Department of Computer Engineering & Technology
Department Chair: Rex Fisher
Department Secretary: (208) 0 -
Department Faculty: Gordon BlackRex FisherNeil Morgan

 
Department of Computer Engineering & Technology
The  Computer  Engineering  &  Technology  Department  offers  a  Bachelor  Degree  in  Computer  Engineering,  and  two  Specialized  Associate  Degrees:  1)  Electronics  Engineering  Technology  (EET),  and  2)  Computer  Systems  Technology  (CST).

Students  learn  how  to  combine  scientific  knowledge  and  engineering  methods  with  practical  technical  skills  to  help  prepare  them  for  intriguing  and  challenging  careers.

Employment  opportunities  are  excellent.    Computer  Engineering  graduates  will  enter  one  of  the  fastest  growing  job  markets.    They  also  command  one  of  the  highest  starting  salaries  among  all  university  graduates.    Students  earning  a  Specialized  Associate  Degree  in  EET  or  CST  are  also  very  much  in  demand.    They  find  work  in  such  areas  as  failure  analysis,  electronic  manufacturing,  electronic  design,  field  service,  instrumentation  and  calibration,  computer  repair,  and  computer  networking.


 
Program Description
 


S.A.  in Electronics Engineering Technology (56)
Graduates are prepared for employment as Electronics Engineering Technicians or to transfer into B.S. programs in Electronics Engineering Technology at another university. Students gain knowledge and skills in analog circuits, digital circuits, semiconductors, linear integrated circuits, troubleshooting, RF communications, control systems, and microprocessors.

The Electronics Engineering Technology program at Brigham Young University-Idaho has been continuously accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (TAC/ABET) since 1970.


General Education Requirements

In addition to the classes listed below, fulfill the University requirements listed on the General Education page.

 Take 3 Credits 
Social Science
 ANTH 101
 ANTH 101H
 CHILD 210
 CHILD 210H
 ECON 111
 ECON 111H
 ECON 112
 ECON 112H
 GEOG 120
 HIST 201
 HIST 202
 HON 201
 PHIL 203
 PHIL 203H
 PHIL 204
 PHIL 204H
 POLSC 110
 POLSC 170
 PSYCH 111
 PSYCH 111H
 PSYCH 201
 PSYCH 201H
 SOC 111
 SOC 111H
 SOC 112
 SOC 112H


AND
Not all General Education requirements are necessary for this degree.

 Take 1 Course 

 ENG 111
 ENG 111C
 ENG 111H

AND
      Take 1 Course      

      ENG 316
      ENG 316C


Major Requirements

 Take 2 Courses 

 CHEM 105
 PH 121

OR
      Take 3 Courses      

      PH 121
      PH 123
      PH 150


AND
A grade of C or better is required in all EET Courses.
 Take all of these courses 

 CAD 105
 CS 144
 EET 151
 EET 152
 EET 153
 EET 154
 EET 250
 EET 251
 EET 252
 EET 253
 EET 255
 MATH 110
 MATH 111
 MATH 112

Sample Sequence of Courses

Consult with your advisor as you plan each semester.
 
S.A.  in Electronics Engineering Technology
First Semester
CS 1443
EET 1513
EET 1523
MATH 1103
Religion2
General Education3
Total Credits17
Second Semester
CAD 1053
EET 1534
EET 1544
MATH 1112
Religion2
General Education3
Total Credits18
Third Semester
EET 2513
EET 2533
MATH 1124
Religion2
Physical Science3
Total Credits15
Fourth Semester
EET 2503
EET 2523
EET 2553
Religion2
General Education7
Total Credits18
 


S.A.  in Computer Systems Technology (162)
This degree focuses on the hardware and software of computers, including electronic circuits, computer architecture, networking, interfacing, and programming. It bridges the gap between the mostly-software content of Computer Science or traditional Engineering and Engineering Technology programs that emphasize hardware. Graduates may get jobs configuring, troubleshooting, and repairing computers and networks. They may also pursue B.S. degrees at another university.

The Specialized Associate Degree in Computer Systems Technology is a new program that will apply for TAC/ABET accreditation when Electronics Engineering Technology renews its accreditation.


General Education Requirements

In addition to the classes listed below, fulfill the University requirements listed on the General Education page.

Not all General Education requirements are necessary for this degree.



AND
 Take 1 Course 

 ENG 111
 ENG 111C
 ENG 111H

AND
      Take 1 Course      

      ENG 316
      ENG 316C

     AND
      Take 3 Credits      

      ANTH 101
      ANTH 101H
      CHILD 210
      CHILD 210H
      ECON 111
      ECON 111H
      ECON 112
      ECON 112H
      GEOG 120
      HIST 201
      HIST 202
      HON 201
      PHIL 203
      PHIL 203H
      PHIL 204
      PHIL 204H
      POLSC 110
      POLSC 170
      PSYCH 111
      PSYCH 111H
      PSYCH 201
      PSYCH 201H
      SOC 111
      SOC 111H
      SOC 112
      SOC 112H


Major Requirements

A grade of C or better is required in all EET, CST, and CS Courses.
 Take all of these courses 

 CHEM 105
 CS 144
 CS 165
 CS 235
 CST 220
 CST 225
 EET 151
 EET 152
 EET 153
 EET 154
 EET 255
 IS 140
 MATH 110
 MATH 111
 MATH 112
 PH 121

Sample Sequence of Courses

Consult with your advisor as you plan each semester.
 
S.A.  in Computer Systems Technology
First Semester
EET 1513
EET 1523
ENG 1113
IS 1403
MATH 1103
Religion2
Total Credits17
Second Semester
CS 1443
EET 1534
EET 1544
MATH 1112
Religion2
Total Credits15
Third Semester
CS 1653
CST 2203
MATH 1124
Religion2
General Education6
Total Credits18
Fourth Semester
CS 2353
CST 2253
EET 2553
Religion2
General Education7
Total Credits18
 


B.S.  in Computer Engineering (450)

This curriculum focuses on preparing students to enter industry as computer engineers. Although scientific and engineering theory is an important element of the program, emphasis is also placed on practical skills that working engineers must possess. To achieve this, laboratory experiences are included in most courses. This differs from "grad-school prep" engineering programs that usually offer few upper-division, hands-on laboratory experiences, and concentrate on mathematical and scientific theory. Students will, however, have the necessary foundation to pursue graduate degrees if they desire.

ABET accreditation must wait until the first graduating class.

General Education Requirements

As you fill the General Education and University Requirements take the classes listed below and then go to General Education for a complete listing of the requirements

As you fill the general education requirements in physical science and English, you should include the following courses. You may choose the courses to fill the other general education requirements.


Major Requirements

A grade of C or better is required in all Compe and CS Courses.
 Take all of these courses 

 CHEM 105
 COMPE 250
 COMPE 324
 COMPE 340
 COMPE 350
 COMPE 360
 COMPE 460
 COMPE 489
 COMPE 490
 COMPE 497
 COMPE 499
 CS 104
 CS 124
 CS 165
 CS 235
 CS 236
 CS 345
 CS 346
 ENG 316
 MATH 113
 MATH 321
 MATH 341
 MATH 371
 PH 121
 PH 220

Sample Sequence of Courses

Consult with your advisor as you plan each semester.
 
B.S.  in Computer Engineering
First Semester
CS 1040.5
CS 1243
MATH 1124
Religion2
General Education6
Total Credits15
Second Semester
COMPE 2505
CS 1653
MATH 1134
Religion2
General Education3
Total Credits17
Third Semester
CS 2353
MATH 3413
PH 1213
Religion2
General Education3
Total Credits14
Fourth Semester
MATH 3713
PH 2203
Religion2
General Education2
Total Credits10
Fifth Semester
COMPE 3243
COMPE 3403
CS 2363
CS 3463
Religion2
General Education2
Total Credits16
Sixth Semester
BIO 1003
BIO 1021
COMPE 3504
COMPE 3603
MATH 3213
Religion2
Total Credits16
Seventh Semester
CHEM 1054
COMPE 4893
COMPE 4903
COMPE 4970.5
CS 3453
Religion2
Total Credits15
Eighth Semester
COMPE 4603
COMPE 4993
General Education8
Total Credits14
 
Course Descriptions

COMPE 440 Data and Computer Communications (3:2:2)
Prerequisite: CompE 250, CompE 324
Fundamentals of data and computer communications focusing on the physical and data link layers of the OSI architecture. Laboratory exercises are included.
 
EET 150 DC/AC Circuits (4:2:4)
Introduction to Direct Current Circuits and Ohm's Law. In-depth coverage of series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits. AC characteristics of inductors and capacitors. Network theorems are applied to complex DC and AC circuits. Computer simulation used to analyze circuitry. Laboratory exercises are included.
 
EET 151 Digital Circuits (3:2:2)
Prerequisite: High School Algebra
Introduction to digital electronics. Number systems, truth tables, Boolean algebra, and Karnaugh maps. Covers soldering and basic construction skills. Students must design and build a project that uses sequential logic and a programmable logic device. Laboratory exercises are included.
 
EET 153 Semiconductors (4:4:2)
Prerequisite: EET 150
Introduction to semiconductor devices. Principles of rectifiers, zener diodes, and other pn junction devices. Students must design, build, and demonstrate a linear power supply that meets given specifications. Laboratory exercises are included.
 
EET 250 Troubleshooting (3:2:2)
Prerequisite: EET 150 and 153
Identify and repair trouble-symptoms in TVs, radios, tape recorders, VCRs, and CD players. Students use proper instrumentation to isolate the malfunction to a particular component. Defective components are replaced to restore normal operation. Student presentations are required. Laboratory exercises are included.
 
EET 251 Industrial Circuits (3:2:2)
Prerequisite: EET 150, EET 151, EET 153; Corequisite: Math 112
Introduction to electronic control systems, feedback control theory, and programmable logic controllers. Computers are used to program PLCs. Laboratory exercises are included.
 
EET 252 Communications Circuits (3:2:2)
Prerequisite: EET 150 and EET 153
Introduction to analog and digital electronic communication. Theory of amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, pulse modulation, antennas and transmission lines. Transmitters, receivers, oscillators, and antennas are built and tested. Student presentations are required. Laboratory exercises are included.
 
EET 253 Linear Integrated Circuits (3:2:2)
Prerequisite: EET 150, EET 151, EET 153
Operational amplifiers, comparators, and active filters. Programmable timers, DACs and ADCs. Laboratory exercises are included.
 
EET 255 Microprocessors & Microcontrollers (3:2:2)
Prerequisite: EET 151
Microprocessor and computer architecture and operation. Programming, interfacing, software and hardware of microprocessor based systems. Troubleshooting with an emulator. Students must design, build, and present to the class an approved project that uses a microcontroller. Laboratory exercises included.
 
EET 298R Work Experience (1-4:0:0)
Prerequisite: Consent of Advisor and Department Internship Coordinator.
Work experience with selected electronics and computer firms. Work period may be arranged during any semester or summer term.
 
ET 135 Basic Electricity (3:2:2)
Prerequisite: High School Algebra
Survey of Ohm's Law, basic electricity and basic electronics. Recommended for non-EET majors, or those investigating the major. DC and AC principles. Fundamentals of series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits. Magnetism, inductance, and capacitance. Also covers linear and digital integrated circuits. Laboratory exercises are included.