Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology, AAS

Associate of Applied Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology (286001AAS)

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Program Information

This program prepares individuals for work as technicians in developing, manufacturing, installing, testing and maintaining electrical and electronic equipment and systems. 

Career Information

The demand by industry for electronic technicians is now and will continue to be great. Electronic technicians find employment in many areas of the electronics field; some of the specific career opportunities include:

  • Computer Technician - installation, implementation, maintenance of data processing hardware and systems.
  • Engineering Aide - assists engineers in the design, development, and testing of new electronic equipment.
  • Customer-Service Technician - installs, operates, and maintains electronic equipment located at the customer's installation. Also provides training for the customer's personnel.
  • Communications Technician - installs and operates various types of commercial and govt. communications equipment.
  • Plant Technician - works in electronic manufacturing operations in designing and setting up quality control and other tests for manufactured products. Also may supervise and train electronic production workers

Cooperative Education

Co-op work experiences are available on an optional basis in this academic program.

Bachelor Degree Programs

Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology, a student may proceed to the Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology (286103BS).

The following information has official approval of The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering ​and The College of Engineering and Polymer Science, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (Stellic) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor. Transfer students should consult their Advisor to identify courses that are equivalent.

Summary

General Education Requirements *9
Program-Specific General Education 8
Math and Physical/Natural Science Courses10
Required Mechanical Engineering Technology Course3
Required Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology Courses35
Total Hours65
*

Several courses required for the major also satisfy General Education requirements. The University minimum of 15 credits are required for General Education and credit for these courses will apply to both. 

General Education for Applied Associate Degree Programs

Students in applied associate degree programs must complete the following 15 credit-hour set of General Education coursework.  Some courses are covered by program-specific general education requirements further below.

Academic Foundations9
Mathematics, Statistics and Logic: 3 credit hours
Speaking: 3 credit hours
Writing: 3 credit hours
Breadth of Knowledge6
Natural Science: 3 credit hours
Social Science: 3 credit hours 2
Review the General Education Requirements page for detailed course listings.
Total Hours15
2

Students are encouraged to choose General Education courses that are part of Ohio Transfer 36. They are also encouraged to choose a Social Science course that also meets a Global Diversity or Domestic Diversity General Education requirement for bachelor's degrees.

Program-Specific General Education

MATH 144Technical Algebra and Trigonometry 14
PHYS 261College Physics I 14
Total Hours8
1

Meets General Education Natural Science requirement.  PHYS 291 Elementary Classical Physics I is an acceptable substitute.

Math and Physical/Natural Science Courses 

MATH 154Technical Algebra and Trigonometry 2 13
MATH 255Technical Calculus I3
PHYS 262College Physics II4
Total Hours10
1

MATH 149 Precalculus Mathematics is an acceptable substitute for MATH 154 Technical Algebra and Trigonometry 2. Students who place higher in mathematics may meet this requirement with the class they are placed into, but may need additional credits to fulfill the minimum course credit requirement for this program.

Required Mechanical Engineering Technology Course

MCET 121Fundamentals of Engineering Drawing3
Total Hours3

Required Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology Courses

EEET 120Circuit Fundamentals 54
EEET 121Introduction to Electronics and Computers 52
EEET 122AC Circuits 64
EEET 123Electronic Devices 64
EEET 225Applications of Electronic Devices 54
EEET 237Digital Circuits 54
EEET 238Microprocessor Applications 64
EEET 242Machinery & Controls3
EEET 251Electronic Communications 64
EEET 260Electrical and Electronic Project 62
Total Hours35
5

Typically offered in Fall only.

6

Typically offered in Spring only.

 

Recommended Sequence 

Plan of Study Grid
1st Year
Fall SemesterHours
ENGL 111 English Composition I 3 3
MATH 144 Technical Algebra and Trigonometry 1 4
EEET 120 Circuit Fundamentals (Sch. lab) 1 4
EEET 121 Introduction to Electronics and Computers (Sch. lab) 1 2
Speaking Requirement 3
 Hours16
Spring Semester
MATH 154 Technical Algebra and Trigonometry 2 3
PHYS 261 College Physics I 4 4
EEET 122 AC Circuits (Sch. lab) 2 4
EEET 123 Electronic Devices (Sch. lab) 2 4
 Hours15
2nd Year
Fall Semester
MATH 255 Technical Calculus I 3
MCET 121 Fundamentals of Engineering Drawing 3
EEET 225 Applications of Electronic Devices (Sch. lab) 1 4
EEET 237 Digital Circuits (Sch. lab) 1 4
EEET 242 Machinery & Controls (Sch. lab) 3
 Hours17
Spring Semester
PHYS 262 College Physics II 4
EEET 238 Microprocessor Applications (Sch. lab) 2 4
EEET 251 Electronic Communications (Sch. lab) 2 4
EEET 260 Electrical and Electronic Project (Sch. lab) 2 2
Social Science Requirement 6,7 3
 Hours17
 Total Hours65
1

Typically offered in Fall only.

2

Typically offered in Spring only.

3

Writing Requirement

4

Natural Science Requirement

6

Students are encouraged to choose courses in the OT36 Ohio Transfer Module.

7

Students are encouraged to select a Social Science class that also meets with either the Global Diversity Requirement or Domestic Diversity Requirement for bachelor's degree General Education.