Department of Engineering Technology

A.S. in Engineering Technology Program Educational Objectives and Program Outcomes

The Associate of Science in Engineering Technology with concentrations in Electronics and Instrumentation serves the needs of both students and industry, as it prepares graduates for employment as entry-level technicians in the electronics and process control industries and related fields.  To this end, the concentration is designed to help graduates achieve the educational objectives listed below.  With appropriate work experience and desire, graduates will be able to:

1. fill entry-level technical positions in the electronics or instrumentation (process control) fields;
2. apply their communication and teamwork skills first practiced during their degree programs to perform in a more supervisory role;
3. pursue further study in managerial or technical fields.

In order to prepare students for employment in these areas, students will meet the following program outcomes, which indicate the skills developed by the program. By the time they graduate, students will be able to:

1. Be able to troubleshoot electronics and instrumentation systems using current equipment and systems.
2. Analyze and solve problems in electronics and instrumentation systems – in particular those dealing with analog and digital circuits, meters and instruments , and process control.
3. Graduates will understand the fundamental principles of electrical and electronics circuits and instrumentation, enabling them to understand current technology and to adapt to new devices and technologies.
4. Communicate using proper technical terminology both verbally and in writing.
5. Contribute as part of a team.