The ECET Department at Purdue offers two degrees:
the Associate Degree and the Bachelor Degree. Within the EET Bachelor Degree
program there is also an option in Computer Engineering Technology
(CpET). The option in CpET is distinguished by the course concentrations that
are selected during the final two years. The EET and EET with CpET
option share a common
set of courses for the first two years (the Associate Degree Program).
For more information about the course programs see:
http://www.tech.purdue.edu/eet/courses/
The following two links provide comparisons of EET, EET with CpET option, and several
other computer-related programs. These pages also provide information
about typical employers, job titles, placement rates, and starting salaries
for graduates of the various programs.
Comparing Engineering and Technology
Computer Related Programs
Comparing Non-Engineering, Computer-Related
Technologies and Computer Science
Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) and Computer Engineering Technology
(CpET)
News reports in the press, radio, and television frequently group scientists,
engineers, technologists, and technicians together without distinguishing
individual work functions. Although they are members of the same team,
their functions are different.
The scientist is a theoretician, interested in ideas and concepts; the
engineer is a designer and innovator of new products, processes, procedures,
or systems who uses knowledge of mathematics and science to arrive at practical,
economically feasible solutions to problems.
The engineering technologist is a practical person who applies engineering
principles and current technology to solve problems and improve facilities,
processes, and procedures in manufacturing and non-manufacturing industries. The
engineering technologist is able to perform in areas such as manufacturing,
production, technical sales, installation and check-out of industrial equipment
and facilities, systems planning and integration, as well as design and
development.
The engineering technician, usually a graduate of a two-year engineering
technology Associate of Science (A.S.) degree program, does one or more
of the following: carries out the standard calculations for, estimates
the cost of, or prepares service manuals for, equipment; installs, checks
or tests, maintains, repairs, modifies, and improves equipment; sells or
operates equipment and/or facilities. He or she is an important, practical
person with a sound understanding of scientific principles of testing and
measuring devices and of practical techniques. Projections indicate that
there will be very favorable occupational opportunities in the future for
technicians and technologists.
The engineering technologist and the engineering technician do interesting
and professionally satisfying work in many areas of manufacturing, sales,
technical writing, field service, quality control, and similar engineering
support activities.
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology offers a wide variety
of elective courses so a student may emphasize certain specialty areas
such as controls, microprocessors,
analog and digital communications, telecommunications, local area networks,
power systems, computers, digital electronics, and instrumentation.
Students working toward the B.S. degree in EET, or in EET with the CpET
option, choose electives in the EET department as well as technical courses
from other departments to support their preferred areas of interest. Students
may choose technical electives such as fluid power, statics and dynamics,
manufacturing operations, theater audio technology, or human anatomy and
physiology. Many others are available as well.
A cooperative education program that enables the student to combine
on-the-job work experience with classroom studies also is available. This
program provides the student with an opportunity to earn credits toward
graduation while working and earning money to help pay for his or her college
education.
The primary goal of the department is to provide a solid technical foundation
that will enable graduates to perform well in a wide variety of employment
situations. The success of EET graduates supports the appropriateness of
this philosophy.
The A.S. and B.S. degree programs in EET, on the West Lafayette
Campus are accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Pl., Suite
1050, Baltimore, MD 21202. |
