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Electronics Engineering Technology

Program Type: Associate In Applied Science

Program Level: UG

Division: Career & Technical Education

Program Duration: 23 months

Program Contact: David Edwards

Credit Requirement: 65

Time: Day

Program overview

The Electronics Engineering Technology program (EET) uses classroom and laboratory experiences to provide students with applied technical skills such as building, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing applied electronic circuits and equipment. Students accumulate a variety of academic and experiential knowledge, which will prepare them for careers with a variety of manufacturing industries.

Courses Required

Semester 1

Electrical Circuits I

Course Code: EET-113

This course is a study of direct and alternating currents, covering resistance and impedance in series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits using Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws, and basic circuit theorems. Circuits are analyzed using mathematics and verified using electrical instruments.

Introduction to CAD

Course Code: EGT-151

This course covers the operation of a Computer Aided Drafting system. The course includes interaction with a CAD station to produce technical drawings.

Technical Communications

Course Code: ENG-160

This course is a study of various technical communications such as definitions, processes, instructions, descriptions, and technical reports.

Algebra and Trigonometry I

Course Code: MAT-175

This course includes the following topics: basic laws and operations of algebra, linear and quadratic equations, systems of equations, introduction to trigonometry and vectors, concepts of functions, and graphs of functions.

Semester 2

Active Devices

Course Code: EET-131

This course is a study of semiconductor theory and principles, diodes and diode circuits, transistors, transistor circuits, and other components. Circuits are modeled, constructed, and tested.

Engineering Computer Applications

Course Code: EGR-120

This course includes the utilization of applications software to solve Engineering Technology problems.

Advanced Cad

Course Code: EGT-252

This course covers advanced concept6s of CAD software and applications.

Semester 3

Electrical Circuits II

Course Code: EET-114

This course is a continuation in electrical circuits, including advanced network theorems. Circuits are analyzed using mathematics and verified using electrical instruments.

Selected Topics In E/E Engr. Tech.

Course Code: EET-274

This course is a study of current topics related to electrical electronics engineering technology. Technical aspects of practical applications are discussed.

Engineering Programming

Course Code: EGR-112

This course covers interactive computing and the basic concepts of programming.

Semester 4

Digital Circuits

Course Code: EET-145

This course is a study of number systems, basic logic gates, boolean algebra, logic optimization, flip-flops, counters, and registers. Circuits are modeled, constructed, and tested.

Electrical Power Systems

Course Code: EET-218

This course is a study of power generation, transmission, transformers, distribution, and motor controls.

Analog Integrated Circuits

Course Code: EET-220

This course includes analysis, application, and experiments involving such integrated circuits as op-amps, timers and IC regulators. Circuits are modeled, constructed, and tested.

Industrial Electronics

Course Code: EET-231

This course is a survey of topics related to industrial application of electronic devices and circuits. The course covers switches, DC and AC motor controls, sensors and transducers, open and closed loop control circuits and voltage converting interfaces. Circuits are constructed and tested.

Semester 5

Programmable Controllers

Course Code: EET-235

This course is a study of relay logic, ladder diagrams, theory of operation, and applications. Loading ladder diagrams, debugging, and trouble- shooting techniques are applied to programmable controllers.

Data Communications

Course Code: EET-243

This course is a study of the techniques for sending and receiving information. Topics include media characteristics, modulation and demodulation, signal conversions, multiplexing and demultiplexing, protocols, industrial standards, networks, and error detection and correction. Circuits are modeled, constructed, and tested.

Microprocessor Fundamentals

Course Code: EET-251

This course is a study of binary numbers; micro- processor operation, architecture, instruction sets, and interfacing with operating systems; and applications in control, data acquisition, and data reduction and analysis. Programs are written and tested.

Electronics Senior Project

Course Code: EET-273

This course includes the construction and testing of an instructor-approved project.

Entry Requirements

To see a list of entrance requirements for this program, please check the FDTC Course Catalog.

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Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Model, construct, and test circuits and applications involving logic gates, flip-flops, registers, and counters. Operate microprocessor devices and demonstrate data transfer operations.
  • Develop PLC programs to simulate process operations and apply timers, counters, and comparison instructions to ladder programs.
  • Analyze and predict the performance of operational amplifiers and related linear integrated circuits. Apply concepts of transformers and poly-phase systems.
  • Construct and analyze circuits. Verify results using electrical instrumentation. Build and characterize diode circuits and transistor circuits. Build amplifier circuits utilizing transistors. 

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