Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology, Associate in Applied Science
Florissant Valley
This 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.
This program is accredited by the
Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
415 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, Md. 21202
telephone 410-347-7700
ABET.org
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At the completion of the program, students are expected to:
- engage in analysis, synthesis, troubleshoot and solve problems of electrical, electronics and biomedical systems.
- identify symbols and terminology of electrical/electronic engineering technology; draw and read schematics, block diagrams and wiring diagrams; understand the functions and applications of electrical components and circuits.
- assemble, connect, and analyze breadboard and final assembly electronic circuits from schematic diagrams.
- apply mathematics and modern computation methods in the solution and troubleshooting of electrical, electronic and digital circuits.
- identify the thermal and mechanical effects in defining and troubleshooting form, fit and function in electrical/electronic prototyping.
- properly use and care for instruments, set up test instruments, read, record and interpret test data.
- meet industry's expectations with regard to skills, knowledge and safe work habits.
- exhibit effective interpersonal and team skills, as well as effective oral and written communication skills in on-the-job situations.
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Career General Education | ||
| ENG 101 | College Composition I (MOTR ENGL 100) | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Composition II (MOTR ENGL 200) | ||
| Report Writing | ||
| Oral Communication I (MOTR COMM 100) | ||
| XXX xxx | Social & Behavioral Sciences: Civics Requirement | 3 |
| XXX xxx | Social Science Requirement | 3 |
| Physical Education Activity | ||
| Select 2 credit hours | 2 | |
| Math Requirement | ||
| Select one of the following: | 5-7 | |
| Precalculus (MOTR MATH 150) | ||
| Precalculus Algebra (MOTR MATH 130) and Precalculus Trigonometry | ||
| Science Requirement | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4-5 | |
| College Physics I | ||
| Fundamentals of Chemistry I (MOTR CHEM 100L) | ||
| Introductory Biology I (MOTR BIOL 100L) | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| Program Requirements | ||
| GE 131 | Engineering Technology Orientation | 1 |
| GE 101 | Technical Computer Applications | 3 |
| EGR 104 | Electronic Drafting | 2 |
| EE 106 | IBM Personal Computer Installation and Repair | 1 |
| EE 130 | Electric Circuits I | 4 |
| EE 131 | Electric Circuits II | 4 |
| EE 132 | Electronic Devices | 5 |
| EE 233 | Digital Logic | 4 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 17 or more credit hours of the following: | 17 | |
| Quantitative Methods in Engineering Technologies | ||
| Introduction to Microprocessors | ||
| PLC/Programmable Logic Controller | ||
| Biomedical Applications | ||
| Electronic Project Design and Fabrication | ||
| Product Design and Fabrication | ||
| Three-Phase Power | ||
| Electronic Communications | ||
| Robotics Subsystems and Components | ||
| Electricity and Controls | ||
| Workplace Learning: Biomedical Engineering Technology | ||
| Workplace Learning: General Engineering | ||
| Workplace Experience | ||
| Students may substitute up to six credit hours of 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 | 64-67 | |
| First Year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| Mathematics Requirement (choose option one or option two): | 5-7 | |||
| Precalculus (MOTR MATH 150) | MTH 140 with a grade of "C" or better or satisfactory score on placement test, and Reading Proficiency. | (Option one) | ||
| Precalculus Algebra (MOTR MATH 130) and Precalculus Trigonometry | MTH 140 with a grade of "C" or better or satisfactory score on placement test, and Reading Proficiency. | (Option two) | ||
| EE 130 | Electric Circuits I | 4 | MTH 140 or equivalent placement test scores or department approval and Reading Proficiency. | |
| GE 101 | Technical Computer Applications | 3 | Reading Proficiency. | |
| EGR 104 | Electronic Drafting | 2 | Reading Proficiency. | |
| GE 131 | Engineering Technology Orientation | 1 | Reading Proficiency. | |
| Physical Education Elective | 1 | One credit must be an activity | ||
| Credit Hours | 16-18 | |||
| Spring | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| EE 131 | Electric Circuits II | 4 | EE 130, MTH 170 or MTH 185, and Reading Proficiency. | |
| EE 132 | Electronic Devices | 5 | Prior or concurrent enrollment in EE 131 and Reading Proficiency. | |
| ENG 101 | College Composition I (MOTR ENGL 100) | 3 | ENG 030 or ENG 070 with a grade of "C" or better or recommendation of department and Reading Proficiency or concurrent enrollment in RDG 030. | |
| PHY 111 | College Physics I (MOTR PHYS 150L) or Fundamentals of Chemistry I (MOTR CHEM 100L) or Introductory Biology I (MOTR BIOL 100L) or Anatomy and Physiology I (MOTR LIFS 150LAP) | 4-5 | MTH 144 or prior or concurrent enrollment in MTH 160, MTH 160A, MTH 160B or MTH 160C and Reading Proficiency. | |
| Credit Hours | 16-17 | |||
| Second Year | ||||
| Fall | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| EE 106 | IBM Personal Computer Installation and Repair | 1 | Reading Proficiency. | |
| EE 233 | Digital Logic | 4 | EE 130 or departmental approval and Reading Proficiency. | |
| Approved Elective | 4 | |||
| COM 101 | Oral Communication I (MOTR COMM 100) or College Composition II (MOTR ENGL 200) or Report Writing (MOTR ENGL 110) | 3 | Reading Proficiency or concurrent enrollment in RDG 030 or ENG 070. | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences: Civics Requirement | 3 | |||
| Credit Hours | 15 | |||
| Spring | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| Approved Elective | 3 | |||
| Approved Elective | 4 | |||
| Approved Elective | 3 | |||
| Approved Elective | 3 | |||
| Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 | |||
| Physical Education Elective | 1 | One credit must be an activity | ||
| Credit Hours | 17 | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 64-67 | |||
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