Program Information
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Location: West Allis Campus
- Pathway: STEM
- Program Code: 10-605-7
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: 2-Year Degree (Associate)
- Start Dates: August/January
About the Electronic Engineering Technology Degree
Description
Gain the expertise for professional testing/repair positions in the electronics field. If you are interested in continuing your education to pursue a Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering degree at Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE), select the MSOE-BSEE Transfer courses.
Technicians assist engineers and producers of electronic equipment and systems, and are part of a fast-growing career area.
You can earn the Electronics Technician Fundamentals technical diploma on the way to completing this associate degree.
Additional program details: If you are interested in pursuing an Electrical Engineering bachelor's degree at the time of admission, select the BSEE Transfer option that includes specific electronics, higher-level mathematics and college transfer courses. Upon graduation and meeting specific admission requirements, this prepares you for entry into the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) BSEE Transfer program.
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Detailed Program Information
2024-25 Curriculum
Choose Job-Ready or MSOE-BSEE Transfer
(The transfer option is available directly to those entering the program calculus-ready.)
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| JOB-READY COURSES | ||
| QETECH-200 | Fundamentals of Engineering | 3 |
| ELCTEC-110 | DC/AC Electronics 1 ‡ ^ | 4 |
| ELCTEC-130 | Digital Electronics ‡ ^ | 3 |
| ENG-195 | Written Communication ‡ (or) ENG-201 ‡ | 3 |
| MATH-115 | College Technical Mathematics 1 ‡ ^ (or) MATH-230 ‡ (or) MATH-231 ‡ |
5 |
| PSYCH-199 | Psychology of Human Relations (or) PSYCH-231 |
3 |
| ELCTEC-111 | DC/AC Electronics 2 ‡ ^ | 3 |
| ELCTEC-120 | Electronic Devices ‡ ^ | 4 |
| ELCTEC-140 | Microprocessors ‡ ^ | 3 |
| MATH-116 | College Technical Mathematics 2 ‡ (or) MATH-231 ‡ (or) MATH-232 ‡ |
4 |
| ELCTEC-121 | Electronic Devices Advanced ‡ | 3 |
| ELCTEC-150 | Data Communications and Networking ‡ | 3 |
| ELCTEC-196 | PLC Systems Basic ‡ | 3 |
| ENG-197 | Technical Reporting ‡ (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course |
3 |
| ELCTEC-131 | Advanced Digital Electronics ‡ (or) ELCTEC-198 ‡ |
3 |
| ELCTEC-141 | Microcontrollers ‡ | 3 |
| ELCTEC-176 | Computer Networks ‡ | 3 |
| ELCTEC-195 | Motors and Controls ‡ | 4 |
| ELECTIVE | (One credit) | 1 |
| SOCSCI-197 | Contemporary American Society (or) SOCSCI-203 |
3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 64 | |
| MSOE-BSEE TRANSFER COURSES | ||
| QETECH-200 | Fundamentals of Engineering | 3 |
| ELCTEC-110 | DC/AC Electronics 1 ‡ ^ | 4 |
| ELCTEC-130 | Digital Electronics ‡ ^ | 3 |
| ENG-201 | English 1 ‡ | 3 |
| PSYCH-231 | Introductory Psychology (or) PSYCH-199 |
3 |
| ELCTEC-111 | DC/AC Electronics 2 ‡ ^ (or) ELCTEC-116 ‡ |
3 |
| ELCTEC-120 | Electronic Devices ‡ ^ (or) ELCTEC-118 ‡ |
4 |
| ELCTEC-140 | Microprocessors ‡ ^ (or) ELCTEC-119 ‡ |
3 |
| PHYS-274 | Calculus-Based Physics 1 ‡ | 4 |
| SOCSCI-203 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| ELCTEC-105 | DC/AC 3 Advanced Circuits ‡ | 3 |
| ELCTEC-121 | Electronic Devices Advanced ‡ | 3 |
| ELCTEC-195 | Motors and Controls ‡ | 4 |
| ELCTEC-196 | PLC Systems Basic ‡ | 3 |
| ENG-208 | Technical Communications ‡ | 3 |
| MATH-231 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 ‡ | 5 |
| ELCTEC-106 | Advanced Electronics Analysis ‡ | 3 |
| ELCTEC-141 | Microcontrollers ‡ | 3 |
| ELCTEC-150 | Data Communications and Networking ‡ | 3 |
| ELECTIVES |
(Five credits) |
5 |
| MATH-232 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 ‡ | 5 |
| TOTAL CREDITS for MSOE-BSEE TRANSFER PROGRAM | 73 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
^ Counts toward earning the Electronics Technician Fundamentals technical diploma.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
This Associate in Applied Science program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Official Wisconsin Technical College System program title: Electronic Systems Technician
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Program Outcomes
- Apply electronic theory to practice
- Operate test equipment
- Build electronic circuits and systems
- Evaluate the operation of electronic circuits or systems
- Communicate technical information
Career Outlook
Electronic Engineering Technicians (EET) find employment in many areas of business and government due to the increased usage of computer-controlled systems.
Possible Careers
Electronic Test Technician
Manufacturing Test Technician
Production Assistant or Supervisor
Quality Control Technician
Repair and Installation Technician
Research and Development Technician
Service Technician
Technical Representative (Commercial or Military)
Admission Requirements
One year of high school-level geometry and one year of high school-level algebra, or equivalent.
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