Electronics Engineering Technology, AAS

Program Code: AAS.ELECTRONENGTECH

Program course work focuses on a traditional electronics foundation, including a basic electronics series, digital logic series, a troubleshooting series, a physics series and a semiconductor linear circuit series. The degree focuses on electronics and engineering design principles and electronics systems and is taught in a team environment whenever possible.

Specific skill areas for the Electronics Engineering Technology degree include test equipment use, computer use, problem-solving, teamwork, understanding math and electronics fundamentals and writing and oral communication.

Oregon Tech Transfer Courses

The Industrial Technology Department, in partnership with Oregon Tech, offers a number of transferable classes into Oregon Tech's Electronics Engineering Technology degree program. Students planning to continue their studies at a four-year college should consult an advisor to obtain the most recent transfer information.

For information contact the Industrial Technology Department, 503-594-3318.

Related Instruction Outcomes

Computation

• 1 course - MTH-111 College Algebra
• Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems.

Communication

• 1 course - WR-121 English Composition
• Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for professional audiences.

Human Relations

• 3 credits - Recommended: PSY-101 Human Relations
• Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals.

Physical Education/Health/Safety/First Aid

• 1 course - MFG-107 Industrial Safety & First Aid
• Use effective life skills to improve and maintain mental and physical well-being.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• communicate critical information about electronic systems using verbal, written, or graphical means;
• troubleshoot electrical and electronic systems;
• analyze electronic systems;
• install or build electronic and electromechanical systems;
• use proper electrical test equipment to test and maintain electronic and electrical components and equipment;
• demonstrate safe work habits around electricity and electronic equipment.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
First Term		Credits
EET-112	Electronic Equipment and Assembly I	1
EET-137	Electrical Fundamentals I	4
EET-139	Principles of Troubleshooting I	2
EET-157	Digital Logic I	3
SM-150	Semiconductor Processing I	2
WR-121	English Composition	4
	Credits	16
Second Term
EET-113	Electronic Equipment and Assembly II	1
EET-141	Electrical Fundamentals II	4
EET-257	Digital Logic II	3
IMT-120	Industrial Machinery I	3
MTH-111	College Algebra	5
	Credits	16
Third Term
EET-114	Electronic Equipment and Assembly III	1
EET-142	Electrical Fundamentals III	4
EET-254	Introduction to Microcontrollers	3
IMT-223	Instrumentation & Controls	3
MTH-112	Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus	5
	Credits	16
Second Year
Fourth Term
EET-127	Semiconductor Circuits I	2
EET-215	Technical Mechanics	3
EET-239	Principles of Troubleshooting II	2
MFG-107	Industrial Safety & First Aid	3
HD-209	Job Search Skills	1
Electives		3-5
	Credits	14-16
Fifth Term
Select one of the following:		3
CDT-103	Computer-Aided Drafting I
CDT-108A	Introduction to SolidWorks
CDT-223	Inventor Fundamentals
EET-225	Mechatronics I	2
EET-227	Semiconductor Circuits II	3
EET-233	Programmable Logic Controllers I	3
MFG-209	Programming & Automation for Manufacturing	3
Electives		3-5
	Credits	17-19
Sixth Term
EET-234	Programmable Logic Controllers II	3
EET-235	Mechatronics II	2
EET-250	Linear Circuits	3
SM-280	Electronics & Microelectronics/CWE	4
Human Relations requirement		3
PSY-101	Human Relations (Recommended)
Electives		3-5
	Credits	18-20
	Total Credits	97-103

Electives

Any CDT, EET, MFG, MET, RET, SM, or WLD course not included in the program.

Recommended Electives

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
CS-140	Introduction to Operating Systems	4
CS-161	Computer Science I	4
MFG-140	Principles of Fluid Power	3
MFG-219	Robotics	3
MTH-251	Calculus I 1	5
PH-211	General Physics With Calculus 1	5
PH-212	General Physics With Calculus 1	5
PH-213	General Physics With Calculus 1	5
WR-227	Technical Report Writing	4

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Recommended for students who plan to transfer to Oregon Tech. Oregon Tech will also accept PH-201 General Physics, PH-202 General Physics, and PH-203 General Physics. Students should contact Oregon Tech about transferability of these classes.

Career opportunities include:

• engineering technician
• manufacturing equipment technician
• field services technician
• operators and processors with large and small employers in high-tech industries