ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET
111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012
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ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE
Program Coordinator: Daniel Courtney - 860-885-2388
dcourtney@trcc.commnet.edu

For over 30 years, the Electrical Engineering Technology program has been supplying qualified technicians for Connecticut industry as well as for firms throughout the New England area. The Electrical Engineering Technology program is one of four programs accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

In the program, an intensive study is made of the fundamentals of electric circuits, solid state electronics, and their application in electronic circuits and control systems. This study prepares the graduates for employment in a variety of electronic technology positions, as well as transfer to baccalaureate engineering technology programs. Due to the major impact of the computer in our society, the curriculum includes a concentration on digital circuits and digital control systems.

In addition to the electrical specialties, the student in this technology studies a core of related courses such as physics and advanced mathematical applications. To meet the requirements of the degree, the student also pursues studies in the humanities and social sciences. Excellent transfer programs exist throughout New England for graduates who wish to continue on to a four-year degree.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM - TAC/ABET ACCREDITED
(suggested two-year sequence)

Course ID

Title of Course

Credits

 

 

 

SEMESTER I

 

 

 

 

 

CAD* K106 Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting

1

        

CAD* K107

Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting Lab

2

 

 

 

EET* K105°

Electric Circuits and Systems

3

 

 

 

EET* K106°

Electric Circuits and Systems Lab

1

 

 

 

ENG* K101°

College Composition

3

 

 

 

MAT* K137°

Intermediate Algebra

(3)

 

 

 

PHY* K114°

Mechanics

(4)

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

10

 

 

 

SEMESTER II

 

 

 

 

 

EET* K119°

Advanced Circuits and Systems

4

 

 

 

EET* K120°

Advanced Circuits and Systems Lab

1

 

 

 

EET* K134°

Electronics I

3

 

 

 

EET* K135°

Electronics I Lab

1

 

 

 

ENG* K202°

Technical Writing

3

 

 

 

MAT* K186°

Precalculus

4

 

 

 

PHY* K115°

Heat Sound Light

4

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

20

 

 

 

SEMESTER III

 

 

 

 

 

EET* K234°

Electronics II

3

 

 

 

EET* K235°

Electronics II Lab

1.5

 

 

 

EET* K254°

Digital Electronics I

3

 

 

 

EET* K255°

Digital Electronics I Lab

1.5

 

 

 

EET* K264°

Automated Controls I

3

 

 

 

EET* K265°

Automated Controls I Lab

1

 

 

 

_________

Fine Arts Elective

3

 

 

 

MAT* K254° Calculus I

4

        

 

TOTAL

20

 

 

 

SEMESTER IV

 

 

 

 

 

COM* K173°

Public Speaking

3

        

EET* K258°

Microprocessors & Controls

3

 

 

 

EET* K259°

Microprocessors & Controls Lab

1.5

 

 

 

EET* K266°

Automated Controls II

3

 

 

 

EET* K267°

Automated Controls II Lab

1

 

 

 

_________

Humanities/Social Sciences Elective

3

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

14.5

 

 

 

 

GRAND TOTAL

64.5

 

 

 

( ) Course is considered a prerequisite for this technology degree.
°Course has a prerequisite. Students should check course description.

 Electrical Engineering Technology, Associate in Science Degree
Associate in Science Degree Program Objectives

Electrical Engineering Technology graduates will:

1.      Make technical and creative contributions and find employment in electrical engineering technology.

2.      Appreciate the need to be lifelong learners.

3.      Demonstrate professionalism and a sense of social and ethical responsibility in their work.

4.      Engage in professional development or study in a four-year degree program to pursue flexible career paths amid future technological changes.

 

 

Program Outcomes for Electrical Engineering Technology

By the time of graduation, students in the Electrical Engineering Technology program will:

  1. Practice the skills needed to work effectively in teams and as an individual.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to use appropriate mathematical and computational skills needed for engineering technology applications.
  3. Combine oral, graphical, and written communication skills to present and exchange information effectively and to direct activities involving electrical technology.
  4. Know of a professional code of ethics.
  5. Describe concepts relating to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
  6. Describe how the concepts of electric circuits, electrical measurements, digital electronic devices, programmable logic circuits, electromechanical and automated systems, affect the design, maintenance and operation of electrical systems.
  7. Illustrate an ability to think critically and identify, evaluate and solve complex technical and non-technical problems; demonstrate creativity in designing problem solutions; and conduct and interpret experimental data and outcomes.
  8. Recognize actions and acts of professionalism that allows them to become informed and participating citizens cognizant of ethics, civic duty, and social responsibility.
  9. Recognize the need to be lifelong learners.

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