Electronics Engineering Technology
Associate Degree Program
The Electronics Engineering Technology program aims to equip students with knowledge and practical skills to support engineers in designing, evaluating, troubleshooting, and repairing electronic systems. With an emphasis on hands-on learning, the program offers training that can help students pursue opportunities in the electronics industry. Participants have the chance to develop skills in key areas such as digital systems, circuit analysis, microcontrollers, solid-state devices, and automation and controls, enabling them to analyze and address technical challenges across diverse electronic environments.
Offered at the following location(s): Dover, Georgetown, Stanton
What You Can Do
In this program, you will gain the knowledge and skills to prepare you for positions such as:
- Electronics Engineering Technician
- Assistant Engineer
- Electronics Technician
- Wireless Technician
- Computer Network Technician
- Field-service Technician
- Quality Control Technician
- Biomedical Technician
- Avionics
- Consumer Electronics
- Telecommunication Technician
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.
- Apply practical knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to electronics engineering technology problems.
- Conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments using analysis tools and troubleshooting methods.
- Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret electrical wiring, schematics and technical documentation.
- Utilize programming concepts to develop solutions for electronics engineering technology problems.
- Operate, integrate, and configure electronic components, ensuring proper functionality and adherence to safety and design specifications.
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 | |
| Reasoning with Functions I | 5 | |
| Introduction to Electronics and Computer Engineering | 3 | |
| Digital Electronics | 4 |
Semester 2
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Composition II | 3 | |
| Reasoning with Functions II | 4 | |
| Electrical Circuits | 4 | |
| Analog Electronics I | 4 |
Semester 3
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual Physics | 4 | |
| Analog Electronics II | 4 | |
| Programming for Electronics Engineering | 4 | |
| Programmable Logic Controllers | 4 |
Semester 4
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainability and Society | 3 | |
| Microcontroller Applications | 4 |
Select two (2) courses from:
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Analog Electronics III | 4 | |
| Automation and Control | 4 | |
| Engineering Internship | 4 |
To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 62 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!
Brent Mitchell
Department Chair, Instructor,
and Program Advisor
brent.mitchell@dtcc.edu
(302) 259-6555
Daryl Gruar
Department Chair, Instructor,
and Program Advisor
dgruar@dtcc.edu
(302) 453-3771
This program is offered at the Dover, Georgetown and Stanton campuses.