B.S. in Electronics Systems Engineering Technology

Area of Study Overview

Advisory:  It is strongly recommended that students do not take any of the nuclear engineering or electronics systems engineering area of study courses unless their math skills (calculus I or higher) are reasonably current.

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The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Electronics Systems Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Electrical/Electronic(s) Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs Program Criteria. 

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with an area of study in Electronics Systems Engineering Technology is designed for technologists employed in various phases of the electronics industry, including computer hardware, avionics, instrumentation and control, and communications. A total of 18 area of study credits must be from 3000/4000-level courses. The B.S. degree with an area of study in Electronic Systems Engineering Technology is a 120-credit program.

The Electronics Systems Engineering Technology program’s goal is to educate engineering technology practitioners who are immediately relevant to or practicing in industry by frequently evaluating and improving our educational programs, engaging in scholarly and industrially based activities, and working within the broader community to be relevant to the professional and global community. 

The Heavin School's vision and mission statements are reviewed and updated periodically, most recently in 2018. These reviews are performed by the mentors as well as the Industrial Advisory Council (IAC). Details are published in the Heavin School and IAC meeting minutes. The current vision and mission statements are published on Thomas Edison State University’s website.

Degree Requirements

Computer Programming or Programmable Logic Controllers

CIS-1070 or above

STA-2010

MAT-2310

MAT-2320

PHY-1150

PHY-1160

CHE-1210

NOTE:

How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study:

  • All of the courses in this area of study can be completed through Thomas Edison State University ways to earn credit.
  • A total of 18 area of study credits must be from course at the 3000 level or above. 

Electronic Systems Engineering Technology Program (ESET)

Year Enrollments  Graduates
2016 - 2017 329 10
2017 - 2018 402 18
2018 - 2019 447 43
2019 - 2020 435 30 
2021 - 2022 392 32
2022 - 2023 365 29

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Featured Courses (46 Credits)

TESU Featured Courses are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses.  For more information see About Our General Education Program.  To plan your program please contact an academic advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)

ENC-1010Writing for Success

3

ENC-1020Writing for Success II

3

COM-2090Public Speaking

3

STA-2010Principles of Statistics

3

SOS-1100Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today

3

For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Intellectual and Practical Skills.

B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 Credits)

SOC-1010Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology

3

ETH-2200Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership

3

POS-1100American Government

3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Civic and Global Leadership.

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (15 Credits)

CRJ-2800Forensic Science

3

HIS-1130American History I

3

FIL-1100Exploring American Cinema

3

Select two featured courses from the list below:
SOC-2910Criminology

3

HIS-1140American History II

3

HUM-1030Introduction to the Humanities III: Music

3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Knowledge of Human Cultures.

D. Scientific Knowledge (7 Credits)

COS-1110Introduction to Programming

3

CHE-1210General Chemistry I with Lab

4

II. Electronics Systems Engineering Technology (65 Credits)

MAT-2310Calculus I

4

MAT-2320Calculus II

4

PHY-1150Physics I with Lab

4

PHY-1160Physics II with Lab

4

ELE-2110DC Circuits

3

ELE-2120AC Circuits

3

ELT-3060Solid State Devices and Circuits

3

ELT-3070Linear and Integrated Circuits

3

ELD-3020Digital Electronics

3

ELD-3110Microprocessors

3

ELC-2010Electronic Communication Systems

3

CTR-2110Electronic Instrumentation and Control

3

Electronic Engineering Technology Electives (9 Credits)

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Military/INPO Discipline Specific Training including Laboratory/Practicum

1-10

-
OR

ELT-3080Industrial Electronics

3

CTR-2120Programmable Logic Controllers

3

CMP-3540Network Technology

3

Complete the following

APS-4000Occupational Safety and Health

3

APS-4020Applied Quality Management

3

MAN-4350Project Management

3

APS-4900Engineering Technology Assessment/Career Planning

3

ELT-4950Electronics Systems Engineering Technology Capstone

4

III. Electives (9 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.

Total Credit Hours: 120

Required Advisement

Students are encouraged to schedule and complete planning sessions with academic advisors. Academic advisors discuss and elaborate on recommended course sequence and prerequisites in these advising sessions.

The advised sequence of courses (suggested prerequisite requirements) is as follows:

  • Calculus I (MAT-2310) prior to Calculus II (MAT-2320)
  • Physics I with Lab (PHY-1150), prior to Physics II with Lab (PHY-1160)
  • Physics II with Lab (PHY-1160) prior to Solid State Devices & Circuits with Lab (ELT-3060)
  • DC Circuits with Lab (ELE-2110) and AC Circuits with Lab (ELE-2120) prior to Solid State Devices & Circuits with Lab (ELT-3060) and Linear & Integrated Circuits with Lab (ELT-3070)
  • ELT-3060 and ELT-3070 prior to Digital Electronics with Lab (ELD-3020)
  • ELT-3060 and ELT-3070 prior to Microprocessors with Lab (ELD-3110)
  • ELT-3060 and ELT-3070 prior to Electronic Communication Systems with Lab (ELC-2010)
  • ELT-3060 and ELT-3070 prior to Electronic Instrumentation & Control (CTR-2110)
  • All ESET AOS courses should be completed prior to Electronics Assessment/Career Planning (APS/ELT-4900)
  • Electronics Assessment/Career Planning (APS/ELT-4900) prior to Electronics Systems Engineering Technology Capstone (ELT-4950)

The following summarizes the prescribed sequence above:

Program Educational Objectives

The program educational objectives (PEOS) are broad statements describing the career and professional accomplishments that the Electronics Systems Engineering Technology program is preparing graduates to achieve in 3-5 years after graduation. The B.S. degree in Electronics Systems Engineering Technology (ESET) strives to produce qualified and competent applied technology engineering professionals who can immediately make substantial contributions to their employers.

The PEOS are to:

  1. demonstrate a desire and commitment to remain technically current through formal training, self-improvement, and continuing education, while applying skills that involve both practical and acquired knowledge;
  2. demonstrate a commitment to increased levels of leadership and responsibilities in the electronics field;
  3. function effectively in a professional/industrial environment while maintaining independent thought, a focus on safety and efficiency, and adherence to ethical standards;
  4. demonstrate ongoing commitment to professionalism through teamwork as a leader or influential team member in the solution of technical challenges/issues; and
  5. advocate for the industry through membership/involvement with professional/communal/educational societal, committees, and panels.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Electronics Systems Engineering Technology program will be able to demonstrate:

  1. an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
  2. an ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
  3. an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly 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 to improve processes; and
  5. an ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.