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 141 | Electronic Circuits | 4 |
EET 145 | Digital Circuits | 4 |
EET 231 | Industrial Electronics | 4 |
EET 235 | Programmable Controllers | 3 |
Subtotal | 15 | |
Other Courses Required for Graduation | ||
EET 113 | Electrical Circuits I | 4 |
EET 114 | Electrical Circuits II | 4 |
EET 131 | Active Devices | 4 |
EET 212 | Industrial Robotics | 3 |
EET 234 | Principles of Mechatronics | 3 |
EET 241 | Electronic Communications | 4 |
EET 251 | Microprocessor Fundamentals | 4 |
EET 273 | Electronics Senior Project | 1 |
EGR 130 | Engineering Technology Applications and Programming | 3 |
EGT 151 | Introduction to CAD | 3 |
PHY 201 | Physics I 1 | 4 |
PHY 202 | Physics II 2 | 4 |
Subtotal | 41 | |
Total Hours | 71 |
Graduation Plan
Fall Start
First Year | ||
---|---|---|
Fall Semester | Hours | |
EET 113 | Electrical Circuits I | 4 |
EET 212 | Industrial Robotics | 3 |
EGR 130 | Engineering Technology Applications and Programming | 3 |
EGT 151 | Introduction to CAD | 3 |
MAT 110 | College Algebra | 3 |
Hours | 16 | |
Spring Semester | ||
EET 114 | Electrical Circuits II | 4 |
ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
MAT 111 | College Trigonometry | 3 |
PHY 201 or PHY 221 |
Physics I or University Physics I |
4 |
Hours | 14 | |
Summer Semester | ||
EET 131 | Active Devices | 4 |
EET 145 | Digital Circuits | 4 |
PHY 202 or PHY 222 |
Physics II or University Physics II |
4 |
Hours | 12 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall Semester | ||
EET 141 | Electronic Circuits | 4 |
EET 231 | Industrial Electronics | 4 |
EET 234 | Principles of Mechatronics | 3 |
PSY 103 or PSY 201 |
Human Relations or General Psychology |
3 |
Hours | 14 | |
Spring Semester | ||
EET 235 | Programmable Controllers | 3 |
EET 241 | Electronic Communications | 4 |
EET 251 | Microprocessor Fundamentals | 4 |
EET 273 | Electronics Senior Project | 1 |
Elective Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | |
Hours | 15 | |
Total Hours | 71 |
Spring Start
First Year | ||
---|---|---|
Spring Semester | Hours | |
EGR 130 | Engineering Technology Applications and Programming | 3 |
EGT 151 | Introduction to CAD | 3 |
ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
MAT 110 | College Algebra | 3 |
Hours | 12 | |
Summer Semester | ||
MAT 111 | College Trigonometry | 3 |
Hours | 3 | |
Fall Semester | ||
EET 113 | Electrical Circuits I | 4 |
EET 212 | Industrial Robotics | 3 |
PHY 201 or PHY 221 |
Physics I or University Physics I |
4 |
PSY 103 or PSY 201 |
Human Relations or General Psychology |
3 |
Hours | 14 | |
Second Year | ||
Spring Semester | ||
EET 114 | Electrical Circuits II | 4 |
PHY 202 or PHY 222 |
Physics II or University Physics II |
4 |
Elective Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | |
Hours | 11 | |
Summer Semester | ||
EET 131 | Active Devices | 4 |
EET 145 | Digital Circuits | 4 |
Hours | 8 | |
Fall Semester | ||
EET 141 | Electronic Circuits | 4 |
EET 231 | Industrial Electronics | 4 |
EET 234 | Principles of Mechatronics | 3 |
Hours | 11 | |
Third Year | ||
Spring Semester | ||
EET 235 | Programmable Controllers | 3 |
EET 241 | Electronic Communications | 4 |
EET 251 | Microprocessor Fundamentals | 4 |
EET 273 | Electronics Senior Project | 1 |
Hours | 12 | |
Total Hours | 71 |
Summer Start
First Year | ||
---|---|---|
Summer Semester | Hours | |
ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
MAT 110 | College Algebra | 3 |
Hours | 6 | |
Fall Semester | ||
EET 113 | Electrical Circuits I | 4 |
EGR 130 | Engineering Technology Applications and Programming | 3 |
MAT 111 | College Trigonometry | 3 |
PHY 201 or PHY 221 |
Physics I or University Physics I |
4 |
Hours | 14 | |
Spring Semester | ||
EET 114 | Electrical Circuits II | 4 |
EGT 151 | Introduction to CAD | 3 |
PHY 202 or PHY 222 |
Physics II or University Physics II |
4 |
Elective Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | |
Hours | 14 | |
Second Year | ||
Summer Semester | ||
EET 131 | Active Devices | 4 |
EET 145 | Digital Circuits | 4 |
PSY 103 or PSY 201 |
Human Relations or General Psychology |
3 |
Hours | 11 | |
Fall Semester | ||
EET 141 | Electronic Circuits | 4 |
EET 212 | Industrial Robotics | 3 |
EET 231 | Industrial Electronics | 4 |
EET 234 | Principles of Mechatronics | 3 |
Hours | 14 | |
Spring Semester | ||
EET 235 | Programmable Controllers | 3 |
EET 241 | Electronic Communications | 4 |
EET 251 | Microprocessor Fundamentals | 4 |
EET 273 | Electronics Senior Project | 1 |
Hours | 12 | |
Total Hours | 71 |
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. Contact the Electronic Engineering Technology instructor, Jason White, if students would like to start program courses any other semester.
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 Christina Knight 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
Students will need to purchase a calculator (approximately $75).
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.