The electromechanical engineering technology program, the only one of its kind within the CUNY system, was developed in response to the need to prepare competent technicians who had the special skills needed by the computer industry. It is multidisciplinary in nature, in that students are taught the basics of electrical and mechanical technology, computer hardware and software, and data communications. It prepares students to diagnose and analyze lectromechanical problems associated with the development, performance and servicing of computers and computer-based office automation equipment, complex electromechanical industrial equipment and systems, biomedical instrumentation and robotics. Fifty percent of the curriculum is devoted to individualized laboratory instruction using state-ofthe-art equipment. Students build their own devices for takehome experimentation and will assemble, program and test their own IBM-compatible computer system. Students can earn the associate degree and then continue on, at City Tech, for the baccalaureate (BTech) degree in computer engineering technology. Students will be expected to purchase an IBMcompatible computer by the third semester of the associate program. Specific information on the models currently used may be obtained from the department. Graduates qualify for the following occupational titles: field engineer, computer-repair technician, business machines technician, data processing equipment specialist, electromechanical technician, laboratory technician, production assembly technician, biomedical instruments service technician and robotics service technician. Manufacturers and users of computers and electromechanical equipment are potential employers of graduates. Among the employers of the graduates of this program are IBM, Verizon, Consolidated Edison, Canon, Eastman Kodak, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Xerox Corp and the elevator industry. The electromechanical engineering technology curriculum is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC/ABET).