OFFICE OF COOPERATIVE EDUCATION AND CAREER SERVICES
www.rit.edu/recruit
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
www.rit.edu/cast/ectet
PROGRAM OVERVIEW FOR EMPLOYERS
The Bachelor of Science program in Electrical Engineering Technology is designed to meet the growing needs for
engineering professionals in a rapidly changing society. Students are provided the opportunity to become
knowledgeable in the practical application of mathematical and scientific principles in the field of electrical
engineering. Graduates of this program can analyze a problem, design an electrical solution, and implement the
solution using current technology. The 5-year curriculum includes more than one year of related engineering
experience gained through cooperative education employment. Students can choose a degree option in audio or
telecommunications.
Degree(s) Awarded
Accreditation
Bachelor of Science Degree (5 year program,
includes one year of co-op)
The Electrical Engineering Technology program is
accredited by the Technology Accreditation
Commission of ABET, Inc., www.abet.org.
Enrollment
Approximately 140 students enrolled full-time.
Cooperative Education Component
Students are available for two 6-7month assignments.
Student Skills & Capabilities
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The program teaches students to master the
fundamentals of electronics and then apply them
to improve existing technology. Students are
skilled in troubleshooting and analysis of
problems, design of electrical solutions and
implementation of solutions using current
technology.
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Students work with state-of-the-art equipment
and in sophisticated laboratories that allow for
significant hands-on experience. Students
complete a minimum of 14 laboratory-based
courses within the Electrical, Computer &
Telecommunications Engineering Technology
Department.
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Computer Skills: C++, object oriented
programming and the ability to use software
packages, i.e. Microprocessor & Microcontroller
programming languages, PSPICE, MATLAB,
VHDL, Digital Signal Processing.
Salary Information (Avg/Range)
Co-op: $15.98
BS:
$56,000
$10.00 - $22.00
$53,000 - $66,000
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Circuits Studio Laboratory
Textronix TDS 3012 Oscilloscope, HP 3000 Series Equipment,
GW Instek Power Supply, Weller Solder Station, DC Motor
Control Modules, Desktop Computer
Audio Recording Studio
Used to record and mix audio sessions. DigiDesign Pro Tools
HD2, HD Analog I/O, ATB32 Toft Console, DBX 1066
Compressor, Lexicon PCM 92, Alesis ADAT 24
Renewable Energy Lab
Used to design and test solar and hydrogen fuel systems. Dell
Optiplex 755 Workstations, HP 33120A Function Generator, HP
33401A Digital Multimeter, Tektronix TDS 3012 Oscilloscope,
HP E3631A Power Supply, Agilent 86143B Optical Spectrum
Analyzer, Sunpower SPR-225ACPV Solor Panel, ERA 180 Watt
Solar Panel, Fuel Cell Trainer, Exphil PSH-6018 Power Supply,
Simplex SWIFT-E Load Bank, Rainwise Wind Data Logger.
Electronics Laboratory
Textronix TDS 3012 Oscilloscope, HP 3000 Series Equipment,
Desktop Computer, Agilent Spectrum Analyzer, HP 8904 Signal
Synthesizer, Weller Soldering Station, Labview Software, GW
Instek Power Supply
Electronic Design Automation Laboratory
VHDL Development, Digital Simulation Software, Analog
Simulation Software, Desktop Computer, Networking, DigiDesign
M-Box 2 Pro
Embedded Systems Design Laboratory
Tektronix TLA714 132 Channel Logic Analyzer, Agilent Infinium
Oscilloscope, Tektronix Test Equipment, Desktop Computer with
Dual Monitors, State-of-the-Art Development Tools
Opto Electronics Laboratory
Tektronix TDS 3012 Oscilloscope, HP 33120A Function
Generator, RSR Regulated Power Supply, Printed Circuit Board
Prototype Facilities
Electrical Engineering Technology
Curriculum BS degree
First and Second Years:
Calculus Based Math Sequence
DC Circuits and Lab
AC Circuits and Lab
Electronics I and Lab
Electronics II and Lab
Digital Fundamentals and Lab
Computational Problem Solving with Lab
Microcomputer Systems and Lab
Digital Systems Design and Lab
Electrical Machines and Transformers and Lab
General Education Perspective I, II, III, and IV
General and Analytical Chemistry
Calculus Based Math Sequence
Signals, Systems and Transforms
Communications Electronics and Lab
Digital Signal Processing with Lab
Design Innovation with Lab
Engineering Economics
Control Systems with Lab
Transmission Lines and Lab
Career Orientation
Electrical Engineering Technology Co-op (4)
Mechanical/Manufacturing Elective
Technical Electives (2)
General Education Immersion I, II and III
General Education Electives (3)
Free Electives (2)
College Physics
Options
Audio
Foundations of Audio Engineering
Modern Audio Production
Introduction to Acoustics
Audio Power Amplifies
Telecommunications
Networking Technologies
Communications Electronics
Wireless RF Systems
Fiber Optics Technology
Employers of Electrical Engineering Technology Co-op and Graduating Students
American Honda Motor, Alstom, Anaren Microwave, BOSE, Bosch Security System, Cisco, Cummins Engine,
GE, General Motors, Harris Corp, Hasbro, Iberdrola, iRobot, Intel, ITT, L-3 Communications, Lockheed Martin,
MKS/ENI, National Grid, Northrup Grumman, Philips, PPL Corp., SpaceX, Siemens, TE, Texas Instruments,
Toyota, Ultralife Batteries, Ultra Electronics Flightline Systems, Welch Allyn Inc., Wyman Gordon and many
others.
Contact Us
We appreciate your interest in hiring RIT co-op, graduating students or alumni. We will make every effort to make
your recruiting endeavor a success. Call our office and ask to speak with Maria Pagani Wiegand, the program
coordinator who works with the Electrical Engineering Technology program. For your convenience, you can access
information and services through our web site at www.rit.edu/recruit.
Maria Pagani Wiegand, Program Coordinator
Office of Cooperative Education and Career Services
RIT . Bausch & Lomb Center . 57 Lomb Memorial Drive . Rochester NY 14623-5603
585.475.5458; mpwoce@rit.edu
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