Curriculum Map for Embedded Systems Engineering Technology Degree

Introduction to combinational logic. Includes introduction to DC circuits, number systems, Boolean algebra, logic gates, Muxes, Decoders, Adders, Subtracters. Logic design using a hardward description language. Laboratory integral to the class.
Prerequisite: Pre- or corequisite: MATH 100.

Study of functions including graphs, operations and inverses. Includes polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic functions and their applications, and systems of equations.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MATH 100 with grade "C" or better or equivalent.

Introduction to critical reasoning and analysis. Students explore connections between thesis, structurem tone and purpose; practice the writing process; and apply rhetorical strategies. Focus on academic reading, writing, and research skills.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Writing ability as demonstrated by SAT/ACT and/or writing sample.

Computer concepts and problem solving methods using C++ programming language. Topics include: algorithms, simple data types, conditional and iterative structures, function definition, structured programming and documentation. Cannot be taken for graduation credit if student has completed MIS 116.
Prerequisite: Pre- or corequisite: MATH 111.

Introduces computer elements, organization, and instruction sets. Computer arithmetic, ALU, Registers, Datapath, memory and Control unit functions. Course includes laboratoy.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: CST 162 with grade "C" or better.

The trigonometric functions and their applications. Topics include graphs, identities, trigonometric equations, vectors and complex numbers.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MATH 111 with grade "C" or better or equivalent.

Designed to develop skills in ethical argument, research, and critical thinking. Multi-page papers, including an argumentative research paper, required. Students draft, compose, organize, and revise with focus on audience, effective style, and overall rhetorical effect.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: WRI 121 with grade "C" or better.

Concepts, terms and trends related to computer engineering technology (hardware) and software engineering technology (software) curriculum. Includes discussions on fundamental aspects of the computer field. Laboratory component will introduce students to microcomputers, programming concepts and various computer engineering related software.
Prerequisite: None

Solving complex problems using advanced features of the C++ language. Topics include function usage, pointer data type, dynamic memory allocation, string manipulation, and structure and union data types. Emphasis is on structured program design techniques. Cannot be taken for graduation credit if student has completed MIS 126.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: CST 116 with grade "C" or better.

Continuation of CST 130. Topics include main memory, cache, virtual memory, memory management, secondary storage, networks, operating system functions, and popelining.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: CST 130 with grade "C" or better.

Theory, computational techniques and applications of the derivative.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MATH 112 with grade "C" or better or equivalent.

Projects in public speaking with emphasis on content, organization, and speaker adjustments to various situations; dynamics of the speaker-listener interaction; and appropriate language usage. Exercises in listening, criticism, logic, support, and ethics.
Prerequisite: None