Planner for Electronics Engineering Technology (A.A.S.)
Title of Major: Electronics Engineering Technology, A.A.S.
Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S.
Code: AAS.EGR.ELECTRONICS
Total Credit Hours: 61
About the Engineering Department
Purpose: To provide a two-year degree in electronics technology, allowing a graduate to enter the workforce as an electronic technician. Electronics technicians assemble, install, maintain and repair electronic devices and equipment. Examples include working on the latest robots that build automotive parts or with the technology in artificial limbs for disabled persons. They may work on electronic hardware in business machines, transportation and communication systems or the latest toys and games. You can help shape the future as an electronic technician. Data from the U.S. Department of Labor shows the job of electronic technician is a viable and well-paid career.
Entry into the option requires no previous electronic experience. The option is designed so that all students take a coordinated set of basic electronic courses, and then take elective courses in their area of interest. Elective courses cover computers and computer repair, electronic communications and electromechanical systems.
Graduates of this program are fully prepared to enter the workforce as an electronic technician. However, for AACC graduates interested in pursuing a baccalaureate degree in electronic engineering technology, several four-year colleges and universities offer transfer programs including Capital College in Laurel, University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Pennsylvania State University in Harrisburg. Students planning to transfer to a bachelor of science electronic technology degree program are encouraged to consult with the department chair before selecting their electives.
The Electronics program differs from a traditional four-year electrical engineering program (see Engineering Transfer (A.S.) program description).
Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory): Beth Baran
Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.
Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________
Term 1
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| ENG 111-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 OR ENG 115-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers OR ENG 121-Composition and Literature Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the English composition general education requirement. |
3 credit hours | ||
| MAT 145-Precalculus 1 Students may substitute MAT 151-Accelerated Precalculus or MAT 191-Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1.   |
3 credit hours | ||
| EET 118-Electronic Hardware and Assembly Techniques | 4 credit hours | ||
| EET 130-Introduction to Electronic Circuits |
4 credit hours |
Term 2
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| ENG 112-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 OR ENG 116-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 for Non-Native Speakers OR Technical Elective Students must complete a minimum of 61 credits for the degree. Students taking ENG 121 must complete 10 credits of Technical Electives, and all other students must complete 7 credits of Technical Electives selected from list in Term 3. |
0-3 credit hours | ||
| EET 150-Semiconductors and Linear Circuits |
4 credit hours | ||
| EET 231-Digital-Electronic Circuits |
4 credit hours | ||
| CTA 100-Computing and Information Technology OR CTP 103-Theories and Applications of Digital Technology |
4 credit hours | ||
| COM 110-Introduction to Interpersonal Communication OR COM 111-Fundamentals of Oral Communication OR COM 116-Fundamentals of Oral Communication for Non-Native Speakers OR COM 141-Group Communication and Leadership |
3 credit hours |
Term 3
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| Social & Behavioral Science GER Students may satisfy the diversity requirement simultaneously as they satisfy the Social & Behavioral Science or Health/Fitness/Wellness general education requirement.  |
3 credit hours | ||
| PHY 111-Fundamentals of Physics 1 OR PHY 211-General Physics 1 |
4 credit hours | ||
| Technical Elective Should be selected from the following: CTS 103-Theory and Troubleshooting Microcomputers 1 CTS 203-Theory and Troubleshooting Microcomputers 2 EET 140-Introduction to Telecommunications EET 141-Telecommunications Wiring Laboratory EET 240-Fiber Optic Communications MAT 146-Precalculus 2 MAT 191-Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1 MEC 110-Mechanical Components and Electric Motors MEC 120-Pneumatics and Hydraulics MEC 130-Programmable Logic Controllers MEC 140-Introduction to Robotics PHY 112-Fundamentals of Physics 2 PHY 212-General Physics 2 |
3-4 credit hours | ||
| EET 250-Microprocessors and Microcontrollers |
4 credit hours | ||
| EET 260-Electronic Communication Systems |
4 credit hours |
Term 4
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| Technical Elective Must be selected from Term 3 Technical Elective list. |
3-4 credit hours | ||
| Technical Elective Must be selected from Term 3 Technical Elective list. |
3-4 credit hours | ||
| STM 103-Professional Skills for STEM |
1 credit hour | ||
Health/Fitness/Wellness GER  |
3 credit hours | ||
| EET 265-Electronics Technician Capstone |
3 credit hours |
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