Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology, Associate in Applied Science
Florissant Valley
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology AAS program prepares students to function as technical assistants to scientists and engineers. Through classroom work and practical experience in technology laboratories, students learn to prepare and interpret drawings and diagrams, perform testing procedures, and compile technical data.
Persons interested in the program should be mechanically inclined and be able to follow instructions. Prior course work in math and its application with science is beneficial.
Graduates are qualified for electrical/electronic engineering technician positions in industry and research.
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Program Career and Salary Information. Pursuant to Missouri HB 1606 (2018), information regarding the number of credit hours, program length, employment rate, wage data, and graduates employed in careers related to their program of study at St. Louis Community College can be found at the following URL: https://scorecard.mo.gov/scorecard/. Search using School / Program “St. Louis Community College” and choose the degree or credential type of interest.
The following limitations to the data apply: Information provided is based on the most recent cohorts available. Typically, most recent cohorts for wage and completion data are six years prior to the current academic year. Time to complete a program of study varies depending on the number of credit hours students earn per semester.
Interested in this program? Start the enrollment process by visiting the Apply to STLCC page.
At the completion of the program, students are expected to:
- read wiring documents such as schematics, block diagrams, and wiring diagrams.
- assemble electronic and electrical circuits from schematic diagrams.
- troubleshoot problems within electrical, electronics, or biomedical systems.
- develop electrical, electronic, and digital circuits.
- implement solutions to technical design problems.
- use equipment within safety standards.
- exhibit interpersonal and team skills.
Missouri Civics Examination. Students entering college for the very first time in fall 2019 and who intend to complete an associate’s degree must successfully complete a civics examination. Information on who is eligible for a waiver can be found on the STLCC website.
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| ENG 101 | College Composition I (MOTR ENGL 100) | 3 |
| MTH 140 | Intermediate Algebra (or MTH 140S) | 3 |
| PSI 101 | Physical Science (MOTR PHYS 110) | 3 |
| or BIO 109 | Human Biology (MOTR LIFS 100) | |
| COM 103 | Small Group Communication (MOTR COMM 125) | 3 |
| or COM 201 | Interpersonal Communication (MOTR COMM 120) | |
| XXX xxx | Social & Behavioral Sciences: Civics Requirement | 3 |
| Program Requirements | ||
| GE 131 | Engineering Technology Orientation | 1 |
| GE 101 | Technical Computer Applications | 3 |
| GE 135 | Blueprint Reading for Engineering Technicians | 2 |
| EE 134 | Electric Circuits | 6 |
| EE 132 | Electronic Devices | 5 |
| EE 235 | Electronic Communications | 4 |
| GE 240 | Product Design and Fabrication | 4 |
| Electives | 20 | |
Any EE prefix course | ||
| Cisco Networking Academy I: Introduction to Networks | ||
| Biomedical Applications | ||
| Workplace Learning: Biomedical Electronics Technology | ||
| Introduction to Robotics | ||
| Robotics Subsystems and Components | ||
| Electricity and Controls | ||
| Programmable Logic Controllers II | ||
| Workplace Learning: General Engineering | ||
| Workplace Experience | ||
| Students may substitute appropriate and relevant workplace learning experience for technical courses, and/or electives, included in the program. In order for the workplace learning credit to be counted for the degree requirement, the learning experience must be pre-approved by the department, and the appropriate faculty member must supervise the work. | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
Missouri Civics Examination. Students entering college for the very first time in fall 2019 and who intend to complete an associate’s degree must successfully complete a civics examination. Information on who is eligible for a waiver can be found on the STLCC website.
PLEASE NOTE: If you originally enrolled at STLCC prior to Fall 2023, you may need to view an archived catalog for your correct program requirements. Please speak with an advisor or the program coordinator for more information.
| First Year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| MTH 140 | Intermediate Algebra (or MTH 140S or higher) | 3 | Satisfactory placement and Reading Proficiency | |
| GE 101 | Technical Computer Applications | 3 | Reading Proficiency | |
| GE 131 | Engineering Technology Orientation | 1 | Reading Proficiency | |
| GE 135 | Blueprint Reading for Engineering Technicians | 2 | Reading Proficiency | |
| ENG 101 | College Composition I (MOTR ENGL 100) | 3 | Placement score or ENG 030 or ENG 070 with a grade of "C" or better or recommendation of department and Reading Proficiency or concurrent enrollment in RDG 079 | |
| XXXxxx | Social & Behavioral Science: Civics Requirement | 3 | ||
| Credit Hours | 15 | |||
| Spring | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| EE 134 | Electric Circuits | 6 | MTH 140 (or MTH 140S) with a minimum grade of "C" or equivalent placement test scores or department approval and Reading Proficiency | |
| PSI 101 or BIO 109 | Physical Science (MOTR PHYS 110) or Human Biology (MOTR LIFS 100) | 3 | MTH 108 or MTH 140S with a minimum grade of "C", or placement into MTH 140 or higher, and Reading Proficiency | Select BIO 109 if doing the BMET CP |
| COM 103 or 201 | Small Group Communication (MOTR COMM 125) or Interpersonal Communication (MOTR COMM 120) | 3 | Reading Proficiency | |
| Elective | 4 | Any EE, IT 101, BE 254, BE 153, ME 140, ME 210, ME 254, ME 237, GE 290 | ||
| Credit Hours | 16 | |||
| Second Year | ||||
| Fall | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| EE 132 | Electronic Devices | 5 | EE 134 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | |
| Elective | 4 | Any EE course, IT 101, BE 254, BE 153, ME 140, ME 210, ME 254, ME 237, GE 290 | ||
| Elective | 4 | Any EE course, IT 101, BE 254, BE 153, ME 140, ME 210, ME 254, ME 237, GE 290 | ||
| Elective | 4 | Any EE course, IT 101, BE 254, BE 153, ME 140, ME 210, ME 254, ME 237, GE 290 | ||
| Credit Hours | 17 | |||
| Spring | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| EE 235 | Electronic Communications | 4 | EE 132 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | |
| GE 240 | Product Design and Fabrication | 4 | ME 151 or EE 134 or EGR 100 or ME 111 with minimum grades of "C" or department approval, and Reading Proficiency | |
| Elective | 4 | Any EE course, IT 101, BE 254, BE 153, ME 140, ME 210, ME 254, ME 237, GE 290 | ||
| Credit Hours | 12 | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |||
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**Students completing a course that has been assigned a MOTR number may transfer that course to any public institution in Missouri. Those who complete CORE 42 requirements will have that verification on their transcript.
*** It is your responsibility to verify that the courses listed above will transfer to the four-year institution of your choice. Maximize your transfer credits/classes by meeting with an academic advisor.