The Engineering Technology Electrical Track AAS program prepares students for a diverse range of career opportunities in industrial sectors after just two years of dedicated study. Through this program, students acquire the essential skills needed to bring engineering designs to life, from initial concept to final product. Graduates can look forward to employment prospects in a variety of engineering fields, including aerospace, electrical, mechanical, and environmental engineering. Additionally, successful completion of this program lays the groundwork for students to seamlessly transition to a four-year university if they choose to further their education in the future.
Locations
Quad-Cities Campus
Formats
On-campus
Number of Credits
64
Next Start Date
Any Time
Careers In Engineering Technology
Opportunities for employment exist for engineering technicians in aerospace, electrical and electronic, maintenance, industrial, mechanical, electro-mechanical, environmental, and civil engineering fields.
Demonstrate a general knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Technical Math (algebra, trigonometry, geometry, differential and integral calculus) hydraulics, blueprint reading.
Gain introductory skills in analysis and measurement of passive and reactive circuits, Process Control, programming and PLCs.
Courses in Engineering Technology Electrical Track
After completing the first year of common courses in the Fundamentals of AutoCAD, DC circuits, machining, PC applications in technology, hydraulics/pneumatics and technical math and calculus, students will have the opportunity to focus on any track from three fields of engineering technology: electrical, mechanical and manufacturing.
Students with employment or job shadow opportunity in a technical field will be able to do technology-based practicum or internships in an industrial setting.
Note: ENGT and MATH courses in this degree are offered only once per year. Some courses require a specific sequence. To complete this degree within 2 years, please follow the recommended Track outline. This program is intended to start in the Fall. See faculty contact person to discuss alternatives.
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