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:

1. 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;
2. an ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
3. 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;
4. an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes;
5. 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

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
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

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
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.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
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.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
MATH:255	Technical Calculus I	3
Total Hours		3

Mathematics Courses II

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
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.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
MCET:121	Fundamentals of Engineering Drawing	3
Total Hours		3

Required Mechanical Engineering Technology Course II

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
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.

Course List

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

Required Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology Courses II

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
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 

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
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 

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
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

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
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.