2024-25 Catalog

Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology 
(CIP# 1101503031)

Division of Engineering, Computer Programming, and Technology 
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Bachelor’s degree offers graduates of an A.S. degree in Electronics Engineering Technology, an A.A. Degree, 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.

Program Concentrations

  • Electrical/Electronic Systems
  • Computer Systems

Program Mission

The mission of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology program is to offer quality engineering and technology education to develop essential skills to meet the requirements of the industry. Graduates will become productive professionals and leaders by reaching out to community and the profession through innovative services and solutions.

Program Educational Objectives

  • Have a broad understanding of technical and professional skills and concepts and apply them in the analysis of engineering and technology problems for the development of effective solutions for success in industry and/or higher education. 
  • Effectively communicate and work in cross-functional teams while adhering to high standards of ethics and professional responsibility.

Potential Careers

  • Computer Systems Engineer
  • Electrical/Electronic Engineer
  • Software Systems Engineer
  • Power Systems Engineer
  • Network Engineer
  • Electro-Optical Systems Engineer
  • Control Systems Engineer
  • Wireless Systems Engineer

Salary & Earnings Information

For salary and wage information, visit: www.salary.com

Contacts

Your Program Advisor contact information can be found in Atlas. Log into Atlas, click on the Courses tab, and check your Academic Profile information to find a link to your Advisor. 

For the most up-to-date information, visit the ECET program website.

Accreditation

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.

Further details about the accreditation of the program can be found by searching the institution name (Valencia College) through the ABET website.

Application Fee

There is no application fee for this program.

Admission Requirements

Students must submit official transcripts from all prior colleges and universities and must meet the following criteria:

  • Completion of one of the following:
    • ​A.A. Degree from a regionally accredited institution.
    • A.S. degree in Electronics Engineering Technology from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of 60 semester hours of course work, including 15 semester hours of transferable General Education courses.
    • Articulated specialization in Audio Engineering Technology within the Sound and Music A.S. degree at Valencia College.  
  • Completion of PHY 2053C (College Physics I with Algebra and Trigonometry) or PHY 2048C (General Physics with Calculus I) and MAC 1114 (College Trigonometry) with a grade of C or better. These can be taken as part of the general education requirements.

Students who have earned an Associate degree in another field must meet with the B.S.E.C.E.T program advisor for formal evaluation of their eligibility for admission.

Notes:

  • Students initially entering Valencia College are advised to complete the Electronics Engineering Technology A.S to B.S.E.C.E.T pathway. This pathway could satisfy all required general education, program common prerequisites, and lower-level technical courses and student will be eligible to enroll in the upper-level core courses upon the admission. Please see the program advisor for further details.
  • A.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology and A.S. Audio Engineering Technology Specialization articulated to the B.S. ECET program students can complete the Advanced Electronic Technician certificate to satisfy the common prerequisites PHY 2053C (College Physics I with Algebra and Trigonometry) and MAC 1114 (College Trigonometry) admission requirements for the B.S. ECET program as well as be eligible for the financial aid for courses in the certificate.

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.

Alternative Ways to Earn Credit

As a Valencia student, you may be awarded appropriate credit for your demonstrated knowledge gained from experiential learning. This learning may result from an industry certification, in­ service training or employment experiences. To request course credit based on alternative ways, students are required to provide documentation of the industry certification/licensure, employment records, or portfolio and demonstrate acquired knowledge, skills, and competencies linked to the learning outcomes for the course(s) for which students are seeking credit.

Please contact the B.S.E.C.E.T program advisor for the Award of Credit Request Form and the required documentation.

Program Outcomes

Student will demonstrate:

  • an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
  • an ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
  • an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
  • an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and
  • an ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.

Valencia General Education Requirements

Communication9
FRESHMAN COMPOSITION I +*~
FRESHMAN COMPOSITION II +*~
FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
Social Sciences6
U.S. GOVERNMENT ~
U.S. HISTORY 1877 TO PRESENT
See Catalog for Gen. Ed. Institutional Requirement ~
Humanities6
See Catalog for Gen. Ed. Core and Institutional Requirement ~
Mathematics6
COLLEGE ALGEBRA +*~ (GR)
COLLEGE TRIGONOMETRY +*~ (GR)
Science6
COLLEGE PHYSICS I WITH ALGEBRA *~
GENERAL PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS I
Note: Take PHY 2048C if planning to pursue a graduate degree in electrical or computer engineering
See Catalog for Science Institutional Requirement
General Education Elective3
Note: MAC 1140^, MAC 2312^, or PHY 2049C^ may fulfill the requirement
Total Credit Hours36

Lower-level Requirements 

EET 1214CINTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY3
CET 2114CDIGITAL SYSTEMS *3
CET 2123CFUNDAMENTALS OF MICROPROCESSORS *3
EET 2036CPRINCIPLES OF ELECTRIC CIRCUITS *3
EET 2141CSEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND CIRCUITS *3
EET 2325CRF COMMUNICATION *3
ETS 2542CPROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS *3
or ETS 2210C PRINCIPLES OF PHOTONICS
Note: Take MAC 2311 if planning to pursue a graduate degree in electrical or computer engineering
Lower-level Electives24
EGN 2045ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY CALCULUS I +*3-4
or MAC 2311 CALCULUS WITH ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I
Note: These electives could be satisfied with general education and/or technical courses from the associate (AA or AS) degree.
Total Credit Hours48-49

Core Technical Requirements 

CET 3464CSOFTWARE APPLICATIONS IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY +*3
CET 4367CMICROCONTROLLER DEVICES +*4
COP 3275CC/C++ PROGRAMMING FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY +*3
EET 3086CCIRCUIT ANALYSIS +*4
EGN 3046ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY CALCULUS II *+4
or MAP 2302 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
Note: Take MAP 2302 if planning to pursue a graduate degree in electrical or computer engineering
ETP 4241POWER SYSTEMS AND ENERGY CONVERSION +*3
ETI 3116QUALITY ASSURANCE WITH TESTING METHODS +*3
ETS 3663ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION +*3
Total Credit Hours27

Advanced Technical Requirements  

Computer Systems Concentration

CET 3136CLOGIC DEVICES PROGRAMMING +*3
CET 4663COMPUTER AND NETWORK SECURITY +*3
CET 4370CADVANCED PROGRAMMING APPLICATIONS +*3
CET 4542COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE AND DATA COMMUNICATION +*3
Total Credit Hours12

Electrical/Electronic Systems Concentration

EET 3732LINEAR CONTROL SYSTEMS +*3
EET 4158CLINEAR INTEGRATED CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS +*3
ETP 4240CPOWER ELECTRONICS +*3
CET 4190CDIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING +*3
Total Credit Hours12

Advanced Elective - 3 Hours

Any upper-level (3000/4000-level) course offered or approved by the ECET department outside the declared concentration.3
MAC 2313CALCULUS WITH ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY III *+^4
PHY 2049CGENERAL PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS II *+^4
EGN 2440PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS FOR ENGINEERS *+^3
or EGN 3443 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
EET 2365CWIRELESS AND DATA COMMUNICATIONS *3

Departmental Exit Requirement 

EET 4910SENIOR DESIGN PROPOSAL1
EET 4950SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT +*3
Total Credit Hours4

Foreign Language Requirements (if not previously met) 

Total Hours0-8
*

This course has a prerequisite; check description in Valencia catalog

+

This course must be completed with a grade of C or better

~

This is a General Education course

(GR)

Denotes a Gordon Rule course

^

Required for a graduate degree in electrical or computer engineering

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.
  • Complete, at Valencia at least 25% of the 130 hour degree program (33 credits), based upon the Florida College System's requirement of a 2+2 admission into the baccalaureate program.
  • 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.

  • Satisfy the civic literacy requirement. As per Florida Rule 6A-10.04213, prior to the award of an associate in arts or baccalaureate degree, students initially entering a Florida College System institution in the 2021-22 school year*, and thereafter must demonstrate competency in civic literacy prior to graduation by:
    a. receiving a passing score on the Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE), and
    b. successful completion of one of the following:

    • successfully passing POS 2041 U.S. GOVERNMENT or AMH 2020 U.S. HISTORY 1877 TO PRESENT or 

    • successfully passing a prescribed assessment:
      AP Government & Politics: United States Test** (passing score =3), or
      AP United States History Test** (passing score = 4), or
      CLEP American Government** (passing score = 50)
      *The Department of Education has provided guidance that the Civic Literacy requirement is based on the student's governing catalog year (e.g., it is for all students who have a catalog year of Fall 2021 or after even if they had previously attended a Florida public institution).
      **receiving a passing score will satisfy both the FCLE and course requirements.

  • Total Semester Hours required - 130.

Transfer Notes:

  • Specialized courses may not be offered every session or on every campus.
  • Satisfy Valencia's General Education requirements and Gordon Rule requirements unless you hold an Associate in Arts or Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Students transferring from a regionally accredited institution with 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-by-course 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.