2012-13 PROGRAM GUIDE
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Electrical and
Computer Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.E.C.E.T.)
Set Yourself Up for a Great Career
Admission Requirements
Valencia is one of the premier public institutions in the nation to
This is a 2 + 2 program, meaning you must first complete an associate
degree before you can transfer into the bachelor’s program.
offer the Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Computer
Transferring with an A.S. Degree
Engineering Technology. With additional education at the
bachelor’s level and professional experience, you will have the
Must complete an A.S. in Electronics Engineering Technology, including:
• 42 credit hours of discipline-specific courses
• 18 credit hours of general education
opportunity to enhance your job skills and have more exciting
career options available to you in this field. Our program offers
three distinct concentrations with a wide choice of courses in a
variety of different modalities based on your area of interest and
career goals.
Transferring with an A.A. Degree
Must complete an A.A. with Pre-Engineering coursework, including:
• 24 credit hours of associate level coursework
• 36 hours of general education
• Math through Calculus II
• Science through General Physics with Calculus II
Refer to the catalog portion of this program guide for specific course
requirements.
Choose from three concentrations:
• Computer Systems
• Electrical/Electronic Systems
• Lasers and Photonics
If your degree is in another field, you must undergo a formal evaluation
Potential Careers
If you have an A.S. degree in Electronics Engineering Technology, an
A.A. degree with engineering coursework, or an associate degree
articulated to Valencia’s BSECET program, you are qualified for
direct admission into this program. Other transfer programs must
be formally evaluated by the BSECET department.
• Computer Systems Engineer
• Laser Engineer
• Electrical Engineer
• Laser Electronics Engineer
• Electronic Engineer
• Photonics Engineer
• Data and Communication
Engineer
• Optical Engineer
• Electro-Optical Engineer
Further Educational Opportunities
With a completed B.S. degree, additional doors to advanced
academic programs are opened. These include graduate degree
programs in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or
Engineering Technology.
Earnings
For salary and wage information, visit: www.floridawages.com
Contacts
For more information about the program or admission requirements,
please contact the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Technology, Charles Davis, Program Advisor, at 407-582-5607 or email
cdavis73@valenciacollege.edu.
Visit our website at: valenciacollege.edu/bachelordegrees
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other students at: facebook.com/ValenciaCollege
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B.S. ELECTRICAL and COMPUTER
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Electrical/Electronic Systems Concentration
Computer Systems Concentration
Lasers and Photonics Concentration
Division of Architecture, Engineering, and Technology
Program Outcomes
•
Apply applications of physics or chemistry to electrical and
computer systems in a rigorous mathematical environment
Apply ability to analyze, design, and implement hardware and
software computer systems
Apply ability to apply project management techniques to electrical
and computer systems
Apply ability to utilize statistics/probability, transform methods,
discrete mathematics, or applied differential equations in support of
computer systems
Apply application of circuit analysis and design, computer
programming, to the operation and maintenance of computer
systems
Apply application of circuit analysis and design, computer
programming, to the building and testing of computer systems
Engage effectively in interpersonal, oral, visual, and written
communication
Demonstrate working knowledge of group dynamics,
team-building, time-management skills and ethical expectation
of the profession.
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The Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Bachelor’s degree
offers graduates of an A.S. degree in Electronics Engineering Technology,
an A.A. Articulated Pre-Major in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Technology, an A.A. Pre-Major in Engineering, 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.
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Technology – Computer Systems Concentration
(B.S.E.C.E.T)
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•
•
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1.a Valencia General Education Requirements
(Applied to A.S. students)
Division of Architecture, Engineering, and Technology
Admission Requirements:
Students must meet one of the following criteria:
•
•
Completion of an A.S. degree in Electronics Engineering Technology
from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of 60
semester hours of course work, including 18 semester hours of
transferable General Education courses.
Completion of an A.A. degree from a regionally accredited
institution with the following course work:
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–
–
–
•
MAC X253 or MAC X311
MAC X254 or MAC X312
PHY X053 or PHY X048C/X048L
PHY X054 or PHY X049C/X049L
Completion of an A.A. or A.S. degree articulated to
B.S.E.C.E.T. degree.
NOTE: Other Associates or higher degrees must be formally evaluated by
the B.S.E.C.E.T. Department for admission.
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.
(18+3 Cr.)
A. Communication
+* ENC 1102
3 Cr.
B. Humanities [HUM Prefix (GR)]
3 Cr.
C. Social Sciences
* POS 2041 (required if not previously taken)
3 Cr.
D. Mathematics
+* MAC 2312 (required)
3 Cr.
E. Science
+* PHY 2049C (required)
6 Cr.
OR
1.b Technical Requirements (Applied to A.A. Students)
* EET 1025C
Fundamentals of AC Circuits
* ETS 1210C
Introduction to Photonics
* EET 1141C
Semiconductor Devices & Circuits
* CET 2113C
Digital Systems II
* CET 2123C
Fundamentals of Microprocessors
* EET 2325C
RF Communications
(18 Cr.)
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
2. Engineering Technology Core Requirements
(25 Cr.)
+* COP 3275
C/C++ for Engineering Technology
3 Cr.
+* EGN 3443
Statistical Theory for Engineering Technology 3 Cr.
+* CET 3464
Software Applications in Engineering
Technology
3 Cr.
+* EGN 3428
Engineering Mathematical Analysis
3 Cr.
+* EET 3086C
Circuit Analysis
3 Cr.
+* ETP 4241
Power Systems and Energy Conversion
3 Cr.
+* ETI 3116
Quality Assurance with Testing Methods
3 Cr.
Specialized courses may not be offered every session or on every campus.
+
This course must be completed with a grade of C or better.
*
This course has a prerequisite; check description in Valencia catalog.
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+* ETS 3020
+* ETS 3010
Engineering Management and Ethics
Engineering Documentation
and Communication
3. Advanced Technical Requirements
+* CET 3136C
Logic Devices Programming
+* CET 4126C
Microprocessor Programming
+* CET 4367C
Microcontrollers Devices
+* CET 4333
Computer Architecture
+* CET 4382
Data Communication and Networking
+* CET 4663
Computer and Network Security
4. Departmental Exit Requirement
+* EET 4950
Senior Design Project
5. Foreign Language Requirements
2 Cr.
2 Cr.
(21 Cr.)
4 Cr.
4 Cr.
4 Cr.
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Technology – Electrical/Electronic Systems
Concentration (B.S.E.C.E.T)
Division of Architecture, Engineering, and Technology
Admission Requirements:
Students must meet one of the following criteria:
• Completion of an A.S. degree in Electronics Engineering
Technology from a regionally accredited institution with a
minimum of 60 semester hours of course work, including 18
semester hours of transferable General Education courses.
• Completion of an A.A. degree from a regionally accredited
institution with the following course work:
(3 Cr.)
3 Cr
–
–
–
–
–
(0-8 Cr.)
6. 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.
• Earn a minimum of last 32 semester credit hours at Valencia.
• 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.
NOTE: Other Associates or higher degrees must be formally evaluated by
the B.S.E.C.E.T Department for admission.
Degree Requirements:
•
•
Total Semester Hours Required
MAC X253 or MAC X311
MAC X254 or MAC X312
PHY X053 or PHY X048C/X048L
PHY X054 or PHY X049C/X049L
Completion of an A.A. or A.S. degree articulated to
B.S.E.C.E.T degree.
130 Credits
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.
TRANSFER NOTES:
Program Outcomes
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•
•
•
•
•
Students transferring from a regionally accredited institution with an
A.S. degree must satisfy Valencia general education program (GEP)
requirements. This includes, POS 2041 (U.S. Government), SPC 1608
(Fundamentals of Speech) or SPC 1017 (Interpersonal Communication)
and all the required Gordon Rule.
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-bycourse 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.
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•
•
•
•
•
•
Specialized courses may not be offered every session or on
every campus.
Apply applications of physics or chemistry to electrical/electronic(s)
circuits in a rigorous mathematical environment
Apply ability to analyze, design, and implement control systems,
instrumentation systems, communications systems, or power
systems
Apply ability to apply project management techniques to
electrical/electronic(s) systems
Apply ability to utilize statistics/probability, transform methods,
discrete mathematics, or applied differential equations in support of
electrical/electronic(s) systems
Apply application of circuit analysis and design, computer
programming, to the operation and maintenance of
electrical systems
Apply application of circuit analysis and design, computer
programming, to the building and testing of electrical systems
Engage effectively in interpersonal, oral, visual, and written
communication
Demonstrate working knowledge of group dynamics,
team building, time-management skills and ethical expectation
of the profession.
+ This course must be completed with a grade of C or better.
* This course has a prerequisite; check description in Valencia catalog.
Specialized courses may not be offered every session or on every campus.
+
This course must be completed with a grade of C or better.
*
This course has a prerequisite; check description in Valencia catalog.
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1.a Valencia General Education Requirements
(Applied to A.S. students)
• Complete the General Education requirements including the
required Gordon Rule.
(18+3 Cr.)
A. Communication
+* ENC 1102
3 Cr.
B. Humanities [HUM Prefix (GR)]
3 Cr.
C. Social Sciences
* POS 2041 (required if not previously taken)
3 Cr.
D. Mathematics
+* MAC 2312 (required)
3 Cr.
E. Science
+* PHY 2049C (required)
6 Cr.
Total Semester Hours Required
130 Credits
TRANSFER NOTES:
•
•
OR
1.b Technical Requirements (Applied to A.A. Students)
*
*
*
*
*
*
EET 1025C
ETS 1210C
EET 1141C
CET 2113C
CET 2123C
EET 2325C
Fundamentals of AC Circuits
Introduction to Photonics
Semiconductor Devices & Circuits
Digital Systems II
Fundamentals of Microprocessors
RF Communications
2. Engineering Technology Core Requirements
+* COP 3275
+* EGN 3443
+* CET 3464
+* EGN 3428
+* EET 3086C
+* ETP 4241
+* ETI 3116
+* ETS 3020
+* ETS 3010
(18 Cr.)
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
•
•
•
(25 Cr.)
C/C++ for Engineering Technology
3 Cr.
Statistical Theory for Engineering Technology 3 Cr.
Software Applications in Engineering
Technology
3 Cr.
Engineering Mathematical Analysis
3 Cr.
Circuit Analysis
3 Cr.
Power Systems and Energy Conversion
3 Cr.
Quality Assurance with Testing Methods
3 Cr.
Engineering Management and Ethics
2 Cr.
Engineering Documentation
and Communication
2 Cr.
Students transferring from a regionally accredited institution with an
A.S. degree must satisfy Valencia general education program (GEP)
requirements. This includes POS 2041 (U.S. Government), SPC 1608
(Fundamentals of Speech) or SPC 1017 (Interpersonal Communication)
and all of the required Gordon Rule.
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-bycourse 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.
Specialized courses may not be offered every session or on every
campus.
+ This course must be completed with a grade of C or better.
* This course has a prerequisite; check description in Valencia catalog.
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Technology – Lasers & Photonics Concentration
(B.S.E.C.E.T)
Division of Architecture, Engineering, and Technology
Admission Requirements:
Students must meet one of the following criteria:
3. Advanced Technical Requirements
+* EET 3329C
+* EET 3732
+* EET 4158C
+* EET 4190C
+* ETP 4240C
+* CET 4367C
Communication Systems
Linear Control Systems
Linear Integrated Circuits and Systems
Digital Signal Processing
Power Electronics
Microcontroller Devices
4. Departmental Exit Requirement
+* EET 4950
Senior Design Project
5. Foreign Language Requirements
(21 Cr.)
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
4 Cr.
3 Cr.
4 Cr.
4 Cr.
•
•
Completion of an A.S. degree in Electronics Engineering Technology
degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of
60 semester hours of course work, including 18 semester hours of
transferable General Education courses.
Completion of an A.A. degree from a regionally accredited
institution with the following course work:
–
–
–
–
(3 Cr.)
3 Cr.
MAC X253 or MAC X311
MAC X254 or MAC X312
PHY X053 or PHY X048C/X048L
PHY X054 or PHY X049C/X049L
(0-8 Cr.)
•
6. 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.
• Earn a minimum of last 32 semester credit hours at Valencia.
• Two years of one foreign language in high school, or one year
foreign language in college (or equivalent proficiency exam) prior
to graduation.
Completion of an A.A. or A.S. degree articulated to B.S.E.C.E.T
degree.
NOTE: Other Associates or higher degrees must be formally evaluated
by the B.S.E.C.E.T Department for admission.
Specialized courses may not be offered every session or on every campus.
+
This course must be completed with a grade of C or better.
*
This course has a prerequisite; check description in Valencia catalog.
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Electrical
andDesign
Computer
Technology
Engineering Technology
+* ETI 3116
+* ETS 3020
+* ETS 3010
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.
Program Outcomes
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Apply applications of physics or chemistry to laser and photonic
circuits in a rigorous mathematical environment.
Apply the ability to analyze, design, and implement optical
communications systems, optical detectors and systems, or
advanced electro-optical devices and systems.
Apply the ability to apply project management techniques to laser
and photonic systems.
Apply the ability to utilize statistics/probability, transform methods,
discrete mathematics, or applied differential equations in support of
laser and photonic networks.
Apply application of circuit analysis and design, and computer
programming, to the operation and maintenance of laser and
optical systems.
Apply application of circuit analysis and design, and computer
programming, to the building and testing of laser and optical
systems.
Engage effectively in interpersonal, oral, visual, and written
communication.
Demonstrate working knowledge of group dynamics, team-building,
time-management skills and ethical expectation of the profession.
1.a Valencia General Education Requirements
(Applied to A.S. students)
B. Humanities [HUM Prefix (GR)]
3 Cr.
C. Social Sciences
* POS 2041 (required if not previously taken)
3 Cr.
D. Mathematics
+* MAC 2312 (required)
3 Cr.
E. Science
+* PHY 2049C (required)
6 Cr.
OR
EET 1025C
EET 1141C
ETS 1210C
ETS 2221C
ETS 2230C
EET 2325C
Fundamentals of AC Circuits
Semiconductor Devices & Circuits
Introduction to Photonics
Electro-Optical Devices
Introduction to Lasers
RF Communications
4. Departmental Exit Requirement
+* EET 4950
Senior Design Project
5. Foreign Language Requirements
(18 Cr.)
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
3 Cr
2. Engineering Technology Core Requirements
(25 Cr.)
+* COP 3275
C/C++ for Engineering Technology
3 Cr.
+* EGN 3443
Statistical Theory for Eng. Technology
3 Cr.
+* CET 3464
Software Applications in Eng. Technology
3 Cr.
+* EGN 3428
Engineering Mathematical Analysis
3 Cr.
+* EET 3086C
Circuit Analysis
3 Cr.
+* ETP 4241
Power Systems and Energy Conversion
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
2 Cr.
2 Cr.
(21 Cr.)
3 Cr.
3 Cr.
4 Cr.
3 Cr.
4 Cr.
4 Cr.
(3 Cr.)
3 Cr.
(0-8 Cr.)
6. 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.
• Earn a minimum of last 32 semester credit hours at Valencia.
• 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.
Total Semester Hours Required
3 Cr.
*
*
*
*
*
*
3. Advanced Technical Requirements
+* ETS 4216C
Geometrical and Wave Optics
+* ETS 4256C
Optical Communication Systems
+* ETS 4217C
Optical Engineering and Lens Design
+* ETS 4228C
Optical Detectors and Systems
+* ETS 4280C
Advanced Electro-Optical Devices
+* ETS 4236C
Laser Engineering Design
(18+3 Cr.)
A. Communication
+* ENC 1102
1.b Technical Requirements (Applied to A.A. Students)
Quality Assurance with Testing Methods
Engineering Management and Ethics
Engineering Documentation
and Communication
130 Credits
7. Advanced Technical Electives
(3 Cr.)
+* EET 3048
Electromagnetic Fields
3 Cr.
+* EET 3716
Linear Systems and Signals
3 Cr.
+* EET 4328
Wireless Communication
3 Cr.
+* EET 4359C
Digital Communication
3 Cr.
+* ETS 4361
Nanotechnology Systems and Applications 3 Cr.
+* ETS 4260
Biophotonics Technologies
3 Cr.
+* EET 4336
Antenna and Radar Systems Design
3 Cr.
+* EET 4388
Laser Satellite and Space Communication
3 Cr.
+* ETP 4440
Photovoltaic Technologies
3 Cr.
Advanced Technical Requirement course
from another concentration
3 Cr.
TRANSFER NOTES:
•
Students transferring from a regionally accredited institution with
an A.S. degree must satisfy Valencia general education program
(GEP) requirements. This includes, POS 2041 (U.S. Government), SPC
1608 (Fundamentals of Speech) or SPC 1017 (Interpersonal
Communication) and all the required Gordon Rule.
Specialized courses may not be offered every session or on every campus.
+
This course must be completed with a grade of C or better.
*
This course has a prerequisite; check description in Valencia catalog.
Drafting and
Electrical
andDesign
Computer
Technology
Engineering Technology
•
•
•
•
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-bycourse 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.
Specialized courses may not be offered every session or on every
campus.
+ This course must be completed with a grade of C or better.
* This course has a prerequisite; check description in Valencia catalog.
Specialized courses may not be offered every session or on every campus.
+
This course must be completed with a grade of C or better.
*
This course has a prerequisite; check description in Valencia catalog.