+ Associate of Applied Science in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology

Philip D. Weinsier, Ed.D., program director

Today's society is more dependent on electronic data and communication, microcomputer electronics and industrial automation than ever before. This is evident in the increasing demand for professionals who can make informed decisions based on technical knowledge and experience. Thus, the Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology degree program emphasizes academic preparation in the areas of digital and microcomputer electronics, industrial processes and controls and electronic circuit simulation techniques. Combined with general studies and computer-based instruction, graduates are prepared for positions as engineering assistants, engineering technologists, production technicians, instrument calibration and repair technicians, field service technicians, customer service representatives and other entry-level positions related to electronic engineering technology and electromechanical technology.

Students can choose from two majors, Electronics and Computer Technology (ECT) or Electromechanical Technology (EMT). While both majors are firmly grounded in the fundamentals of electronics, the focus of the EMT major is on industrial controls and manufacturing, whereas ECT represents a more traditional approach to electronics with a focus on the software and hardware aspects of the microcomputer.

Electromechanical Technology

Learning Outcomes

Graduates from the EMT program are expected to achieve the following:

• A broad knowledge of electricity and electronics, manufacturing processes, and industrial controls.
• A basic knowledge of computer systems and computer-aided design.
• An ability to apply acquired knowledge in the areas of analog and digital circuit design, manufacturing processes and controls, power transmission, and analog and digital control.
  

Requirements for the major

• BG Perspective courses
  • ENG 110, 111 and/or 112 (3-6)
  • Electives (6)
• Basic courses
  • MATH 120 and 129, or MATH 128 (5-7)
  • CS 101 or 201, or MIS 200, or CST 275 (3)
  • ENVT 270, ENG 388 and/or STAT 200 (6)
  • IPC 102 or 306 (3)
• Core courses
  • DESN 104 and 131 (6)
  • ECT 191, 240, 241, 247, 249, 300, 310 (or 248) (21)
  • MFG 112, 126, 220 (7)
  • TECH 223 and 323 (6)

Electronics and Computer Technology

Learning Outcomes

Graduates from the EMT program are expected to achieve the following:

• A broad knowledge of electricity and electronics.
• An understanding of computer systems, networking and internet principles.
• An ability to apply acquired knowledge in the areas of analog and digital circuit design, analog and digital control, computer programming and networking.

Requirements for the major

• BG Perspective courses
  • ENG 110, 111 and/or 112 (3-6)
  • Electives (6)
• Basic courses
  • MATH 120 and 129, or MATH 128 (5-7)
  • IPC 102 or 306 (3)
  • CS 101 or 201 (3)
  • CS 202 or CST 275 (3)
  • PHYS 201 (5)
  • PHYS 202 or CHEM 109/110 or CHEM 125 (4-5)
• Core courses
  • DESN 104 (3)
  • DESN 131 or MFG 112 (3)
  • ECT 191, 240, 241, 247, 249, 250, 310 (or 248), 349 (25)
  • CST 181 and 281 (6)