Overview
About the Program
Two-year full-time degree schedule; mixture of core engineering, mathematics, and communications courses; program can be completed on a part-time basis.
The Electrical Engineering Technology graduate will be equipped with knowledge in electrical and electronics engineering. They will receive systematic training in electrical power systems and equipment, motors/motor drive, PLCs, robots, human machine interface (HMI) and industrial ethernet. This comprehensive program will prepare students for careers in areas such as electrical power engineering and automation engineering.
Internship
The internship is a 150-hour industry work placement, completed during the last term of the program. It is a required part of the degree. Through this internship, students can earn college credit, make valuable professional contacts, and link their classroom studies to real-world workplace challenges. Contact the Engineering Technologies Director or academic advisor for details.
Program learning outcomes:
1. Interpret drawings and diagrams for the installation, troubleshooting and repair of electrical circuits (analog and digital) and power systems
2. Correctly use standard electronic testing equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, waveform generators and power supplies
3. Identify components used in electrical power transmission and distribution
4. Explain the operation of components used in electrical power transmission and distribution
5. Integrate automation systems that use programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
6. Program PLCs used in automation systems
7. Troubleshoot automation systems that use PLCs
8. Install industrial robots
9. Program industrial robots
10. Know how to maintain industrial robots
11. Troubleshoot industrial robots
12. Adhere to safety while working in a manufacturing or production environment.
Occupational Certifications
Application Requirements
- Final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).
Career Opportunities
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technician
- Electrical and Electronics Drafter
- Electrical and Electronics Maintenance/Repair
- Electrical/Automation Equipment Installer
Curriculum
The following is a typical course sequence for completing this program. The actual time needed to complete the program will vary according to each student’s individual needs.
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
Total Credit Hours: 64