Electrical Engineering Technology - Electronics

GET THE SKILLS YOU NEED FOR A CAREER IN ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY

In Monroe Community College’s electrical engineering technology associate degree program, you’ll get hands-on training for a career in electronics design, manufacturing, sales, or service.

In recognition of the program’s excellence, our electrical technology degree is accredited by the ETAC-ABET (Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org) — the same organization that accredits electrical engineering programs at four-year schools. You’ll spend many hours in the electronics lab, getting practical experience with industrial-grade equipment.

In MCC’s electrical technology associate degree program, you’ll work with all types of electrical technology, including:

  • Computers
  • Smartphones
  • Touchscreens
  • Audiovisual systems
  • Manufacturing and construction instrumentation
  • Industrial hardware
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School of Applied Sciences & TechnologiesThe School of Applied Sciences & Technologies offers credit and noncredit options that prepare students for careers in advanced manufacturing, engineering and applied technologies, information technology and computer science, emergency services and culinary arts and hospitality.

BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE’S ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DEGREE

The electrical technology associate degree program at Monroe Community College is led by outstanding faculty who’ve spent years in the electronics industry. You’ll get a broad background that prepares you for a wide range of careers in electrical technology, while taking courses in:

  • Circuit analysis
  • Computer applications
  • Digital electronics
  • Microprocessors
  • Applied physics
  • Technical writing

After completing MCC’s two-year degree in electrical technology, you’ll be well prepared to transfer to a four-year school for a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. Or you can go straight into the work force, with strong credentials for entry-level positions in electronics. MCC graduates have a strong track record of job placement and career success.

To learn more about the outstanding opportunities you can develop with our electrical engineering technology associate degree, contact Monroe Community College’s admissions office at (585) 292-2200 or admissions@monroecc.edu.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY - ELECTRONICS

A.A.S. Degree - Career Program

Department:Engineering Technologies

School(s): Applied Sciences & Technologies

MCC Program Code: ET01

This program's design is based on: Traditional MCC General Education

Description
Program Objectives: The Electrical Engineering Technology – Electronics program offers our diverse community with a high quality-learning environment and many training opportunities. After successfully completing the requirements of this program, the graduate will be capable of:

STUDENT LEARNING
1. Functioning as a technically qualified electrical/electronics technician, fully capable of working with electrical, electronic, instrumentation, communication, control, and computer hardware and software based applications. Such activities may include the collection and analysis of data, the troubleshooting and repair of defective equipment and circuitry, the translation of engineering designs into projects and test procedures, and the preparation of technical reports for an engineering or sales team.

PROGRAM LEVEL SUCCESS
2. Successfully transferring to a four or five year baccalaureate program in electrical, computer, or telecommunications engineering technology. This allows the graduate to continue to participate in life-long learning if she/he desires.

3. Displaying employability in a qualified technical environment with a variety of constituencies such as clients, co-workers, supervisors, customers utilizing skills acquired in the program. Such skills include professional oral and written communication, critical-thinking and team working skills.

4. Engaging in professional development activities and building upon on her/his initial technical background and achieved degree.

Monroe Community College's Electrical Engineering Technology – Electronics program is accredited by the ETAC-ABET (Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org). For further information regarding accreditation, contact: ABET, 415 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.

Phone: 410-347-7700, Email: etac@abet.org, Website: https://www.abet.org

(Housed in the Engineering Technologies Department)

Program Learning Outcomes
1) Collect and analyze data associated with an electrical engineering technology project.
2) Troubleshoot and repair defective equipment and circuitry.
3) Translate engineering designs into projects and test procedures.
4) Prepare technical reports for an engineering or sales team.
5) Apply knowledge of electrical engineering technology principles and standards (hardware and software) to the construction or functioning of electrical/electronics systems (ETAC-ABET Outcome A).
6) Apply principles of physics or chemistry with mathematical rigor (at or above the level of algebra and trigonometry) to problems associated with electronics (ETAC-ABET Outcome B).
7) Conduct and interpret standard tests and measurements associated with electronics experiments (ETAC-ABET Outcome C).
8) Conduct experiments applying electronic principles (ETAC-ABET Outcome C).
9) Analyze experimental data using electronic principles (ETAC-ABET Outcome C).
10) Function effectively as a member of a technical team (ETAC-ABET Outcome D).
11) Identify analyze and solve electrical engineering problems (ETAC-ABET Outcome E).
12) Communicate effectively regarding narrowly-defined electrical engineering technology activities (ETAC-ABET Outcome F).
13) Identify and discuss issues related to professional development and continuing education and training within the field of electrical engineering technology (ETAC-ABET Outcome G).
14) Discuss issues associated with electrical engineering professions including those related to diversity and ethics (ETAC-ABET Outcome H).
15) Demonstrate professional behaviors which may include timeliness dedication to quality or continuous improvement (ETAC-ABET Outcome I).

Employment Potential
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Requirements for Program Entrance
MTH 150-ready.

Distribution Requirements

Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER
ENG 101 College Composition OR
ENG 200 Advanced Composition
3
ELT 121 AC/DC Circuit Analysis
4
ELT 111 Introduction to Digital Electronics
3
MTH 150 Survey of Mathematics OR higher*
3-4
TEK 101 Computer Applications for Technicians
2
First Semester Total:
15-16
SECOND SEMESTER:
MTH 152 Survey of Mathematics for Technicians OR higher**
4
ELT 102 Electric Circuit Analysis II
5
ELT 112 Linear Circuits
5
SPC 141 Interpersonal Speech Communication
3
Second Semester Total:
17
THIRD SEMESTER
ELT 201 Linear Systems
4
ELT 202 Pulse and Digital Circuits
4
PHY 131 Applied Physics I OR higher***
4
HEG 215 Global Health and Culture
3
Third Semester Total:
15
FOURTH SEMESTER
ELT 204 Industrial Electronics and Control
4
ELT 205 Communications Systems
5
ELT 206 Digital Systems and Microprocessors
5
CRC 113 Introduction to Microsoft Excel OR
CRC 115 Introduction to Microsoft Word OR
CRC 116 Introduction to Microsoft Access OR
CRC 117 Introduction to Microsoft Powerpoint
1
Fourth Semester Total:
15
TOTAL CREDITS:
62-63
* Students who are not MTH 150-ready should take TRS 094 before their first semester at MCC or plan to spend one-to-two additional semesters at MCC to complete their credential(s).

Students intending to transfer directly to a four-year school after graduating from MCC should take MTH 175 or higher. Students who are not MTH 175-ready should take MTH 164/165 in the summer before their first semester at MCC.
Students who are not MTH 165-ready should take MTH 104 before their first semester at MCC. Students who are not MTH 104-ready should take MTH 150 or MTH 152.

** Students who are planning to transfer directly to a four-year school after graduating from MCC should take MTH 165 or higher.

***Students intending to transfer to a four-year school directly after graduating from MCC should take PHY 145 or higher.