Program Description
Vermont State University’s Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Technology program bridges the gap between hardware and software by focusing on real-world applications involving electronic, microcontroller, and computer systems. Students receive broad instruction in these areas and how the integration of them comes together for the degree. They also develop an understanding of how engineering impacts society and the environment through case studies of past and current designs. Emphasis is also placed on the development of soft skills including teamwork and the importance of communication. Internships with local businesses help students further their learning by working alongside technicians and engineers in the field.
Instructors and students work together on developing solutions to problems, correcting faults in hardware and software, and learning how to make changes to improve system performance and operation. Laboratory exercises help to reinforce classroom discussion of topics and a capstone project in the final semester helps students see the big picture.
Students in the junior and senior years of the program enjoy the freedom of customizing their major by selecting from a variety of technical elective courses. These courses help to broaden the student’s understanding of computer engineering and allow them to tailor their degree to suit personal interests.
Graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Technology can enjoy many employment options thanks to the extensive nature of the degree. Typical jobs include working on the design and development of systems, interfacing with customers to develop unique solutions to problems, conducting field service work and setups, developing production testing and evaluation, designing remote environmental data stations, and more.
This program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
Program Outcomes
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Apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
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Design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
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Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly defined technical and nontechnical environments and identify and use appropriate technical literature.
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Conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments related to the discipline and interpret results to improve processes.
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Be aware of public health and safety considerations; local and global impacts of engineering solutions on individuals, organizations, and society; diversity and inclusion awareness; and the need for quality and continuous improvement and understand professional, ethical, and social responsibilities.
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Use relational databases to solve information management problems.
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Apply best security practices to safeguard information systems.
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Apply significant technical knowledge in their field of study to solve technical problems.
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Work effectively as a member or leader of a team to design, develop, and implement solutions to technical problems.
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Make ethical professional decisions in their careers.
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