Associate of Applied Science

Engineering Technology
Major: Electrical Electronics

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Length: Two-year Program - Four-semesters

Purpose: The Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology program provides industry with personnel trained in state-of-the-art electrical/electronics equipment and systems. The program is designed to prepare technicians for full-time employment. Also, many of the credits required by the program are transferable to an appropriate Bachelor of Engineering Technology Program.

Occupational Objectives:

Electronics Operation/Service Technician

Maintenance Technician

Electrical Maintenance Technician

Field Service Technician

Field Service Analyst

Technical Sales Specialist

Engineering Technician

Installation Technician

Technical Sales Specialist

Admission Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into the Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology program requires proficiency in high school English, Mathematics, and Science. Students will be required to take English and Math placement test and complete pre-requisite developmental courses before being allowed to enter the program. 

Program Requirements: The Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology Degree is a two-year (four semesters) program with courses and training including circuit analysis, semiconductor devices, electrical drafting, digital electronics, electrical machinery, programmable logic controllers, control systems, and technical mathematics. In addition to acquiring broad knowledge of electrical components, students in the program will learn how to design and analyze electrical circuits; install, test and maintain electrical/electronic systems; operate and troubleshoot modern industrial controllers; and relate their knowledge to real-world applications. They will also acquire the communications, problem solving and teamwork skills necessary to succeed in their chosen career.

Note: A number of four-year institutions are offering Bachelor’s Degree programs in Engineering Technology which build on this AAS degree. Students interested in such programs should consult with their program advisors early in their program..

Course
Number		 Course Title Lecture
Hours		 Lab
Hours		 Course
Credits
First Semester
MTH 115 Technical Mathematics I 3 0  3
SDV 108 College Survival Skills 1 0 1
ENG 111* College Composition I 3 0 3
ELE 140 Basic Electricity & Machinery 3 2 4
DRF 132 Electrical & Electronics Drafting I 2 3 3
HLT/PED HLT or Physical Education Elective 1 0 1
TOTAL 13 5 15
         
  Second Semester      
MTH 116 Technical Mathematics II 3 0 3
ITE 115 Computer Apps and Concepts 3 0 3
ETR 114 D.C. and A.C. Fundamentals II 3 3 4
ETR 156 Digital Circuits & Microprocessor Fundamentals 3 3 4
  TOTAL 12 6 14
         
  Third Semester      
SSC** Social Sciences Elective 3 0 3
ETR 143 Devices and Applications I 2 3 3
ELE 233 Prog. Logic Controller Sstm. I 2 3 3
ELE 136*** National Electric Code (Commercial) 2 3 3
Elective Approved Technical Elective* 1-3 0-3 3
  TOTAL 10-12 9-12 15
         
  Fourth Semester      
ELECTIVE Approved Technical Elective* 1-3 0-3 3
ELE 211 Electrical Machines I 3 3 4
ELECTIVE Approved Technical Elective* 1-3 0-3 3
ENV 193 Studies in your Role in the Green Environment 1 0 1
ELECTIVE Elective 2 0 2
ELECTIVE Humanities/Fine Arts 3 0 3
TOTAL 11-15 3-9 16

Total credits for the Electrical/Electronics Technology Major  60

*Approved Technical Electives: ELE135, ELE177. ELE234,ELE245, ELE156, ETR144, MAC161, MAC162, MAC163, MAC164, WEL117, WEL124, MEC161, MAC121, MAC122, AIR134, MIN131, MIN132, DRF201, or Division Approval
*Students not planning to transfer may take ENG 100
** Social Science Elective approved courses: ECO 120, ECO 201, ECO 202, PLS 211, PLS 212, PSY 120, PSY 200, PSY 231, PSY 232, and SOC 200.
***Students may substitute ELE 195 - Topics in Mining Law/Permissibility (3-0-3) for ELE 136.