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 |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements * | 9 | |
| Program-Specific General Education | 8 | |
| Math and Physical/Natural Science Courses | 10 | |
| Required Mechanical Engineering Technology Course | 3 | |
| Required Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology Courses | 35 | |
| Total Hours | 65 | |
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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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Foundations | 9 | |
Mathematics, Statistics and Logic: 3 credit hours | ||
Speaking: 3 credit hours | ||
Writing: 3 credit hours | ||
| Breadth of Knowledge | 6 | |
Natural Science: 3 credit hours | ||
Social Science: 3 credit hours 2 | ||
| Review the General Education Requirements page for detailed course listings. | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
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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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH:144 | Technical Algebra and Trigonometry 1 | 4 |
| PHYS:261 | Physics for Life Sciences I 1 | 4 |
| Total Hours | 8 | |
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Meets General Education Natural Science requirement. PHYS:291 Elementary Classical Physics I is an acceptable substitute.
Math and Physical/Natural Science Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH:154 | Technical Algebra and Trigonometry 2 1 | 3 |
| MATH:255 | Technical Calculus I | 3 |
| PHYS:262 | Physics for Life Sciences II | 4 |
| Total Hours | 10 | |
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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
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MCET:121 | Fundamentals of Engineering Drawing | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
Required Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EEET:120 | Circuit Fundamentals 5 | 4 |
| EEET:121 | Introduction to Electronics and Computers 5 | 2 |
| EEET:122 | AC Circuits 6 | 4 |
| EEET:123 | Electronic Devices 6 | 4 |
| EEET:225 | Applications of Electronic Devices 5 | 4 |
| EEET:237 | Digital Circuits 5 | 4 |
| EEET:238 | Microprocessor Applications 6 | 4 |
| EEET:242 | Machinery & Controls | 3 |
| EEET:251 | Electronic Communications 6 | 4 |
| EEET:260 | Electrical and Electronic Project 6 | 2 |
| Total Hours | 35 | |
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Typically offered in Fall only.
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Typically offered in Spring only.
Recommended Sequence
| 1st Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| 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 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MATH:154 | Technical Algebra and Trigonometry 2 | 3 |
| PHYS:261 | Physics for Life Sciences I 4 | 4 |
| EEET:122 | AC Circuits (Sch. lab) 2 | 4 |
| EEET:123 | Electronic Devices (Sch. lab) 2 | 4 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| 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 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| PHYS:262 | Physics for Life Sciences 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 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Total Hours | 65 | |
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Typically offered in Fall only.
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Typically offered in Spring only.
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Writing Requirement
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Natural Science Requirement
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Students are encouraged to choose courses in the OT36 Ohio Transfer Module.
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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.