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The Bachelor of Science in Electronic Systems Engineering Technology at the Virginia Beach and Newport News, VA campuses and Online are accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.
Electronic Systems Engineering Technology Degree 100% Online
Bachelor of Science in Electronic Systems Engineering Technology – 100% Online
Electronic Systems Engineering Technology Online Degree Program Overview
ESET graduates function in multidisciplinary teams to design, install, maintain, and repair systems, components, or processes meeting specific needs for engineering applications. They serve as a link between engineers and technicians in the workplace where they play a key role from the conception of electronic systems until their implementation. They are involved in the development, testing, production, and quality assurance of components and/or systems such as circuit boards, wireless phones, medical equipment, and control systems.
The curriculum provides ESET graduates with the education and foundation needed for employment in a variety of industries in the private and public sector, including the computer industry, homeland security, automation and manufacturing, and education. Electronic Systems concentration graduates are employed in a wide spectrum of areas in positions such as engineering consultant, electrical engineering or computer engineering technologist, product engineer, or project manager. Through ECPI University’s online program, you can build your classes around your busy schedule, and you can also finish much faster. Through ECPI University's year-round schedule, you could earn our online Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronic Systems Engineering Technology with a concentration in Electronic Systems in as little as 2.5 years.
Program Description
The online Electronic Systems Engineering Technology, ESET, program focuses on real-world applications of engineering principles. The program provides a career pathway for individuals who like working with their hands, putting things together, and combining different systems to come up with a solution for a real-world problem. The Electronic Systems and Mechatronics concentrations offer a broad exposure to analog and digital electronics, engineering programming, instrumentation and measurement systems, as well as embedded and drive systems. Learn by doing while grasping a firm theoretical foundation in electronics. Put to practice your acquired knowledge through a culminating capstone experience.
With the new emerging technologies, a skilled workforce in the electronics field has been and will continue to be important for the design and implementation of new innovative solutions and products.
Possible Career Track
Upon completion, graduates with an online Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronic Systems Engineering Technology, ESET, with a concentration in Electronic Systems could possibly pursue a variety of entry-level positions such as:
- Electrical/Computer Engineering Technologist
- Industrial Engineering Technologist
- Product Engineer Technologist
- Project Manager
Curriculum
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICITY | ||
| EET110 | Electric Circuits I | 3 |
| ESET111 | Electric Circuits II | 3 |
| ESET111L | Electric Circuits LAB | 1 |
| EET310 | Circuit Analysis | 1 |
| ANALOG ELECTRONICS | ||
| EET120 | Semiconductor Devices | 3 |
| EET121 | Electronic Systems Applications | 3 |
| EET220 | Industrial Applications | 3 |
| EET221L | Instrumentation and Measurement LAB | 1 |
| DIGITAL ELECTRONICS | ||
| EET130 | Digital Systems I | 3 |
| EET230 | Digital Systems II | 3 |
| EET230L | Digital Systems LAB | 1 |
| NETWORKING | ||
| CIS150 | Introduction to Computer Networking | 3 |
| PROGRAMMING | ||
| CIS126 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| EET207 | Applied Engineering Programming | 3 |
| CONTROL SYSTEMS | ||
| EET231 | Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| EET231L | Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers LAB | 1 |
| EET331 | Programmable Logic Controllers and Robotics | 3 |
| EET331L | Programmable Logic Controllers and Robotics LAB | 1 |
| SENIOR PROJECT | ||
| MET400 | Senior Project | 3 |
| MET400L | Senior Project LAB | 1 |
| EMBEDDED & DRIVE SYSTEMS | ||
| ONE LECTURE COURSE AND CORRESPONDING LAB FROM THE FOLLOWING: | ||
| EET390 | Motor Drives | 3 |
| EET390L | Motor Drives LAB | 1 |
| EET430 | Microcontrollers | 3 |
| EET430L | Microcontrollers LAB | 1 |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CAP480 | Arts and Sciences Capstone | 3 |
| COM115 | Principles of Communication | 3 |
| ENG110 | College Composition | 3 |
| ENG120 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| HUM205 | Culture and Diversity: Exploring the Humanities | 3 |
| MTH131 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MTH200 | Pre-calculus | 3 |
| MTH220 | Applied Calculus I | 3 |
| MTH320 | Applied Calculus II | 3 |
| PHY120 | Physics | 3 |
| PHY120L | Physics LAB | 1 |
| CHOOSE TWO COURSES: | ||
| ECO201 | Macroeconomics* | 3 |
| ECO202 | Microeconomics* | 3 |
| PSY105 | Introduction to Psychology* | 3 |
| PSY220 | Positive Psychology* | 3 |
*For allowable substitutions of arts and sciences courses, see the Arts and Sciences Department page
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS101 | Computer Configuration I | 3 |
| COR090 | Career Orientation Seminar | 0 |
| EET102 | Engineering Math & Software Applications | 3 |
| FOR110 | Essentials for Success | 3 |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EET251 | Computer Configuration II | 3 |
| EET251L | Computer Configuration II LAB | 1 |
| EET320 | Semiconductor Processing | 3 |
| EET380 | Digital Communications I | 3 |
| ESET280 | Introduction to Communications Systems | 3 |
| CHOOSE TWO COURSES: | ||
| EET252 | Data Communications and Networking | 3 |
| CIS225 | Networking Protocols and Services | 3 |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EET191 | Materials Science | 3 |
| EET192 | Engineering Graphics Communications | 3 |
| EET192L | Introduction to 3-D Modeling LAB | 1 |
| MET211 | Statics | 3 |
| MET230 | Hydraulics and Pneumatics Systems | 3 |
| MET410 | Dynamics | 3 |
| Course ID | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS102 | Fundamentals of Customer Service | 3 |
| BUS121 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS242 | Technology Optimization | 3 |
| BUS328 | Business Process Improvement | 3 |
| BUS328L | Business Process Improvement LAB | 1 |
| PMT472 | Applied Project Management | 3 |
| PMT472L | Applied Project Management Lab | 1 |
| CIS106 | Introduction to Operating Systems | 3 |
| CIS121 | Logic and Design | 3 |
| CIS123 | Introduction to Scripting | 3 |
| CIS126L | Introduction to Programming LAB | 1 |
| CIS202 | Introduction to Routing and Switching | 3 |
| CIS204 | Intermediate Routing and Switching | 1 |
| CIS206 | Linux Administration | 3 |
| CIS207L | Network Routing and Switching LAB | 1 |
| CIS214 | Object-Oriented Programming Using C# | 3 |
| CIS215 | Object-Oriented Programming with C++ | 3 |
| CIS218 | Object-Oriented Programming Using Java | 3 |
| CIS226 | Introduction to Object Oriented Programming | 3 |
| CIS228 | Service Desk Fundamentals | 3 |
| CIS245 | Windows Client and Server | 3 |
| CIS245L | Windows Client and Server LAB | 1 |
| CIS282 | Web Interface Design | 3 |
| EET272 | Fiber Optics Communication | 3 |
| EET272L | Fiber Optics Communication LAB | 1 |
| EET301 | Special Topics in Engineering Technology | 3 |
| EET302 | Externship-EET Sr. III | 3 |
| EET306 | Externship-EET Sr. I-a | 1 |
| EET307 | Externship-EET Sr. I-b | 1 |
| EET308 | Externship-EET Sr. I-c | 1 |
| EET309 | Externship-EET Sr. II | 2 |
| EET350 | Overview of Electronics Security Devices | 3 |
| EET352 | Engineering Economics | 3 |
| MET114 | Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) | 3 |
| MET213 | Advanced 3-D Modeling | 3 |
| MET221 | Manufacturing Processes | 3 |
| MET313 | Applied Strength of Materials | 3 |
| MET230L | Hydraulics and Pneumatics Systems LAB | 1 |
| MET330 | Applied Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| MET330L | Applied Fluid Mechanics LAB | 1 |
Program Outcomes
Program Objectives
Graduates of the B.S. Electronic Systems Engineering Technology program are expected to attain the following objectives within a few years of graduation:
- Apply acquired technical and analytical skills as it relates to their professional positions in electrical, electronic, and related industries.
- Apply relative mathematical, science, and engineering methods to solve technical problems.
- Analyze and implement complex systems including both hardware and software.
- Pursue lifelong learning and successful professional careers.
- Perform as effective team members through adequate oral and written communication skills.
- Relate and exercise an educated judgment in regards to their professional and ethical responsibilities.
Students in the B.S. Electronic Systems Engineering Technology, ESET program learn to design and integrate 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 improve systems and/or processes for engineering applications.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Electronic Systems Engineering Technology, ESET, graduates will have:
- An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
- An ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
- An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
- An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and
- An ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team.
Electronic Systems Concentration
- Design and configure computer, communication, and control systems
- Analyze typical circuits used in communication systems
| June 25, 2021 | Total Enrollment | Degrees Awarded (July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS ESET | FT | 291 | 86 |
| PT | |||
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