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This Degree prepares graduates for entry-level work as technicians or for pursuing B.S. degrees in electronic engineering technology. Students gain knowledge and skills in one of five concentrations chosen from the Engineering Technology curriculum: general, computer, communications, clinical, and rehabilitation. This Degree is accepted for transfer at selected four-year institutions.
Graduates will be able to:
General Education:
In addition to the program-specific outcomes listed above, students completing the Associate degree programs are required to demonstrate proficiency in the General Education learning outcomes. Specific outcomes may vary by program; please refer to the program requirements below.
A. Depending upon a student's placement or for transfer purposes, this program may have pre-requisite(s). See a pathway coordinator or student development specialist for advisement.
B. MA 108 is a pre-requisite for MA 109 or Test Placement or permission from the Department chairperson.
C.A grade of a "C" or higher is required for all courses in the Career and Option Requirements as well as MA 109 and PY 101.
D. It is recommended that students enroll in their first WI course upon completion of EN 102.
This course prepares students for calculus. Topics include the study of functions, and emphasis is placed on the properties of inverse, trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential functions and analytic geometry.
- General Education Course
MA 108 - College Algebra
OR
Test placement
OR
Permission of the Department Chairperson
Fall, Spring, Summer
This is the first in a two-semester sequence of algebra and trigonometry-based physics. It is recommended for majors in natural science, liberal arts, or technology, and it covers vectors, kinematics, dynamics, Newton’s laws, energy, momentum, rotational motion, solid and fluid mechanics, heat, thermodynamics, and sound.
- General Education Course
MA 109 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course focuses on the stages of the writing process and includes a formal research paper. A variety of writing and reading assignments are designed to develop analytical and critical-thinking skills.
- General Education Course
College Level or with applicable co-requisite
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course introduces the characteristics of alternating current circuits. Series, parallel, and series and parallel circuits involving resistors, inductors, and capacitors are studied.
ET 111 - DC-System
Fall
This course introduces diodes, bipolar junction transistors, other solid-state devices, and their use in analog and digital circuits. Topics include the fundamentals of semiconductor theory, diode theory and applications, and transistor amplification and biasing. The lab provides practical experience in characterizing electronic devices and analyzing circuits that contain these devices.
ET 111 - DC-System
Spring
Course Code : EC 101
Course Description :
This course covers such basic economic concepts as the elements of national income, inflation and unemployment, the economic roles of government, determination of national income, business cycles, the global economy, and monetary fiscal policies. EC 101 emphasizes macroeconomics.
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Spring
Course Code : EC 102
Course Description :
This course further explores economic principles emphasizing composition and pricing of national output, distribution of income, trade unions, cost analysis, women at work, income inequality, the pricing factors of production, international trade and finance, and an evaluation of alternative economic systems. EC 102 emphasizes microeconomics.
- General Education Course
Prerequisites :
EC 101 - Economics I
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Spring
Course Code : PL 101
Course Description :
This course explores the rudiments of political science, the branches of government, political theory, ideologies, behavior, socialization, and totalitarianism. It also covers the nature of law, sovereignty, international politics, bureaucracy, race relations, and contemporary political issues.
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Spring
Course Code : PL 102
Course Description :
This course is a study of the principles and processes of American government, civil rights and liberties, political parties, the presidency, Congress, the Supreme Court, and judicial review.
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Spring, Summer
Course Code : PS 101
Course Description :
This course explores the general principles and theories of psychology, history and methodology, sensation, perception, learning, memory, motivation, emotion, intelligence, personality, and the physiological basis of behavior.
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Course Code : PS 102
Course Description :
This course explores human development from prenatal life through late adulthood with an emphasis on the biological, cognitive, social, and emotional patterns of development.
Prerequisites :
PS 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Course Code : PS 201
Course Description :
This course explores child development from prenatal life through adolescence with an emphasis on biological, motor, cognitive, emotional, moral, and social development.
- General Education Course
Prerequisites :
PS 101 - Introduction to Psychology
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Spring
Course Code : SO 101
Course Description :
This course is a study of the basic concepts in social interaction, analyzing aspects of the immediate culture, defining and evaluating the individual behavior in inter-group relations, social organization and processes, and elements of social control and deviance in a changing society.
- General Education Course
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Course Code : SO 105
Course Description :
This course explores major global social problems from three theoretical perspectives (structural functionalist, conflict, and symbolic interactionist theory) with an emphasis on problems occurring in the United States such as health care, substance abuse, crime, poverty, unemployment, and racial, ethnic, and gender inequalities. Solutions to these problems are also discussed and analyzed.
Note: This course was formerly SO 201.
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Course Code : AE 101
Course Description :
This course provides exposure to, and experience in, the essential aspects of the visual arts. It serves to develop an understanding of art through studying the visual elements of art and design, the media and process, and an overview of the chronological progression of art through history from a cultural perspective. It examines how art communicates, how to describe, analyze and interpret it, and how to see art as both a product and reflection of the historical and cultural context it is created in.
- General Education Course
Semesters Offered :
Spring 6A/B wk semesters, Fall 6 wk A/B semesters
Course Code : AE 103
Course Description :
This course surveys selected works of art in Western and Non-Western cultures from Prehistoric to the 13th Century. Study will focus on major artistic and cultural developments and their reflection in significant works of art within the political, social, economic, and philosophical context of each period. In addition to general historical understanding, this course will provide development in skills of critical analysis and interpreting of artworks. At least one museum trip is required.
- General Education Course
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Spring
Course Code : AE 104
Course Description :
This course surveys selected works of art in Western and Non-Western cultures from the 14th Century to present times. Study will focus on major artistic and cultural developments and their reflection in significant works of art within the political, social, economic, and philosophical context of each period. In addition to general historical understanding, this course will provide development in skills of critical analysis and interpreting of artworks. At least one museum trip is required.
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Spring, Summer
Course Code : ARB 101
Course Description :
This course focuses on the basics of the Arabic language. The four basic skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking are introduced. Students will practice pronunciation of the alphabet and vocabulary. Group work and discussion on Arabic culture and tradition are an integral component of this course. This course assumes no previous knowledge of the Arabic language.
- General Education Course
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Spring
Course Code : ARB 102
Course Description :
This course is a continuation of Elementary Arabic I. The four language skills—listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing—continue to be developed.
- General Education Course
Prerequisites :
ARB 101 - Elementary Arabic I
OR
Permission of the instructor
Semesters Offered :
Spring
Course Code : EN 205
Course Description :
This course explores the major literary genres with emphasis on the techniques of understanding and interpreting poetry, drama, short stories, and novels. It also focuses on modern literature and writers of current interest.
- General Education Course
Corequisites :
EN 102 - Composition II
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Course Code : EN 215
Course Description :
This course surveys the masterpieces of world literature from “the beginnings” to 1650. A variety of cultural, intellectual, historical, and literary perspectives are explored in selections from Europe, India, the Middle East, and Asia. Works studied include The Epic of Gilgamesh, The Ramayana, The Thousand and One Nights, and the T’ao Ch’ien. In addition to listed readings, other literary works and sacred texts from around the world may be discussed.
Corequisites :
EN 102 - Composition II
Semesters Offered :
Fall
Course Code : EN 216
Course Description :
This course surveys the masterpieces of world literature from 1650 to present. A variety of cultural, intellectual, historical, and literary perspectives are explored in selections from around the world. Authors studied include Matsuo Basho, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Emily Dickinson, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and Chinua Achebe. In addition to listed authors, other literary works from around the world may be discussed.
- General Education Course
Corequisites :
EN 102 - Composition II
Semesters Offered :
Spring
Course Code : FR 101
Course Description :
This course is a foundation in the basics of French. Grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary are introduced within a natural context. Emphasis is on speaking, reading, and writing simple ideas, in addition to recognizing and responding to culturally appropriate behaviors in everyday situations.
- General Education Course
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Spring
Course Code : FR 102
Course Description :
This course is a continuation of FR 101 with greater emphasis on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Instruction includes grammar drills, conversation, reading, and guided composition. Reading selections focus on different aspects of French civilization and culture.
- General Education Course
Prerequisites :
FR 101 - Elementary French I
Semesters Offered :
Spring
Course Code : FR 201
Course Description :
This course offers a systematic study of the language with particular attention to grammar review, vocabulary growth, conversation, and reading comprehension. Student participation in the language laboratory is required.
- General Education Course
Prerequisites :
FR 101 - Elementary French I
FR 102 - Elementary French II
OR
at least two years of high school French
Semesters Offered :
Offered periodically
Course Code : MU 106
Course Description :
This course is for those students seeking to fulfill the humanities requirement. Emphasis is placed on listening skills. The basic elements of music are covered along with notation of pitch and rhythm, as well as musical periods from medieval to today’s hip-hop.
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Spring
Course Code : PH 101
Course Description :
The student will study the historical development ofPhilosophy, andwilldemonstratea written and verbal understanding of themajor issues, ideas, and contributors to the development of Philosophy in Western Civilization.The courseis designedto give the student an historical and thematic introduction to the major thinkers and the fundamental problems of the Western Philosophical tradition.Emphasis shall be given to the epistemological (problem of knowledge) andmetaphysical(problem of reality) problems in the history of Philosophy.
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Course Code : PH 101
Course Description :
The student will study the historical development of Philosophy, and will demonstrate a written and verbal understanding of the major issues, ideas, and contributors to the development of
Philosophy in Western Civilization. The course is designed to give the student an historical and thematic introduction to the major thinkers and the fundamental problems of the Western Philosophical tradition. Emphasis shall be given to the epistemological (problem of knowledge) and metaphysical (problem of reality) problems in the history of Philosophy.
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Course Code : PH 106
Course Description :
The student will study the major Ethical theories and will demonstrate a written and verbal understanding of the major issues and problems in the development of Ethical theory and its application to contemporary moral issues. The courseis designedto give the student an historical and thematic introduction to the traditional ethical thinkers and the major controversies of the contemporary world.
- General Education Course
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Spring, Summer
Course Code : PH 106
Course Description :
The student will study the major Ethical theories and will demonstrate a written and verbal understanding of the major issues and problems in the development of Ethical theory and its
application to contemporary moral issues. The course is designed to give the student an historical and thematic introduction to the traditional ethical thinkers and the major controversies of the contemporary world.
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Spring, Summer
Course Code : PH 108
Course Description :
Students will study modern philosophy and will demonstrate a written and verbal understanding of the major issues and problems in the development of modern epistemology and ontology.
The course is designed to give the student an historical and thematic introduction to the traditional Modern thinkers: the debate between the Rationalists and the Empiricists, Kant’s Transcendental Idealism, Hegel’s critique of Kant and Nietzsche’s overcoming of metaphysics. The major controversies of the Enlightenment period will be a central concern in this course.
Semesters Offered :
Offered periodically
Course Code : SP 101
Course Description :
This course uses a comprehension-based proficiency approach to the acquisition of Spanish. Pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar are presented audio-visually in a natural, culture-based context through the continuous story line of Destinos, a Spanish soap opera. Students practice speaking, writing, and reading skills while developing a high level of listening comprehension. In addition to language skills, students develop cultural knowledge and awareness of the Spanish-speaking world. This course is for those students whose native language is not Spanish.
1 hour laboratory
- General Education Course
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Spring
Course Code : SP 102
Course Description :
This course is a continuation of Spanish 101 with greater emphasis placed on developing oral communication. Through the Destinos soap opera format, students increase their Spanish language skills and knowledge of Hispanic cultures. This course is for those students whose native language is not Spanish and have had two years of High School Spanish or SP 101.
- General Education Course
Prerequisites :
SP 101 - Elementary Spanish I
Semesters Offered :
Spring
Course Code : SP 201
Course Description :
This course is intended for those students who have completed Spanish 102 and wish to continue improving their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish. Pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary are presented audio-visually in a natural, culture-based context. Special emphasis is placed on developing more advanced conversational skills through continued exposure to the Destinos soap opera, diverse classroom activities, and authentic realia.
- General Education Course
Prerequisites :
SP 102 - Elementary Spanish II
The prerequisite may be waived with 3 years of High School Spanish or permission of the Department.
Semesters Offered :
Fall
Course Code : SP 202
Course Description :
This course is a continuation of SP 201 with emphasis on developing more advanced listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in Spanish. The materials used include the Destinos soap opera, films, authentic realia, and relevant field trips.
- General Education Course
Prerequisites :
SP 201 - Intermediate Spanish I
The prerequisite may be waived with 3 years of High School Spanish or permission of the Department.
Semesters Offered :
Spring
Course Code : SP 205
Course Description :
This course introduces major genres of literature with special emphasis on the techniques of reading and interpreting novels, short stories, essays, and poetry. It analyzes the relationship between each literary piece and the historic period in which it was written. This course is intended for those students who have completed SP 202 or are native Spanish speakers.
- General Education Course
Course Code : ST 112
Course Description :
This course addresses the role of theater as an art form andmeans of communicating ideas regarding cultural value andhuman understanding. Contributions of the audience,playwright, actor, director, designer, and technician to theatricalproduction are covered. Elements of historical genres, theimportance of audience, and the total experience of theater arediscussed as supplemental to the foundation materialmentioned above.
- General Education Course
Semesters Offered :
Fall, Spring
This course introduces the students to the core of programming basics. Topics include data types, control structures, algorithm development, and program design with functions via the Python programming language. It discusses the fundamental principles of Object-Oriented Programming, as well as in-depth data and information-processing techniques. Students will analyze, design, and solve problems. They will explore real-world software development challenges and create practical and contemporary applications.
MA 025 - Accelerated Algebra
OR
MA 025B - Algebra B
Fall, Spring
This course develops student prose by utilizing the writing process (drafting, revising and editing). Students are required to complete a process portfolio that includes 3-5 typed, revised, and edited MLA papers, reflective and low-stakes writing assignments, and at least one paper that demonstrates proper research techniques. All writing assignments must demonstrate and develop the writing process, critical thinking, and writing skills. Throughout the term, a variety of reading assignments and topics are introduced to develop interpretive and argumentative skills, while developing a critical understanding of well-crafted, professional prose.
- General Education Course
EN 101 - Composition I
Fall, Spring, Summer
This course focuses on the study of the characteristics and applications of linear integrated circuits, large and small signal amplifiers, feedback amplifiers, oscillator circuits, operational amplifiers, power amplifiers, active filters, and wave-shaping circuits.
ET 121 - Basic Electronics I
Fall
This course introduces the theory, applications, and design of digital circuits. Topics include digital numbering systems and codes, Boolean algebra, combinational logic circuits, flip-flops and their applications, the fundamentals of synchronous logic design, and digital arithmetic. The lab provides practical experience with TTL logic devices and circuits.
MA 108 - College Algebra
OR
Test placement
OR
Permission of the Department Chairperson
Spring
This course is designed to introduce students to the MATLAB programming language and computing environment. Through a combination of lectures, lab sessions, and hands-on programming assignments, students will gain a strong foundation in MATLAB and will be able to apply it for a wide range of engineering applications.
MA 115 - Applied Calculus
This course covers the basic structure and operation of the microprocessor, the basic types of memory circuits, control-signal, and assembly language. A variety of software and hardware is used to perform various troubleshooting concepts.
ET 226 - Digital Circuits
Fall
This course is designed to provide students with skills and knowledge associated with programmable logic controllers-PLC's. It includes mastery of introductory/advanced instructions, operations and languages that are defined in the IEC61131-3 programmable logic controller standard; thus preparing students to write and troubleshoot control programs for a variety of engineering applications.
ET 111 - DC-System
OR
Permission of the Department Chairperson.
Spring
This course covers design, construction, testing and troubleshooting of hardware and software electronic circuits. A functioning prototype must be demonstrated by the end of the term. Student team select a pre-designed solution from a given list of practical engineering problems, implements the solution, and evaluates performance against expected results. A written report and an oral presentation are required.
ET 112 - AC Circuits
ET 225 - Electronics II
ET 226 - Digital Circuits
Spring
This course covers the study of the concept of limits, differentiation, and integration of algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Emphasis is placed on the use of calculus as a tool to solve application problems.
MA 109 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics
OR
Test placement
OR
Permission of the Department chairperson.
Recommended for students enrolled in the Electronics Engineering Technology Program.
Fall
