Electronics Engineering Technology

Electronics Engineering Technology

A.A.S. Degree (D,G,S)

The graduate of the Electronics Engineering Technology program has extensive training in analog and digital electronics with emphasis on applications and analysis relating to microprocessor, industrial control and communication systems. The students are skilled in computer simulation, robotics, programmable logic controllers, networking, and wireless communications. This program integrates the teaching styles of lecture, demonstration, laboratory and "hands-on" into all course work. Career opportunities in engineering, robotics, avionics, communications, computer electronics, quality control, networking, microwave filters, and manufacturing are likely employment areas.

Program Graduate Competencies

The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.

  1. Perform the duties of an entry-level technician using the skills, modern tools, theory, and techniques of the electronics engineering technology.
  2. Apply a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to electronics engineering technology problems that require limited application of principles but extensive practical knowledge.
  3. Conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments using analysis tools and troubleshooting methods.
  4. Identify, analyze, and solve narrowly defined electronics engineering technology problems.
  5. Explain the importance of engaging in self-directed continuing professional development.
  6. Demonstrate basic management, organizational, and leadership skills which commit to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.

Core Curriculum Competencies

The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:

  1. Apply clear and effective communication skills.
  2. Use critical thinking to solve problems.
  3. Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
  4. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
  5. Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
  6. Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.

Graduation Requirements

General Education

ENG 101Composition I

3

ENG 102Composition II

3

MAT 183Reasoning with Functions I

5

SSC 100First Year Seminar

1

Select 2 course(s) from:

COM 111Human Communications

3

ECO 111Macroeconomics

3

ECO 122Microeconomics

3

PHL 103Introduction to Ethics

3

PHL 104Introduction to Philosophy

3

POL 111Political Science

3

PSY 100Human Relations

3

PSY 121General Psychology

3

SOC 111Sociology

3

Program/Major Concentration

CEN 100Intro to Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology

3

CEN 180C/C++ Language Introduction

4

ELC 125Electrical Circuits I

4

ELC 126Analog Electronics I

3

ELC 127Digital Electronics

4

ELC 225Electrical Circuits II

4

ELC 226Analog Electronics II

3

ELC 227Microcontroller Fundamentals

3

ELC 228Microcontroller Applications

4

ELC 236Analog Electronics III

4

ELC 243Programmable Logic Controllers

4

MAT 193Reasoning with Functions II

4

PHY 205General Physics I

4

Suggested Pathway to Graduation (Course Sequence Sheet)

Semester 1

SSC 100First Year Seminar

1

CEN 100Intro to Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology

3

ELC 127Digital Electronics

4

MAT 183Reasoning with Functions I

5

Elective
Social Science Elective 1

3

Semester 2

ENG 101Composition I

3

ELC 125Electrical Circuits I

4

ELC 126Analog Electronics I

3

CEN 180C/C++ Language Introduction

4

MAT 193Reasoning with Functions II

4

Semester 3

ENG 102Composition II

3

PHY 205General Physics I

4

ELC 225Electrical Circuits II

4

ELC 226Analog Electronics II

3

ELC 227Microcontroller Fundamentals

3

Semester 4

ELC 228Microcontroller Applications

4

ELC 236Analog Electronics III

4

ELC 243Programmable Logic Controllers

4

Elective
Social Science Elective

3

Approved Electives

Select two (2) social science electives.

ECO 111Macroeconomics

3

ECO 122Microeconomics

3

POL 111Political Science

3

PSY 100Human Relations

3

PSY 121General Psychology

3

SOC 111Sociology

3

COM 111Human Communications

3

PHL 103Introduction to Ethics

3

PHL 104Introduction to Philosophy

3

To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 66 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program).

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