Electrical and Computer Engineering Transfer Option
Associate Degree Program
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Transfer program provides a pathway for transitioning into a four-year degree program. The program is designed for students aiming to excel in electrical, computer, or cybersecurity engineering, offering a dynamic combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Through hands-on laboratory work, students apply mathematical concepts to real-world devices, gaining a deep understanding of engineering principles and developing essential skills. This comprehensive approach prepares graduates to innovate and tackle challenges in diverse fields. By fostering both technical expertise and problem-solving abilities, the program equips students to make impactful contributions in their chosen engineering disciplines.
Offered at the following location(s): Stanton
What You Can Do
Upon completion of a bachelor’s degree, you will be prepared for positions such as:
- Electrical engineer
- Hardware design engineer
- Broadcast design engineer
- Electronics engineer
- Product engineer
- Network engineer
- Systems engineer
What You Will Learn
Program Graduate Competencies
The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.
- Utilize modern engineering tools effectively within the field of electrical and computer engineering.
- Apply theoretical knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to address and resolve problems in electrical and computer engineering.
- Conduct and analyze experiments using appropriate analytical tools and troubleshooting techniques and interpret the results accurately.
- Identify and analyze complex problems in electrical, electronics, and computer engineering technology and develop effective solutions.
- Solve practical engineering challenges by integrating knowledge from various engineering courses and applying problem-solving strategies.
Core Curriculum Competencies
The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Pathway to Graduation
Semester 1
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Year Seminar | 1 | |
| Composition I | 3 | |
| Ìý | ||
| Reasoning with Functions I | 5 | |
| Or | ||
| Reasoning with Functions II | 4 | |
| Or | ||
| Calculus I | 4 | |
| Ìý | ||
| Computer Science I | 4 | |
| Introduction to Electronics and Computer Engineering | 3 |
Semester 2
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Composition II | 3 | |
| Ìý | ||
| Reasoning with Functions II | 4 | |
| Or | ||
| Calculus I | 4 | |
| Or | ||
| Calculus II | 4 | |
| Ìý | ||
| Computer Science II | 4 | |
| Introduction to Digital Systems | 3 |
Semester 3
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Elective | Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Ìý | ||
| Calculus I | 4 | |
| Or | ||
| Calculus II | 4 | |
| Or | ||
| Calculus III | 4 |
Semester 4
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Physics I with Calculus | 4 | |
| Ìý | ||
| Calculus II | 4 | |
| Or | ||
| Calculus III | 4 | |
| Or | ||
| Engineering Math I | 3 | |
| Ìý | ||
| Analog Circuits I | 4 | |
| Microprocessor Systems | 4 |
Semester 5
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Physics II with Calculus | 4 | |
| Ìý | ||
| Calculus III | 4 | |
| Or | ||
| Engineering Math I | 3 | |
| Ìý | ||
| Introduction to MATLAB | 3 | |
| Electronic Circuit Analysis I | 4 | |
| Signals and Systems | 4 |
Select one (1) Approved Elective
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Microeconomics | 3 | |
| General Psychology | 3 | |
| Sustainability and Society | 3 | |
| Spanish Communication I | 4 |
To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 68 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on college readiness and the elective courses offered in your program major (if electives are a part of the program).
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Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree?
This is a program that enables you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior. See a program advisor for details!
This program is offered at the Stanton campus.
This program is offered at the Stanton campus.
Daryl Gruar
Department Chair, Instructor,
and Program Advisor
dgruar@dtcc.edu
(302) 453-3771
This program is offered at the Stanton campus.