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Associate in Applied Science in Engineering Technology Electrical Track

Business, Computer and Engineering Technology

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Why Major in Engineering Technology

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

Financial Aid Eligibility

Yes

Careers In Engineering Technology

Learning Objectives

Students who complete this track will be able to:

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.

First Semester

CRN	Course Name	Hrs.
ENGT 100	Intro to Engineering Tech	1
ENGT 101	Blueprint/Schematic Reading	3
ENGT 102	Introduction to 2D-CAD	3
ENGT 103	Fundamentals of DC Circuits	3
ENGT 104	Intro to Manufacturing	2
CS 100	Intro to Computers	3
MATH 123	Technical Algebra/ Trigonometry	4

Second Semester

CRN	Course Name	Hrs.
ENGT 150	Hydraulics/Pneumatics	3
ENGT 163	Fundamentals of AC Power	3
ENGT 168	Logic Systems I	3
ENGT 210	Mechatronics I	3
MATH 223	Technical Calculus	4

Third Semester

CRN	Course Name	Hrs.
ENG 101	Composition I or	3
ENG 101C	Composition I or	3
COMM 100	Communication Skills	3
ENGT 106	Sustainable Energy Systems I	3
ENGT 218	Programmable Logic Controllers	3
ENGT 224	Computer Programming	3
ENGT 260	Mechatronics II	3

Fourth Semester

CRN	Course Name	Hrs.
ENGT 215	Experimental Testing Systems	3
ENGT 263	Topics in Engineering Tech	3
ENGT 268	Engineering Technology Project	3
PHYS 101	College Physics I	5
	*Engineering Technology Elective	1

*Engineering Technology Electives

Choose electives from the appropriate tracks below.

CRN	Course Name	Hrs.
ENGT 120	Introduction to Nanomaterials	2
ENGT 130	Introduction to Biomaterials	2
ENGT 290	Engineering Tech Internship	3
GT 200	Independent Study	1

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