Degree conferred: Associate in Applied Science – 66 credits
Program contact: Division of Business/Computers and Information Technology/Engineering and Technology, (815) 921-3101.

Program overview

Graduates of the EET program have the necessary skills to use electronic test equipment to make measurements, understand electrical schematics and blueprints, analyze electronic circuits and understand fundamental design concepts, relate the principles of electrical circuits to hydraulic circuits and pneumatics. The graduates are ready to support manufacturing, design test equipment, produce and test products, and to assist in product development.

Work and employment

Successful graduates secure positions as test equipment designers, quality assurance and reliability specialists, sales and service professionals, telecom technicians, medical equipment experts, or as part of a manufacturing support team.

Hands-on learning
Most EET classes include a hands-on laboratory component taught by instructors with industrial experience. You will learn how to use electronic test equipment like oscilloscopes, function generators, and digital multi-meters.

Transfer opportunities

Graduates have the option to pursue a baccalaureate from Northern Illinois University and other select
universities.

Certificates available
–    Basics Electronics Certificate
–    Electronics

Course Requirements:                    (50 credits)
Core requirements: 50 credits
    EET    125    Electronic Fabrications Skills        (2)
*    EET    135    Digital Electronics                (4)
*    EET    141    DC/AC Circuits & Electronics I        (4)
*    EET    142    DC/AC Circuits & Electronics II        (4)
*    EET    240    DC/AC Circuits & Electronics III        (4)
*    EET    251    Microcontrollers & Interfacing        (4)
*    EET    254    Robotics & Automated Systems        (3)
*    EET    282    Capstone Project                (3)
*    EET    298    EET Seminar                    (3)
    MET    111    CNC Machining                    (3)
    MET    100    Intro CAD & Blueprint Reading         (3)  
*    MET    146    Hydraulics, Pneumatics, & PLCs        (3)
    MET    162    Applied Physics                (4)
Electives: Select 6 credits from the following:
*    EET    168    Electronic Engineering Technology Internship, or            (1-6)
*    EET    219    Fundamentals of Electric Motors and Controls, or            (3)
    EET    231    Transform Circuit Analysis            (4)
*    EET    239    Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), or            (3)
*    EET    242    Sensors, Transducers, and Signal Conditioning, or
*    EET    245    Control Systems, or            (3)
*    EET    261    Advanced Microcontrollers, or        (3)
*    EET    265    Audio Electronic Systems, or        (3)
*    EET    275    Wireless Electronics, or            (3)
*    EET    285    Introduction to Digital Signal Processing, or            (3)
*    EET    299    Special Topics in Electronic Engineering Technology, or        (1-6)
*    EGR    101    Introduction to Engineering        (2)

General Education Course Requirements:            (16 credits)
*    ENG    101    Composition I                (3)
*    ENG    110    Technical Writing                 (3)
*    MTH    125    Plane Trigonometry, or             (3)
*    MTH    132    Precalculus Mathematics, or        (5)
*    MTH    100    Technical Mathematics            (5)

Science Electives: Select 4 credits from the following:
    PHY    201    Mechanics and Heat, or            (4)
    CHM    101    General Inorganic Chemistry, or (4)
    BIO    103    Introductory Life Science and        (3)
    BIO    104    Intro Life Science Laboratory, or     (1)
    BIO    106    Environmental Science and            (3)
    BIO    107    Environmental Science Lab            (1)
General Education Elective: Select 3 credits from the Liberal Arts Area (Example: ART, ECO, ENG, SOC, etc.)

*Course has a prerequisite—refer to course description.