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Electronics Engineering Technology

Curriculum Description

The Electronics Engineering Technology curriculum prepares individuals to become technicians who design, build, install, test, troubleshoot, repair and modify developmental and production electronic components, equipment and systems, such as industrial/computer controls, manufacturing systems, communication systems and power electronic systems.

A broad-based core of courses, including basic electricity, solid-state fundamentals, digital concepts and microprocessors, ensures the student will develop the skills necessary to perform entry-level tasks. Emphasis is placed on developing the student’s ability to analyze and troubleshoot electronic systems.

Graduates should qualify for employment as engineering assistants or electronic technicians with job titles such as electronics engineering technician, field service technician, instrumentation technician, maintenance technician, electronic tester, electronic systems integrator, bench technician and production control technician.

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Associate in Applied Science

A40200
NC CIP: 15.0303
Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2012

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Credit Hours
ELC 131	DC/AC Circuit Analysis	4	3	5
ELC 131A	DC/AC Circuit Analysis Lab	0	3	1
EGR 131	Intro to Electronics Tech	1	2	2
MAT 121	Algebra/Trigonometry I	2	2	3
	Total:	7	10	11

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Credit Hours
CET 111	Computer Upgrade/Repair I	2	3	3
ELN 131	Semiconductor Applications	3	3	4
MAT 122	Algebra/Trigonometry II	2	2	3
ELC 127	Software for Technicians	1	3	2
	Total:	8	11	12

Summer Term

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Credit Hours
ELN 132	Linear IC Applications	3	3	4
ELN 133	Digital Electronics	3	3	4
	Total:	6	6	8

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Credit Hours
ELN 232	Intro to Microprocessors	3	3	4
PHY 131	Physics-Mechanics	3	2	4
ENG 111	Expository Writing	3	0	3
MAT 223	Applied Calculus	2	2	3
	Total:	11	7	14

Spring Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Credit Hours
ELN 233	Microprocessor Systems	3	3	4
ELN 229	Industrial Electronics	3	3	4
PHY 133	Physics-Sound & Light	3	2	4
	Total:	9	8	12

Summer Term

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Credit Hours
ELN 237	Local Area Networks	2	3	3
ELN 260	Prog Logic Controllers	3	3	4
	Total:	5	6	7

Fall Semester

Course	Course Title	Class Hours	Lab/Shop Hours	Clinical/WBL Hours	Credit Hours
ENG 114	Prof Research & Reporting	3	0	0	3
___ ___	Humanities/Fine Arts Elective	**	**	0	3
Select one:
PSY 118	Interpersonal Psychology	3	0	0	3
	OR
PSY 150	General Psychology	(3)	(0)	(0)	(3)
	Total:	6	0	0	9

Total Credit Hours: 73

Additional Information

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective: ART 111, ENG 131, ENG 273, HUM 115, HUM 160, HUM 220, MUS 110, REL 110 or REL 221. Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.

**Hours vary depending on course selection.

*General Education Courses*
Written Communication:	ENG 111, ENG 114
Behavioral and Social Science:	PSY 118, PSY 150
Humanities and Fine Arts:	ART 111, ENG 131, ENG 273, HUM 115, HUM 160, HUM 220, MUS 110, REL 110, REL 221
Mathematics:	MAT 121, MAT 122, MAT 223
Sciences:	PHY 131, PHY 133
Technology:	ELC 127

A40200