ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
The Electrical Engineering Technology
program prepares students for entry-level skills as
technicians in the fields of electronics, computers,
communications, instrumentation, automation
and power.
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Degree: Associate in Applied Science
HEGIS Code: 5310
Curriculum Code: 0699
Campus Location: North
Engineering & Technologies Division
Pre-Admission Recommendations: Math I, Math II, Math III
Recommended H.S. Courses and/or Experiences: Physics, Computer Skills
Career Opportunities/Further Education: Electronics, Computers, Communications, Instrumentation, Automation and
Power; or Transfer to a four-year college BTech or BS program in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field.
Program Description
The Electrical Engineering Technology Program
has enjoyed more than 50 years of service to the
local community. It is the only AAS degreegranting electronics program in Western New
York that offers ETAC/ABET accreditation. This
program prepares students for entry-level skills as
technicians in the fields of electronics, computers,
communications, instrumentation, automation
and power. It also provides the basis for
transferring to a four-year engineering technology
program.
Faculty meet the highest standard of academic
excellence for technician education. Their
credentials include graduate degrees in engineering or a related field, along with professional
engineering experiences that enrich the classroom
presentation. A close liaison between the faculty
and their industrial advisory council ensures that
the curriculum content prepares the graduate for
entry into the local job market.
The objectives of the Electrical Engineering
Technology Program are to:
• obtain employment as a technician in fields
of engineering such as design, research,
development,
applications,
testing,
manufacturing, processing, safety, quality,
and technical sales or service;
• achieve positions of increased responsibility
(technical and/or supervisory) within an
organization; and
• progress through advanced degree or
certificate programs or participate in
continuing education in engineering, business,
and/or other professionally-related fields.
Students are presented a solid foundation in
electrical and electronics theory along with
hands-on laboratory experience. Computer
simulation and applications are an integral part of
the curriculum.
Although the program adheres to rigorous
academic standards, students whose high school
experience is deficient are offered remedial
courses. Faculty consultation, tutoring and schedule adjustments are also available for students.
Graduates find employment in electronics, utility
industries and other fields requiring electrical and
electronics technicians. Our graduates may select
from a variety of job types including electronic
repair, prototyping, testing, field service,
industrial sales, maintenance, customer support
and technical writing. Many students also
continue their education at a four-year school
directly after graduation.
Accreditation
The Electrical Engineering Technology curriculum is fully accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of
ABET, 415 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD
21201; (410) 347-7700 ; e-mail: accreditation@ABET.org; website: www.abet.org
CURRICULUM
Total Degree Credits: 64
Full-Time Students, Two-year Sequence
Certifications
Graduates of the Electrical Engineering Technology Program may
be ready to pursue certifications from a number of organizations
depending on technical elective choices:
• International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians
(ISCET): www.iscet.org
• Electronics Technicians Association International:
www.eta-i.org
• North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners
(NABCEP): www.nabcep.org
• International Association for Radio, Telecommunications
and Electromagnetics (iNARTE): www.narte.org
• Federal Communications Commission (FCC):
– Commercial Radio Operator License:
wireless.fcc.gov/commoperators/index.htm
–
Amateur Radio Service:
wireless.fcc.gov/services/index.htm
Scholarships
Departmental scholarships are awarded depending on the corporate and professional society grants that are received.
Program Competencies
Upon graduation with an Associate in Applied Science degree in
Electrical Engineering Technology, the graduate will be qualified in
dealing with the following items and their associated tasks:
• Interpret electrical and electronics schematics using ANSI
standard symbols.
• Construct an analog or digital circuit, including fabrication,
given its schematics; recognize electronic devices and their
coded values.
• Understand and apply electrical, electronic, and logic
principles, concepts, laws, and rules, to the analysis of circuit
and/or system operation and failure determination.
• Demonstrate the ability to use electrical and electronic
instruments to perform standard tests, measurements,
and tasks.
• Use industry standard computer applications (such
as Multisim, PLC software, AutoCAD, microcontroller IDE,
spreadsheet).
• Use a variety of sources to acquire and critically evaluate
needed technical information, and use it in an ethical,
professional, and legal manner.
• Communicate technical information through well written
reports, graphical forms, and oral and visual presentations.
• Function effectively as a member of a technical team.
First Year, Fall Semester
EL 116
Digital Fundamentals (2 cr)
EL 117
Lab for EL 116 (1 cr)
EL 118
Electrical Circuits I (2 cr)
EN 110
College Composition (3 cr)
MT 125
College Mathematics (4 cr)
PH 260
Technical Physics I (4 cr)
PH 261
Lab for PH 260 Credit Hours:
Included in the (4 cr) for PH 260
First Year, Spring Semester
EL 123
Electronic Circuit Simulation (1 cr)
EL 154
Electronics I (3 cr)
EL 155
Lab for EL 154 (1 cr)
EL 158
Electrical Circuits II (3 cr)
EL 159
Lab for EL 158 (1 cr)
EL 162
Digital Systems (2 cr)
EL 163
Lab for EL 162 (1 cr)
MT 126
College Mathematics II (4 cr)
Second Year, Fall Semester
EL 202
Electrical Circuits III (3 cr)
EL 203
Lab for EL202 (1 cr)
EL 214
Electronics II (3 cr)
EL 217
Lab for EL 214 (1 cr)
EL 223
Electronic Fabrication (1 cr)
EL 260
Programmable Logic Controllers (3 cr)
MT 175
Survey of Calculus I (4 cr) OR
PH 262
Technical Physics II (4 cr)
PH 263
Lab for PH 262 Credit Hours:
Included in the (4 cr) for PH 262
Second Year, Spring Semester
EL 210
Microcontrollers (3 cr)
EL ___
Technical Elective with Laboratory (4 cr)*
EL ___
Technical Elective (with or without a laboratory) (3-4 cr)
EL ___
Technical Elective (3 cr)
XX ___
Social Science or Humanities Elective (3 cr)
Technical Electives
EL 206 Machines and Control (3 cr)
EL 207 Lab for EL 206 (1.5 cr)
EL 250 Electronic Communications (3 cr)
EL 253 Lab for EL 250 (1 cr)
EL 258 Semiconductor Fabrication (3 cr)
EL 259 Lab for EL 258 (1 cr)
EL 262 Renewable Energy in Electric Power Systems (3 cr)
EL 264 Photovoltaic Systems (3 cr)
EL 267 Lab for EL 264 (3 cr)
EL 268 Wind Power (4 cr)
EL 272 Advanced PLCs and Automation (3 cr)
EL 274 Internship (3 cr)
MT 176 Survey of Calculus II (4 cr)
* The following course combinations meet the requirement of a technical elective with laboratory: EL206/207, EL 250/253, EL 258/259
and EL264/267.
Extended Program Sequence
Students who score poorly on the Math and/or English
placement tests may need to take several developmental
Math and/or English courses. If a student's math placement
test score falls below degree level, he or she may take longer
than two years to complete the program due to required prerequisites for Math, Physics, and Electrical Engineering
Technology courses.
Students who require developmental Math and/or English
need to see an adviser to plan a proper course sequence.
Part-Time Students
Part-time students should consult with an academic adviser to plan their course of study. It is important that
courses be taken in the proper order to assure all pre-requisites are completed for each successive semester.
Evening Students
Evening courses are scheduled sporadically depending on
student demand, and it may not be possible to complete
the degree solely in the evening. Contact the department
for advisement before attempting to start the program.
Courses for non-EET majors
The following courses are offered by the Electrical Engineering Technology department for the general student population or for students who may want to acquire specific
skills.
EL 101
EL 102
NS 100
Residential Wiring (3 cr)
Introduction to Photovoltaic Systems
(3 cr)
Introduction to Nanotechnology (3 cr)
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