2012-13 PROGRAM GUIDE See your Career Program Advisor to help you get into the right classes. Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.E.C.E.T.) Set Yourself Up for a Great Career Valencia is one of the premier public institutions in the nation to offer the Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology. With additional education at the bachelor s level and professional experience, you will have the opportunity to enhance your job skills and have more exciting career options available to you in this field. Our program offers three distinct concentrations with a wide choice of courses in a variety of different modalities based on your area of interest and career goals. Choose from three concentrations: Computer Systems Electrical/Electronic Systems Lasers and Photonics If you have an A.S. degree in Electronics Engineering Technology, an A.A. degree with engineering coursework, or an associate degree articulated to Valencia s BSECET program, you are qualified for direct admission into this program. Other transfer programs must be formally evaluated by the BSECET department. Further Educational Opportunities With a completed B.S. degree, additional doors to advanced academic programs are opened. These include graduate degree programs in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Engineering Technology. Admission Requirements This is a 2 + 2 program, meaning you must first complete an associate degree before you can transfer into the bachelor s program. Transferring with an A.S. Degree Must complete an A.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology, including: 42 credit hours of discipline-specific courses 18 credit hours of general education Transferring with an A.A. Degree Must complete an A.A. with Pre-Engineering coursework, including: 24 credit hours of associate level coursework 36 hours of general education Math through Calculus II Science through General Physics with Calculus II Refer to the catalog portion of this program guide for specific course requirements. If your degree is in another field, you must undergo a formal evaluation Potential Careers Computer Systems Engineer Electrical Engineer Electronic Engineer Data and Communication Engineer Laser Engineer Laser Electronics Engineer Photonics Engineer Optical Engineer Electro-Optical Engineer Earnings For salary and wage information, visit: www.floridawages.com Receive updates about the program and connect with other students at: facebook.com/valenciacollege Contacts For more information about the program or admission requirements, please contact the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology, Charles Davis, Program Advisor, at 407-582-5607 or email cdavis73@valenciacollege.edu. Visit our website at: valenciacollege.edu/bachelordegrees 2012 Valencia College ASP081612-01
B.S. ELECTRICAL and COMPUTER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Electrical/Electronic Systems Concentration Computer Systems Concentration Lasers and Photonics Concentration The Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Bachelor s degree offers graduates of an A.S. degree in Electronics Engineering Technology, an A.A. Articulated Pre-Major in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology, an A.A. Pre-Major in Engineering, or an articulated specialization in Audio Engineering Technology within the Sound and Music A.S. degree the opportunity to expand their knowledge in advanced modalities and administration. The Electrical and Computer Engineering professions are challenging and growing professions with career opportunities in areas such as electrical engineering or computer engineering. With professional experience and additional education at the baccalaureate level, opportunities for management and education career options are enhanced. Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Computer Systems Concentration (B.S.E.C.E.T) Admission Requirements: Students must meet one of the following criteria: Completion of an A.S. degree in Electronics Engineering Technology from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of 60 semester hours of course work, including 18 semester hours of transferable General Education courses. Completion of an A.A. degree from a regionally accredited institution with the following course work: MAC X253 or MAC X311 MAC X254 or MAC X312 PHY X053 or PHY X048C/X048L PHY X054 or PHY X049C/X049L Completion of an A.A. or A.S. degree articulated to B.S.E.C.E.T. degree. NOTE: Other Associates or higher degrees must be formally evaluated by the B.S.E.C.E.T. Department for admission. Degree Requirements: Students should check with their B.S.E.C.E.T. advisor frequently to ensure that they are making proper progress toward the degree. A grade of C (2.0) or better is required in all 3000 and 4000 level courses. Program Outcomes Apply applications of physics or chemistry to electrical and computer systems in a rigorous mathematical environment Apply ability to analyze, design, and implement hardware and software computer systems Apply ability to apply project management techniques to electrical and computer systems Apply ability to utilize statistics/probability, transform methods, discrete mathematics, or applied differential equations in support of computer systems programming, to the operation and maintenance of computer systems programming, to the building and testing of computer systems Engage effectively in interpersonal, oral, visual, and written communication Demonstrate working knowledge of group dynamics, team-building, time-management skills and ethical expectation of the profession. 1.a Valencia General Education Requirements (18+3 Cr.) (Applied to A.S. students) A. Communication 3 Cr. +* ENC 1102 B. Humanities [HUM Prefix (GR)] 3 Cr. C. Social Sciences 3 Cr. * POS 2041 (required if not previously taken) D. Mathematics 3 Cr. +* MAC 2312 (required) E. Science 6 Cr. +* PHY 2049C (required) OR 1.b Technical Requirements (Applied to A.A. Students) (18 Cr.) * EET 1025C Fundamentals of AC Circuits 3 Cr. * ETS 1210C Introduction to Photonics 3 Cr. * EET 1141C Semiconductor Devices & Circuits 3 Cr. * CET 2113C Digital Systems II 3 Cr. * CET 2123C Fundamentals of Microprocessors 3 Cr. * EET 2325C RF Communications 3 Cr. 2. Engineering Technology Core Requirements (25 Cr.) +* COP 3275 C/C++ for Engineering Technology 3 Cr. +* EGN 3443 Statistical Theory for Engineering Technology 3 Cr. +* CET 3464 Software Applications in Engineering Technology 3 Cr. +* EGN 3428 Engineering Mathematical Analysis 3 Cr. +* EET 3086C Circuit Analysis 3 Cr. +* ETP 4241 Power Systems and Energy Conversion 3 Cr. +* ETI 3116 Quality Assurance with Testing Methods 3 Cr.
+* ETS 3020 Engineering Management and Ethics 2 Cr. +* ETS 3010 Engineering Documentation and Communication 2 Cr. 3. Advanced Technical Requirements (21 Cr.) +* CET 3136C Logic Devices Programming 4 Cr. +* CET 4126C Microprocessor Programming 4 Cr. +* CET 4367C Microcontrollers Devices 4 Cr. +* CET 4333 Computer Architecture 3 Cr. +* CET 4382 Data Communication and Networking 3 Cr. +* CET 4663 Computer and Network Security 3 Cr. 4. Departmental Exit Requirement (3 Cr.) +* EET 4950 Senior Design Project 3 Cr 5. Foreign Language Requirements (0-8 Cr.) 6. Program Graduation Requirements A minimum adjusted grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on all 3000 and above course work taken at Valencia. Fulfill the requirements for the chosen concentration. Earn a minimum of last 32 semester credit hours at Valencia. Two years of one foreign language in high school, or one year foreign language in college (or equivalent proficiency exam) prior to graduation. Complete the General Education requirements including the required Gordon Rule. Total Semester Hours Required TRANSFER NOTES: 130 Credits an A.S. degree must satisfy Valencia general education program (GEP) requirements. This includes, POS 2041 (U.S. Government), SPC 1608 (Fundamentals of Speech) or SPC 1017 (Interpersonal Communication) and all the required Gordon Rule. an A.A. degree with the GEP requirements of that institution met have thereby satisfied Valencia GEP requirements. Students entering a Valencia undergraduate program and having a previously earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution have thereby satisfied Valencia GEP requirements. (See also the section on the GEP found elsewhere in the catalog.) Substitutions for 3000 and 4000 level courses are on a course-bycourse basis and MUST be approved by the department chair. Course transferred must be formally evaluated for equivalency credit. The student must provide all supporting information to the B.S.E.C.E.T Department for this evaluation. Specialized courses may not be offered every session or on every campus. Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Electrical/Electronic Systems Concentration (B.S.E.C.E.T) Admission Requirements: Students must meet one of the following criteria: Completion of an A.S. degree in Electronics Engineering Technology from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of 60 semester hours of course work, including 18 semester hours of transferable General Education courses. Completion of an A.A. degree from a regionally accredited institution with the following course work: MAC X253 or MAC X311 MAC X254 or MAC X312 PHY X053 or PHY X048C/X048L PHY X054 or PHY X049C/X049L Completion of an A.A. or A.S. degree articulated to B.S.E.C.E.T degree. NOTE: Other Associates or higher degrees must be formally evaluated by the B.S.E.C.E.T Department for admission. Degree Requirements: Students should check with their B.S.E.C.E.T advisor frequently to ensure that they are making proper progress toward the degree. A grade of C (2.0) or better is required in all 3000 and 4000 level courses. Program Outcomes Apply applications of physics or chemistry to electrical/electronic(s) circuits in a rigorous mathematical environment Apply ability to analyze, design, and implement control systems, instrumentation systems, communications systems, or power systems Apply ability to apply project management techniques to electrical/electronic(s) systems Apply ability to utilize statistics/probability, transform methods, discrete mathematics, or applied differential equations in support of electrical/electronic(s) systems programming, to the operation and maintenance of electrical systems programming, to the building and testing of electrical systems Engage effectively in interpersonal, oral, visual, and written communication Demonstrate working knowledge of group dynamics, team building, time-management skills and ethical expectation of the profession.
1.a Valencia General Education Requirements (18+3 Cr.) (Applied to A.S. students) A. Communication 3 Cr. +* ENC 1102 B. Humanities [HUM Prefix (GR)] 3 Cr. C. Social Sciences 3 Cr. * POS 2041 (required if not previously taken) D. Mathematics 3 Cr. +* MAC 2312 (required) E. Science 6 Cr. +* PHY 2049C (required) OR 1.b Technical Requirements (Applied to A.A. Students) (18 Cr.) * EET 1025C Fundamentals of AC Circuits 3 Cr. * ETS 1210C Introduction to Photonics 3 Cr. * EET 1141C Semiconductor Devices & Circuits 3 Cr. * CET 2113C Digital Systems II 3 Cr. * CET 2123C Fundamentals of Microprocessors 3 Cr. * EET 2325C RF Communications 3 Cr. 2. Engineering Technology Core Requirements (25 Cr.) +* COP 3275 C/C++ for Engineering Technology 3 Cr. +* EGN 3443 Statistical Theory for Engineering Technology 3 Cr. +* CET 3464 Software Applications in Engineering Technology 3 Cr. +* EGN 3428 Engineering Mathematical Analysis 3 Cr. +* EET 3086C Circuit Analysis 3 Cr. +* ETP 4241 Power Systems and Energy Conversion 3 Cr. +* ETI 3116 Quality Assurance with Testing Methods 3 Cr. +* ETS 3020 Engineering Management and Ethics 2 Cr. +* ETS 3010 Engineering Documentation and Communication 2 Cr. 3. Advanced Technical Requirements (21 Cr.) +* EET 3329C Communication Systems 3 Cr. +* EET 3732 Linear Control Systems 3 Cr. +* EET 4158C Linear Integrated Circuits and Systems 4 Cr. +* EET 4190C Digital Signal Processing 3 Cr. +* ETP 4240C Power Electronics 4 Cr. +* CET 4367C Microcontroller Devices 4 Cr. 4. Departmental Exit Requirement (3 Cr.) +* EET 4950 Senior Design Project 3 Cr. 5. Foreign Language Requirements (0-8 Cr.) 6. Program Graduation Requirements A minimum adjusted grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on all 3000 and above course work taken at Valencia. Fulfill the requirements for the chosen concentration. Earn a minimum of last 32 semester credit hours at Valencia. Two years of one foreign language in high school, or one year foreign language in college (or equivalent proficiency exam) prior to graduation. Complete the General Education requirements including the required Gordon Rule. Total Semester Hours Required 130 Credits TRANSFER NOTES: an A.S. degree must satisfy Valencia general education program (GEP) requirements. This includes POS 2041 (U.S. Government), SPC 1608 (Fundamentals of Speech) or SPC 1017 (Interpersonal Communication) and all of the required Gordon Rule. an A.A. degree with the GEP requirements of that institution met have thereby satisfied Valencia GEP requirements. Students entering a Valencia undergraduate program and having a previously earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution have thereby satisfied Valencia GEP requirements. (See also the section on the GEP found elsewhere in the catalog.) Substitutions for 3000 and 4000 level courses are on a course-bycourse basis and MUST be approved by the department chair. Course transferred must be formally evaluated for equivalency credit. The student must provide all supporting information to the B.S.E.C.E.T Department for this evaluation. Specialized courses may not be offered every session or on every campus. Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Lasers & Photonics Concentration (B.S.E.C.E.T) Admission Requirements: Students must meet one of the following criteria: Completion of an A.S. degree in Electronics Engineering Technology degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of 60 semester hours of course work, including 18 semester hours of transferable General Education courses. Completion of an A.A. degree from a regionally accredited institution with the following course work: MAC X253 or MAC X311 MAC X254 or MAC X312 PHY X053 or PHY X048C/X048L PHY X054 or PHY X049C/X049L Completion of an A.A. or A.S. degree articulated to B.S.E.C.E.T degree. NOTE: Other Associates or higher degrees must be formally evaluated by the B.S.E.C.E.T Department for admission.
Degree Requirements: Students should check with their B.S.E.C.E.T advisor frequently to ensure that they are making proper progress toward the degree. A grade of C (2.0) or better is required in all 3000 and 4000 level courses. Program Outcomes Apply applications of physics or chemistry to laser and photonic circuits in a rigorous mathematical environment. Apply the ability to analyze, design, and implement optical communications systems, optical detectors and systems, or advanced electro-optical devices and systems. Apply the ability to apply project management techniques to laser and photonic systems. Apply the ability to utilize statistics/probability, transform methods, discrete mathematics, or applied differential equations in support of laser and photonic networks. Apply application of circuit analysis and design, and computer programming, to the operation and maintenance of laser and optical systems. Apply application of circuit analysis and design, and computer programming, to the building and testing of laser and optical systems. Engage effectively in interpersonal, oral, visual, and written communication. Demonstrate working knowledge of group dynamics, team-building, time-management skills and ethical expectation of the profession. 1.a Valencia General Education Requirements (18+3 Cr.) (Applied to A.S. students) A. Communication 3 Cr. +* ENC 1102 B. Humanities [HUM Prefix (GR)] 3 Cr. C. Social Sciences 3 Cr. * POS 2041 (required if not previously taken) D. Mathematics 3 Cr. +* MAC 2312 (required) E. Science 6 Cr. +* PHY 2049C (required) OR 1.b Technical Requirements (Applied to A.A. Students) (18 Cr.) * EET 1025C Fundamentals of AC Circuits 3 Cr. * EET 1141C Semiconductor Devices & Circuits 3 Cr. * ETS 1210C Introduction to Photonics 3 Cr. * ETS 2221C Electro-Optical Devices 3 Cr. * ETS 2230C Introduction to Lasers 3 Cr. * EET 2325C RF Communications 3 Cr 2. Engineering Technology Core Requirements (25 Cr.) +* COP 3275 C/C++ for Engineering Technology 3 Cr. +* EGN 3443 Statistical Theory for Eng. Technology 3 Cr. +* CET 3464 Software Applications in Eng. Technology 3 Cr. +* EGN 3428 Engineering Mathematical Analysis 3 Cr. +* EET 3086C Circuit Analysis 3 Cr. +* ETP 4241 Power Systems and Energy Conversion 3 Cr. +* ETI 3116 Quality Assurance with Testing Methods 3 Cr. +* ETS 3020 Engineering Management and Ethics 2 Cr. +* ETS 3010 Engineering Documentation and Communication 2 Cr. 3. Advanced Technical Requirements (21 Cr.) +* ETS 4216C Geometrical and Wave Optics 3 Cr. +* ETS 4256C Optical Communication Systems 3 Cr. +* ETS 4217C Optical Engineering and Lens Design 4 Cr. +* ETS 4228C Optical Detectors and Systems 3 Cr. +* ETS 4280C Advanced Electro-Optical Devices 4 Cr. +* ETS 4236C Laser Engineering Design 4 Cr. 4. Departmental Exit Requirement (3 Cr.) +* EET 4950 Senior Design Project 3 Cr. 5. Foreign Language Requirements (0-8 Cr.) 6. Program Graduation Requirements A minimum adjusted grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 on all 3000 and above course work taken at Valencia. Fulfill the requirements for the chosen concentration. Earn a minimum of last 32 semester credit hours at Valencia. Two years of one foreign language in high school, or one year foreign language in college (or equivalent proficiency exam) prior to graduation. Complete the General Education requirements including the required Gordon Rule. Total Semester Hours Required 130 Credits 7. Advanced Technical Electives (3 Cr.) +* EET 3048 Electromagnetic Fields 3 Cr. +* EET 3716 Linear Systems and Signals 3 Cr. +* EET 4328 Wireless Communication 3 Cr. +* EET 4359C Digital Communication 3 Cr. +* ETS 4361 Nanotechnology Systems and Applications 3 Cr. +* ETS 4260 Biophotonics Technologies 3 Cr. +* EET 4336 Antenna and Radar Systems Design 3 Cr. +* EET 4388 Laser Satellite and Space Communication 3 Cr. +* ETP 4440 Photovoltaic Technologies 3 Cr. Advanced Technical Requirement course from another concentration 3 Cr. TRANSFER NOTES: an A.S. degree must satisfy Valencia general education program (GEP) requirements. This includes, POS 2041 (U.S. Government), SPC 1608 (Fundamentals of Speech) or SPC 1017 (Interpersonal Communication) and all the required Gordon Rule.
an A.A. degree with the GEP requirements of that institution met have thereby satisfied Valencia GEP requirements. Students entering a Valencia undergraduate program and having a previously earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution have thereby satisfied Valencia GEP requirements. (See also the section on the GEP found elsewhere in the catalog.) Substitutions for 3000 and 4000 level courses are on a course-bycourse basis and MUST be approved by the department chair. Course transferred must be formally evaluated for equivalency credit. The student must provide all supporting information to the B.S.E.C.E.T Department for this evaluation. Specialized courses may not be offered every session or on every campus.