Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology, BS
Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology (286103BS)
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Program Information
Graduates of the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology program will work with engineers in developing, manufacturing, testing and servicing Electrical/Electronic components, equipment and systems. The Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology, BS Degree program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
This degree program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.
Program Educational Objectives
Program educational objectives are broad statements that describe what graduates are expected to attain within a few years after graduation. Program educational objectives are based on the needs of the program’s constituencies (i.e., students, alumni, employers of our students, and faculty of the program).
The Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology (EEET) program at the University of Akron has as its primary educational objective to produce technically capable graduates who within five years of graduation, will demonstrate:
- the fundamental knowledge and problem-solving skills to be productive as individual and team contributors in an electrical/electronic engineering technology career field.
- a commitment to accountability, attention to detail, and reliability.
- written and verbal communication skills developed in a broad-based university education.
Student Outcomes
Student outcomes describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. These relate to the knowledge, skills, and behaviors that students acquire as they progress through the program, including:
- an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
- an ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
- an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
- an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes;
- an ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.
Cooperative Education
Co-op work experiences are available on an optional basis in this academic program.
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.
Requirements
Summary
Code | Title | Hours |
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General Education Requirements * | 22 | |
Program Specific General Education Courses | 15 | |
Mathematics Course I | 3 | |
Mathematics Courses II | 5 | |
Required Mechanical Engineering Technology Course I | 3 | |
Required Mechanical Engineering Technology Course I | 3 | |
Required Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology Courses I | 35 | |
Required Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology Courses II | 16 | |
Computer Programming Electives | 2 | |
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology Electives | 12 | |
Technical Electives | 6 | |
Total Hours | 122 |
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Several courses required for the major also satisfy General Education requirements. The University minimum of 36 credits are required for General Education and credit for these courses will apply to multiple requirements.
Recommended General Education Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
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Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree must complete the following General Education coursework. Diversity courses may also fulfill major or Breadth of Knowledge requirements. Integrated and Applied Learning courses may also fulfill requirements in the major. | ||
Students are not required to enroll in the specific courses listed below. However, to facilitate successful degree completion, the academic department strongly encourages completion of the following recommendations. | ||
Academic Foundations | 12 | |
Mathematics, Statistics and Logic: 3 credit hours | ||
MATH:255 | Technical Calculus I | |
PHIL:170 | Introduction to Logic | |
Speaking: 3 credit hours | ||
COMM:263 | Professional Communications and Presentations | |
Writing: 6 credit hours | ||
Breadth of Knowledge | 22 | |
Arts/Humanities: 9 credit hours | ||
HIST:200 | Empires of the Ancient World | |
MUSIC:201 | Exploring Music: Bach to Rock | |
Natural Sciences: 7 credit hours | ||
PHYS:160 | Technical Physics: Mechanics | |
PHYS:164 | Technical Physics: Heat & Light | |
Social Sciences: 6 credit hours | ||
PAFS:256 | Diversity in American Society | |
SOCIO:243 | Contemporary Global Issues | |
Diversity | ||
Domestic Diversity | ||
PAFS:256 | Diversity in American Society | |
Global Diversity | ||
SOCIO:243 | Contemporary Global Issues | |
Integrated and Applied Learning | 2 | |
Select one class from one of the following subcategories: | ||
Complex Issues Facing Society | ||
PHIL:241 | Technology & Human Values | |
Capstone | ||
Review the General Education Requirements page for detailed course listings. | ||
Total Hours | 36 |
Program-Specific General Education
These courses are specifically required by the program, and also meet bachelor's degree General Education requirements. They are all also part of the Associate of Applied Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology.
Code | Title | Hours |
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MATH:144 | Technical Algebra and Trigonometry 1 | 4 |
MATH:154 | Technical Algebra and Trigonometry 2 3 | 3 |
PHYS:261 | Physics for Life Sciences I 4 | 4 |
PHYS:262 | Physics for Life Sciences II 4 | 4 |
Total Hours | 15 |
Mathematics Course I
This course is also part of the Associate of Applied Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology.
Code | Title | Hours |
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MATH:255 | Technical Calculus I | 3 |
Total Hours | 3 |
Mathematics Courses II
Code | Title | Hours |
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MATH:345 | Technical Data Analysis | 2 |
MATH:356 | Technical Calculus II | 3 |
Total Hours | 5 |
Required Mechanical Engineering Technology Course I
This course is also part of the Associate of Applied Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology.
Code | Title | Hours |
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MCET:121 | Fundamentals of Engineering Drawing | 3 |
Total Hours | 3 |
Required Mechanical Engineering Technology Course II
Code | Title | Hours |
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MCET:405 | Introduction to Industrial Machine Control | 3 |
Total Hours | 3 |
Required Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology Courses I
These courses are also part of the Associate of Applied Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology.
Code | Title | Hours |
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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 |
Required Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology Courses II
Code | Title | Hours |
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EEET:350 | Advanced Circuit Theory 1 | 3 |
EEET:352 | Microcontrollers 2 | 4 |
EEET:354 | Advanced Circuits Applications 2 | 3 |
EEET:453 | Control Systems 1 | 4 |
EEET:455 | Senior Project 2 | 2 |
Total Hours | 16 |
Computer Programming Electives
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete two credits: | 2 | |
MCET:312 | Programming for Technologists | |
CPSC:126 | Introduction to Visual Basic Programming | |
CPSC:209 | Computer Science I | |
CPEN:208 | Programming for Engineers | |
Total Hours | 2 |
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology Electives
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete twelve credits from the list below: 5 | 12 | |
EEET:290 | Special Topics: Electronic Engineering Technology | |
EEET:310 | National Electrical Code and Electrical System Design | |
EEET:360 | Virtual Instrumentation and Data Acquisition | |
EEET:400 | Computer Simulations in Technology | |
EEET:406 | Communication Systems | |
EEET:420 | Biomedical Electronic Instrumentation | |
EEET:451 | Industrial Electrical Systems | |
EEET:490 | Special Topics: Electronic Engineering Technology | |
EEET:497 | Senior Honors Project: Electronic Technology | |
Total Hours | 12 |
Technical Electives
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete six credits from the list below, or six additional credits from the list of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology Electives: 5 | 6 | |
MATH:290 | Special Topics: Associate Studies Mathematics | |
MATH:361 | Applied Cryptography | |
MATH:461 | Applied Cryptanalysis | |
MATH:360 | Advanced Mathematics for Surveyors | |
AMET:332 | Management of Technology Based Operations | |
AMET:348 | CNC Programming I | |
AMET:448 | CNC Programming II | |
AMET:470 | Simulation of Manufacturing Systems | |
AMET:480 | Automated Production | |
AMET:110 | Manufacturing Processes | |
AMET:140 | Computer Aided Drawing | |
AMET:201 | Robotics & Automated Manufacturing | |
AMET:211 | Manufacturing Operations | |
MCET:101 | Introduction to Mechanical Design | |
MCET:142 | Introduction to Material Technology | |
MCET:249 | Applied Thermal Energy I | |
MCET:252 | Thermo-Fluids Laboratory | |
MCET:310 | Economics of Technology | |
SURV:100 | Introduction to Geomatics | |
SURV:101 | Basic Surveying | |
SURV:105 | Introduction to Geographic & Land Information Systems | |
COET:125 | Statics | |
COET:150 | Plan Reading | |
COET:245 | Construction Estimating | |
COET:371 | Green & Sustainable Building Practices | |
COET:453 | Legal Aspects of Construction | |
COET:462 | Mechanical Service Systems | |
COET:463 | Electrical Service Systems | |
COET:469 | Contracts and Specifications | |
BIOL:200 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | |
CPSC:306 | Assembly and System Programming | |
Total Hours | 6 |
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Traditionally Fall only (See Program Contact)
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Traditionally Spring only (See Program Contact)
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MATH:149 Precalculus Mathematics is an acceptable substitute for MATH:154 Technical Algebra and Trigonometry 2.
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Together, PHYS:261 Physics for Life Sciences I and PHYS:262 Physics for Life Sciences II meet the Natural Science (with lab) Requirement for General Education. PHYS:291 Elementary Classical Physics I is an acceptable substitute for PHYS:261 Physics for Life Sciences I, and PHYS:292 Elementary Classical Physics II is an acceptable substitute for PHYS:262 Physics for Life Sciences II.
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Please note that the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology Electives classes and Technical Elective classes may be offered only once during the year, including the summer session. Consult the Schedule of Classes for course offerings.
Recommended Sequence
1st Year | ||
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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 4 | 3 |
PHYS:261 | Physics for Life Sciences I 5 | 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 |
EEET:225 | Applications of Electronic Devices 1 | 4 |
EEET:237 | Digital Circuits (Sch. lab) 1 | 4 |
EEET:242 | Machinery & Controls (Sch. lab) | 3 |
MCET:121 | Fundamentals of Engineering Drawing | 3 |
Hours | 17 | |
Spring Semester | ||
PHYS:262 | Physics for Life Sciences II 5 | 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 | 3 | |
Hours | 17 | |
3rd Year | ||
Fall Semester | ||
MATH:356 | Technical Calculus II | 3 |
EEET:350 | Advanced Circuit Theory 1 | 3 |
Writing Second Course Requirement | 3 | |
Computer Programming Elective | 2 | |
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology Elective 7 | 3 | |
Hours | 14 | |
Spring Semester | ||
MATH:345 | Technical Data Analysis | 2 |
MCET:405 | Introduction to Industrial Machine Control (Sch. lab) | 3 |
EEET:352 | Microcontrollers (Sch. lab) 2 | 4 |
EEET:354 | Advanced Circuits Applications 2 | 3 |
Social Science Requirement 6 | 3 | |
Hours | 15 | |
4th Year | ||
Fall Semester | ||
EEET:453 | Control Systems (Sch. lab) 1 | 4 |
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology Elective 7 | 3 | |
Technical Elective 7,8 | 3 | |
Arts Requirement 6 | 3 | |
Humanities Requirement 6 | 3 | |
Hours | 16 | |
Spring Semester | ||
EEET:455 | Senior Project 2, 9 | 2 |
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology Elective 7 | 3 | |
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology Elective 7 | 3 | |
Technical Elective 7, 8 | 3 | |
Arts or Humanities Requirement 6 | 3 | |
Hours | 14 | |
Total Hours | 124 |
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Typically offered Fall only.
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Typically offered Spring only.
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Writing First Course General Education Requirement.
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MATH:149 Precalculus Mathematics is an acceptable substitute for MATH:154 Technical Algebra and Trigonometry 2.
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Together, PHYS:261 Physics for Life Sciences I and PHYS:262 Physics for Life Sciences II meet the Natural Science (with lab) Requirement for General Education. PHYS:291 Elementary Classical Physics I is an acceptable substitute for PHYS:261 Physics for Life Sciences I, and PHYS:292 Elementary Classical Physics II is an acceptable substitute for PHYS:262 Physics for Life Sciences II.
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Students should ensure that their Social Science, Arts and Humanities courses are chosen to also meet the Global Diversity and Domestic Diversity General Education Requirements.
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Please note that each of the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology Electives classes and Technical Elective classes may be offered only once during the year, including the summer session. Consult the Schedule of Classes for course offerings.
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Technical Electives are technical courses that support a student’s career interest and may include any of the approved Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology Electives. Some courses may have prerequisites that must be met. Any course taken that is not on the list Technical Electives or Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology Electives must be approved by the Program Director in writing in advance to be used towards the Technical Elective requirement.
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This course is required for the program and also meets the Integrated and Applied Learning (Capstone) Requirement for General Education.