Associate of Applied Science

Engineering Technology
Major: Electrical Electronics

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Length: Two-year Program - Four-semesters

Purpose: The Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology program provides industry with personnel trained in state-of-the-art electrical/electronics equipment and systems. The program is designed to prepare technicians for full-time employment. Also, many of the credits required by the program are transferable to an appropriate Bachelor of Engineering Technology Program.

Occupational Objectives:

Quality Assurance Analyst Engineering Technician
Field Service Analyst Maintenance Technician
Test Analyst Test Technician
Repair Analyst Field Service Technician
Research Aide Process Technician
Design Aide Documentation Specialist
Installation Technician Technical Sales Specialist

Admission Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into the Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology program requires proficiency in high school English, mathematics, (including one unit of algebra and one unit of geometry or two units of algebra, or equivalent), and science. Students lacking program entry prerequisites will be required to complete pre-requisite developmental courses before being allowed to enter the program.

Program Requirements: The Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology Degree is a two-year (four semesters) program with instruction in basic mathematics, electrical and electronic circuits and electronic devices with emphasis on semiconductor devices, digital electronics, communication electronics, robotics, rotating machines, process control, and electro-mechanical, solid state and programmable logic controls. Upon completion of the program, graduates will have sufficient background, both in depth and diversity, to facilitate entry level employment in most electrical/electronics fields. Over half of the program’s instruction is in electricity and electronics with emphasis on theoretical concepts and practical applications. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, the graduate will be awarded the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Engineering Technology with a major in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology.

Note: A number of four-year institutions are offering Bachelor’s Degree programs in Engineering Technology which build on the community college AAS degree. Students interested in such programs should consult with their program advisors early in their program at Southwest Virginia Community College.

Course
Number		 Course Title Lecture
Hours		 Lab
Hours		 Course
Credits
First Semester
MTH 115* Technical Mathematics I 3 0  3
DRF 132 Electrical & Electronic Drafting I 2 3 3
SDV 101 Orientation to Engineering Tech. 1 0 1
ENG 111* College Composition I 3 0 3
ETR 158 Electronics Circuits for Computers 3 3 4
PED Elective 1 0 1
TOTAL 13 6 15
         
  Second Semester      
MTH 116 Technical Mathematics II 3 0 3
ELECTIVE** Humanities/Fine Arts 3 0 3
ETR 114 D.C. and A.C. Fundamentals II 3 3 4
ETR 143 Devices & Applications I 2 3 3
ETR 156 Digital Circuits & Microprocessor Fundamentals 3 3 4
  TOTAL 14 9 17
         
  Third Semester      
ETR 144 Devices and Applications II 3 3 4
ITP 112 Visual Basic.Net 4 0 4
ETR 166 Fundamentals of Computer Tech. 3 3 4
ELE 233 Prog. Logic Controller Sstm. I 2 3 3
SSC  Social Science Elective 3 0 3
  TOTAL 15 9 18
         
  Fourth Semester      
ELE 211 Electrical Machines I 3 3 4
ETR 240 Prin. of Communications 2 3 3
SSC Social Science Elective 3 0 3
INS 210 Principles of Instrumentation 3 3 4
ELE 299 Supervised Study in Tech. 3 0 3
PED Physical Education Elective 1 0 1
TOTAL 15 9 18

Total credits for the Electrical/Electronics Technology Major 68

* Students who do not wish to pursue a Baccalaureate degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology may substitute ENG 101 for ENG 111.
** Students may choose from the following courses: Philosophy, Religion, Music Appreciation, Art Appreciation, and Foreign Languages.