Electrical Engineering Technology (A.S.)

Program: A.S.
Department of Computer, Electrical, and Information Technology
College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science

Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science Building 205 ~ 260-481-6338 ~ ipfw.edu/ceit

 Program Educational Objectives:

• Demonstrate fundamental and emerging mathematical, scientific, engineering, and technical skills necessary to function as an electrical, electronic, computer, or engineering technician.
• Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and techniques in the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of electronic/computer systems.
• Demonstrate continuous learning, either on the job or in a B.S. degree program.
• Demonstrate communications skills necessary to function effectively as a member of an engineering team.
• Demonstrate an awareness of the social, ethical, and global impact of their work upon the profession and society.

Student learning outcomes for the degree are:  

       Graduates will have:

• An ability to select and apply the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of the discipline to broadly-defined electrical engineering technology activities.
• An ability to select and apply a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to engineering technology problems that require the application of principles and applied procedures or methodologies.
• An ability to conduct standard tests and measurements; to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments; and to apply experimental results to improve processes.
• An ability to design systems, components, or processes for broadly-defined engineering technology problems appropriate to program educational objectives.
• An ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team.
• An ability to identify, analyze, and solve broadly-defined engineering technology problems.
• An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in both technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
• An understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self-directed continuing professional development.
• An understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity.
• A knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context and
• A commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.

The two-year A.S. Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) program is a combination of courses in electricity, electronics, computers, mathematics, science, and general academic areas. The program helps students prepare for employment as electrical/electronic or computer technicians,and provides knowledge in fields such as computer electronics, local area networking, industrial electronics, communication electronics, military electronics, automation, electronics servicing, and electrical power.  Upon completion of the A.S. EET, all credits can be applied to B.S. EET.

The Computer, Electrical, and Information Technology (CEIT) department also offers the Bachelor of Science with a major in electrical engineering technology, a Bachelor of Science with a major in computer engineering technology (CPET), and a Bachelor of Science with a major in information technology (ITC). In addition to the degrees, the department offers a minor in electronics and certificate programs in computer-controlled systems, electronic communications, power electronics systems, and computer networking. 

To earn the A.S., you must fulfill the requirements of IPFW (Regulations)  and of the College of Engineering, Technology, and Computer Science (Colleges ); and complete the following courses earning grades of C- or better in all Core and Advanced Core Courses, Technical Electives, and General Education Requirements: