Program Overview
Graduates of the Electronic Engineering Technology (EET) Program have the necessary skills to use electronic test equipment to make measurements, understand electrical schematics and blueprints, analyze electronic circuits, understand fundamental design concepts, and relate the principles of electrical circuits to hydraulic circuits and pneumatics. The graduates are ready to support manufacturing, design test equipment, produce and test products, and to assist in product development.
Work and Employment
Successful graduates secure positions as test equipment designers, quality assurance and reliability specialists, sales and service professionals, control system technicians, medical equipment experts, or as part of a manufacturing support team.
Industry Certifications (if applicable)
Students are positioned to prepare to take the Electronics Technicians Association, International certification examination to become an Associate Electronics Technician. Students can also earn a Fanuc robotics certification.
Hands-On Learning
Most EET classes include a hands-on laboratory component taught by instructors with experience. Students will learn how to use electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, function generators, and digital multimeters.
Transfer Opportunities
EET graduates have the option to pursue a baccalaureate degree from Northern Illinois University and other select universities. Students are advised to contact the institution to which they plan to transfer to assess course transfer credit availability. Students should also consult with an Academic Advisor, the Dean, or the Academic Chair of the EET program.
Requirements
Electronic Engineering Technology
Note: A grade of “C” or higher is required in the core requirements and technical electives.
Core Requirements
| CIS-102 | Introduction to Computers and Information Systems | 3 |
| EET-100 | Introduction to Electronics | 3 |
| EET-135 | Digital Electronics | 4 |
| EET-141 | DC/AC Circuits and Electronics I | 4 |
| EET-142 | DC/AC Circuits and Electronics II | 4 |
| EET-219 | Electric Motors, Controls, and Variable Speed Drives | 3 |
| EET-239 | Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) | 3 |
| EET-254 | Robotics and Automated Systems | 3 |
| EET-282 | EET Capstone Project | 3 |
| EET-298 | EET Seminar | 3 |
| MET-100 | Introductory CAD and Print Reading | 3 |
| MET-133 | Graphics/SolidWorks CAD I | 3 |
| MET-146 | Hydraulics, Pneumatics and PLCs | 3 |
| MET-162 | Applied Physics | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 46 |
Electives: Select 3 credits from the following
| EET-105 | Introduction to Sustainable Energy | 3 |
| EET-107 | Introduction to Codes and Standards | 3 |
| EET-125 | Electronics Fabrication Skills | 2 |
| EET-168 | Electronic Engineering Technology Internship | 1-6 |
| EET-190 | Sustainable Electrical Energy Generation | 3 |
| EET-240 | DC/AC Circuits and Electronics III | 4 |
| EET-242 | Sensors, Transducers, and Signal-Conditioning | 3 |
| EET-245 | Control Systems | 3 |
| EET-275 | Wireless Electronics | 3 |
| EET-251 | Microcontrollers and Interfacing | 4 |
| EET-277 | Geothermal, Solar Heating, and Lighting | 3 |
| EET-285 | Introduction to Digital Signal Processing | 3 |
| EET-299 | Special Topics in Electronic Engineering Technology | 1-6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
General Education
Required General Education (9 credits)
| ENG-101 | Composition I | 3 |
| - | | |
| ENG-110 | Introduction to Technical Writing | 3 |
| - | Or | |
| SPH-131 | Fundamentals of Communication | 3 |
| - | | |
| MTH-125 | Plane Trigonometry | 3 |
| - | Or | |
| MTH-132 | College Algebra and Trigonometry | 5 |
| - | Or | |
| MTH-100 | Technical Mathematics | 5 |
General Education Electives
Science Elective
Select 4 credits from the following list of courses
| PHY-201 | Mechanics and Heat | 5 |
| CHM-105 | Chemistry and Society | 4 |
| CHM-120 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| - | | |
| BIO-103 | Introductory Life Science | 3 |
| - | And | |
| BIO-104 | Introductory Life Science Laboratory | 1 |
| - | | |
| BIO-106 | Environmental Biology | 3 |
| - | And | |
| BIO-107 | Environmental Biology Laboratory | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 4 |
Liberal Arts Elective
Select 3 credits from the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) / IAI approved areas
(Example: ART, ECO, ENG, HUM, LIT, MUS, PHL, SOC, etc., see GECC list here.)