Program Overview

Electronics Engineering Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree (A40200)

The Electronics Engineering Technology curriculum prepares individuals to become technicians who design, build, install, test, troubleshoot, repair, and modify developmental and production electronic components, equipment, and systems such as industrial/computer controls, manufacturing systems, communication systems, and power electronic systems.

A broad-based core of courses, including basic electricity, solid-state fundamentals, digital
concepts, and microprocessors, ensures the student will develop the skills necessary to perform entry-level tasks. Emphasis is placed on developing the student’s ability to analyze and troubleshoot electronic systems.

This curriculum is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc., 111 Market Place, Suite 1050,
Baltimore, MD 21202 — Telephone (410) 347-7700.

Career Outline

Graduates should qualify for employment as engineering assistants or electronic technicians
with job titles such as electronics engineering technician, field service technician, instrumentation technician, maintenance technician, electronic tester, electronic systems integrator, bench technician, and production control technician.

Graduates may elect to continue their education toward a bachelor’s degree.  Many universities, including UNC Charlotte, accept graduates of the program as juniors in the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (BSET) program.

Program Outcomes

Knowledge and skills you will have upon completion of the program:

• Knowledge of and hands-on competence in the application of circuit analysis and design, computers, analog and digital electronics, and microprocessors to the building, testing, operation and maintenance of electronic systems.
• Knowledge and hands-on competence in the application of physics to electronic circuits in a rigorous mathematical environment at or above the level of algebra and trigonometry.
• An ability to think critically about technical problems, function individually and on teams, and communicate effectively.
• An ability to perform as a responsible engineering technology professional.

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Program Educational Objectives

Knowledge and skills you will carry beyond the program:

• A strong foundation in electronics fundamentals which will enable you to learn and specific requirements of your job. You will be able to provide increasingly significant contributions to your employer in the design, application, installation, manufacturing, operation and/or maintenance of electrical/electronic(s) systems. You will have strengths in the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of existing electrical systems.
• If you choose to continue your education, you will be well prepared for upper division study in electronics engineering technology and able to perform at least on par with classmates who are in a four-year program.
• You will value life-long learning and realize the importance of updating your knowledge and skills beyond your formal education.

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