Engineering Technology, Electrical
Program Code: 10-662-1
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Associate Degree: 72 Weeks, 70 Credits
Appleton Campus
Career Opportunities
By increasing the scope of a technician's area of responsibility, an engineering staff can work more efficiently. Industry has a high demand for individuals capable of functioning in this capacity.
As a graduate of the Electrical Engineering Technology program, you will have the knowledge necessary to assist in the design, development and testing of a wide variety of career path choices.
Program Description
Fox Valley Technical College offers an Associate of Applied Science degree program in Electrical Engineering Technology (AAS-EET). This curriculum not only provides you with the skills you need for employment in today's fast-paced electronics industry, but also enables you as a graduate to continue your education in a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering Technology program should you choose the transfer option. Transfer opportunities exist to multiple four-year universities.
As a student interested in electronic or computer related fields who prefers to apply established techniques to solve technical problems, you are a candidate for this program. The laboratories utilize state-of-the-art test equipment for hands-on and computer-based circuit analysis for the design process.
Consider a second major! You can obtain the Electronic & Computer Engineering Technology, Computer Control Engineering Technology, and Electronics associate degrees by taking a small number of additional credits.
Program/Plan Admission Requirements
- Admissions assessment
- ACCUPLACER Reading score of 54 or greater or completion of equivalent GOAL course
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will:
- Have the opportunity to continue their education towards a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or Electrical Engineering as a junior, providing they meet specific entry requirements.
- Apply computers as a control device and problem-solving tool, for circuit analysis and to create schematics, electronic related drawings, documents and reports.
- Utilize advanced system analysis and mathematical techniques to develop solutions for complex problems and model processes.
- Gain a thorough understanding of analog and digital electronic communication techniques.
- Be capable of understanding the operation, application, and troubleshooting of industrial electronic control devices.
- Be aware of standard industrial safety problems and procedures.
- Set up, apply, program and interface computers to implement specific tasks.
- Be competent in the use and applications of programmable logic controllers, variable speed motor drives, wireless and land based communications.
- Mathematically analyze, troubleshoot, design, construct and measure DC, digital, AC, solid state and linear circuits.
- Accurately communicate technical information and instructions, whether verbal, written or graphical in individual and group environments.
- Work effectively to complete individual and team assignments in diverse groups.
- Demonstrate the ability to meet organizational requirements, i.e., schedules, deadlines and timetables.
- Exhibit an ethical, responsible and dependable attitude.
- Be aware of basic electronic standards and standards organizations.
Program Offered at This Location
- Appleton—1825 N. Bluemound Drive
Helpful High School Courses
Algebra, geometry, trigonometry, physics, English, electricity, drafting, and computer courses are useful.
Contact Us
For additional program information, call Steve Saindon at (920) 831-5429 or Enrollment Services at (920) 735-5645 or visit the department website.
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