COMPUTER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

Associate of Applied Science Degree
A TAC/ABET Accredited Curriculum
Janet Sykes · (901) 333-4138

The mission of the Computer Engineering Technology program is to prepare computer engineering technicians to pursue careers in the design, fabrication, and maintenance of digital systems. The program focuses on the theory and application of computer hardware and software. Students in this program study electric/electronic circuits analysis, digital circuits design and analysis, programming in multiple computer languages, microprocessor/microcontroller interfacing, digital communication, and computer networks. Graduates are employed in areas such as computer hardware/software development and testing, digital systems design and testing, computer network installation and maintenance, and computer systems installation and maintenance.

[First Semester] [Second Semester] [Third Semester] [Fourth Semester]

First Semester
Course Number Course Title Credit
CPET 1114 Computer Systems Installation and Maintenance with Applications 3
ELET 1110 Electric Circuits I 3
ENGL 1010 English Composition I (Gen. Ed.) 3
MATH 1740 Algebra and Trigonometry I 3
**** Humanities/Fine Arts (Gen. Ed.) 1 3
Total 15

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Second Semester
Course Number Course Title Credit
CPET 1124 Digital Circuits 3
CPET 1144 C++ for Technicians 3
ELET 1120 Electric Circuits II 3
TLET 1010 Electronic Circuits I 3
MATH 1750 Algebra and Trigonometry II 3
Total 15

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Third Semester
Course Number Course Title Credit
CPET 2114 Microprocessor Applications 4
CPET 2314 Digital Communication Systems 4
TLET 2233 Electrical/Electronic CAD Drawing 3
SPCH 2010 Oral Communication (Gen. Ed.) 3
PHYS 2010 General Physics I 4
Total 18

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Fourth Semester
Course Number Course Title Credit
CPET 2214 Microcontroller Systems Design 4
CPET 2324 Computer Networks and Systems 4
PHYS 2020 General Physics II (Gen. Ed.) 4
**** Social/Behavioral Sciences (Gen. Ed.) 1 3
Total 15

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Total Program Credits 63

This program of study is designed as a terminal degree for a specific career field.

1 Review General Education pages and/or consult advisor for correct selection.

Note: Cooperative Education courses are available for this major.

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