EET Program Flowchart

Core Requirements Credits: 64

• CS 110 - Programming Fundamentals I Credits: (4)
• EET 221 - Basic Electricity Credits: (3)
• EET 221LAB - Basic Electricity Laboratory Credits: (1)
• EET 271 - Digital Circuits Credits: (4)
• EET 312 - Basic Electronics Credits: (4)
• EET 323 - Active Linear Circuits Credits: (4)
• EET 325 - Electrical Networks Credits: (4)
• EET 372 - Advanced Digital Circuits Credits: (4)
• EET 373 - Introduction to Embedded Programming Credits: (4)
• EET 374 - Microprocessors Credits: (4)
• EET 376 - Advanced Microprocessors Credits: (4)
• EET 426 - Advanced Electrical Network Credits: (4)
• EET 427 - Process Control Credits: (4)
• ETSC 242 - Instrumentation Credits: (4)
• ETSC 301 - Engineering Project Cost Analysis Credits: (4)
• ETSC 343 - Programmable Logic Controller Applications Credits: (4)
• ETSC 443 - Programmable Logic Controller Applications II Credits: (4)

Pre-Approved Elective Sequences Credits: 16

Select two of the following sequences.

• Computer Science Sequence
  • CS 111 - Programming Fundamentals II Credits: (4)
  • CS 301 - Data Structures Credits: (4)
• Power Sequence
  • EET 332 - Electrical Machines Credits: (4)
  • EET 433 - Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Power Credits: (4)
• Robotics and Automation Sequence
  • EET 377 - Advanced Robotics and Automation Credits: (4)
  • EET 477 - Industrial Robotics and Automation Credits: (4)
• Internship
  • ETSC 490 - Cooperative Education Credits: (1-12) (Must be taken for 8 credits.)

Mathematics Requirement Credits: 13-15

• MATH 172 - Calculus I Credits: (5)
• MATH 173 - Calculus II Credits: (5)

Select one from the following:

• BUS 221 - Introductory Business Statistics Credits: (5)
• MATH 211 - Statistical Concepts and Methods Credits: (5)
• MATH 260 - Sets and Logic Credits: (5)
• MATH 265 - Linear Algebra I Credits: (4)
• MATH 272 - Multivariable Calculus I Credits: (5)
• MATH 330 - Discrete Mathematics Credits: (5)
• MATH 376 - Differential Equations I Credits: (3)

Physics Requirement Credits: 15

• PHYS 111 - Introductory Physics I with Laboratory Credits: (5)
• PHYS 112 - Introductory Physics II with Laboratory Credits: (5)
• PHYS 113 - Introductory Physics III with Laboratory Credits: (5)

OR

• PHYS 181 - General Physics I with Laboratory Credits: (5)
• PHYS 182 - General Physics II with Laboratory Credits: (5)
• PHYS 183 - General Physics III with Laboratory Credits: (5)
• (CHEM 181/181LAB may be substituted for PHYS 112 or PHYS 182)

CAD Requirement Credits: 5

• ETSC 150 - Engineering Graphics Credits: (5)

OR

• ETSC 265 - Three-dimensional Modeling Credits: (5)

Speech Requirement Credits: 4-5

• COM 207 - Introduction to Human Communication Credits: (5)

OR

• COM 345 - Business and Professional Speaking Credits: (4)

Written Communications Requirement Credits: 4

Select one from the following:

• ADMG 385 - Business Communications and Report Writing Credits: (4)
• CS 325 - Technical Writing in Computer Science Credits: (4)
• ENG 310 - Technical Writing Credits: (4)

Capstone Sequence Credits: 10

• EET 487 - Senior Project Management Credits: (2)
• EET 487LAB - Senior Project Management Laboratory Credits: (2)
• EET 488 - Senior Project Quality Credits: (2)
• EET 488LAB - Senior Project Quality Laboratory Credits: (2)
• EET 489 - Senior Technical Presentations Credits: (2)

Department-Approved Electives Credits: 0-4

Technical Electives approved by your advisor.

Total Credits: 134

Program graduates will be: 

1. prepared for careers or educational opportunities of their choice 
2. able to effectively communicate with their desired constituencies 
3. able to continue acquiring skills and expertise in their areas of interest 
4. prepared to identify, participate in, and contribute to professional community organizations 
5. able to use information from a variety of media and constituencies to develop practical methods and procedures to solve professional challenges 

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. 

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: 

• Vern Kissner, Utility Technology Solutions 
• Chris Springer, Zirkle Fruit Co. 
• Cassandra Armstrong, Rosemount Specialty Products 
• Kevin Bremer, Boeing 
• Cary Roberts, Michelsen Packaging Co. 
• Darrell Niver, Power Grid Engineering LLC 
• Eric Krispin, Casne Engineering 
• Kevin Peterson, Form Factor Inc. 

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.