Electrical Engineering Technology Associate Degree

Program Overview

Madison College's Electrical Engineering Technology program equips students with practical skills for in-demand electrical engineering roles. Through hands-on learning and a focus on problem-solving, students develop expertise in electronics, circuits, and embedded systems. Graduates are prepared for careers as engineering assistants, electronic technicians, and more, with potential for advancement to electrical engineers and supervisors with further education or experience.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Electrical Engineering Technology program at Madison College provides students with skills for in-demand jobs related to the field of electrical engineering. The program's objectives include developing problem-solving abilities, building strong mathematical skills, understanding electronics terminology and standards, assembling circuits from schematics, defining the mathematical parameters of alternating current (AC) signals, deriving simplified equivalent circuits, explaining the characteristics of differential transistors, interfacing devices, creating clocked logic circuits, and building microcontroller/microprocessor and embedded system architecture. The program emphasizes practical experience and hands-on learning, blending theory with real-world application.

Outline:

• First Semester
• 10-605-108 Certified IPC Application Specialist (CIS) J-STD-001 (1 credit)
• 10-605-113 Analog Circuit Techniques (3 credits)
• 10-605-118 Digital Circuit Techniques (3 credits)
• 10-801-195 Written Communication (3 credits)
• 10-809-199 Psychology of Human Relations (3 credits)
• Choose one of the following courses:
• 10-605-112 AC/DC Electronics 1 (3 credits)
• 10-605-270 AC/DC Circuit Techniques and Principles (3 credits)
• Second Semester
• 10-605-115 Analog Circuit Principles (3 credits)
• 10-605-119 Digital Circuit Principles (3 credits)
• 10-605-173 Embedded Programming (3 credits)
• 10-662-120 Digital Circuit Design and VHDL (1 credit)
• 20-804-231 Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1 (5 credits)
• Choose one of the following courses:
• 10-605-114 AC/DC Electronics 2 (3 credits)
• 10-662-121 Circuit Modeling 1 (3 credits)
• Third Semester
• 10-605-143 Motors and Control Circuits (3 credits)
• 10-605-176 Microcontrollers (3 credits)
• 20-804-232 Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2 (5 credits)
• 20-809-264 Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking (3 credits)
• Choose one of the following courses:
• 10-662-105 Advanced Circuits (3 credits)
• 10-662-221 Circuit Modeling 2 (4 credits)
• Fourth Semester
• 10-662-117 Analog Circuit Design (1 credit)
• 10-605-178 Networks, Interfacing, and Programming (3 credits)
• 10-662-106 Advanced Electronics (3 credits)
• 10-801-197 Technical Reporting (3 credits)

Careers:

Graduates of the program are prepared for a range of careers in the electrical engineering field, including positions as engineering assistants, electronic development technicians, electronic technicians, maintenance technicians, electronic test technicians, and field service technicians. Additionally, with further education or relevant work experience, graduates may qualify for roles such as electrical engineers, computer engineers, and electronic production or maintenance supervisors.