Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology Program Overview

The ECET programĀ is designed to teach students the practical aspects of electrical and computer engineering technology along with the underlying concepts and theories, and inculcate students with an aptitude of applying their knowledge with scientific and objective reasoning. The department offers students academic preparation for careers in computers, electrical power, power electronics, medical electronics, process control, telecommunications and computer networking.

Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology Program Educational Objectives:

The Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology program will produce graduates that:

  • Will be engaged in analysis, synthesis and troubleshooting of electrical, electronics and computer systems.
  • Will be engaged in problem solving and applied design of systems.
  • Will utilize state-of-the-art knowledge and techniques in maintenance, service, sales and marketing of electrical and electronics systems.
  • Will utilize their knowledge in manufacturing and application of these systems.
  • Will be working as effective team members with commanding oral and written communication skills. Throughout their career they would be assuming technical and managerial leadership roles.

Job Titles:

  • Computer Hardware/Software Technologists
  • Industrial Process Control Instrumentation Technologists
  • Power Electronics Technologists
  • Telecommunication Technologists
  • Computer Networking Specialists
  • Computer Network Managers
  • Electrical Power Technologist
  • Biomedical Instrumentation Technologists

Degrees & Majors

Engineering Technology
Potter Bldg, Room 121
2200 169th Street
Hammond, IN 46323-2094

Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Phone:
219/989-2471
1-800 HI-PURDUE, x.2471
Locally within Indiana & Illinois

E-mail:
ecet@calumet.purdue.edu