Electronics Engineering
Technology
Industrial Technologies • 319-398-4983 • 800-332-2055 ext. 4983
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Location:
Fall
2 years (4 semesters and 1 summer)
Associate of Applied Science degree
Jones Hall
Program description:
The Electronics Engineering Technology program balances theory and practical applications
to help students design, test, analyze, operate and troubleshoot complex electronic systems.
The program integrates LabVIEW,® a graphic-based programming language used by
many of the major technology-based employers for data acquisition, process control and
automated test instrumentation. Students can transfer more than 40 EET credit hours to UNI
toward a B.S. in Electrical and Information Engineering Technology. The curriculum may
also be modified to maximize credits transferable to BSEE and BSEET degree programs.
EET graduates may also seek certification by the Electronics Technicians Association,
International Inc.
Employment opportunities:
The opportunities available to skilled workers include:
• Field-service technician • Advanced industrial manufacturing technician
• Electronics design technician • Electronic systems repair technician
• Electronics test technician • Computer repair technician
• Biomedical electronics technician • Controls technician
• Avionics technician • Security systems technician
• Printed circuit board computer-aided design • Radio communications technician
• Technical writer • Component test technician
• Computer-integrated manufacturing technician • Instrumentation technician
Potential employers:
• Acciona Wind
• Hupp Electric
• RF Micro Devices
• Alliant Energy
• IBM
• Rockwell Collins
• Amana Refrigeration
• Intermec Technologies Corp.
• Siemens Transportation Systems, Inc.
• Boeing
• John Deere
• SiRF
• Business Radio Sales & Service
• Johnson Controls
• Square D Corporation
• Clipper Wind
• KCRG
• Skyworks Solutions Inc.
• Communications Engineering
• KGAN
• Timberline Manufacturing
• Conexant
• Maytag
• University of Iowa Hospitals
• Crystal PC
• MCI
and Clinics
• Duane Arnold Energy Center
• Motorola
• Xerox Corporation
• Fisher Controls
• National Computer Systems
• WMT Radio
• Graybill Communications
• Picker Instruments
• Weland Clinical Labs
www.kirkwood.edu
Electronics Engineering Technology
Two-year program
Associate of Applied Science
Recommended high school courses:
There are some high school courses that a potential EET student may find beneficial. They are:
• Algebra I
• Electronics
• Computer Literacy
• Algebra II
• Engineering and Engineering Tech.
• Human Relations
• Applied Math
• Principles of Technology
• Psychology
• Geometry
• Physical Science
• Sociology
• Intro to Calculus
• Physics
• Speech
• Trigonometry
• Industrial Technology
• Technical Writing
• Chemistry
• Composition
Electronics Engineering Technology trends:
For information on technology, salaries and careers in this field, check out these websites:
Job Opportunities:www.iowajobs.org
Occupational Employment Statistics: www.iowaworkforce.org
Salary:www.salary.com
Technology:www.labview.com
CourseCourse
NumberTitle
Credit
Hours
First Semester (Fall)
ELT-277 Electronic Practices
ELT-345 Electric Circuits I
MAT-745 Technical Mathematics I
- - - - - - Communication elective*
4
5
4
3
16
Second Semester (Spring)
ELT-341 Electric Circuits II
ELT-517 Active Devices I: Transistor Amplifiers
MAT-746 Technical Mathematics II
- - - - - - Communication elective*
5
6
4
3
18
Summer Term
ELT-306 Digital Circuits
ELT-518 Active Devices II: Operational Amplifiers
- - - - - - Humanities or History/Cultures elective
- - - - - - Social Science elective*
3
3
3
3
12
Total program credit hours
CourseCourse
NumberTitle
Credit
Hours
Third Semester (Fall)
ELT-520 Communication Electronics I
ELT-616 Microprocessors I
ELT-855 Communication Projects
IND-155 Microcomputer Applications
PHY-230 UTC Physics I
4
4
3
2
3
16
Fourth Semester (Spring)
ELT-521 Communication Electronics II
ELT-621 Microprocessors II
ELT-845 Design Projects
PHY-232 UTC Physics II
ELT-301 Professional Preparation
4
4
3
3
1
15
77
* Students transferring to a four-year college or university may substitute transfer-level courses. Verify transfer credits with the college or university.
Instructors
Jim Trepka
146 Jones Hall
319-398-7146
jtrepka@kirkwood.edu
Ian Philpott
Jones Hall
319-398-5899 ext. 5355
iphilpo@kirkwood.edu
12/10 • Effective Fall 2010