## Electronics Engineering Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology

**Electronics Engineering Overview** Electronic technology is intricately-woven into many sectors of industry which effects our daily lives. Every year, new and exciting communications in wired, wireless, and satellite services impact devices and machines which change the way people live, work, and play. It’s a dynamic environment that requires professionals to sustain its progress. Wired phone and Cable TV, cellular, Broadband, mobile internet and satellite tv are all impacted by electronic engineering technology. The investment in automated manufacturing also is changing the demands for a skilled workforce. The necessity for these services creates the need for technicians with skills to assist these sectors of the world economy.

Engineering technologists play a critical role, serving as a nexus between engineers and technicians. From conception to design, development, testing, and production, they are essential to the production process.

If you’re a critical thinker who enjoys putting things together and integrating multiple systems, then a degree in Electronics Engineering could be the beginning of your new career. ECPI University's Electronics Engineering Technology degree is a skills-based degree with practical labs, simulations, and faculty with industry experience. Through ECPI University’s year-round schedule, you could earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology with a concentration in Electronics Engineering Technology in as little as 2.5 years.

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**Program Description** At ECPI University, you learn from seasoned professionals, faculty members who possess academic credentials supported by real-world experience. Classrooms and labs are outfitted with industry equipment, and curriculum is designed with input from industry professionals. They help faculty members develop programs designed to produce graduates who fulfill the needs of today’s employers. The program has a history of successful graduates and encourages students to seek certifications and internships to enhance a graduates marketability in the workforce. ECPI’s Electronics Engineering Technology program can help you learn how to:

- Use testing and measuring instruments to acquire data, analyze problems, and design a system or process.
- Identify, analyze and solve technical problems.
- Demonstrate an ability to manage engineering technology projects.
- Analyze and implement systems containing hardware and software components.

Targeted coursework includes:

- Analog and Digital Electronics and Communications
- Data Acquisition and Control Systems
- Computer Hardware and Software
- Computer Programming and Networks

The curriculum provides graduates with the education and experience needed for employment in a variety of industries including:

- Telecommunications Industry
- Computer Industry
- Homeland Security
- Aerospace Industry
- Automation and Manufacturing
- Education

**Possible Career Track** Upon completion, graduates with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology with a concentration in Electronic Engineering could possibly pursue a variety of entry-level positions such as:

- Electrical/Computer Engineering Technologist
- Industrial Engineering Technologist
- Product Engineer Technologist
- Project Manager

**Curriculum** ## Program Requirements

### Core Curriculum

52 semester credit hours
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICITY |
| [EET110](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET110?width=500&height=550) | Electric Circuits I | 3 |
| [EET111](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET111?width=500&height=550) | Electric Circuits II | 3 |
| [EET111L](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET111L?width=500&height=550) | Electric Circuits LAB | 1 |
| [EET310](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET310?width=500&height=550) | Circuit Analysis | 3 |
| ANALOG ELECTRONICS |
| [EET120](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET120?width=500&height=550) | Semiconductor Devices | 3 |
| [EET121](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET121?width=500&height=550) | Electronic Systems Applications | 3 |
| [EET220](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET220?width=500&height=550) | Industrial Applications | 3 |
| [EET221L](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET221L?width=500&height=550) | Instrumentation and Measurement LAB | 1 |
| DIGITAL ELECTRONICS |
| [EET130](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET130?width=500&height=550) | Digital Systems I | 3 |
| [EET230](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET230?width=500&height=550) | Digital Systems II | 3 |
| [EET230L](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET230L?width=500&height=550) | Digital Systems LAB | 1 |
| NETWORKING |
| [CST160](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CST160?width=500&height=550) | Introduction to Networking | 3 |
| PROGRAMMING |
| [SDC100](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/SDC100?width=500&height=550) | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| [EET207](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET207?width=500&height=550) | Applied Engineering Programming | 3 |
| CONTROL SYSTEMS |
| [EET231](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET231?width=500&height=550) | Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| [EET231L](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET231L?width=500&height=550) | Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers LAB | 1 |
| [EET331](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET331?width=500&height=550) | Programmable Logic Controllers and Robotics | 3 |
| [EET331L](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET331L?width=500&height=550) | Programmable Logic Controllers and Robotics LAB | 1 |
| EMBEDDED & DRIVE SYSTEMS |
| ONE LECTURE COURSE AND CORRESPONDING LAB FROM THE FOLLOWING: |
| [EET390](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET390?width=500&height=550) | Motor Drives | 3 |
| [EET390L](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET390L?width=500&height=550) | Motor Drives LAB | 1 |
| [EET430](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET430?width=500&height=550) | Microcontrollers | 3 |
| [EET430L](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET430L?width=500&height=550) | Microcontrollers LAB | 1 |
| SENIOR PROJECT |
| [EET411](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET411?width=500&height=550) | Senior Project | 3 |
| [EET411L](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET411L?width=500&height=550) | Senior Project LAB | 1 |

Arts and Sciences31 semester credit hours
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| [CAP480](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CAP480?width=500&height=550) | Arts and Sciences Capstone | 3 |
| [COM115](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/COM115?width=500&height=550) | Principles of Communication | 3 |
| [ENG110](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/ENG110?width=500&height=550) | College Composition | 3 |
| [ENG120](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/ENG120?width=500&height=550) | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| [HUM205](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/HUM205?width=500&height=550) | Culture and Diversity: Exploring the Humanities | 3 |
| [MTH131](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/MTH131?width=500&height=550) | College Algebra | 3 |
| [MTH200](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/MTH200?width=500&height=550) | Pre-calculus | 3 |
| [PHY120](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/PHY120?width=500&height=550) | Physics | 3 |
| [PHY120L](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/PHY120L?width=500&height=550) | Physics LAB | 1 |
| CHOOSE TWO COURSES: |
| [PSY105](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/PSY105?width=500&height=550) | Introduction to Psychology\* | 3 |
| [PSY220](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/PSY220?width=500&height=550) | Positive Psychology\* | 3 |
| [ECO201](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/ECO201?width=500&height=550) | Macroeconomics\* | 3 |
| [ECO202](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/ECO202?width=500&height=550) | Microeconomics\* | 3 |

*\*For allowable substitutions of arts and sciences courses, see the Arts & Sciences Department page.*

Self Integration and Computer Literacy10 semester credit hours
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| [COR191](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/COR191?width=500&height=550) | Career Orientation | 1 |
| [ CST120 ](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CST120?width=500&height=550) | Computer Configuration I | 3 |
| [EET102](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET102?width=500&height=550) | Engineering Math & Software Applications | 3 |
| [FOR110](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/FOR110?width=500&height=550) | Essentials for Success | 3 |

Electronic Engineering Technology Concentration Requirements16 semester credit hours plus electives
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| [EET280](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET280?width=500&height=550) | Introduction to Communications Systems | 3 |
| [EET320](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET320?width=500&height=550) | Semiconductor Processing | 3 |
| [EET333](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET333?width=500&height=550) | Robotics Programming & Machine Learning | 3 |
| [EET333L](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET333L?width=500&height=550) | Robotics Programming & Machine Learning LAB | 1 |
| [EET380](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET380?width=500&height=550) | Digital Communications I | 3 |
| [ CYB200](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CYB200?width=500&height=550) | Network Protocols and Services | 3 |

Mechatronics Concentration16 semester credit hours plus electives
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| [EET191](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET191?width=500&height=550) | Materials Science | 3 |
| [EET192](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET192?width=500&height=550) | Engineering Graphics Communications | 3 |
| [EET192L](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET192L?width=500&height=550) | Introduction to 3-D Modeling LAB | 1 |
| [MET211](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/MET211?width=500&height=550) | Statics | 3 |
| [MET230](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/MET230?width=500&height=550) | Hydraulics and Pneumatics Systems | 3 |
| [MET410](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/MET410?width=500&height=550) | Dynamics | 3 |

Electives15 semester credit hours
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| [BUS102](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/BUS102?width=500&height=550) | Fundamentals of Customer Service | 3 |
| [BUS121](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/BUS121?width=500&height=550) | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| [BUS242](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/BUS242?width=500&height=550) | Technology Optimization | 3 |
| [BUS328](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/BUS328?width=500&height=550) | Business Process Improvement | 3 |
| [BUS328L](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/BUS328L?width=500&height=550) | Business Process Improvement LAB | 1 |
| [PMT472](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/PMT472?width=500&height=550) | Applied Project Management | 3 |
| [PMT472L](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/PMT472L?width=500&height=550) | Applied Project Management Lab | 1 |
| [EET233](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET233?width=500&height=550) | Robotics and Smart Manufacturing (SM) | 3 |
| [EET233L](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET233L?width=500&height=550) | Robotics and Smart Manufacturing (SM) Lab | 1 |
| [EET301](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET301?width=500&height=550) | Special Topics in Engineering Technology | 3 |
| [EET350](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET350?width=500&height=550) | Overview of Electronics Security Devices | 3 |
| [EET352](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET352?width=500&height=550) | Engineering Economics | 3 |
| [ CST140](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CST140?width=500&height=550) | Introduction to Operating Systems | 3 |
| [ CYB120](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/CYB120?width=500&height=550) | Introduction to Python Programming | 3 |
| [ SDC100L](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/SDC100L?width=500&height=550) | Introduction to Programming Lab | 1 |
| [MET114](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/MET114?width=500&height=550) | Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) | 3 |
| [MET213](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/MET213?width=500&height=550) | Advanced 3-D Modeling | 3 |
| [MET221](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/MET221?width=500&height=550) | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| [MET223](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/MET223?width=500&height=550) | Applied Machine Tools | 3 |
| [MET224](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/MET224?width=500&height=550) | CNC Machines Operation | 3 |
| [MET313](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/MET313?width=500&height=550) | Applied Strength of Materials | 3 |
| [MET330](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/MET330?width=500&height=550) | Applied Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| [MET330L](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/MET330L?width=500&height=550) | Applied Fluid Mechanics LAB | 1 |
| [MTH220](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/MTH220?width=500&height=550) | Applied Calculus I | 3 |
| [MTH320](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/MTH320?width=500&height=550) | Applied Calculus II | 3 |
| [EET302](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET302?width=500&height=550) | Externship-EET Sr. III | 3 |
| [EET306](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET306?width=500&height=550) | Externship-EET Sr. I-a | 1 |
| [EET307](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET307?width=500&height=550) | Externship-EET Sr. I-b | 1 |
| [EET308](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET308?width=500&height=550) | Externship-EET Sr. I-c | 1 |
| [EET309](https://www.ecpi.edu/curriculum/EET309?width=500&height=550) | Externship-EET Sr. II | 2 |

**Possible Outcomes** Students in the Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology program learn to design and build electronic systems through a strong foundation in analog and digital electronics. They are able to apply the acquired engineering and mathematical principles to implement and maintain computers and control systems.

**Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology, graduates are expected to have:**

- Apply basic knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to solve engineering problems
- Integrate various systems containing hardware and software components
- Synthesize hardware and software solutions to meet specific operational requirements of engineering problems
- Interpret testing results to solve technical problems and improve processes
- Apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and non- technical environments
- Perform as an effective team member or leader

**Electronics Engineering Technology Concentration**

Students enrolled in the Electronics Engineering Technology concentration will apply acquired knowledge to design and repair computer, control and embedded systems as well as implementing industrial automation solutions. Graduates of the Electronics Engineering concentration will use interactive practical education in technology to achieve the following outcomes:

- Design and configure computer, communication, and control systems
- Analyze typical circuits used in communication systems

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