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 (DPR) 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
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Required Courses | 35 | |
General Education Courses | 12 | |
Math and Physical/Natural Science Courses | 14 | |
Total Hours | 61 |
Required Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
EEET:120 | Circuit Fundamentals 1 | 4 |
EEET:121 | Introduction to Electronics and Computers 1 | 2 |
EEET:122 | AC Circuits 2 | 4 |
EEET:123 | Electronic Devices 2 | 4 |
EEET:225 | Applications of Electronic Devices 1 | 4 |
EEET:237 | Digital Circuits 1 | 4 |
EEET:238 | Microprocessor Applications 2 | 4 |
EEET:242 | Machinery & Controls | 3 |
EEET:251 | Electronic Communications 2 | 4 |
EEET:260 | Electrical and Electronic Project 2 | 2 |
Total Hours | 35 |
General Education Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
ENGL:111 | English Composition I | 3 |
COMM:263 | Professional Communications and Presentations 4 | 3 |
PAFS:256 | Diversity in American Society 7 | 3 |
SOCIO:243 | Contemporary Global Issues 8 | 3 |
Total Hours | 12 |
Math and Physical/Natural Science Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
MATH:153 | Technical Mathematics III | 2 |
MATH:154 | Technical Mathematics IV | 3 |
MATH:255 | Technical Calculus I 3 | 3 |
PHYS:160 | Technical Physics: Mechanics 5 | 4 |
PHYS:164 | Technical Physics: Heat & Light 5 | 2 |
Total Hours | 14 |
1 | Traditionally Fall course offering only (See Program Contact). |
2 | Traditionally Spring course offering only (See Program Contact). |
3 | Mathematics, Statistics and Logic Requirement |
4 | Speaking Requirement |
5 | Natural Science Requirement |
7 | Social Science, Domestic Diversity Requirement |
8 | Social Science, Global Diversity Requirement. |
Recommended Sequence
1st Year | ||
---|---|---|
Fall Semester | Hours | |
ENGL:111 | English Composition I 3 | 3 |
MATH:153 | Technical Mathematics III | 2 |
COMM:263 | Professional Communications and Presentations 4,9 | 3 |
EEET:120 | Circuit Fundamentals (Sch. lab) 1 | 4 |
EEET:121 | Introduction to Electronics and Computers (Sch. lab) 1 | 2 |
Hours | 14 | |
Spring Semester | ||
MATH:154 | Technical Mathematics IV | 3 |
EEET:122 | AC Circuits (Sch. lab) 2 | 4 |
EEET:123 | Electronic Devices (Sch. lab) 2 | 4 |
PHYS:160 | Technical Physics: Mechanics (Sch. lab) 5 | 4 |
Hours | 15 | |
2nd Year | ||
Fall Semester | ||
MATH:255 | Technical Calculus I 6 | 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 |
PAFS:256 | Diversity in American Society 7,9 | 3 |
Hours | 17 | |
Spring Semester | ||
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 |
PHYS:164 | Technical Physics: Heat & Light (Sch. lab) 5 | 2 |
SOCIO:243 | Contemporary Global Issues 8,9 | 3 |
Hours | 15 | |
Total Hours | 61 |
1 | Traditionally Fall course offering only (See Program Contact). |
2 | Traditionally Spring course offering only (See Program Contact). |
3 | Writing Requirement |
4 | Speaking Requirement |
5 | Natural Science Requirement |
6 | Mathematics, Statistics and Logic Requirement |
7 | Social Science, Domestic Diversity Requirement |
8 | Social Science, Global Diversity Requirement |
9 | Consult your advisor and appropriate General Education guide for alternate courses. |