Program Overview

Associate of Applied Science in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology

The Associate of Applied Science in Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology degree program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the principles of electrical and electronic engineering technology. This program emphasizes academic preparation in the areas of digital and microcomputer electronics, industrial processes and controls, and electronic circuit simulation techniques.

Program Overview

The program combines general studies and computer-based instruction to prepare graduates for positions as engineering assistants, engineering technologists, production technicians, instrument calibration and repair technicians, field service technicians, customer service representatives, and other entry-level positions related to electronic engineering technology and electromechanical technology.

Majors

Students can choose from two majors:

• Electronics and Computer Technology (ECT)
• Electromechanical Technology (EMT) While both majors are firmly grounded in the fundamentals of electronics, the focus of the EMT major is on industrial controls, including PLCs, motors and drives. ECT represents a more traditional approach to electronics, including programmable digital (FPGAs), microprocessors and embedded microcontrollers, and hardware and software simulation of circuits.

Electromechanical Technology

Learning Outcomes

Graduates from the EMT program are expected to achieve the following:

• A broad knowledge of electricity and electronics and industrial processes and controls.
• A basic knowledge of computer systems and computer-aided design.
• An ability to apply acquired knowledge in the areas of analog and digital circuit design, programmable logic controllers and related automation systems, power transmission, and analog and digital design.

Electronics and Computer Technology

Learning Outcomes

Graduates from the ECT program are expected to achieve the following:

• A broad knowledge of electricity and electronics.
• An understanding of computer systems, networking, and internet principles.
• An ability to apply acquired knowledge in the areas of analog and digital circuit design, computer programming, networking, and electronic circuit simulation.

Program Director

The program director is Philip D. Weinsier, Ed.D.