Electronic Engineering Technology, A.A.S. - EET3
With electronic and computer circuits now being used in everything from the most complex industrial equipment to the simplest of household appliances, the engineering technician in this field is prepared to work in an extremely wide variety of businesses and industries.
Skilled in the operation, troubleshooting, calibration and repair of electronic instruments and systems found in process control, communications, computers, manufacturing, programmable logic controllers and microprocessors, the graduate is not limited to one specific area of employment. Practical, hands-on experience on sophisticated electronic equipment provides the student with the skills necessary to assist in the basic design, construction, analysis, modification, inspection and calibration of electronic circuits and systems.
Requirements
Courses | Course Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
General Education Courses | ||
ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
or ENG 165 | Professional Communications | |
MAT 110 | College Algebra | 3 |
MAT 111 | College Trigonometry | 3 |
PSY 103 | Human Relations | 3 |
or PSY 201 | General Psychology | |
Elective Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | |
Subtotal | 15 | |
Required Core Subject Areas | ||
EET 113 | Electrical Circuits I | 4 |
EET 114 | Electrical Circuits II | 4 |
EET 140 | Digital Electronics | 3 |
EET 251 | Microprocessor Fundamentals | 4 |
EGR 130 | Engineering Technology Applications and Programming | 3 |
Subtotal | 18 | |
Other Courses Required for Graduation | ||
COL 103 | College Skills | 3 |
EET 131 | Active Devices | 4 |
EET 212 | Industrial Robotics | 3 |
EET 231 | Industrial Electronics | 4 |
EET 234 | Principles of Mechatronics | 3 |
EET 235 | Programmable Controllers | 3 |
EET 243 | Data Communications | 3 |
EET 273 | Electronics Senior Project | 1 |
EGR 103 | Preparation for Engineering Technology | 2 |
EGT 151 | Introduction to CAD | 3 |
or EGT 152 | Fundamentals of CAD | |
PHY 201 | Physics I 1 | 4 |
or PHY 221 | University Physics I | |
PHY 202 | Physics II 1 | 4 |
or PHY 222 | University Physics II | |
Subtotal | 37 | |
Total Hours | 70 |
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Students considering transferring to a 4-year institution should consult with the department head regarding specific transfer pathways.
Graduation Plan
Fall Start
First Year | ||
---|---|---|
Fall Semester | Hours | |
COL 103 | College Skills | 3 |
EET 140 | Digital Electronics | 3 |
EGR 103 | Preparation for Engineering Technology | 2 |
ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
PSY 201 or PSY 103 |
General Psychology or Human Relations |
3 |
Hours | 14 | |
Spring Semester | ||
EET 212 | Industrial Robotics | 3 |
EET 251 | Microprocessor Fundamentals | 4 |
EGR 130 | Engineering Technology Applications and Programming | 3 |
MAT 110 | College Algebra | 3 |
Hours | 13 | |
Summer Semester | ||
EET 113 | Electrical Circuits I | 4 |
EET 235 | Programmable Controllers | 3 |
EGT 152 or EGT 151 |
Fundamentals of CAD or Introduction to CAD |
3 |
MAT 111 | College Trigonometry | 3 |
Hours | 13 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall Semester | ||
EET 114 | Electrical Circuits II | 4 |
EET 131 | Active Devices | 4 |
EET 243 | Data Communications | 3 |
PHY 201 or PHY 221 |
Physics I or University Physics I |
4 |
Hours | 15 | |
Spring Semester | ||
EET 273 | Electronics Senior Project | 1 |
EET 234 | Principles of Mechatronics | 3 |
EET 231 | Industrial Electronics | 4 |
PHY 202 or PHY 222 |
Physics II or University Physics II |
4 |
Elective Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | |
Hours | 15 | |
Total Hours | 70 |
Spring Start
First Year | ||
---|---|---|
Spring Semester | Hours | |
COL 103 | College Skills | 3 |
EET 140 | Digital Electronics | 3 |
EET 251 | Microprocessor Fundamentals | 4 |
EGR 103 | Preparation for Engineering Technology | 2 |
ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
Hours | 15 | |
Summer Semester | ||
EET 113 | Electrical Circuits I | 4 |
EET 235 | Programmable Controllers | 3 |
EGR 130 | Engineering Technology Applications and Programming | 3 |
EGT 152 or EGT 151 |
Fundamentals of CAD or Introduction to CAD |
3 |
MAT 110 | College Algebra | 3 |
Hours | 16 | |
Fall Semester | ||
EET 114 | Electrical Circuits II | 4 |
EET 131 | Active Devices | 4 |
EET 212 | Industrial Robotics | 3 |
MAT 111 | College Trigonometry | 3 |
PSY 201 or PSY 103 |
General Psychology or Human Relations |
3 |
Hours | 17 | |
Second Year | ||
Spring Semester | ||
EET 231 | Industrial Electronics | 4 |
EET 234 | Principles of Mechatronics | 3 |
EET 243 | Data Communications | 3 |
EET 273 | Electronics Senior Project | 1 |
PHY 201 or PHY 221 |
Physics I or University Physics I |
4 |
Hours | 15 | |
Summer Semester | ||
PHY 202 or PHY 222 |
Physics II or University Physics II |
4 |
Elective Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | |
Hours | 7 | |
Total Hours | 70 |
Summer Start
First Year | ||
---|---|---|
Summer Semester | Hours | |
COL 103 | College Skills | 3 |
EGR 103 | Preparation for Engineering Technology | 2 |
ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
PSY 201 or PSY 103 |
General Psychology or Human Relations |
3 |
Hours | 11 | |
Fall Semester | ||
EET 113 | Electrical Circuits I | 4 |
EET 140 | Digital Electronics | 3 |
EET 251 | Microprocessor Fundamentals | 4 |
Hours | 11 | |
Spring Semester | ||
EET 114 | Electrical Circuits II | 4 |
EET 131 | Active Devices | 4 |
EGR 130 | Engineering Technology Applications and Programming | 3 |
MAT 110 | College Algebra | 3 |
Hours | 14 | |
Second Year | ||
Summer Semester | ||
EET 235 | Programmable Controllers | 3 |
EGT 152 or EGT 151 |
Fundamentals of CAD or Introduction to CAD |
3 |
MAT 111 | College Trigonometry | 3 |
PHY 201 or PHY 221 |
Physics I or University Physics I |
4 |
Hours | 13 | |
Fall Semester | ||
EET 212 | Industrial Robotics | 3 |
EET 243 | Data Communications | 3 |
Elective Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | |
Hours | 9 | |
Spring Semester | ||
EET 231 | Industrial Electronics | 4 |
EET 234 | Principles of Mechatronics | 3 |
EET 273 | Electronics Senior Project | 1 |
PHY 202 or PHY 222 |
Physics II or University Physics II |
4 |
Hours | 12 | |
Total Hours | 70 |
Application and Advising
If you are ready to start your education, there are a few simple steps involved in enrolling at Piedmont Technical College.
Advising Information
The following information provides a guide for advisors who are helping students enroll in this program.
Program Notes
Courses for this program are offered day and evening, and/or online as available.
Starting program courses in the fall semester is preferred. If students would like to start program courses any other semester, please contact the Engineering Department Head.
Tools will be required for EET 231 and other senior-level courses.
Recent high school graduates should be asked if they have participated in Project Lead the Way. If so, high school transcripts should be forwarded to Engineering Department Head for possible exemption credit. When students enter this program with Project Lead the Way course credit in high school, they may receive the following credit:
- Principles of Engineering (POE) - EGR 130
Notes About Individual Classes
Completion of MAT 110 is preferred prior to taking EGR 130, but students are allowed to take MAT 110 along with EGR 130.
Please note that EET 241 is only offered during spring semesters.
Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org, this program offers a comprehensive introduction both to the theoretical principles governing electronic systems and the practical application of those principles.
Electronic Engineering Technology Enrollment and Degree Data
Program Educational Learning Outcomes
Purpose Statement
The mission of the Electronic Engineering Department is to provide an accessible, affordable and quality education that prepares students for the highly skilled and technological workplace in engineering. The department utilizes on-going assessment strategies and teaching methods that support continuous improvement in instruction, learning opportunities, support services and management practices.
EET Program Educational Objectives:
The objectives of the Electronic Engineering Technology program is to produce graduates who during their first few years of professional practice will;
- Work in Electronics Engineering related industry as Electrical Tester, Automated Teller and Office Machine Technicians, Customer Service Technicians, Electronic Technicians, Engineering Technicians, Field Service Technicians, Manufacturing Technicians, etc.
- Develop a career that includes employment or self-employment in engineering related industry or academia, working as a technician.
- Pursue higher education if interested in getting a Bachelor’s degree in the field of Electronics or Electrical Engineering Technology.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing Electronic Engineering Technology will be able to demonstrate:
- An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well-defined engineering problems appropriate to the Electronic Engineering Technology discipline.
- An ability to design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to the Electronic Engineering Technology discipline.
- An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in well-defined technical and non-technical environments and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
- An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results.
- An ability to function effectively as a member of a technical team.