Electronic Engineering Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree — West Allis Campus
(Official WTCS title: Electronic Systems Technician)
Program code: 10-605-7
This curriculum goes into effect starting with the summer 2008 semester.
This page was last updated in July 2007.
Overview — Electronic Engineering Technology is an associate degree program targeted to prepare you for professional and supervisory positions in the field of electronics. It includes opportunities to develop the skills for engineering support in high-tech electronic industry environments. Graduates who later become interested in pursuing a baccalaureate degree may continue in a customized certificate program to complete the necessary requirements for admission to an engineering technologist four-year program.
If you are interested in pursuing an engineering technologist baccalaureate degree at the time of admission, select the advanced option that includes specific electronics, higher-level mathematics and college transfer courses. Upon graduation and meeting specific admission requirements, this prepares you for entry as a junior in Milwaukee School of Engineering’s BS-ET program.
Career Outlook — Electronic Engineering Technicians (EET) find employment in many areas of business and government due to the increased usage of computer-controlled systems. These technicians, who assist engineers, scientists, and producers of electronic equipment and systems, represent one of the fastest growing segments of the workforce. Knowledge of mathematics, science and electronic equipment enables them to work in all areas of business and government, from research and development to installation, sales and customer service. Typical positions available to graduates of the program include research and development (R&D) technician, technical representative (commercial or military), quality control technician, repair and installation technician, and production assistant/supervisor.
Career Preparation and Expected Learning Outcomes — Employers expect you as an applicant to be able to:
- Communicate effectively
- Demonstrate effective troubleshooting techniques
- Employ proper soldering techniques in conventional and high-tech electronic circuits
- Exhibit knowledge of electronic symbology and read schematics
- Construct, test and evaluate prototype circuits
- Write technical-level lab reports
Preparation for Admission — The following are required for admission to the program:
- A high school diploma or GED
- One year of high school-level geometry and one year of high school-level algebra, or equivalent
- Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a course placement assessment
- Normal vision and good manual dexterity are important for success in the program.
This program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Possible Careers:
Electronic Test Technician
Manufacturing Test Technician
Production Assistant or Supervisor
Research and Development Technician
Service Technician
Related Programs:
Biomedical Electronics Technology
Computer Electronics Technology
Electronic Technology
For more information, call 414-456-5310.
Curriculum effective 2008-2009.
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TECHNICAL STUDIES |
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( ) = Semester Order for Full-Time Students |
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(1) |
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ELCTEC-110# |
DC and AC Electronics 1 ‡ |
4 |
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ELCTEC-130# |
Digital Electronics ‡ |
3 |
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(2) |
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ELCTEC 111# |
DC and AC Electronics 2 ‡ |
3 |
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(2) |
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ELCTEC-120# |
Electronic Devices and Circuits ‡ |
4 |
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(2) |
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ELCTEC-131 |
Advanced Digital Electronics ‡ |
3 |
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ELCTEC-140# |
Microprocessors ‡ |
3 |
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(3) |
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ELCTEC-121# |
Advanced Electronic Devices and Circuits ‡ |
3 |
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(3) |
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ELCTEC-154# |
Electronic Communications ‡ |
3 |
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(3) |
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ELCTEC-196 |
Programmable Controllers (PLCs) ‡ |
3 |
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(4) |
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ELCTEC-141# |
Microcontrollers ‡ |
3 |
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(4) |
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ELCTEC-158# |
Digital Communication Systems ‡ |
2 |
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(4) |
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ELCTEC-173 |
Computing with C ‡ |
3 |
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(4) |
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ELCTEC-195# |
Motors and Controls ‡ |
4 |
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GENERAL STUDIES |
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ECON-195# |
Economics |
3 |
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ENG-151 |
Communication Skills 1 ‡ |
3 |
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and ENG-152 |
Communication Skills 2 ‡ |
3 |
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OR |
ENG-201 and any 200-series ENG or SPEECH course |
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OR |
ENG-201# and ENG-208# |
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MATH-197 |
College Algebra and Trigonometry w/Apps. ‡ |
5 |
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MATH-230# College Algebra and Trigonometry ‡ |
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NATSCI-137 |
Comprehensive Technical Physics ‡ |
4 |
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OR |
NATSCI-221# College Physics 1 ‡ |
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PSYCH-199 |
Psychology of Human Relations |
3 |
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OR |
Any 200-series PSYCH course # |
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SOCSCI-197 |
Contemporary American Society |
3 |
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OR
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Any 200-series SOCSCI or HIST course
SOCSCI-203# |
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ELECTIVE COURSES: Five Credits Required (Suggestions listed below) |
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ELCTEC-112# |
DC and AC Electronics 3 ‡ |
3 |
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ELCTEC-124# |
Electronic Circuit Analysis ‡ |
3 |
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MATH-231# |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 ‡ |
5 |
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MATH-232# |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 ‡ |
5 |
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MATH-233# |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3 ‡ |
5 |
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TOTAL CREDITS: 70
TOTAL CREDITS: 72# |
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Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
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Prerequisite Required.
These course are required for the 2+2 program with MSOE. |
NOTE: Students who have not been accepted, or have not decided on a program, may begin with GENERAL STUDIES courses, if course prerequisites have been met.
For course descriptions, class times, locations or to register online, visit INFOnline.
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