Computer Engineering Technology Program (BCOT)
Mission of the Program
The program offers students a mathematically-based engineering technology education that provides the technical knowledge, problem solving-skills and hands-on experience needed for them to grow as intellectually inquisitive individuals and critically involved members of our society with a lifelong commitment to continued leaning. The Computer Engineering Technology baccalaureate (BCOT) degree program is a comprehensive four year program of study that is rooted in Wentworth's rich tradition of project-based and experiential learning. The curriculum is rigorous and well balanced in the presentation of theory and problem solving techniques. The objective of coursework is to furnish students with the analytical and technical skills required for successful professional practice in the computer hardware related industries. The computer program also strives to provide its graduates with solid foundation for lifelong professional development, to cultivate students; abilities to readily adapt to workplace changes, to communicate proficiently and to work effectively in a team environment.
FAA Technical Operations-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI)
Wentworth Institute of Technology is an approved participant in the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Technical operations-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI) program. Certified degree programs include the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Technology and Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering Technology.Computer Engineering Technology Program Curriculum
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Freshman Year
Fall Semester
- MATH 205 College Mathematics I
- ELEC 101 Introduction to Engineering & Technology
- ELEC 105 Circuit Theory I
- ENGL100 English I
- FYS 100 First Year Seminar
Spring Semester
- MATH 250 Precalculus
- ELEC 163 Electronic Design Theory I
- ELEC 195 Circuit Theory II
- ENGL115 English II
- COMP 120 Computer Science I (Using C)
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
- MATH 280 Calculus I
- ELEC 206 Semiconductor Devices
- ELEC 236 Logic Services
- ELECTIVE Social Science Elective
Spring Semester
- MATH 290 Calculus II
- PHYS 220 College Physics II
- ELEC 296 Digital Applications
- ELEC 306 Integrated Circuits With Applications
- ENGL 350 Writing Competency Assessment
Summer Semester
- COOP 300 Optional Cooperative Work Semester
Junior Year
Fall Semester
- MATH 510 Calculus III
- ELEC 415 Object Oriented Programming
- ELEC 426 Data Communications
- ELECTIVE Technical Elective
- COMM 400 Technical Communications
Spring Semester
- COOP 400 Optional Cooperative Work Semester I
Summer Semester
- ELEC 345 Microcontrollers/Embedded Computers
- ELEC 486 Computer Systems Architecture
- ELEC 516 Computer Communications & Networks
Senior Year
Fall Semester
- COOP 600 Optional Cooperative Work Semester II
Spring Semester
- COMP 605 Introduction to Operating Systems
- ELEC 595 Digital Control Systems
- ELEC 596 Introduction to Digital Signal Processing
- ELECTIVE Humanities / Social Sciences Elective
- ELECTIVE Humanities / Social Sciences Elective
Summer Semester
- ELEC 667 Advanced Programmable Logic
- ELEC 675 Digital Communications Systems
- ELEC 685 Senior Design Project
- ELECTIVE Humanities / Social Sciences Elective
Course Information and Objectives
- BCOT 2012 Catalog Course Information
- BCOT Course Electives Information
- BCOT Educational Objectives
- BCOT Educational Objectives
