Computer Systems Engineering Tech - CSET.AS

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Computer Systems Engineering Technology is a continually expanding field offering exciting careers in computer networking, systems integration, systems design, automated manufacturing, maintenance, marketing, support, and management.

This curriculum is more advanced than other, apparently similar, curricula offered in other locations. System-level courses are targeted at PC architecture, advanced network systems, and communications. Programming courses cover modern conventions in software design. Integration-level courses cover system interfacing, circuit theory, communications theory, and specialized integration hardware. The result is a more complete background in computer systems stressing networking and system integration than other curricula. The program is continually updated to reflect the state of the art in this field.

Graduates of this department will continue to assume major roles in a wide variety of professional areas as companies downsize from mainframe systems to distributed networks of smaller computers.

Math, computer and technical skills all provide a base for career development that often leads to leadership and management positions in the broad field of electronics engineering.

Educational background: Applicants are advised that competency in algebra, trigonometry, and physics is important. Applicants without this background may take the prerequisite courses at STCC although this may lengthen the time needed to complete the degree program.

Students wishing to further their education in an engineering field should notify their STCC academic advisor early in their course of study so that arrangements can be made to facilitate the transfer process.

Minimum Grade Requirements: Students in Computer Systems Engineering Technology must receive a grade of “D” or better. A QPA of 2.0 must be achieved for graduation. Upon the successful completion of requirements for this program, as listed below, the degree of Associate in Science in Computer Systems Engineering Technology will be awarded.

Computer Systems Engineering Program Goals

Program Objective: To prepare graduates with the necessary skills to design, apply, install, manage, operate, and/or troubleshoot computer hardware, commonly used operating systems, networks of computer systems, and the network infrastructure.

The graduate should be able to demonstrate competence in the understanding, installation and configuration, troubleshooting, and upgrading of workstations and servers in a networked environment.
The graduate should be able to demonstrate competence in the understanding, installation and configuration, troubleshooting, patching, and upgrading of common computer operating systems such as Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X.
The graduate should be able to demonstrate competence in the understanding, installation and configuration, troubleshooting, and upgrading of common computer hardware and peripherals.
The graduate should be able to demonstrate competence in the understanding, installation and configuration, troubleshooting, and upgrading of Cisco networking equipment.
The graduate should be able to demonstrate competence in the understanding, installation and configuration, and troubleshooting of server-based applications such as firewalls, domain name systems (DNS), database servers, security monitors, and backup & recovery tools.
The graduate should be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
The graduate should be able to conduct research from a variety of sources. These include the internet, technical specifications and schematics, and related sources.
Are computer literate in common computer applications used in technology.

Programmatic Technical Standard (PDF)

(CSET.AS) Curriculum

Semester 1

CSET-210 - Introduction to Computer Systems 3 credits
CSET-345 - Operating Systems 1 4 credits
CSCO-105 - Cisco Introduction to Networks 4 credits
ENG-101 - English Composition 1 3 credits
EL-MATH - General Math Elective-100 Level or Higher 3 credits (Note 1)

Total: 17 credits

Semester 2

CSET-254 - Computer Systems 4 credits
CSET-256 - Linux Command and Shell Programming 3 credits
CSCO-155 - Cisco Routing and Switching Essentials 4 credits
EL-MATH - General Math Elective-100 Level or Higher 3 credits (Note 1)
EL-SOC - General Social Science Elective 3 credits

Total: 17 credits

Semester 3

CSCO-202 - Scaling Networks 4 credits
CSET-111 - Introduction to Programming 3 credits
CSET-384 - Computer and Network Security 3 credits
ESET-112 - Electronics for Technicians 1 3 credits

Select one:

ENG-102 - Composition 2: Intro to Literature 3 credits
ENG-105 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 credits
ENG-104 - Technical Report Writing 3 credits

Total: 16 credits

Semester 4

CSCO-255 - Connecting Networks 4 credits
CSET-445 - Operating Systems 2 4 credits
CSET-480 - Application Servers 4 credits
EL-GED - General Education Elective 3 credits (Note 1)
EL-HUM - General Humanities Elective 3 credits (Note 2)

Total: 18 credits

Total (CSET.AS) Curriculum Program Credits: 68

Notes:

Students who take MATH-132 /MATH-232 /Lab Science will not be required to take this course as their General Education requirements will have been met.
Students on a Bachelor Degree path will be advised to take the traditional Lab Science or Calculus 1 course. All other students will be allowed to choose a General Education Elective

Department Personnel

Name	Title	Office	Phone	Email
Edward Bigos	Professor/Department Co-Chair	17/637	413-755-4544	bigos@stcc.edu
Nicholas Bishop	Electronic Technical II	17/613	413-755-4577	NRBishop@stcc.edu
Andrew Collins	Instructor	17/631	413-755-4578	ajcollins@stcc.edu
Jeffrey Cooper	Assistant Professor	17/631	413-755-4578	jlcooper@stcc.edu
Rick Jagodowski	Professor / Electrical Engineering Tech. Dept. Chair	20/120	413-755-4594	jagodowski@stcc.edu
Arvind Karnik	Professor	17/633	413-755-4560	karnik@stcc.edu
Nicholas Massa	Professor	17/637	413-755-4579	massa@stcc.edu
Gary Mullett	Professor/Department Co-Chair	17/635	413-755-4600	gmullett@stcc.edu
Eliano Soares	Staff Assistant	17/219	413-755-4593	esoares@stcc.edu
Peter Vangel	Professor	17/637	413-755-4665	vangel@stcc.edu