Engineering Technologies, Safety, and Constructions
Hogue 101
(509) 963-1756
etsc_dept@cwu.edu
Welcome to the Electronics Engineering Technology (EET) Program at Central Washington University. CWU offers a four-year Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology that includes specialized sequences from differing disciplines within the electrical/electronics engineering field.
Electronics Engineering Technology professionals encompass the “know-why” of an engineer and the “know-how” of a technician. This unique combination makes our graduates highly sought after in industry. Our program strives to ensure that graduates have the competence, skill, and expertise to develop practical designs and modifications for the implementation, operation, and production of complex systems to meet the ongoing needs of private and public industries.
The EET program offers four elective sequences for students to tailor their interests with their educational and career goals.
The addition of the term "technology" to EE programs essentially means that EET students take fewer upper division math courses and focus more on hands-on applications less commonly found in EE programs. By no means does this make one version better than the other, they're just structured slightly different. Graduates from both EE and EET programs have successful careers in the engineering disciplines.
For information regarding admission requirements as well as required and elective courses please visit the 2022-2023 Academic Catalog as well as review our transfer policies.
You may also view CWU EET Example Course Plans. Note: These are for informational purposes only. Please contact an EET faculty member for a detailed plan of study.
The average starting salary of an engineering technology graduate is more than $70,00 per year. Program alumni include engineers currently working at Boeing, Space X, Blue Origin, Amazon, Intel, and many others!
Student activities include a chapter of IEEE. Some of the activities the students have been involved in are the Micro-Mouse, Solar Panel Project, ASME's Solar Car Competition, trips to Las Vegas for the IEEE RFID Conference, Rising Stars Conference and other activities. IEEE opens the door to opportunities that will help you develop your professional identity in IEEE's designated fields of interest: sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
For information on internships or job placement, please visit Central's Career Services or stop by Hogue 101 for posted opportunities.
Additionally, popular minors enhancing this major include:
Core Requirements Credits: 64
Pre-Approved Elective Sequences Credits: 16
Select two of the following sequences.
Mathematics Requirement Credits: 13-15
Select one from the following:
Physics Requirement Credits: 15
OR
CAD Requirement Credits: 5
OR
Speech Requirement Credits: 4-5
OR
Written Communications Requirement Credits: 4
Select one from the following:
Capstone Sequence Credits: 10
Department-Approved Electives Credits: 0-4
Technical Electives approved by your advisor.
Total Credits: 134
Program graduates will be:
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will have an ability to:
3.1. apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline
3.2. design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline
3.3. apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature
3.4. conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes
3.5. to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will have obtained the following core competencies:
C.a1. Application of circuit analysis to the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of electrical / electronic circuits.
C.a.2. Application of circuit design to the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of electrical / electronic circuits.
C.a.3. Application of computer programming to the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of electrical / electronic circuits.
C.a.4. Application of associated software to the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of electrical / electronic circuits.
C.a.5. Application of analog electronics to the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of electrical / electronic circuits.
C.a.6. Application of digital electronics to the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of electrical / electronic circuits.
C.a.7. Application of microcomputers to the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of electrical / electronic circuits.
C.a.8. Application of industry codes, regulations, and engineering standards to the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of electrical / electronic circuits.
C.b. Application of natural sciences and mathematics at or above the level of algebra and trigonometry to the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of electrical /electronic systems.
C.c.1. The ability to analyze, design, and implement control systems.
C.c.2. The ability to analyze, design, and implement instrumentation systems.
C.d. The ability to apply project management techniques to electrical /electronic(s) systems.
C.e. The ability to utilize transform methods and differential and integral calculus to characterize electrical / electronic systems.
Academic Year | Enrollment | BS Degrees Awarded |
---|---|---|
2021 - 2022 | 49 | 10 |
2020 - 2021 | 57 | 9 |
2019 - 2020 | 69 | 12 |
2018 - 2019 | 45 | 8 |
2017 - 2018 | 29 | 6 |
2016 - 2017 | 38 | 14 |
2015 - 2016 | 42 | 21 |
Additionally, the Electronics Engineering Technology program works closely with representatives from industry to help guide the curriculum. The EET Industrial Advisory Board meets semiannually and is comprised of professionals from industry. The current members are:
Course fees listed include both required and optional courses, not all fees may apply to an individual student. Please refer to the course catalog to determine which course fees will apply to you.
Subject | Catalog | Long Title | Fee Description | Flat OR Per Unit | Amount |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
EET | 126 | Basic Electricity | Electronics Engineer Tech Fee | Flat Amt | $50.00 |
EET | 127 | Basic Electricity | ETSC Lab Fees | Flat Amt | $5.00 |
EET | 128 | Digital Circuits | Electronics Engineer Tech Fee | Flat Amt | $50.00 |
EET | 129 | Digital Circuits | ETSC Lab Fees | Flat Amt | $5.00 |
EET |
130 |
Basic Electronics |
Electronics Engineer Tech Fee |
Flat Amt |
$50.00 |
EET |
131 |
Basic Electronics |
ETSC Lab Fees |
Flat Amt |
$5.00 |
EET |
132 |
Active Linear Circuits |
Electronics Engineer Tech Fee |
Flat Amt |
$50.00 |
EET |
133 |
Active Linear Circuits |
ETSC Lab Fees |
Flat Amt |
$5.00 |
EET |
134 |
Electrical Networks |
Electronics Engineer Tech Fee |
Flat Amt |
$25.00 |
EET |
135 |
Electrical Machines |
Electronics Engineer Tech Fee |
Flat Amt |
$30.00 |
EET |
136 |
Advanced Digital Circuits |
Electronics Engineer Tech Fee |
Flat Amt |
$50.00 |
EET |
137 |
Advanced Digital Circuits |
ETSC Lab Fees |
Flat Amt |
$5.00 |
EET |
138 |
Introduction to Embedded Programming |
Electronics Engineer Tech Fee |
Flat Amt |
$25.00 |
EET |
139 |
Introduction to Embedded Programming |
ETSC Lab Fees |
Flat Amt |
$5.00 |
EET |
140 |
Microprocessors |
Electronics Engineer Tech Fee |
Flat Amt |
$100.00 |
EET |
141 |
Advanced Microprocessors |
Electronics Engineer Tech Fee |
Flat Amt |
$100.00 |
EET |
142 |
Advanced Robotics and Automation |
ETSC Lab Fees |
Flat Amt |
$5.00 |
EET |
143 |
Advanced Electrical Network |
Electronics Engineer Tech Fee |
Flat Amt |
$35.00 |
EET |
144 |
Advanced Electrical Network |
ETSC Lab Fees |
Flat Amt |
$5.00 |
EET |
145 |
Process Control |
Electronics Engineer Tech Fee |
Flat Amt |
$50.00 |
EET |
146 |
Process Control |
ETSC Lab Fees |
Flat Amt |
$5.00 |
EET |
147 |
Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Power |
Electronics Engineer Tech Fee |
Flat Amt |
$25.00 |
EET |
148 |
Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Power |
ETSC Lab Fees |
Flat Amt |
$5.00 |
EET |
149 |
Industrial Robotics and Automation |
Electronics Engineer Tech Fee |
Flat Amt |
$100.00 |
EET | 151 |
Senior Project Management |
ETSC Lab Fees |
Flat Amt |
$5.00 |
EET |
152 |
Senior Project Quality |
ETSC Lab Fees |
Flat Amt |
$5.00 |
EET | 153 | Senior Technical Presentations | ETSC Lab Fees | Flat Amt | $5.00 |
The Electronics Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET, a non-governmental organization which accredits college and university programs in the disciplines of applied science, computing, engineering and engineering technology at the associate, bachelor and master degree levels.
ABET is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Greg Lyman
Program Coordinator, Department Chair
Greg.Lyman@cwu.edu
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