Programs of Study in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)
The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree program
in Electronic Engineering Technology is a highly structured,
laboratory-based curriculum that combines hands-on practice with appropriate basic electrical and electronic theory. The program is applications-oriented and is designed
to prepare well-rounded technicians who will compete and
succeed in one or more of the fields related to electronic
engineering technology.
The Electronic Engineering Technology program at
Queensborough Community College is one of the largest and
most respected programs of its kind in the United States and
is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission
of ABET (TAC of ABET). Additional information on TAC of
ABET can be found at ABET, Inc. 111 Market Place, Suite
1050, Baltimore, MD 21202, telephone 410-347-7700 and at
www.abet.org.
Educational Objectives for the A.A.S. degree programs in
Electronic Engineering Technology
Graduates of the program will be prepared for the following
career and professional accomplishments during the first
three to five years following graduation:
1. Career Preparation and Advancement – Graduates will
demonstrate mastery of the knowledge and skills
needed for entry into or advancement in the field of
Electronic Engineering Technology.
2. Engineering Competence - Graduates will be competent
technicians with problem solving and design skills,
and have the ability to apply mathematics, science
and modern engineering software to solve electrical
and computer engineering technology problems.
3. Professional Skills - Graduates will have strong communication skills, and the ability to work successfully
in teams.
4. College Transfer - Graduates will meet the requirements for transfer into the junior year of a baccalaureate program in engineering technology
5. Well-rounded Education - Graduates will demonstrate
respect for diversity and knowledge of contemporary
professional, societal, ethical, and global issues, and
they will engage in life-long learning.
Recipients of the A.A.S. degree may choose to work in
industry, continue their academic studies in a Bachelor of
Engineering Technology program, or both. The program
is under the supervision of the Electrical and Computer
Engineering Technology Department (ECET), which maintains its status as a recognized national leader of Electronic
Engineering Technology education through excellence in
teaching, scholarship, applied research, and professional
service.
The Electronic Engineering Technology program is
heavily laboratory-oriented. ECET operates ten up-to-date
laboratories for student use, including electrical circuits,
semiconductor, microwave and communications, feedback
control systems, digital computers, LANS, Internet-based
studies and New Media. The laboratories contain professional-level software, simulations systems, and measurement
and calibration equipment. Students also become fluent
with engineering software such as PSpice, SystemView, and
Multisim. The department also sponsors an IEEE club, a
Radio club, a Robotics club and a New Media Internet club.
Electrical and electronic engineering technology are
among the largest and most rapidly developing technical
fields. The Electronic Engineering Technology program
focuses on the application of electrical and electronics
engineering technology to solve real-world problems.
Students learn in a hands-on environment that includes
projects throughout the curriculum. They receive a solid
foundation of coursework in digital and analog electronic
systems, electrical power systems, electrical machinery,
solid state systems, microcomputer and microcontroller systems, industrial process control and automation, computer
programming and applications, and telecommunications. A
wide variety of elective courses are also offered in specialty
areas.
Faculty advisors work with students and help them plan
their academic programs in line with their academic background and personal interests. ECET offers many awards,
scholarships, internships, and cooperative education opportunities. These opportunities provide students with financial
support and help to broaden their knowledge. Students are
able to earn college credit while participating in an internship or co-operative education experience.
Electronic Engineering Technology program graduates
are widely sought by industry. Graduates have an excellent record in finding employment and enjoy relatively high
starting salaries. They are employed in such diverse positions as, electrical designer, electronic technician, research
technician, technical sales representative, technical writer,
and field or customer engineer. New York area companies
employing our graduates include: Verizon, Hewlett Packard,
Consolidated Edison, IBM, MCS/Canon, Aeroflex, CitiCorp,
Kepco Power Supplies, MTA, LIRR, US Postal Service,
Keyspan, Lucent, Northrop/Grumman and Underwriters
Laboratories.
Programs of Study in Science, Technology, Engineering(STEM)
Electronic Engineering Technology
Programs of Study in Science, Technology, Engineering(STEM)
A TAC of ABET ACCREDITED ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE A.A.S. DEGREE
GENERAL EDUCATION CORE REQUIREMENTS
SUGGESTED SEQUENCE OF COURSES
Credits
EN-101, 102
English Composition I, II..........................................................6
MA-114* College Algebra and Trigonometry
for Technical Students.............................................................4
MA-128*
Calculus for Technical and Business Students................4
PH-201✥, 202✥ General Physics I, II.....................................................................8
SS- or HI-
Electives in Social Science or
History (HI-100 series)............................................................. 6
Sub-total 28
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR
ET-110 ET-140
ET-210§, 220 ET-230§ ET-320§ ET-410 ET-501 ET-509
ET-510§ ET-560§
Electric Circuit Analysis I.........................................................4
Sinusoidal and Transient Circuit Analysis.........................3
Electronics I, II.............................................................................8
Telecommunications I..............................................................4
Electrical Controls Systems...................................................3
Electronic Project Laboratory............................................... 1
Computer Applications........................................................... 1
C++ Programming for Embedded Systems....................... 1
Introduction to Digital Computers.....................................4
Microprocessors and Microcomputers.............................4
Sub-total 33
ELECTIVES
————
ET electives✥✥...........................................................................3
Semester 1
MA-114*College Algebra and Trigonometry
for Technical Students..........................................................4
ET-110
Electric Circuit Analysis I.....................................................4
ET-501
Computer Applications.........................................................1
ET-510§ Introduction to Digital Computers.................................4
EN-101
English Composition I........................................................... 3
Sub-total 16
Semester 2
MA-128*
ET-140
ET-210§
ET-509
SS- or HI-
* Students may substitute MA-440 and 441 in place of MA-114, 128.
✥ Physics 301, 302 or 411, 412, 413 courses may be substituted for
PH-201, 202.
✥✥ Elective credits for the Electronic Engineering Technology program may be chosen from ET-305, 360, 481, 490, 502, 503, 504,
505, 506, 507; 701, 704, 705, 706, 707, 710, 712, 720, 840, 991,
992, 993 (see Course Descriptions).
§ Sections of this course denoted as “WI” may be taken to partially
satisfy the Writing Intensive Requirement.
Two (2) Writing Intensive classes are required for the Associate degree.
See page 71.
Calculus for Technical
and Business Students..........................................................4
Sinusoidal and Transient Circuit Analysis..................... 3
Electronics I...............................................................................4
C++ Programming for Embedded Systems..................1
Electives in Social Science or
History (HI-100 series).......................................................... 3
Sub-total 15
Semester 3
ET-220 EN-102
ET-560§
————
PH-201
Total Credits Required............................................. 64
Note: On the basis of a Speech Placement Test administered to all
students upon admission, up to two semesters of remedial speech
may be required.
Credits
Electronics II.............................................................................4
English Composition I........................................................... 3
Microprocessors and Microcomputers......................4
ET elective✥✥...........................................................................1
General Physics I.....................................................................4
Sub-total 16
Semester 4
ET-230§ ET-410 ET-320§ PH-202 SS- or HI-
Tech Elective
Telecommunications I...........................................................4
Electronic Project Laboratory.............................................1
Electrical Controls Systems................................................ 3
General Physics II....................................................................4
Electives in Social Science or
History (HI-100 series).......................................................... 3
ET elective✥✥..........................................................................2
Sub-total 17
Total Credits Required............................................. 64
Programs of Study in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)
Electronic Engineering Technology – A.A.S. Degree Program