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Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology
Associate of Applied Science
Contact Information
Surekha Prasad
706-771-4140
Kim Gaines
706-771-4138
Augusta Campus - Building 800, Room 822

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Entrance Dates: Fall and Spring
Length of Program: Eight Quarters
Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 117

Program Description

The Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology program is a planned sequence of carefully developed college-level courses designed to prepare students to work in the field of engineering technology. The program of study emphasizes the application of scientific methods, and engineering knowledge in support of engineering practices. Program graduates will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree, qualifying them as engineering technicians with a specialization in, computer engineering technology, electronics engineering technology, or instrumentation and control engineering technology. High school graduation or GED is required for admission to this program.

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Employment Opportunities

The increasing complexity of modern technology has resulted in an increased demand for engineering technicians. Graduates of the program will be qualified to work with engineers and scientists in developing, producing and maintaining technically advanced products and processes. High placement rates, outstanding starting salaries and potential for career advancement are strengths of the program.

Curriculum Outline Credits
General Core Courses 40
ENG 191 Composition and Rhetoric I 5
MAT 1111 (formerly 191) College Algebra 5
MAT 1113 (formerly 194) Precalculus 5
ENG 193 Literature and Composition (or)
HUM 191 Introduction to Humanities (or)
ART 191 Art Appreciation (or)
MUS 191 Music Appreciation 5
ENG 195 Technical Communications (or)
SPC 191 Fundamentals of Speech 5
SOC 191 Introduction to Sociology (or)
PSY 191 Introduction to Psychology (or)
ECO xxx An Economics Course 5
PHY 191 Mechanics 5
PHY 192 Electricity and Magnetism (or)
CHM 193 Inorganic Chemistry 5
Occupational Courses 56
DDF 191 Engineering Graphics 3
EGT 100 Fundamentals of  Engineering Technology 4
EET 101 DC Circuit Analysis 5
EET 102 AC Circuit Analysis I 5
EET 191 Computer Programming Fundamentals 5
MAT 1131 (formerly 195) Differential Calculus 5
PHY 193 Fluids, Heat, Sound, and Light 5
EET 103 AC Circuit Analysis II 5
EET 105 Electronic Devices 5
EET 201 Digital Fundamentals 5
EET 203 Microcomputer Fundamentals 5
EET 206 Computer Systems and Applications 5
Computer Engineering Technology Specialization Courses 20
EET 251 Networking Systems 5
EET 256 Advanced Networking Applications 5
XXX xxx Occupational Elective(s) (See Notes) 10
Electronics Engineering Technology Specialization Courses 20
EET 204 Linear Integrated Circuits 5
EET 251 Networking Systems 5
ICT 201 Electromechanical Devices 5
XXX xxx Occupational Elective(s) 5
Instrumentation and Control Specialization Courses 20
ICT 201 Electromechanical Devices 5
ICT 202 Control Systems 5
ICT 203 Programmable Logic Controllers 5
XXX xxx Occupational Elective(s) 5
Suggested Occupational Elective Courses 5-10
EET 202 Semiconductor Analysis 5
EET 252 Electro/Fiberoptics Communications 5
EET 254 Industrial Electronics 5
EET 255 Advanced Microcomputer Interfacing 5
ICT 250 Control Systems II 5
ICT 252 Programmable Controllers II 5
ICT 253 Motor Controls 5
ICT 255 Industrial Distribution and Illumination 5
MET 204 Computer Aided Drafting 4

Notes:

  • A grade of “C” or higher is required for all courses with the following prefixes: DDF, EET, ICT, MAT, CHM, and PHY. Technical electives that are not in the list of Suggested Elective Courses need to be approved by the Program Advisor.
  • EET 251 may be replaced by CIS 2321;     EET 256 may be replaced by CIS 2322
  • One Computer Engineering Technology Specialization Elective must be in Network System Design.