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BS in Computer Engineering Technology

Mission

The mission of the Computer Engineering Technology Program (CET) at Indiana State University is to prepare students for careers as technical professionals in an environment that involves applications in design, manufacture, control and integration of electro-mechanical products or systems, and requires a practical problem solving approach that emphasizes hands-on skill with modern productivity tools (e.g. design, analysis, control, diagnostic, and project management tools).

Educational Objectives

CET graduates are expected to demonstrate:

1. Technical competency. Demonstrate technical proficiency by applying general and disciplinary reasoning and critical thinking to identify, analyze and solve problems.
2. Communication skills. Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written form to articulate technical knowledge, ideas, and proposals to peers, senior management, and other potentially diverse audience.
3. Managerial skills. Demonstrate organizational, and increasing levels of managerial skills in their chosen field.
4. Ethical, social and professional responsibility. Demonstrate awareness of the impact, and professional, ethical and social responsibility of the practice of engineering technology in the state of Indiana and in a diversified world.
5. Teamwork mentality. Demonstrate the ability to function effectively and think independently in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
6. Lifelong learning. Demonstrate individual desire and commitment to remain technically current by engaging in continuous self-improvement and lifelong learning.

Student Learning Outcomes

CET program learning outcomes are to fulfill program educational objectives, encompass ABET general criteria, and address specific criteria for computer engineering technology program. To this end, the following outcomes have been developed that represent the desired capabilities of students upon graduation:

1. the ability to apply principles of mathematics, science, engineering technology, and programming languages to solve technical problems in broad technical areas including digital systems, computer hardware, electronics, and networking.
2. the ability to use modern computational and simulation tools for technical problem solving, analysis and design.
3. the ability to incorporate systematic methods and emerging technology to identify, formulate, and generate original solutions within the fields of computer engineering technology.
4. the ability to conduct experiments competently in a laboratory setting including making measurement and operating equipments; collect and critically examine data; interpret, report and apply results for the purpose of understanding and improving practical systems.
5. the ability to apply fundamental management principles and techniques in business operations, and display leadership qualities in organizing teams and reconciling differences.
6. the ability to understand the impact of technology in a global and social context, and develop professional and ethical responsibility.
7. the ability to engage in life-long learning to pursue increasing knowledge of current and emerging technical and non-technical issues.
8. the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with members of various background and personality in multi-disciplinary teams; value and respect cultural diversity.
9. the ability to communicate with clarity and conciseness both verbally and in writing with peers, clients and targeted audience.