Program Overview Electronics Engineering Technology Diploma (D40200) The primary objective of the Diploma Program of the Electronics Engineering Technology curriculum is to introduce students to the employment opportunities in electronics engineering technology. The objective is fulfilled through the study and application of electronics engineering technology courses. All courses in the diploma can be used in the Electronics Engineering Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree program. Career Outline Graduates should qualify for employment as engineering assistants or electronic technicians with job titles such as electronics engineering technician, field service 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.

Electronics Engineering Technology
Diploma (D40200)

Overview

The primary objective of the Diploma Program of the Electronics Engineering Technology curriculum is to introduce students to the employment opportunities in electronics engineering technology. The objective is fulfilled through the study and application of electronics engineering technology courses. Courses taken in this diploma program may be applied to the Electronics Engineering Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree program.

Career Outline

Graduates should qualify for employment as engineering assistants or electronic technicians with job titles such as electronics engineering technician, field service 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.

Curriculum

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.

This program can be completed using either a day or evening sequence.

General Education Courses
ENG 111 Expository Writing                            3 0 3
MAT 121 Algebra/Trigonometry I                     2 2 3
PHY 131 Physics-Mechanics                          3 2 4

Major Courses
CET 111 Computer Upgrade/Repair I           2 3 3
EGR 115 Introduction to Technology             2 3 3
ELC 131 DC/AC Circuit Analysis                    4 3 5
ELC 133 Advanced Circuit Analysis               2 3 3
ELN 131 Semiconductor Applications           3 3 4
ELN 133 Digital Electronics                             3 3 4
ELN 150 CAD for Electronics                           1 3 2
MAT 122 Algebra/Trigonometry II                     2 2 3
PHY 132 Physics-Electricity & Magnetism     3 2 4

Total Semester Hour Credits 41

Chairperson: Stacey Bradley
Phone: 704.922.6302
Office: CET 209C
Email: bradley.stacey@gaston.edu

You may contact the following faculty and staff for any further questions.