Program Information

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

1. function as a technically qualified electrical/electronics technician, fully capable of working with electrical, electronic, instrumentation, communication, control, and digital computer systems. Such activities may include the collection and analysis of data, the troubleshooting and repair of defective equipment and circuitry, the inspection of the manufacturing process and end-product, the translation of engineering designs into projects and test procedures, and the preparation of technical reports for an engineering or sales team.

2. successfully transfer 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. demonstrate critcal thinking skills by applying the basic principles of electrical/electronics technology to solve technical problems with minimal assistance or supervision. This is done by providing the student with extensive hands-on laboratory experience.

4. effectively demonstrate oral and written communication skills in one-on-one or group environments along with the ability to successfully function as a member or a leader of a team project.

5. demonstrate good work habits, an understanding of professional and ethical conduct concerns, and an awareness of global issues in technology.

Monroe Community College's Electrical Engineering Technology -- Electronics program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC of ABET). For further information regarding accreditation, contact: Accreditation Director for Engineering Technology, Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012. Telephone: (410) 347-7700.

(Housed in the Engineering Technologies Department)

Distribution Requirements	Credit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER
ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition	3
PHY 131 Applied Physics I	4
ELT 101 Electri Circuit Analysis I OR ELT 121 AC/DC Circuit Analysis***	4
ELT 111 Electronic Technology I	3
MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE*	3
TEK 101 Computer Applications for Technicians**	2
Total	19

SECOND SEMESTER
MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE*	3-4
PHY 132 Applied Physics II	4
ELT 102 Electric Circuit Analysis II***#	5
ELT 112 Electronic Technology II	5
Physical/Health Education	1
Total	18-19

THIRD SEMESTER
ELT 201 Linear Circuits	4
ELT 202 Pulse and Digital Circuits	4
ENG 251 Technical Writing	3
MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE*	3-4
PHL 105 Technology and Values	3
Physical/Health Education	1
Total	18-19

FOURTH SEMESTER
ELT 204 Industrial Electronics and Control	4
ELT 205 Communications Systems	5
ELT 206 Digital Systems and Microprocessors	5
SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE	3
Total	17

TOTAL CREDITS	72-74

* MATHEMATICS ELECTIVES should be selected with guidance from faculty advisors. Those who are not considering transfer to an upper division program will probably take the MTH 140/141/175 technical math sequence. Those contemplating transfer (and having a good math background) can fulfill their math requirement with the MTH 165/175/210 transfer math sequence. Students who are not proficient in algebra and trigonometry should consult a math advisor about taking MTH 135, MTH 098, MTH 104 and/or MTH 112 in preparation for the required technical math or transfer math sequence.
** MTH 137 completed prior to September 1, 1995 will substitute for TEK 101.
*** A specific calculator is required for ELT courses. Certain math courses recommend or require a specific calculator. Contact the department for details.
# ELT 101 or ELT 121 may serve as the prerequisite.

NOTE: Students in "2+2" Agreements should meet with their faculty advisor to make certain the courses they have selected meet the requirements of the college to which they plan to transfer.

NOTE: Electronics courses are normally offered only one semester per year, and have as a prerequisite certain lower numbered ELT courses. Failure to complete ELT courses in a properly planned sequence may result in a delay of graduation. Most other courses in this program are available Fall, Spring and Summer sessions.

NOTE: Students with less academic preparation will need three years to complete the Electronics program. The first year, the student could select from among MTH 098, MTH 104, MTH 135 and/or MTH 112; PHY 100; TEK 100, 101, 190; ELT 130; TRS 104; OFT 100, TEK courses; ENG 101; PE; social science electives, etc. Contact an ELT advisor for details, and to explore the advisability of taking ELT 121 and ELT 102.