern electrical & computer engineering design skills.

Undergraduate Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Program Learning Goals

The goal of the program is to train students in modern electrical and computer engineering design skills, with the objective of post-graduation employment in a related field. This will be achieved through attainment of the following student outcomes, as specified by the ABET Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission. Each of these outcomes is addressed in one or more curricular requirements of the program.

Undergraduate Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Program Core Skills

an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
an ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and
an ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.

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Program Requirements:

The program includes WSU Core, ECET pre-major, ECET full-major, and technical and non-technical electives.

The BSECET program has two track options available.

Track 1 (Calculus and General Physics) prepares students for advanced math (MTH 2350) that allows the program to include advanced 4000-level courses in electrical and computer engineering.
Track 2 (Applied Calculus and Principles of Physics) prepares students for electrical and computer engineering technology coursework with a lesser development of math and science.

I. Wright State Core: 43 Hours

WSU Core requires a minimum of 38 hours. ECET students will complete at least 38 hours and may complete as much as 44 hours depending on the selection of math, natural sciences, and additional core.

Communications: 6 Hours

BSECET program requires 6 hours of academic and technical writing which satisfy WSU Core Element 1 (Communications).

Track 1 and Track 2 students complete
ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
and one of the following:
EGR 3350 - Technical Communications for Engineers and Computer Scientists Credit Hour(s): 3
or
ENG 2140 - Research, Technical Writing and Presentation for Scientists and Engineers Credit Hour(s): 3

Mathematics: 4 Hours

The BSECET program requires 8 hours of math. Students complete 4 hours of calculus to satisfy WSU Core Element 2 (Mathematics).

Track 1 students complete MTH 2300 - Calculus I Credit Hour(s): 4
Track 2 students complete MTH 2240 - Applied Calculus Credit Hour(s): 4

Global Traditions - Interdisciplinary Global Studies: 3 Hours

Select Interdisciplinary Global Studies course from the list of WSU Core Element 3 courses that also satisfy Intensive Writing (IW) and Multicultural (MC) competencies.

Global Traditions - History: 3 Hours

Choose one of the following history courses:

CLS 1500 - Introduction to Greek and Roman Culture Credit Hour(s): 3
or
HST 1100 - Western Civilizations to 1500 Credit Hour(s): 3
or
HST 1200 - The West and the World since 1500 Credit Hour(s): 3

Arts/Humanities: 3 Hours

Select one course from WSU Core Element 4.

Social Science: 6 Hours

Select 6 hours from WSU Core Element 5 courses from two different disciplines that also satisfy Intensive Writing (IW) and Multicultural (MC) compentencies. Students complete a course in economics and a non-economics course.

EC course from WSU Core Element 5 (Social Science), 3 credit hours
Non-EC course from WSU Core Element 5 (Social Science), 3 credit hours

Natural Science: 10 Hours

The BSECET program requires 10 hours of physics with which satisfy WSU Core Element 6 (Natural Science with Lab).

Track 1: complete the following physics sequence: PHY 2400 - General Physics I Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2400L - General Physics I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
PHY 2400R - General Physics I Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
PHY 2410 - General Physics II Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 2410L - General Physics II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
PHY 2410R - General Physics II Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
Track 2: complete the following physics sequence: PHY 1110 - Principles of Physics I Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 1110L - Principles of Physics Lab I Credit Hour(s): 1
PHY 1110R - Principles of Physics I Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
PHY 1120 - Principles of Physics II Credit Hour(s): 4
PHY 1120L - Principles of Physics Lab II Credit Hour(s): 1
PHY 1120R - Principles of Physics II Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0

Additional CORE Courses: 8 Hours

WSU Core requires two additional courses from two different WSU Core elements. ECET students complete 4 hours of math (Element 2) and 4 to 5 hours of natural science with lab (Element 6).

Track 1: complete the calculus course: MTH 2310 - Calculus II Credit Hour(s): 4
Track 2: complete 4 hours of math from the following: EGR 1010 - Introductory Mathematics for Engineering Applications Credit Hour(s): 4
EGR 1010L - Introductory Mathematics for Engineering Applications Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
EGR 1010R - Introductory Mathematics for Engineering Applications Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
or
STT 1600 - Statistical Concepts Credit Hour(s): 4
or
Track 1 and Track 2 complete a natural science with lab course from chemistry or biology.
- General Chemistry with Lab or a Biology course from WSU Core Element 6 (Natural Sciences).
STT 2640 - Elementary Statistics Credit Hour(s): 4

II. Required Courses beyond WSU Core: 74 Hours

The BSECET students begin as Pre-Major students and satisfactorily complete 35 hours of pre-major courses for promotion to Full-Major. Pre-major courses are listed in the table below for each track and show that 18 of the 35 hours are satisifed by WSU Core (courses denoted by an asterisk).

BSECET pre-major foundation courses by Track.
Track 1	Track 2
ENG 1100*	ENG 1100*
MTH 2300* and MTH 2310*	MTH 2240* and one of (STT 2640* or STT 1600* or EGR 1010/L*)
PHY 2400/L* and PHY 2410/L*	PHY 1110/L* and PHY 1120/L*
EE 1000	EE 1000
CS 1180/L and CS 2200/L	CS 1180/L and CS 2200/L
EE 2000/L and EE 2010/L	EE 2000/L and EE 2011/L

Students may enroll in full-major courses after completing the pre-major courses with a GPA of at least 2.25.

ECET student complete 40 hours of full-major courses as decribed in the sections below.

ECET pre-major course beyond WSU CORE: 17 Hours

ECET pre-major courses must be completed with at least a 2.25 GPA before promotion to ECET full major.

EE 1000 - Introduction to Electrical Engineering Credit Hour(s): 1
EE 2000 - Digital Design with HDL Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 2000L - Digital Design with HDL Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
CS 1180 - Computer Science I Credit Hour(s): 4
CS 1180L - Computer Science I Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
CS 2200 - Discrete Structures and Their Algorithms Credit Hour(s): 4
CS 2200R - Discrete Structures and Their Algorithms Recitation Credit Hour(s): 0
and complete the analog circuit course with lab according to Track 1 or Track 2.
Track 1: complete the calculus-based analog circuits course with lab: EE 2010 - Analog Circuit Theory Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 2010L - Analog Circuit Theory Lab Credit Hour(s): 1
Track 2: complete the algebra-based analog circuits course with lab: EE 2011 - Analog Circuit Techniques Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 2011L - Analog Circuit Techniques Lab Credit Hour(s): 1

ECET full-major courses beyond WSU Core: 47 Hours

ECET full major courses include electrical engineering, computer programming, and WSU Core. ECET students may register for EE, CS, and CEG courses at or above the 3000 level after promotion to full major.

Track 1 students complete the advanced-calculus linear systems course and Track 2 students complete the foundational-calculus linear systems course.

Track 1 and Track 2 students complete the following courses:
CS 1181 - Computer Science II Credit Hour(s): 4
CS 1181L - Computer Science II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0
CS 3100 - Data Structures and Algorithms Credit Hour(s): 3
CEG 2350 - Operating System Concepts and Usage Credit Hour(s): 4
CEG 3310 - Computer Organization Credit Hour(s): 4
EE 3310 - Electronic Devices and Circuits Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 3310L - Electronic Devices and Circuits Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
Track 1: complete the advanced-calculus linear systems course: EE 3210 - Continuous Linear Systems Credit Hour(s): 3
Track 2: complete the foundational-calculus linear systems course: EE 3510 - Continuous and Discrete Linear Systems Credit Hour(s): 3
Track 1 and Track 2 students complete the following 4000-level courses:
EE 4120 - Industrial Controls and Automation Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 4120L - Industrial Controls and Automation Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
EE 4130 - Continuous Control Systems Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 4130L - Continuous Control Systems Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 1
EE 4620 - Digital Integrated Circuit Design with PLDs and FPGAs Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 4620L - Digital Integrated Circuit Design with PLDs & FPGAs Lab Credit Hour(s): 1
EE 4910 - Electrical Engineering Senior Design Project I Credit Hour(s): 3
EE 4920 - Electrical Engineering Senior Design Project II Credit Hour(s): 3
AND 7 hours of 4000-level CS/CEG/EE courses. Must include at least one lab course.
- CS/CEG/EE 4000-level courses with at least one lab

Technical Electives: 10 Hours

Choose technical electives from the list of department approved courses.

Approved technical electives are 2000+ level courses from colleges of Engineering and Computer Science; Science and Math; or Business. Science courses must be natural or physical science courses. Students may also take EGR1010, EGR1980, or an additional computer programming course, e.g. CS1160, CEG2170, or ME1020. Redundant coursework will not be accepted. Technical electives may include 1 semester hour of internship credit (EE4810, EE4820, or EE4830), and may include 3 hours of study abroad (EGR4980) with department approval.

III. General Electives: 3 Hours

Complete 3 credit hours from the WSU catalog. The course must be at least of the 1000-level and non-redundant of courses taken to satisify WSU Core, EE pre-major, EE full-major, and Technical Electives.