Variant of CIP 2000 - NGS University-level Historical Groupings

Variant of CIP 2000 - NGS University-level Historical Groupings
Abbreviations, acronyms and superscripts

8 - Architecture and Engineering

81 - Professional Engineering and Engineering Technologies

15. - Engineering Technologies/Technicians

This series comprises instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineering and related projects.

15.12 - Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians

This subseries comprises instructional program classes 15.1201 to 15.1299.

15.1201 - Computer Engineering Technology/Technician, General

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of computer engineers engaged in designing and developing computer systems and installations. These programs include courses in computer electronics and programming, prototype development and testing, systems installation and testing, solid state and microminiature circuitry, peripheral equipment, and report preparation.

  • Example Program Names:

    • Computer electronics technician
    • Computer engineering technology

  • Exclusion

    • Computer programming technology(11.0201)
    • Computer science technology(11.0701)
    • Computer systems engineering(14.0901)
    • Computer hardware engineering(14.0902)
    • Computer systems technology(15.1202)
    • Computer hardware technology(15.1203)
15.1202 - Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of professionals who use computer systems. These programs include courses in basic computer design and architecture, programming, problems of specific computer applications, component and system maintenance and inspection procedures, hardware and software problem diagnosis and repair, and report preparation.

  • Example Program Names:

    • Applied computer technology
    • Computer systems technology
    • Computer systems-client server
    • Computer systems-computer systems foundations
    • Computer systems-digital processing
    • Computer systems-small systems architecture
    • Computer technologies
    • Computer technology
    • Computer technology-process control
    • Electronic information systems technology-computer systems option
    • Microcomputer technician

  • Exclusion

    • Systems analyst(11.0501)
    • Computer science technology(11.0701)
    • Computer systems engineering(14.0901)
    • Systems engineering(14.2701)
    • Computer engineering technology(15.1201)
    • Computer hardware technology(15.1203)
15.1203 - Computer Hardware Technology/Technician

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to support engineers in designing computer hardware and peripheral systems. These programs include courses in computer systems design, computer architecture, computer electronics, processors, peripherals, testing equipment, and computer manufacturing processes.

  • Example Program Names:

    • Computer hardware technician
    • Computer hardware technology

  • Exclusion

    • Systems analyst(11.0501)
    • Computer science technology(11.0701)
    • Computer engineering(14.0901)
    • Computer hardware engineering(14.0902)
    • Computer technology(15.1202)
    • Manufacturing design CAD technology(15.1302)
15.1204 - Computer Software Technology/Technician

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to support engineers in developing, implementing, and evaluating computer software and program applications. These programs include courses in computer programming, programming languages, databases, user interfaces, networking and warehousing, encryption and security, software testing and evaluation, and customization.

  • Example Program Names:

    • Computer software technician
    • Computer software technology
    • Software systems development

  • Exclusion

    • Information systems(11.0103)
    • Computer programming(11.0201)
    • Computer science technology(11.0701)
    • Database management(11.0802)
    • Computer security and investigations(11.1003)
    • Computer software engineering(14.0903)
15.1299 - Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other

This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians.

  • Example Program Names:

    • Networking engineering technology

  • Exclusion

    • Computer network engineering(14.0999)
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