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

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Students considering transferring to a 4-year institution should consult with the department head regarding specific transfer pathways.

Graduation Plan

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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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results.
5. An ability to function effectively as a member of a technical team.