Electrical Engineering Technology A.A.S. - Career Degree

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Learn to work in the electrical field

Start your journey as an electrical engineering technologist with an associate degree from College of Lake County. In this role, you assist electrical engineers in activities like process control, electrical power distribution and instrumentation design. You enjoy hands-on work as you address problems and help ideas come to life. It’s the perfect role for the “tinkerer,” and CLC can help you excel.

What can you do with an A.A.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology?

The Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Electrical Engineering Technology prepares you to work as an Electrical/Engineering Technician, Electronics Engineering Technician or as an Electronics Test Technician. You can also transfer to a 4-year school and complete a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering or related fields.

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Earn an associate degree in 2 years and gain in-demand technical and job-ready skills.
Program Length: 2 Years

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Apply electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge, usually under the direction of engineering staff, to design, build, repair, adjust, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery for subsequent evaluation and use by engineering staff in making engineering design decisions.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $49,321
  
  Median
  
  $75,016
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $112,547
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $23.70
  
  Median
  
  $36.06
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $54.11
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  12.47%
  
  Certificate
  
  24.44%
  
  Some college
  
  8.64%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  42.76%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  8.14%
  
  Doctorate
  
  3.54%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $31,647
  
  Median
  
  $39,197
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $59,339
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $15.21
  
  Median
  
  $18.84
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $28.52
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  80.15%
  
  Certificate
  
  8.2%
  
  Some college
  
  11.65%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Prepare wiring diagrams, circuit board assembly diagrams, and layout drawings used for the manufacture, installation, or repair of electrical equipment.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $48,078
  
  Median
  
  $68,392
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $109,835
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $23.11
  
  Median
  
  $32.88
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $52.80
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  6.1%
  
  Certificate
  
  21.07%
  
  Some college
  
  6.74%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  23.56%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  40.08%
  
  Master's Degree
  
  2.46%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment, such as industrial controls, transmitters, and antennas.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $59,226
  
  Median
  
  $77,345
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $120,957
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $28.47
  
  Median
  
  $37.18
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $58.15
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  22.02%
  
  Certificate
  
  32.27%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  45.71%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Operate, test, maintain, or adjust unmanned, automated, servomechanical, or electromechanical equipment. May operate unmanned submarines, aircraft, or other equipment to observe or record visual information at sites such as oil rigs, crop fields, buildings, or for similar infrastructure, deep ocean exploration, or hazardous waste removal. May assist engineers in testing and designing robotics equipment.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $52,846
  
  Median
  
  $130,331
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $138,326
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $25.40
  
  Median
  
  $62.65
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $66.49
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  10.83%
  
  Certificate
  
  31.72%
  
  Some college
  
  7.33%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  29.83%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  10.97%
  
  Master's Degree
  
  5.59%
  
  Doctorate
  
  3.72%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Assemble or modify electromechanical equipment or devices, such as servomechanisms, gyros, dynamometers, magnetic drums, tape drives, brakes, control linkage, actuators, and appliances.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $31,647
  
  Median
  
  $39,197
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $59,339
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $15.21
  
  Median
  
  $18.84
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $28.52
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  52.73%
  
  Certificate
  
  10.77%
  
  Some college
  
  16.88%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  19.04%
  
  Doctorate
  
  0.58%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $46,709
  
  Median
  
  $76,712
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $118,882
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $22.45
  
  Median
  
  $36.87
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $57.15
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  68.18%
  
  Certificate
  
  4.55%
  
  Some college
  
  9.09%
  
  Associate Degree
  
  9.09%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  9.1%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).

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Course Code	Course Title	Credits
CLC 120	CLC 120 College Success Seminar Class Description This course is designed to teach students attitudes and skills valuable for college success. Topics may include: growth mindset, self-advocacy skills, college resources, college culture, financial literacy, and academic success strategies, such as study skills, time management, and goal setting. Throughout this course, students will develop skills necessary for promoting positive human relations in a diverse society.	2
EET 170	EET 170 DC Circuit Fundamentals Class Description Topics include definition of voltage, current, resistance, conductance, and power. Also includes Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws as applied to series, parallel and series-parallel circuits. Calculation of power dissipation, use of voltage and current dividers, recognition and use of Wheatstone Bridge circuits.	2
EET 115	EET 115 Electronic Laboratory Techniques Class Description An introduction to electronic measurement techniques, the identification and testing of electronic components, and Ohm's law and power law. Lab safety concepts, proper use of basic laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMM, power supplies, frequency counter and signal generators are introduced. Additional topics include: soldering and desoldering of components, breadboarding, how to keep a lab notebook and schematic reading. The student will be expected to pursue and complete a laboratory project of his/her choice with the instructor's approval.	2
EET 174	EET 174 AC Fundamentals Class Description Introduction to AC circuit fundamentals. Study of circuitry consisting of AC sources, resistors, inductors, capacitors and transformers. Course material covers, reactance, impedance, vectors, current and voltage phase relationships, apparent and reactive power, complex notation. Q, resonance and filters are discussed.	2
MTH 123	MTH 123 Trigonometry Class Description This course is primarily for students who intend to take MTH 145 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I. Trigonometry topics include, but are not limited to: trigonometric functions and their graphs, trigonometric identities and equations, and applications of trigonometry. Modeling and problem solving will be implemented throughout the course. NOTE: A specific graphing calculator is required for this course. Contact EMPS division office for details.	3
ENG 120	ENG 120 Introduction to Professional & Technical Composition Class Description Introduction to Professional & Technical Composition is an introductory college level writing course for anyone interested in learning how to develop their professional writing skills for real world applications. Students will learn how to plan, draft, compose, and revise a variety of technical and professional documents common to the workplace. Writing clearly and succinctly for a defined target audience will be emphasized, as well as developing skills in document design and multimodal composition. Projects are based on practical situations within the student’s area of study.	3
SOC 121	SOC 121 Introduction to Sociology Class Description This course introduces the basic concepts and perspectives for understanding sociology. The course examines how society influences and shapes human behavior. Topics of analysis include, but are not limited to, the development of sociology, theoretical perspectives and research methodologies, culture, social institutions, social change, and social inequality on the basis of class, gender, race and ethnicity, and sexuality.	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	CLC 120
Course Title	CLC 120 College Success Seminar Class Description This course is designed to teach students attitudes and skills valuable for college success. Topics may include: growth mindset, self-advocacy skills, college resources, college culture, financial literacy, and academic success strategies, such as study skills, time management, and goal setting. Throughout this course, students will develop skills necessary for promoting positive human relations in a diverse society.
Credits	2

Course Highlights
Course Code	EET 170
Course Title	EET 170 DC Circuit Fundamentals Class Description Topics include definition of voltage, current, resistance, conductance, and power. Also includes Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws as applied to series, parallel and series-parallel circuits. Calculation of power dissipation, use of voltage and current dividers, recognition and use of Wheatstone Bridge circuits.
Credits	2

Course Highlights
Course Code	EET 115
Course Title	EET 115 Electronic Laboratory Techniques Class Description An introduction to electronic measurement techniques, the identification and testing of electronic components, and Ohm's law and power law. Lab safety concepts, proper use of basic laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMM, power supplies, frequency counter and signal generators are introduced. Additional topics include: soldering and desoldering of components, breadboarding, how to keep a lab notebook and schematic reading. The student will be expected to pursue and complete a laboratory project of his/her choice with the instructor's approval.
Credits	2

Course Highlights
Course Code	EET 174
Course Title	EET 174 AC Fundamentals Class Description Introduction to AC circuit fundamentals. Study of circuitry consisting of AC sources, resistors, inductors, capacitors and transformers. Course material covers, reactance, impedance, vectors, current and voltage phase relationships, apparent and reactive power, complex notation. Q, resonance and filters are discussed.
Credits	2

Course Highlights
Course Code	MTH 123
Course Title	MTH 123 Trigonometry Class Description This course is primarily for students who intend to take MTH 145 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I. Trigonometry topics include, but are not limited to: trigonometric functions and their graphs, trigonometric identities and equations, and applications of trigonometry. Modeling and problem solving will be implemented throughout the course. NOTE: A specific graphing calculator is required for this course. Contact EMPS division office for details.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	ENG 120
Course Title	ENG 120 Introduction to Professional & Technical Composition Class Description Introduction to Professional & Technical Composition is an introductory college level writing course for anyone interested in learning how to develop their professional writing skills for real world applications. Students will learn how to plan, draft, compose, and revise a variety of technical and professional documents common to the workplace. Writing clearly and succinctly for a defined target audience will be emphasized, as well as developing skills in document design and multimodal composition. Projects are based on practical situations within the student’s area of study.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	SOC 121
Course Title	SOC 121 Introduction to Sociology Class Description This course introduces the basic concepts and perspectives for understanding sociology. The course examines how society influences and shapes human behavior. Topics of analysis include, but are not limited to, the development of sociology, theoretical perspectives and research methodologies, culture, social institutions, social change, and social inequality on the basis of class, gender, race and ethnicity, and sexuality.
Credits	3

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
EET 176	EET 176 Circuit Analysis and Network Theorems Class Description This course introduces students to DC and AC analysis with network theorems, including Thevenin's Theorem, Norton's Theorem, Max Power Transfer Theorem, mesh analysis, nodal analysis, branch analysis, superposition and other analysis techniques. Passive filter operation will be covered including series and parallel resonance, the use of Bode plots and an introduction to transfer functions.	4
EET 223	EET 223 Introduction to Digital Electronics Class Description (Formerly EET 213) This course covers principles of operation, performance, and design of digital circuits and digital instrumentation. Number systems including binary; Boolean algebra and the application to digital logic; combinational and sequential circuits; digital logic application to electronic instrumentation; basic Hardware Description Language (VHDL) and lab work with CMOS & FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Arrays) will be covered.	4
CMM 121	CMM 121 Fundamentals of Speech Class Description For students interested in improving their oral communication competency. This course combines a theoretical basis with practical verbal and nonverbal skills to enhance public speaking effectiveness. Students learn how to develop, research, organize, adapt, deliver and critique messages.	3
PHY 121	PHY 121 General Physics I Class Description This it the first course in a two semester sequence designed for students in arts and sciences. Basic concepts of mechanics, waves and sound are developed through lectures, demonstrations and laboratory experience. Basic knowledge of algebra and geometry assumed.	5

Course Highlights
Course Code	EET 176
Course Title	EET 176 Circuit Analysis and Network Theorems Class Description This course introduces students to DC and AC analysis with network theorems, including Thevenin's Theorem, Norton's Theorem, Max Power Transfer Theorem, mesh analysis, nodal analysis, branch analysis, superposition and other analysis techniques. Passive filter operation will be covered including series and parallel resonance, the use of Bode plots and an introduction to transfer functions.
Credits	4

Course Highlights
Course Code	EET 223
Course Title	EET 223 Introduction to Digital Electronics Class Description (Formerly EET 213) This course covers principles of operation, performance, and design of digital circuits and digital instrumentation. Number systems including binary; Boolean algebra and the application to digital logic; combinational and sequential circuits; digital logic application to electronic instrumentation; basic Hardware Description Language (VHDL) and lab work with CMOS & FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Arrays) will be covered.
Credits	4

Course Highlights
Course Code	CMM 121
Course Title	CMM 121 Fundamentals of Speech Class Description For students interested in improving their oral communication competency. This course combines a theoretical basis with practical verbal and nonverbal skills to enhance public speaking effectiveness. Students learn how to develop, research, organize, adapt, deliver and critique messages.
Credits	3

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Course Code	PHY 121
Course Title	PHY 121 General Physics I Class Description This it the first course in a two semester sequence designed for students in arts and sciences. Basic concepts of mechanics, waves and sound are developed through lectures, demonstrations and laboratory experience. Basic knowledge of algebra and geometry assumed.
Credits	5

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
EET 113	EET 113 Solid State Electronics Class Description This course is an introduction to semiconductor devices and their applications. Operating principles and characteristics of diodes, transistors, JFETS, MOSFETs and thyristors are discussed. Transistor models using the h and r parameters are covered. Various transistor configurations and biasing techniques are studied. Device functionality and applications are discussed and range from power supplies, voltage regulators, small signal/power amplifiers, amplifier response analysis (Bode Plot) to operational amplifiers.	4
EET 230	EET 230 Electrical Machinery Class Description Principles of design and construction of many types of motors and generators including servos, synchros, motor and generator control circuits, and industrial application. Course oriented to troubleshooting and repair techniques. NOTE: ELC 114 is recommended.	3
MTH 145	MTH 145 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I Class Description This course covers the calculus of algebraic and transcendental functions. Analytic geometry topics are limited to the line and circle. Calculus topics include limits, differentiation and integration of both algebraic and transcendental functions, including trigonometric functions, with applications. NOTE: A specific graphing calculator is required for this course. Contact the EMPS division office for details.	5
PHI 122	PHI 122 Logic Class Description This course develops formal reasoning, including categorical and symbolic modes of analysis. It covers Venn diagrams, predicate logic, rules of inference and replacement. It introduces the inductive method and the problem of induction.	3
PSY 122	PSY 122 Industrial/Organizational Psychology Class Description This course provides an overview of Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology, which is the application of psychological research and theory to explain human interactions with others at work. Individual, group, and organizational issues focused on the work environment are explored. Areas covered include personnel selection, performance management, motivation, job satisfaction, leadership, supervisory practices, and research on the work, worker and workplace.	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	EET 113
Course Title	EET 113 Solid State Electronics Class Description This course is an introduction to semiconductor devices and their applications. Operating principles and characteristics of diodes, transistors, JFETS, MOSFETs and thyristors are discussed. Transistor models using the h and r parameters are covered. Various transistor configurations and biasing techniques are studied. Device functionality and applications are discussed and range from power supplies, voltage regulators, small signal/power amplifiers, amplifier response analysis (Bode Plot) to operational amplifiers.
Credits	4

Course Highlights
Course Code	EET 230
Course Title	EET 230 Electrical Machinery Class Description Principles of design and construction of many types of motors and generators including servos, synchros, motor and generator control circuits, and industrial application. Course oriented to troubleshooting and repair techniques. NOTE: ELC 114 is recommended.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	MTH 145
Course Title	MTH 145 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I Class Description This course covers the calculus of algebraic and transcendental functions. Analytic geometry topics are limited to the line and circle. Calculus topics include limits, differentiation and integration of both algebraic and transcendental functions, including trigonometric functions, with applications. NOTE: A specific graphing calculator is required for this course. Contact the EMPS division office for details.
Credits	5

Course Highlights
Course Code	PHI 122
Course Title	PHI 122 Logic Class Description This course develops formal reasoning, including categorical and symbolic modes of analysis. It covers Venn diagrams, predicate logic, rules of inference and replacement. It introduces the inductive method and the problem of induction.
Credits	3

Course Highlights
Course Code	PSY 122
Course Title	PSY 122 Industrial/Organizational Psychology Class Description This course provides an overview of Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology, which is the application of psychological research and theory to explain human interactions with others at work. Individual, group, and organizational issues focused on the work environment are explored. Areas covered include personnel selection, performance management, motivation, job satisfaction, leadership, supervisory practices, and research on the work, worker and workplace.
Credits	3

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
EET 211	EET 211 Advanced Solid State Electronics Class Description This is a continuation of EET 113 with an emphasis on the development of frequency response characteristics of operational amplifiers, open and closed loop response, negative and positive feedback, active filters, oscillators/timers, voltage regulators, basic op-amp circuits, data conversion circuits and control circuits.	4
EET 216	EET 216 Microprocessors I Class Description Introductory course in microprocessors dealing with hardware and software. The Pic micro controller will be used as the target processor. Hardware configuration including CPU, Memory, I/O, and Assembly language programming with the PIC 16F84 instruction set will be studied. This course also provides a means to learn about embedded Microcontroller-based programming techniques through the use of Microchip integrated MPLAB environment.	4
ECO 221	ECO 221 Principles of Macroeconomics Class Description This course analyzes the national economy by measuring and tracking the changes in key economic variables such as GDP and the economic growth rate, the unemployment rate, and the inflation rate. Principal macroeconomic issues will be explored and discussed from diverse economic models and will include a discussion on the use and effectiveness of fiscal and monetary policies as well as the causes and consequences of recessions and expansions on the national economy.	3
	Technical Electives	6

Course Highlights
Course Code	EET 211
Course Title	EET 211 Advanced Solid State Electronics Class Description This is a continuation of EET 113 with an emphasis on the development of frequency response characteristics of operational amplifiers, open and closed loop response, negative and positive feedback, active filters, oscillators/timers, voltage regulators, basic op-amp circuits, data conversion circuits and control circuits.
Credits	4

Course Highlights
Course Code	EET 216
Course Title	EET 216 Microprocessors I Class Description Introductory course in microprocessors dealing with hardware and software. The Pic micro controller will be used as the target processor. Hardware configuration including CPU, Memory, I/O, and Assembly language programming with the PIC 16F84 instruction set will be studied. This course also provides a means to learn about embedded Microcontroller-based programming techniques through the use of Microchip integrated MPLAB environment.
Credits	4

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Course Code	ECO 221
Course Title	ECO 221 Principles of Macroeconomics Class Description This course analyzes the national economy by measuring and tracking the changes in key economic variables such as GDP and the economic growth rate, the unemployment rate, and the inflation rate. Principal macroeconomic issues will be explored and discussed from diverse economic models and will include a discussion on the use and effectiveness of fiscal and monetary policies as well as the causes and consequences of recessions and expansions on the national economy.
Credits	3

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Course Code
Course Title	Technical Electives
Credits	6

Total Credit Hours

68

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Through this program, you learn how to:
- control electronic circuits, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and motors
- operate semiconductor devices and their applications
- work with microprocessors
You also learn how to use bench test equipment, including:
- DC power supplies
- multimeters
- function generators
- oscilloscopes
No. You learn everything you need to know in our hands-on environment.
You learn in a lecture-lab format. We spend time in lectures discussing the subject material, and then you immediately follow through with a hands-on lab.
Yes—well, most of them. Every course in this program is offered in an online format, except for our field courses which must be taken in person.
Attend class in the way that works best for your goals:
- Virtual Live: Learn remotely in real time. Take classes taught live via Zoom.
- Online: Have the flexibility to complete coursework without scheduled meetings while staying actively engaged in a fully online environment.
- In-person: Keep your degree on track with classes that meet face-to-face, providing you with opportunities to interact in person with faculty and peers.

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Semester 1 17 Credits

Semester 2 16 Credits

Semester 3 18 Credits

Semester 4 17 Credits

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