Electrical Engineering Technology
Description:
The Electrical Engineering Technology A.A.S. program (EETP) provides students with the foundational knowledge and skills to pursue further education or employment opportunities in electrical engineering and related fields. Students learn and develop through hands-on laboratory-based inquiry with emphasis on design, modeling, and real-world applications.
Students in the Electrical Engineering Technology program may choose courses from two pathways: the career pathway or the transfer pathway.
- Career Pathway: This pathway is geared toward the student who wishes to complete the A.A.S. degree and seek employment upon graduation in an electrical and/or technical field where knowledge of basic electronics is essential. This pathway includes core electronics courses and engineering technology electives. Courses in this pathway give graduates applicable knowledge and skills to compete for jobs in electrical engineering technology.
- Transfer Pathway: This pathway is designed to allow a student to transfer into a bachelor's degree electrical engineering technology program. Courses in this pathway are chosen for their transferability and are complimentary of courses typically found in early EETP bachelor’s degree programs. or pursue careers in a variety of electrical engineering fields including computer systems and networks, robotics, telecommunications, power generation and distribution, controls, and instrumentation and automation.
Electrical engineering technology programs emphasize problem solving and lab-based technical skills. The EETP A.A.S. degree prepares individuals for application-oriented careers like manufacturing, field-service, marketing, technical sales or as technical members of an engineering team.
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Analyze electrical circuits utilizing electrical engineering principles
- Use basic electrical engineering testing equipment (e.g. computer software, multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.) to conduct basic tests to design and troubleshoot electrical circuits.
- Read, interpret, and edit electrical schematics (according to industry standards, safety requirements)
- Apply written, oral, and graphical communication using appropriate technical literature in both technical and non-technical environments.
Program Entry Requirements:
The Electrical Engineering Technology program is open to all interested students. All students are required to satisfy placement at the time of admission. Students who are identified as needing developmental course work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses as a part of their degree program.
The EETP transfer pathway requires a "C" or higher in MATH 161 – Precalculus or MATH 162 placement.
Program of Study and Graduation Requirements:
A minimum of 72 credits as prescribed must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. A minimum grade of "C" must be achieved in all major courses.
Course Sequence:
Semester 1
| Course | Prereqs./Coreqs. | Credits | Gen. Ed. Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course ENGL 101 – English Composition I | Prereqs./Coreqs. | Credits 3 credits | Gen. Ed. Req. Writing/Research/Info Lit 1 |
| Course Career Pathway: CIS 103 – Introduction to Information Technology Transfer Pathway: CSCI 111 – Computer Science I | Prereqs./Coreqs. CSCI 111: a grade of "C" or better in MATH 161, or placement in FNMT 141 or higher | Credits 3 or 4 credits | Gen. Ed. Req. Technological Competency |
| Course Career Pathway: FNMT 141 – Intermediate Algebra Transfer Pathway: MATH 162 – Precalculus II | Prereqs./Coreqs. FNMT 141: FNMT 017 or FNMT 019 or FNMT 118 placement MATH 162: MATH 161 with a grade of "C" or better | Credits 4 credits | Gen. Ed. Req. Quantitative Reasoning |
| Course CHEM 110 – Introductory Chemistry | Prereqs./Coreqs. FNMT 118 or MATH 118 placement and ENGL 101 ready | Credits 4 credits | Gen. Ed. Req. |
| Course AET 101 – Introduction to Robotics | Prereqs./Coreqs. | Credits 4 credits | Gen. Ed. Req. Scientific Reasoning |
Semester 2
| Course | Prereqs./Coreqs. | Credits | Gen. Ed. Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course ENGL 102 – The Research Paper or ENGL 102H – The Research Paper (Honors) | Prereqs./Coreqs. ENGL 101 with a grade of "C" or better | Credits 3 credits | Gen. Ed. Req. Writing/Research/Info Lit 2 |
| Course ENGL 115 – Public Speaking | Prereqs./Coreqs. ENGL 101, which may be taken concurrently | Credits 3 credits | Gen. Ed. Req. Oral Communication/Creative Expression |
| Course EETP 101 – Circuit Analysis I | Prereqs./Coreqs. FNMT 141 or higher MATH with a grade of "C" or better or placement in MATH 161 or higher | Credits 4 credits | Gen. Ed. Req. |
| Course Career Pathway: PHYS 105 – Survey of Physics Transfer Pathway: PHYS 111 – General Physics I | Prereqs./Coreqs. PHYS 111: MATH 162 with a grade of "C" or better or placement in MATH 171 or higher | Credits 4 or 5 credits | Gen. Ed. Req. |
| Course Career Pathway: AET 201 – Introduction to Nanotechnology Transfer Pathway: MATH 171 – Calculus I | Prereqs./Coreqs. AET 201: CHEM 110 and FNMT 141 or higher MATH with a grade of "C" or better or placement in MATH 161 or higher Math 171: MATH 162 with a grade of "C" or better | Credits 3 or 4 credits | Gen. Ed. Req. |
Semester 3
| Course | Prereqs./Coreqs. | Credits | Gen. Ed. Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course EETP 102 – Circuit Analysis II | Prereqs./Coreqs. EETP 101 with a grade of "C" or better | Credits 3 credits | Gen. Ed. Req. |
| Course SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology or SOC 101H - Introduction to Sociology (Honors) | Prereqs./Coreqs. | Credits 3 credits | Gen. Ed. Req. Cultural Analysis and Interpretation |
| Course EETP 205 – Digital Electronics | Prereqs./Coreqs. FNMT 141 with a grade of "C" or better | Credits 4 credits | Gen. Ed. Req. |
| Course Career Pathway, Technical Elective (choose one): Any AET, EETP, ENGR or recommended EETP Professional Focus course | Prereqs./Coreqs. | Credits 3 or 4 credits | Gen. Ed. Req. |
| Course Career Pathway, Technical Elective (choose one): Any AET, EETP, ENGR or recommended EETP Professional Focus course Transfer Pathway: MATH 172 – Calculus II | Prereqs./Coreqs. MATH 172: MATH 171 with a grade of "C" or better | Credits 3 or 4 credits | Gen. Ed. Req. |
| Course For Career Pathway, Technical Elective (choose one): Any AET, EETP, ENGR or recommended EETP Professional Focus course Transfer Pathway: PHYS 112 – General Physics II | Prereqs./Coreqs. PHYS 112: PHYS 111 with a grade of "C" or better | Credits 3 to 5 credits | Gen. Ed. Req. |
Semester 4
| Course | Prereqs./Coreqs. | Credits | Gen. Ed. Req. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course EETP 206 – Analog Electronics | Prereqs./Coreqs. | Credits 4 credits | Gen. Ed. Req. |
| Course EETP 250 – Introduction to PLCs | Prereqs./Coreqs. | Credits 4 credits | Gen. Ed. Req. |
| Course ECON 112 – Statistics I | Prereqs./Coreqs. FNMT 141 or MATH 118, or higher than FNMT 141 or MATH 118 on placement | Credits 4 credits | Gen. Ed. Req. |
| Course Technical Elective (choose one): Any AET, EETP, ENGR or recommended EETP Professional Focus course | Prereqs./Coreqs. | Credits 3 or 4 credits | Gen. Ed. Req. |
| Course Technical Elective (choose one): Any AET, EETP, ENGR or recommended EETP Professional Focus course | Prereqs./Coreqs. | Credits 3 or 4 credits | Gen. Ed. Req. |
Minimum Credits Needed to Graduate:
72In addition to the standard coursework outlined in the course sequence, students in the EETP Career Pathway must also complete 3 courses identified as EETP Professional Focus courses. The 3 courses required can be chosen from the following list:
- CIS 106 – Introduction to Programming (4 credits)
- CIS 150 – Network Technology (4 credits)
- CIS 252 – Managing Network Servers (4 credits)
- ENGL 112 – Report and Technical Writing (3 credits)
- ENGL 114 – Introduction to Communication (3 credits)
- ENGL 117 – Group and Team Communication (3 credits)
- Any 4 credit BMET course
Other courses may be substituted as satisfying the EETP Professional Focus at the discretion of the EETP coordinator.
General Education Requirements:
All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request for Course Substitution of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College’s general education requirements is also available.