This major offers an integrated program of coursework for students planning careers in the design and construction of computer systems.

Program Overview

The course listings below are a representation of what this academic program requires. For a full review of this program in detail please see our official online academic bulletin AND consult with an academic advisor. This listing does not include the General Education courses required for all majors and may not include some program specific information, such as admissions, retention, and termination standards.

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Computer Technology Major

Note: CMU is not currently accepting students into this program. This major offers an integrated program of coursework for students planning careers in the design and construction of computer systems. The student will have an advisor in both the Computer Science and Engineering and Technology departments.

(47 hours)

Required Courses

3

CPS 180 Principles of Computer Programming

Algorithm development and problem solving methods. Design and development of computer programs in a structured programming language. Corequisite: MTH 130. (University Program Group II-B)

3

CPS 181 Introduction to Data Structures

Continuation of CPS 180. Dynamic storage allocation, recursion, abstract data types (such as stacks, queues, linked lists, and binary trees), sorting and searching. Prerequisites: CPS 180; Corequisite: MTH 175.

3

CPS 210 Assembly Language and Computer Organization

Topics in assembly language concepts, introduction to computer organization, machine representation of information, models of computer architecture, instruction and addressing fundamentals, control structures. Pre/Co-Requisite: CPS 181. Recommended: One of: MTH 132 or MTH 216.

1-6

CPS 280 Alternative Programming Languages

Intensive study of one or more selected programming languages, such as APL, LISP and ADA. Languages presented will be announced in the Phase I Class Schedule. Students may not earn credit for a language in which they already have credit in one of the primary programming sequences. Prerequisites: CPS 181 or ITC 111.

3

CPS 340 Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms

Theory of and advanced techniques for representation of information; lists, trees, graphs; analysis of algorithms; sorting, searching and hashing techniques. Prerequisites: CPS 181, CPS 210; MTH 223.

3

CPS 360 Computer Design and Architecture

Logic gates, design and analysis of digital circuits, clocked digital circuits, processor micro-architecture, instructions sets and addressing modes, virtual memory. Prerequisite: CPS 210.

3

CPS 380 Microcomputer Architecture

Concepts and operation of microprocessors and microcomputers to include input/output, mass storage, memory, and small read-only memory operating systems. Prerequisites: CPS 210, CPS 360.

3

CPS 468 Systems Programming and Software

Systems concepts--filesystem, shell, system calls; software such as assemblers, linkers, loaders; systems programming in a modern programming environment such as UNIX. Prerequisites: CPS 340.

3

IET 292 DC Circuit Analysis

Introductory dc circuit analysis including Ohm's law, Kirchoff's current and voltage laws, mesh and nodal analysis, Thevenin, Norton and maximum power transfer theorems. Prerequisites: MTH 105.

3

IET 293 AC Circuit Analysis

Introductory ac circuit analysis including sinusoidal signals, phasors, series and parallel ac networks, mesh and nodal analysis, network theorems, power triangle, power factor, and resonance. Prerequisites: IET 292; MTH 130.

3

IET 390 Discrete Device Theory

A comprehensive study of discrete devices and circuits, including diodes, transistors, single and multistage amplifiers, frequency response, and integrated operational amplifiers. Prerequisite: IET 292.

3

IET 392 Linear Electronics

A comprehensive study of operational amplifiers and their applications in the design and analysis of various amplifiers, comparators, oscillators, active filters, and power rectifiers. Prerequisites: IET 293, IET 390.

3

IET 394 Digital Electronics

A comprehensive study of digital integrated circuits including pulses, logic, counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, shifting, decoding, encoding, multiplexing and memory storing. Prerequisite: IET 292.

3

IET 492 Interfacing with Programmable Devices

Theory and use of 4-through 32-bit microprocessing systems including system design, hardware configuration. 1/0 interfacing, filmware development and programming. Prerequisite: IET 394.

3

IET 494 Data Acquisition and Control

A comprehensive study of transducers, signal conditioning, multiplexers, A/D and D/A converters, control devices and speech synthesis/recognition. Prerequisite: IET 392.

3

IET 594 Research and Development Electronics

An instructor approved project for individuals who wish to pursue a specialized interest integrating concepts from previous courses. Prerequisite: 12 credit hours in electronics.

(4-5 hours)

Other Requirements

Select one of the following options:

(5 hours)

Option A

4

PHY 130 College Physics I

Mechanics, heat, kinetic theory, and sound. The mathematics used is algebra and trigonometry. The sequences PHY 130-131, PHY 170-171 satisfy minimum requirements for medical and dental schools. Prerequisites: MTH 106. (University Program Group II-B)

1

PHY 170 College Physics Laboratory I

Experimental techniques of physics introduced by studying quantitative situations through error analysis, graphical analysis, small computer calculations, and linear measurements. Satisfies University Program Group II laboratory requirement. Pre/Co-Requisite: PHY 130. (University Program Group II-B)

(5 hours)

Option B

4

PHY 145 University Physics I

Normally the first physics course for majors and minors. Mechanics of single and many-particle systems, conservation laws, statistical concepts, and gravitational interaction. Pre/Co-Requisite: MTH 132. (University Program Group II-B)

1

PHY 175 University Physics Laboratory I

Laboratory experience for PHY 145. Introduction to experimental techniques and the treatment of experimental data. Satisfies University Program Group II laboratory requirement. Pre/Co-Requisite: PHY 145. (University Program Group II-B)

(4 hours)

Option C

4

CHM 131 Introduction to Chemistry I

Fundamental concepts of chemistry including stoichiometry, gas laws, thermochemistry, and molecular structure. CHM 131 and 132 are recommended to constitute the standard one-year course for science majors. Recommended: High school Algebra II or MTH 107 (preferably with a B or better); high school chemistry or CHM 120. (University Program Group II-B)

(5 hours)

Option D

5

CHM 161 Principles of Chemistry

Intensive introduction to chemical principles for the well-prepared, motivated student. Satisfies University Program Group II laboratory requirements. Recommended: High school Algebra II or MTH 107 (preferably with a B or better); high school chemistry or CHM 120. (University Program Group II-B).