Associate of Applied Science
in Electronics Engineering (EAAS)

Objective
The objective of this program is to train individuals as electronics engineers able to design, test, and supervise the manufacture of electronics equipment. Upon graduation, students will receive the degree Associate of Applied Science in Electronics Engineering.

Graduates of this program will qualify for entry-level technical and managerial positions in electronics. Careers may be found in many areas, including computer maintenance, communication, medical electronics, consumer electronics, avionics, component manufacturing, instrumentation, and industrial electronics.

Requirements
The requirements to enter into this program are, at a minimum, a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate and a passing grade of 70% on the entrance examination.

Class Schedule
Mon-Thu 8:00 a.m. to 1:50 p.m.
or
Mon-Thu 5:00 p.m. to 10:50 p.m.

Lab Hours
Mon-Thu 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Semester Start Dates
Classes begin every 8 weeks.
See academic calendar for next start date

Length of Course
The program takes two academic years consisting of four semesters, each including two 8-week terms. The minimum time to complete the program is 16 months (68 weeks, including breaks). Students must complete a minimum of 67.0 credit hours. Lab time for the complete program is approximately 285 hours; theory time, 862.5 hours.

Required Courses

CSE103	Introduction to Computer Science	3.0
CSE123	Business Practices and Automation	3.5
EET115	DC Circuits	5.0
EET215	AC Circuits	5.0
EET224	Fundamentals of Semiconductors	4.5
EEE214	Microcontrollers	4.5
EEE224	Programmable Logic Controllers	4.5
EEE323	Automated Control Systems	3.0
MTH113	Solving Electronics Problems I	3.0
MTH123	Solving Electronics Problems II	3.0
MTH213	Calculus I	3.0
MTH223	Calculus II	3.0
PHY213	Basic Physics	3.0
ENG103	Technical Communications	3.0
PGS112	Success Planning	2.0
PGS121	Conflict Management and Resolution	1.0
PGS212	Personnel Customs and Cultures	2.0
PGS222	Team Building	2.0
Students must select one course from the following:
EEM133	Hydraulics and Pneumatics	3.0
EET233	Laser Systems	3.0
EEM123	Electrical Industrial Motors	3.0
Total Hours in Required Courses:		61.0
General Education Elective Hours*:		6.0
Total Program Hours:		67.0
* General Education hours are required credit hours that students are free to choose from the general education curriculum.