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Computer Engineering Technology, B.S.

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The goal of the Computer Engineering Technology program is to provide students with a high-quality applications-oriented undergraduate education based on state-of-the-art technology as a preparation for productive employment in the broad field of computer applications. This goal is achieved through four objectives

  1. Continuously updating courses in the program to ensure relevance to the latest industrial practices
  2. Provision of appropriate computing facilities,
  3. Integration of advanced computer technology in all courses, and
  4. Continuing professional growth and development of the students and faculty. The program is designed to satisfy the educational needs of the urban Houston community by providing an inclusive climate that fosters self-awareness, personal growth, and a desire for life-long learning.

Computers are used to control processes in manufacturing, chemical production, and oil & gas industry and energy systems. They are used to route data and conversations in telephone and wireless communication; provide the best shipping, billing, routing, and inventory information for transportation industry; and online marketplace. Computers and appropriate software packages are also used to solve scientific and engineering problems, to aid in medical tests and diagnoses, and to help design structures and buildings.

With computers assisting nearly every professional and leisure activity of modern life, people who can design, develop, implement, install, configure, network, operate, and maintain computer systems can make a valuable contribution to business and industry. People familiar with both the hardware and software requirements of computers are especially valuable.

Computer Engineering Technology majors study the application of state-of-the-art hardware and software in contemporary computer systems. Students are given a solid foundation in mathematics, basic sciences, and electronics. A thorough study is made of digital circuits and embedded systems, and computer circuits and systems. Hardware and software aspects of computers are covered in detail. Graduates of Computer Engineering Technology are qualified for immediate employment in a variety of industries as sales representatives, field specialists, interface designers, software specialists, and digital applications specialists.

Students pursuing the Computer Engineering Technology major must complete the following requirements, in addition to university core and general college requirements.

Computer Engineering Technology

University Core

Core Communications (6 semester hours)

Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
Core Communications I -  ENGL 1301 - First Year Writing I Credit Hours: 3
Core Communications II -  ENGL 1302 - First Year Writing II Credit Hours: 3

Core Mathematics (6 semester hours)

  • Core Mathematics - this program has specified math (see below)
  • Core Math/Reasoning (IDO) - this program has specified math (see below)

Core American History (6 semester hours)

Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
HIST 1377 - The U S To 1877 Credit Hours: 3.0
HIST 1379 - The United States Since 1877 Credit Hours: 3.0

Core Government/Political Science (6 semester hours)

Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
GOVT 2306 - US and Texas Constitution and Politics Credit Hours: 3
GOVT 2305 - US Government: Congress, President, & Courts Credit Hours: 3

Core Language, Philosophy & Culture (3 semester hours)

  • Language, Philosophy & Culture: Approved Core Courses

Core Creative Arts (3 semester hours)

  • Creative Arts: Approved Core Courses

Core Life & Physical Sciences (6 semester hours)

  • Core Life & Physical Sciences - this program has specified science (see below)
  • Core Life & Physical Sciences - this program has specified science (see below)

Core Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 semester hours)

  • Social and Behavioral Sciences: Approved Core Courses

Core Writing in the Disciplines (IDO) (3 semester hours)

  • Core Writing in the Disciplines - this program has specified WID (see below)

Undergraduate Bachelor of Science Requirement

  • 6 semester hours MATH course
  • 6 semester hours Formal Science

Courses required for program that also fulfill core categories:

Mathematics and BS Special Requirements

Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
Core Mathematics -  MATH 2413 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 4
Core Math/Reasoning -  MATH 2414 - Calculus II Credit Hours: 4

 

MATH 3307 - Statistical Applications OR Credit Hours: 3
MATH 3321 - Engineering Mathematics Credit Hours: 3

 

Bachelor of Science -  ELET 2300 - Introduction To C++ Programming Credit Hours: 3

Life & Physical Sciences

Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
PHYS 1301 - College Physics I (lecture) Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 1101 - College Physics I (lab) Credit Hours: 1
PHYS 1302 - College Physics II (lecture) Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 1102 - College Physics II (lab) Credit Hours: 1

Writing in the Discipline

Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
TLIM 3363 - Technical Communications (student may apply previous credit for ENGI 2304 Technical Communications) Credit Hours: 3

Departmental Requirements

Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
CHEM 1305 - Foundations of Chemistry (student may apply previous credit for CHEM 1331 or CHEM 1372 or CHEM 1332) Credit Hours: 3

 

TLIM 3340 - Organizational Leadership and Supervision or Credit Hours: 3.0
HDCS 3300 - Organizational Decisions in Technology (student may apply previous credit for MANA 3335) Credit Hours: 3.0

 

MECT 4188 - Ethics in Engineering Technology Credit Hours: 1.0

 

MECT 3341 - Computer-Aided Drafting or Credit Hours: 3
  • approved MECT elective
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    TECH 3366 - Applications of Numerical Methods in Technology (student may apply previous credit for ECE 2331) Credit Hours: 3

    Computer Engineering Technology Major Requirements

    Majors in Computer Engineering Technology may use no grade below C- ELET courses to satisfy major degree requirements.

    Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
    ELET 1400 - Circuit Theory and Lab I (student may apply previous credit for ECE 2300/2100) Credit Hours: 4
    ELET 1401 - Circuit Theory and Laboratory II Credit Hours: 4.0
    ELET 2303 - Digital Systems Credit Hours: 3.0
    ELET 2103 - Digital Systems Laboratory Credit Hours: 1.0
    ELET 2305 - Semiconductor Devices and Circuits Credit Hours: 3
    ELET 2105 - Semiconductor Devices and Circuits Laboratory Credit Hours: 1.0
    ELET 3301 - Linear Systems Analysis Credit Hours: 3
    ELET 3402 - Communications Circuits Credit Hours: 4.0
    ELET 3403 - Sensor Applications Credit Hours: 4.0
    ELET 3405 - Microprocessor Architecture Credit Hours: 4.0
    ELET 3425 - Embedded Systems Credit Hours: 4.0
    ELET 4308 - Senior Project Credit Hours: 3.0
    ELET 4208 - Senior Project Laboratory Credit Hours: 2.0
    ELET 4421 - Computer Networks Credit Hours: 4.0

    Pre-Approved Electives

    Select 12 semester hours from the following:

    Course NameCredit Hours:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
    ELET 4300 - Unix Operating System Credit Hours: 3.0
    ELET 4302 - Data Communication Systems Credit Hours: 3.0
    ELET 4309 - Object-Oriented Applications Programming Credit Hours: 3.0
    ELET 4315 - Telecommunications Credit Hours: 3.0
    ELET 4325 - Advanced Microcomputer Networks Credit Hours: 3.0
    ELET 4327 - Optical Circuits Credit Hours: 3.0
    ELET 4332 - Physiological Systems Modeling and Simulation Credit Hours: 3.0
    ELET 4350 - Overview of Computational Health Informatics Credit Hours: 3.0
    ELET 4351 - Biomedical Data Mining Credit Hours: 3.0
    ELET 4352 - Computational Tools for Technology Credit Hours: 3.0
    ELET 4354 - Biomedical Image Analysis Credit Hours: 3.0
    ELET 4355 - Biomedical Signal Analysis Credit Hours: 3.0
    ELET 4356 - Information Visualization in Engineering Technology Credit Hours: 3
    ELET 4360 - Sustainable and Resilient Technology Development Credit Hours: 3.0
  • Approved ELET elective (3 advanced semester hours)
  • Free electives (3 semester hours)

    Students must have minimum 2.00 in major

    Major GPA calculated on the major requirements and approved electives.

    • 2.00 minimum cumulative grade point average in courses attempted at the University of Houston
    • 36 of the credit hours must be advanced (junior or senior level)
    • Final residency - The last 30 semester hours to be applied toward a bachelor’s degree must be taken in residence at UH
    • 9 advanced credit hours in department of major in residence at UH
    • 124 hours required for this degree
    • Limit 66 credit hours of lower-level (1000 and 2000 level) transfer credit toward an undergraduate degree at the University of Houston
    • Students may use no more than two semester hours in physical education activity courses
    • Students must satisfy TSI to graduate
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