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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).

Range of Occupations

Computer service technician
Electronics communications technician
Electronics technician
Field service technician
Instrumentation and control technician

Graduation Requirements

See Academic Regulations for college-wide Graduation Requirements .

Planning Tool: Two-Year Sequence of Courses

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General Education Requirements: 23-26 credits

An approved list of general education courses can be found in the General Education Requirements and degree program required courses section of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:

English: 3-6 credits

ENG 111 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 3 credit hours AND
ENG 112 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 3 credit hours
OR
ENG 115 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers 3 credit hours AND
ENG 116 - Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 for Non-Native Speakers 3 credit hours
OR
ENG 121 - Composition and Literature 3 credit hours
Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the college English composition general education requirements. Students who take ENG 121 may need to take an additional elective course to ensure that they complete a minimum of 60 credits for the award of an associate’s degree.

Program Requirements: 35-38 credits

EET 118 - Electronic Hardware and Assembly Techniques 4 credit hours
EET 130 - Introduction to Electronic Circuits 4 credit hours
EET 150 - Semiconductors and Linear Circuits 4 credit hours
EET 231 - Digital-Electronic Circuits 4 credit hours
EET 250 - Microprocessors and Microcontrollers 4 credit hours
EET 260 - Electronic Communication Systems 4 credit hours
EET 265 - Electronics Technician Capstone 3 credit hours
STM 103 - Professional Skills for STEM 1 credit hour

Technical Electives: 7-10 credits

Students must choose Technical Electives from the list below. Students taking ENG 111 & ENG 112 or ENG 115 & ENG 116 must complete 7 credits of Technical Electives. Students taking ENG 121 must complete 10 credits of Technical Electives.

CTS 103 - Theory and Troubleshooting Microcomputers 1 3 credit hours
CTS 203 - Theory and Troubleshooting Microcomputers 2 3 credit hours
EET 140 - Introduction to Telecommunications 3 credit hours
EET 141 - Telecommunications Wiring Laboratory 1 credit hour
EET 240 - Fiber Optic Communications 3 credit hours
MAT 146 - Precalculus 2 3 credits
MAT 191 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1 4 credit hours
MEC 110 - Mechanical Components and Electric Motors 4 credit hours
MEC 120 - Pneumatics and Hydraulics 4 credit hours
MEC 130 - Programmable Logic Controllers 4 credit hours
MEC 140 - Introduction to Robotics 4 credit hours
PHY 112 - Fundamentals of Physics 2 4 credit hours
PHY 212 - General Physics 2 4 credit hours
ENT 241 - Computer-Aided Drafting 3 credit hours
OR
ENT 260 - Solid Modeling with SolidWorks 3 credit hours
With approval of the engineering department chair, one technical elective may be selected from the following areas: CTP or CTS.

Computer Competency Requirement

General education requirement CTA 100 or CTP 103 meets this requirement.

Diversity Requirement

Students may satisfy the diversity requirement simultaneously as they satisfy general education requirements for arts and humanities or social and behavioral sciences. See Diversity Requirement for a list of approved courses.

Program Outcomes

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

Explain what an electronic technician does.
Apply the technician code of ethics in professional situations.
Perform basic soldering operations.
Describe the physical properties of basic electronic components.
Use basic hand tools to assemble and disassemble electronic hardware units and fabricate simple sheet metal parts.
Create and read standard technical drawings.
Analyze simple electric circuits involving resistors, capacitors and inductors.
Use standard electronic test equipment.
Use standard electronic test equipment to troubleshoot circuits.
Use software tools appropriate for electronic technicians.
Apply the theory of basic power supply circuits.
Apply the theory of operation of amplifier circuits which use transistors, FETs and op-amps.
Interface analog and digital electronic devices.
Create and troubleshoot digital combinational and sequential circuits.
Use number systems and Boolean algebra.
Analyze a microprocessor based circuit and explain the functions of the components and the operation of the circuit.
Write a program in machine language to cause a microprocessor or microcontroller to perform a function.
Develop content knowledge in selected specialized areas of electronics.
Solve problems in selected areas of classical physics, based on principles of physics.
Use technical writing methods.
Communicate about electronics technology verbally and in writing.
Use text-based and electronic information resources for research.

This program aligns with all the college’s core competencies.

Related Anne Arundel Community College Certificates

Electronics Technology (certificate)

Career and Educational Advancement Resources

Career, Workforce Certifications Education and Transfer Resources

Electronics Engineering Technology (A.A.S.)

Range of Occupations

Graduation Requirements

Planning Tool: Two-Year Sequence of Courses

General Education Requirements: 23-26 credits

English: 3-6 credits

Arts and Humanities: 3 credits

Biological and Physical Sciences: 4 credits

Computer Technology: 4 credits

Health/Fitness/Wellness: 3 credits

Mathematics: 3 credits

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 credits