Program Overview

Engineering Technology: Electrical and Automation Systems

The Engineering Technology: Electrical and Automation Systems program is a Bachelor of Science degree that emphasizes the application of engineering techniques to real-world problems. Students will work in the job spectrum between an engineer and a skilled technician, with responsibilities closest to those of the engineer.

Program Details

• Degree Type: Bachelor's Degree
• Program Type: Undergraduate
• Location: Main Campus - Cape
• College: Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
• Department: Engineering & Technology

Program Description

As an electrical engineering automation system option in the engineering technology major, students will focus on the electrical power and control systems. The program includes the study of motors, generators, complex power, three-phase systems, and transmission concepts. Within the area of controls, students examine many different control technologies, including microprocessors, FPGAs, PLCs, industrial robots, and other industrial controllers.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering Automation program can pursue various career paths, including:

• Industrial Electrician
• PLC Programmer
• Electrical Technician
• Process Control Engineer
• Product Test Engineer
• Electronics Technician
• Instrumentation Engineer
• Engineering Technician
• Automation Systems Integrator
• Energy Manager
• Electrical Apprentice

Curriculum

The program requires a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete, including general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours. The curriculum includes:

• CH181: Basic Principles of Chemistry
• ET160: Basic Electric Circuits
• ET304: Introduction to PLCs
• IM300: Technical Communications
• IM301: Industrial Safety Supervision
• IM309: Science, Technology, & Society
• IM311: Statistical Process Control
• MA137: Precalculus
• MA140: Analytic Geometry & Calculus I
• MN120: Fundamentals of Engineering Design Processes
• MN220: Engineering Economic Analysis
• MN260: Technical Computer Programming Applications
• MN300: Computational Analysis in Engineering Technology
• MN356: Robotic Fundamentals
• MN383: Fluid Power
• MN412: Industrial Capstone Projects
• PH120: Introductory Physics I
• SW207: Understanding Cultural & Social Diversity

Accreditation

The Engineering Technology (Bachelor of Science) Program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Additional Resources

For more information about the program, including costs, scholarships, and student organizations, please refer to the Department of Engineering & Technology or the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.