ENGINEERING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGIES
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (ELT) (HEGIS 5310)
This program is designed to provide students with a solid technological foundation in electrical/electronics related fields thus preparing them for successful entry level employment as a technician in the associated technology sector. The Electrical Technology (ELT) A.A.S. degree is marketable–students who graduate can expect to find eligible employment immediately.
Technician opportunities are available in the following technology sectors: power systems (traditional and solar), semiconductor manufacturing, telecommunications, computers, and related electrical/electronic fields. Graduates are also well prepared for successful transfer to baccalaureate programs in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology, and Telecommunications Technology.
ELT Program Outcomes
Students completing the ELT degree
program will learn hands-on skills, theory, and real world examples. The tools
of the technician will be used from the first semester and throughout the
program to build skills in assembling and troubleshooting circuits and
projects.
Students graduating from this program should be able to:
- Explain how systems, components, and theories work, including the operating principles for common electrical, electronic, and electromechanical components and devices such as but not limited to ac and dc sources, resistors, capacitors, inductors, transistors, digital systems, control systems, power systems, and motors.
- Apply hands-on skills, such as use of tools, soldering, circuit assembly, analytical instrumentation skills (including use of meters and the oscilloscope), and computer simulation.
- Interpret specification sheets, circuit schematics, and mechanical drawings.
- Demonstrate organized troubleshooting skills.
- Define and demonstrate effective team building skills.
- Demonstrate technical communication skills including proficient use of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
- Research and analyze the value of information on technical topics.
- Develop solutions to open-ended problems utilizing a hands-on learning approach.
- Demonstrate awareness of customer needs, quality, and continuous improvement.
Courses should be selected in consultation with an advisor.
FIRST SEMESTER
| Course No. | Descriptive Title | Cr.Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| Math Elective (a) | 3-4 | |
| ENR 100 | Introductory Seminar | 1 |
| ELT 105 | DC Circuits | 3 |
| ELT 107 | Intro. to Prog. for Automation | 3 |
| BHS 103 | Social Problems in Today's World | 3 |
|
TOTAL |
16-17 |
SECOND SEMESTER
| Course No. | Descriptive Title | Cr.Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| Math Elective (a) | 4 | |
| ELT 106 | AC Circuits | 3 |
| ELT 108 | Electronics I | 3 |
| WFE 101 | Lifetime Wellness and Fitness | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
|
TOTAL |
16 |
SUMMER SEMESTER
| Course No. | Descriptive Title | Cr.Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| ENR 106 | Statistical Process Control | 3 |
|
TOTAL |
3 |
THIRD SEMESTER
| Course No. | Descriptive Title | Cr.Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| ELT 218 | Electronics II | 3 |
| PHY 121 | General Physics I (b) | 4 |
| ELT 213 | Electro-Mechanical Devices | 3 |
| ECO 105. GOV 121, HIS 104, HIS 108 | 3 | |
| ELT 115 | Digital Fundamentals | 3 |
|
TOTAL |
16 |
FOURTH SEMESTER
| Course No. | Descriptive Title | Cr.Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| ELT 216 | Automation Systems | 3 |
| ELT 250 | Electronics Project Laboratory | 1 |
| Free Elective (d) | 3 | |
| Science Elective (b) | 4 | |
| Technical Elective (c) | 3 | |
| ENT 131 | Technical Drawing | 1 |
|
TOTAL |
15 |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 66
Note on Electives: Students should select electives based on
the industry or transfer opportunities of interest.
a. Students must complete
two of the following mathematics courses: MAT 184, MAT 185, MAT 221, MAT 222.
Students must meet math course prerequisites.
b. Students planning to take
ELT 211 as their technical elective must complete either CHE 111 or CHE 121 in
their third semester, prior to taking ELT 211 and must take PHY 121 in their
fourth semester. All other students should take PHY 121 in their third semester
and either PHY 122, CHE 111 or CHE 121 in their fourth semester.
c.
Technicial Electives: ELT 211, ELT 203, CIS 117 and ENR 220. Students planning
to work in the semiconductor industry take ELT
211. Students planning to work
in the power industry take ELT 203. Students planning to work in
telecommunications take CIS 117.
Students planning to work on microprocessors
and computer systems and transfer students take ENR 220.
d. See page 98 of
the college catalog for a full discussion of the free elective requirement.
The subject area for this program includes all courses labeled ELT, EMS, ENT.