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The Electronics Engineering Technology program prepares students to become technicians who design, build, install, test, troubleshoot, repair and modify the following:
Developmental and production electronic components, equipment and systems
Industrial/computer controls
Manufacturing systems
Communication systems
Power electronic systems
A broad-based core of courses, including the following, ensures the student will develop the skills necessary to perform entry-level tasks:
Basic electricity
Solid-state fundamentals
Digital concepts
Microprocessors
Microcontrollers
Programmable logic controllers
Beyond the core courses, topics include communication systems and industrial control systems with emphasis placed on analyzing and troubleshooting electronic systems.
Graduates should qualify for employment as engineering assistants or electronic technicians, with such job titles as: