About the ECET program

The Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) Department at Queensborough Community College offers four AAS degree programs in technology:

• Computer Engineering Technology*
• Electronic Engineering Technology *
• Telecommunications Technology
• New Media Technology

*The Computer Engineering Technology and Electronic Engineering Technology programs are both accredited by Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET (TAC of ABET). Additional information on TAC of ABET can be found at ABET, Inc. 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202, telephone 410-347-7700 and at www.abet.org.

The department also offers a corporate specific AAS degree in Telecommunications Technology to employees of Verizon (Next Step Program). Additionally, a one-year certificate program in New Media Technology, a 6-course corporate specific Long Island Railroad Telecommunications program, and industry certification programs like A+ Certification, CISCO Certification and Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) are also offered. The department jointly sponsors an A.S. in Engineering Science (Pre-engineering) program with the Mechanical Engineering Technology and Physics departments.

The ECET Department maintains nine modern laboratory rooms, all of which contain state-of-the-art, well maintained equipment. Two of the laboratories consist of approximately 24 general-purpose multimedia computer workstations. Two additional 16-workstation laboratories provide specialized networking, telecommunications, and new media capabilities. Another multipurpose 24-workstation computer laboratory provides complete distance learning capabilities including video conferencing and advanced Internet web technology. Four electronic laboratories contain professional-level measurement and instrumentation equipment, such as might be used in a well-equipped industrial laboratory. Each workbench in our electronic laboratories has a desktop computer, which is connected to the department and college network and the Internet and has been incorporated into the coursework. Furthermore, all of the computer systems have been integrated with a state-of-the-art lecture presentation system (NETOP School), which enables the instructor to broadcast material to every computer screen, monitor each workstation, and control each individual computer system. SmartBoard projection systems are also included in most laboratories. Additionally, a faculty development laboratory is maintained for faculty research and course development.

The Department has 16 full-time faculty, with Ph.D’s, PE licenses, and a considerable number of years of industrial engineering experience. The Department also includes 6 College Laboratory Technicians and 2 office secretaries. The faculty members of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Department are highly qualified. Most faculty members have been developing textbooks and laboratory manuals to be used by the department and other colleges around the country. This strength ensures that students are receiving the most up-to-date material in the electronics field and that the faculty is recognized by its peers for producing quality material. The faculty has secured National Science Foundation (NSF), New York State VATEA, (Perkins) and local government grants, which has enabled the department to remain at the forefront of engineering technology education.

The Department also sponsors an Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) Club, an Amateur (HAM) Radio Club, an Electronics and Computer Repair Club, a New Media Technology Club and the Tau Alpha Pi Honor Society.

Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to introduce you to the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Department at Queensborough Community College. Please contact me (718-631-6207) if you have any questions or would like any additional information about our programs. Furthermore, feel free to refer any students to me who might have questions about any of our programs. We would also be happy to arrange tours of our facilities for you and your students. I would also gladly send a representative to your school to talk to classes or address students on career days.

Sincerely,

Stuart M. Asser, PE, Chairman