2009-2010

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 2009 semester.

This page was last updated in September 2008.

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.

Program Learning Outcomes — Employers expect you as an applicant to be able to:

• Apply the practical and theoretical foundations and skills of electronic engineering technology to solve related problems
• Apply critical thinking skills necessary to analyze, install, troubleshoot and maintain electronic systems and equipment
• Repair electronic circuits and systems using industry-accepted test equipment and results interpretation
• Apply a standard set of principles for continuous quality improvement on the job and for life

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 2009-2010.

TECHNICAL STUDIES ( ) Semester Order for Full-Time Students Choose one emphasis: Job-Ready or MSOE Transfer  (Advanced 2+2 Option) The Advanced 2+2 Option is available directly to those entering the program calculus-ready.                                                                                                                       Credits (1) ELCTEC-110 DC and AC Electronics 1 ‡  4 (1) ELCTEC-130 Digital Electronics ‡  3 (2) ELCTEC-111 DC and AC Electronics 2 ‡  3 (2) ELCTEC-120 Electronic Devices and Circuits ‡  4 (2) ELCTEC-140 Microprocessors ‡  3 (3) ELCTEC-121 Advanced Electronic Devices and Circuits ‡  3 (3) ELCTEC-154 Electronic Communications ‡  3 (4) ELCTEC-141 Microcontrollers ‡  3 (4) ELCTEC-158 Digital Communication Systems ‡  2 (4) ELCTEC-195 Motors and Controls ‡  4 Job-Ready Emphasis (2) ELCTEC-131 Advanced Digital Electronics ‡  3 (3) ELCTEC-196 Programmable Controllers (PLCs) ‡  3 (4) ELCTEC-173 Computing With C ‡  3 MSOE Transfer Emphasis (Advanced 2+2 Option) (1) MATH-231  Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 ‡  5 (3) ELCTEC-112 DC and AC Electronics ‡  3 (4) ELCTEC-124 Electronic Circuit Analysis ‡  3 GENERAL STUDIES ECON-195 Economics (Job-ready emphasis) OR Any 200-series ECON course (MSOE emphasis)  3 ENG-151 and ENG-152 Communication Skills 1 ‡ and Communication Skills 2 ‡ (Job-ready emphasis) OR ENG-201 and any 200-series ENG or SPEECH course (Job-ready emphasis) OR ENG-201 and ENG-208 (MSOE emphasis)  6 MATH-197 College Algebra and Trigonometry w/Apps. ‡ OR MATH-116 College Technical Mathematics 2 ‡  5 NATSCI-137 Comprehensive Technical Physics‡ (Job-ready emph.) OR NATSCI-221 College Physics 1 ‡ (MSOE emphasis)  4 PSYCH-199 Psychology of Human Relations (Job-ready emphasis) OR PSYCH-231 ‡ (MSOE Emphasis)  3 SOCSCI-197 Contemporary American Society (Job-ready emphasis) OR Any 200-series PSYCH or HIST course OR SOCSCI-203 (MSOE Emphasis)  3

Suggested Electives: Five Credits Needed				5
		ELCTEC-112	DC and AC Electronics  ‡ (Job-ready emphasis)
		ELCTEC-124	Electronic Circuit Analysis ‡ (Job-ready emphasis)
		MATH-231	Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 ‡ (Job-ready emphasis)
		MATH-232 MATH-233	Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 ‡ (MSOE emphasis) Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3 ‡ (MSOE emphasis)

TOTAL CREDITS:  70 72 credits needed for MSOE 2+2 transfer program

Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.

‡	Prerequisite required.

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.