Distance Learning

Distance Programs

Electronics and Computer Technology

Master of Science


Courses in the MSECT Program are delivered via the Internet. Some courses in this program include DVD supplements.

Note:  High-speed Internet access is required. For details see Computer Requirements

ECT 537 Industrial Computer Systems Management—3 credits. Evaluation of control computers in an industrial environment, the direct and indirect cost trade-off of implementing a hardwired versus a programmed controller. The effect of management decisions on industrial computer applications. Economics of open and closed systems, software versus hardware, in-house versus contract maintenance, and multi-vendor versus single vender systems.
Note: (Graduate students must do related investigation and prepare a report at a level beyond the routine detail of the course.)

ECT 542 Electronic Control Systems—3 credits. Procedures for the design and analysis of modern control systems used in manufacturing and production processes; as applied through digital, analog, and electro-mechanical sensors. Note: (Graduate students must do related investigation and prepare a report at a level beyond the routine detail of the course.)

ECT 631 Local Area Networks—3 credits. Introduction to Local Area Networks (LAN's), focusing on both historical and emerging technologies with emphasis on the OSI reference model, IEEE 802 standards, and the TCP/IP protocol. Need analysis, design, and implementation of new and upgrading LAN projects.

ECT 634 Computer Based Automated Systems Integration—3 credits. A study of the theory, design, and application of computer interfacing techniques for use in integrating automated manufacturing systems. Emphasis on computer interfacing including hardware and software will constitute a major portion of the course. Methods and procedures employed in the integration of complete automated industrial systems will be presented.

ECT 642 Microcomputer Based Process Control Technology—3 credits. An in-depth study of the theory, design, and application of microcomputer systems as applied to process control technology. Emphasis on interfacing various sensors and peripheral devices to microcomputer systems will constitute a major portion of the course. Prerequisite: 542

ECT 679 Problems in Electronics and Computer Technology—2-3 credits. Content determined to large extent by the interest and needs of each individual enrolled for the course.

ECT 680 Seminar: Analysis of Technical Systems—3 credits. This course is a culminating experience where previously acquired concepts, knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values will be necessary for proper synthesis and evaluation of problems, issues, and concerns related to selected applications in electronics or computer technology.

ECT 697 Major Project—6 credits. The student will be involved in research, applied or theoretical, using standard procedures of problem identification, possible solutions, and a final report. This experience can be field and/or laboratory based in electronics and computer technology.

ECT 698 Research in Electronics and Computer Technology—3 credits. This course is offered to help students achieve increased levels of competence for the interpretation, utilization, or preparation and development of research information. Special emphasis will be provided for applying previously learned knowledge, skills, or attitudes about electronics and computer technology to find and evaluate plausible solutions to problems in business and industry.

ECT 699 Master's Thesis—6 credits. By arrangement with chairperson of student's thesis committee.

TMGT 571 Production Planning and Control I—3 credits. Principles of planning, scheduling, routing, and developing procedures of production control.

TMGT 573 Quality Control of Industrial Products I—3 credits. Basic principles and practices of quality control in industry.


The Catalog of Indiana State University is the document of authority for all students. The requirements given in the catalog supersede information issued by any academic department, program, college, or school. The University reserves the right to change the requirements at any time.

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