Electronic Engineering Technology

General Information

In the curriculum in Electronic Engineering Technology, a two-year course of study, the Engineering and Technology Department offers students training for employment by offering instruction in digital/microprocessor and communication electronics. Students in this curriculum complete courses common to all Engineering Technology majors (see preceding Common Core). Specialization is offered throughout the second through the fourth semesters. The program adviser works closely with each student to assure normal progress. Upon successful completion of the curriculum, students receive the Associate in Science degree in Electronic Engineering Technology.

Training in the Major. Training in the first year is designed to provide students with a sound working knowledge of the theory of direct- and alternating-current circuits common to both electrical and electronic applications and the basic principles of amplifiers, solid-state devices, digital techniques, circuits, and systems. In the second year, the student completes a course in advanced electronics, including course work in RF (radio frequency) and microwave circuits, microprocessors and non-sinusoidal circuits.

Employment. Students who complete the curriculum satisfactorily are qualified for positions as technicians engaged in research and development; and in manufacturing, testing, installing, and maintaining electronic equipment. Positions to which graduates may advance after obtaining experience and further training include those of production supervisor, sales engineer, field engineer, and test engineer.

Major. Students who complete the curriculum with final grades of C or higher in their major technical courses receive the Associate in Science degree in Electronics Engineering Technology.

Required Technical Courses for the Major in Electronic Engineering Technology