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Computer Engineering Degree - Suggested Course Schedule (pdf version)

For more information contact Michelle Suddreth at (828) 438-6147.

The Computer Engineering Technology curriculum provides the skills required to install, service, and maintain computers, peripherals, networks, and microprocessor and computer controlled equipment.  It includes training in both hardware and software, emphasizing operating systems concepts to provide a unified view of computer systems. 

Coursework includes mathematics, physics, electronics, digital circuits, and programming, with emphasis on the operation, use and interfacing of memory and devices to the CPU. 

Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in electronics technology, computer service, computer networks, server maintenance, programming and other areas requiring a knowledge of electronic and computer systems.

 

 

 

 

Fall Semester I

SHC

EGR

111

Engr. Computations & Careers

3

ELC

131

DC/AC Circuit Analysis

5

ELN

133

Digital Electronics

4

ENG

111

Expository Writing

3

MAT

121

Algebra/Trigonometry I

3

Total:

 

18

 

 

 

 

Spring Semester I

SHC

CET

111

Computer Upgrade & Repair

3

ELN

131

Electronic Devices

4

ELN

232

Intro. to Microprocessors

4

ENG

114

Prof. Research & Reporting

3

MAT

122

Algebra/Trigonometry II

3

Select one:

 

 

CSC

133

C Programming

3

CSC

134

C++ Programming

3

CSC

136

FORTRAN Programming

3

Total:

 

 

20

 

 

 

 

Fall Semester II

SHC

EGR

285A

Design Project

1

ELN

132

Linear IC Applications

4

ELN

233

Microprocessor Systems

4

MAT

223

Applied Calculus

3

PHY

131

Physics-Mechanics

4

_

_

Major Elective

3

Total:

 

 

19

 

 

 

 

Spring Semester II

SHC

CET

222

Computer Architecture

2

EGR

285B

Design Project

1

_

_

Major Elective

4

_

_

Humanities/Fine Arts Elect

3

_

_

Social Science Elective

3

Total:

 

 

13

Total Semester Hours Required for Degree 68-70

       

Western Piedmont Community College
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1001 Burkemont Ave., Morganton, NC 28655-4504
(828) 438-6000,  TDD (828) 438-6066
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