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

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CET 111 Computer Upgrade/Repair I 2 3 0 3
ELN 131 Semiconductor Applications 3 3 0 4
MAT 122 Algebra/Trigonometry II 2 2 0 3
ELC 127 Software for Technicians 1 3 0 2
  Total: 8 11 0 12

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ELN 132 Linear IC Applications 3 3 0 4
ELN 133 Digital Electronics 3 3 0 4
  Total: 6 6 0 8

Fall Semester

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

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ELN 233 Microprocessor Systems 3 3 0 4
ELN 229 Industrial Electronics 3 3 0 4
PHY 133 Physics-Sound & Light 3 2 0 4
  Total: 9 8 0 12

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ELN 237 Local Area Networks 2 3 0 3
ELN 260 Prog Logic Controllers 3 3 0 4
  Total: 5 6 0 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:
Interpersonal Psychology 3 0 0 3
  OR        
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