Electronics Engineering Technology – General Option, Biomedical Engineering Technology Option

Experts predict that the 21st century will continue to be dominated by unprecedented advancements in knowledge and science, largely attributable to the accelerated growth in electronics technology. As the electronic systems and equipment that power our personal and professional lives become more pervasive and integral to our existence, the expertise of the electronics technologist is increasingly vital.  The Electronics Engineering Technology degree program is accredited by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE).

The Electronics Engineering Technology program provides graduates with a diverse knowledge base and a comprehensive understanding of the principles of electricity, microcomputers, communications and industrial electronics. Graduates have the ability to apply these concepts in solving technical and scientific problems. Emphasis on practical skills and state-of-the-art applications ensure immediate applicability to the needs of industry.

Students will take the Electronics Technicians Association (ETA) Associate Certified Electronics Technician (CETa) and journeyman level assessment exams. Once the CETa certificate is earned, students are then eligible for additional industry-recognized assessment exams.

The Electronics Engineering Technology program contributes to the green economy by recycling and reusing motors and other electronic equipment components for student projects.

Students enrolling in the Electronics Engineering Technology program have two degree options to choose from:

Electronics Engineering Technology General Option

The General Option focuses on the fundamentals of the technology driving today’s systems, including computer systems, telecommunications, networks, wireless, controls and instrumentation. Graduates have a broad knowledge base that qualifies them for challenging career-entry positions in the dynamic electronics fields. The Electronics Engineering Technology General Option is accredited by the Federal Aviation Administration’s Air Traffic Organization, Technical Operations, Collegiate Training Initiative.

Electronics Engineering Technology Biomedical Engineering Technology Option

The Biomedical Engineering Technology Option provides Electronics Engineering Technology students and graduates with an intensive, hands-on experience that concentrates on general biomedical equipment with an introduction to diagnostic imaging.  Students in this option will also become qualified to take the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) certification exam.

The Biomedical Equipment Technology One Semester Certificate is also available for those who have gained electronics knowledge and skills through other means such as industry experience or college studies. The certificate provides qualified students with the opportunity to develop additional skills needed to enter the biomedical equipment technology field.

Students who are interested in either the biomedical option or certificate need to be aware that criminal background checks are typically required by healthcare organizations prior to an internship and/or employment.

To view program outcome data, visit https://statetechmo.edu/electronics-engineering-technology-program-facts/.

Program Mission

The mission of the Electronics Engineering Technology program is to provide our students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for a challenging and successful career in the field of electronics through an intensive program that focuses on problem solving and critical thinking.

Program Goals
The goals of the program are to provide the opportunity for students to develop:

• Effective communication skills including teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Analysis, troubleshooting, and problem solving techniques.
• Technical knowledge, understanding, and rationale for all applied tasks associated with all major subject areas.
• Ability to research and utilize component data using specification sheets and reference manuals.
• Skills in the repair or upgrade of advanced electronics systems.
• Professional attitudes toward the emerging electronics industry including continuing education.

Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)

Classification of Instructional Programs - 15.0303

Core Curriculum

			Credit Hours
EET	124	Digital Electronics w/Lab	5
EET	128	DC Circuit Analysis w/Lab	4
EET	129	AC Circuit Analysis w/Lab	4
EET	135	Semiconductor Devices & Analog Circuits w/Lab	5
EET	140	Microcomputer Hardware, Operation and Repair	4
EET	150	Lasers and Optics	3
EET	220	Electronic Controls w/Lab	6
EET	238	Electronic Telecommunications with Lab	3
COM	211	Technical Writing	3
MAT	121	Trigonometry	3
Optional:
EET	155	Fiber Optic Principles	3
SUB-TOTAL			40-43

General Education Requirements

Refer to the General Education Requirements and General Education Courses in the College Catalog.

			Credit Hours
General Education Requirements			19
Must Include:
MAT	115	College Algebra	3
PHY	101	College Physics	4
PHY	102	College Physics Lab	0
NST	101	Network Fundamentals	3
SUB-TOTAL			19

Program Requirements - General Option

			Credit Hours
EET	230	Microcontrollers & Embedded Systems	4
EET	250	Capstone with Embedded Controller Application	5
EET	270	Electronic Systems Applications	3
SUB-TOTAL			12

Program Requirements - Biomedical Engineering Technology Option

			Credit Hours
EET	105	Applied Human Anatomy & Physiology	3
EET	225	Diagnostic Imaging	3
EET	170	Biomedical Engineering Technology Internship	4
		or
EET	227	Biomedical Instrumentation Systems Lab	2
EET	228	Biomedical Instrumentation Systems	3
SUB-TOTAL			11-13

Graduation Requirements

			Credit Hours
COM	125	Job Search Strategies	1
SUB-TOTAL			1

PROGRAM TOTAL

71-76

Biomedical Equipment Technology Certificate - Less than One-Year (C0)

Classification of Instructional Programs - 15.0303

Core Curriculum

			Credit Hours
EET	105	Applied Human Anatomy & Physiology	3
EET	150	Lasers and Optics	3
EET	225	Diagnostic Imaging	3
EET	175	Biomedical Equipment Technology Internship	4
		or
EET	227	Biomedical Instrumentation Systems Lab	2
EET	228	Biomedical Instrumentation Systems	3
SUB-TOTAL			14-16

General Education Requirements

Refer to the General Education Requirements and General Education Courses in the College Catalog.

			Credit Hours
NST	101	Network Fundamentals	3
SUB-TOTAL			3

Graduation Requirements

			Credit Hours
COM	125	Job Search Strategies	1
SUB-TOTAL			1

PROGRAM TOTAL

18-20

Courses

EET 105: Applied Human Anatomy & Physiology

This course is an overview of the body systems, structures, and functions. Emphasis is placed on the nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

Credit Hours: 3

EET 124: Digital Electronics w/Lab

This course teaches logic design, combinational logic circuits, sequential logic circuits, timing concepts, digital arithmetic operations and circuits, integrated circuit logic families, medium scale integrated (MSI) and large scale integrated (LSI) logic circuits, memory devices and circuits, microprocessor architecture, instruction types and addressing modes, and memory organization. Laboratory experiments designed to support the course content are included.

Requisite:
Prerequisite MAT 051 minimum grade C

Credit Hours: 5

EET 128: DC Circuit Analysis w/Lab

This course teaches theoretical and practical analysis of electrical physics, conductors, semiconductors, and insulators. Topics include resistance, capacitance, inductance, application of laws and theorems, conversion of electrical units, power, and energy. Also included is the theoretical analysis of direct current (DC) series and parallel combinational circuits, voltage dividers, magnetism, and electromagnetism. Other topics covered include test equipment and meter scales, waveforms and waveform analysis, vector analysis, reactive circuits, and filter construction and application.

Credit Hours: 4

EET 129: AC Circuit Analysis w/Lab

This course teaches theoretical and practical analysis of electrical physics, conductors, semiconductors, and insulators. Topics include resistance, capacitance, inductance, application of laws and theorems, conversion of electrical units, power, and energy. Also included is the theoretical analysis of alternating current (AC) series and parallel combinational circuits, voltage dividers, magnetism, and electromagnetism. Other topics covered include test equipment and meter scales, waveforms and waveform analysis, vector analysis, reactive circuits, and filter construction and application.

Requisite:
Prerequisite EET 128

Credit Hours: 4

EET 135: Semiconductor Devices & Analog Circuits w/Lab

This course teaches the analysis and design of circuits, utilizing both discrete and integrated circuit components, which are implemented into various system applications. Topics include electronic conduction in conductors and semiconductors, the P-N junction, diodes, diode circuits, special purpose diodes, bipolar transistors, transistor fundamentals, transistor biasing, alternating current (AC) models, amplifiers, field-effect transistors (FET), FET circuits, operational amplifiers, amplifier frequency effects, negative feedback, and linear operational amplifier circuits. The laboratory portion of the course is designed to provide practical experience in the construction, analysis, and troubleshooting of electronic devices. Breadboarding of circuits utilizing electronic devices will be performed.

Requisites:
Prerequisite EET 128
and
Prerequisite EET 129

Credit Hours: 5

EET 140: Microcomputer Hardware, Operation and Repair

This course teaches: operating systems; motherboards; central processing units; power supplies; input and output devices; magnetic storage devices; laptops; troubleshooting, repair, and introducation to networking. Also includes laboratory work with experiments designed to support course objectives.

Credit Hours: 4

EET 150: Lasers and Optics

This course teaches the fundamentals of lasers and optics. It covers the nature and properties of light, optical handling and positioning, light sources, laser safety, basic geometric optics, basic physical optics, and principles of laser operation.

Requisites:
Corequisite MAT 071
or
Corequisite Equivalent
or
Corequisite Placement into college-level algebra

Credit Hours: 3

EET 155: Fiber Optic Principles

This course teaches the principles of fiber optics, fiber optic networks, optical fiber cable types, estimating and bidding for fiber optic installation, specifying fiber optic cable, and understanding the guidelines for fiber optic design and installation. The course also covers the principles of fiber optic hardware to include connectors, splices, tools, and test equipment. Planning the fiber installation, fiber optic safety, pulling the fiber, and fiber restoration are also covered.

Credit Hours: 3

EET 170: Biomedical Engineering Technology Internship

The internship is a work experience in a biomedical facility under the supervision of an experienced biomedical engineering technician or biomedical equipment technician. The student will assist in the performance of safety inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs and calibration in various medical equipment.

Requisite:
Corequisite EET 105

Credit Hours: 4

EET 175: Biomedical Equipment Technology Internship

The internship is a work experience in a biomedical facility under the supervision of an experienced biomedical engineering technician or biomedical equipment technician. The student will assist in the performance of safety inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs and calibration in various medical equipment.

Requisite:
Corequisite EET 228

Credit Hours: 4

EET 220: Electronic Controls w/Lab

This course includes operational amplifiers for industrial applications, linear integrated circuits for industrial applications, A/D and D/A conversion, DC motors and generators, industrial control devices and circuits, power control devices and circuits, thyristors, optical electronics control devices, temperature and humidity transducers, industrial control applications and circuits, pulse modulation techniques, data acquisition, and industrial telemetry and data communication. Also includes a laboratory course with experiments designed to support this course.

Requisites:
Prerequisite EET 124
and
Prerequisite EET 135

Credit Hours: 6

EET 225: Diagnostic Imaging

This course covers the theory of diagnostic imaging. Primarily the theory of x-ray imaging is covered. Safety issues related to servicing x-ray equipment are also covered. An overview of nuclear and ultrasound imaging is taught.

Requisites:
Prerequisite EET 124
and
Prerequisite EET 135

Credit Hours: 3

EET 227: Biomedical Instrumentation Systems Lab

This lab course covers sensors, transducers, and electronic circuits associated with biomedical instrumentation. Operation, maintenance, diagnostics, preventive maintenance, calibration, and electrical safety tests will be performed on various types of biomedical instrumentation. Electrodes and circuitry used to record electroencephalograms, electromyography, and electrocardiograms will be analyzed.

Requisite:
Corequisite EET 228

Credit Hours: 2

EET 228: Biomedical Instrumentation Systems

Topics taught in this course are sensors, transducers, and electronic circuits associated with biomedical instrumentation. Operation, maintenance, diagnostics, calibration, and preventive maintenance of various types of biomedical instrumentation will be covered. Origination of biopotentials will be discussed. Electrodes and circuitry used to record electroencephalograms, electromyography, and electrocardiograms will be analyzed.

Requisites:
Prerequisite EET 105
Prerequisite EET 140
and
Prerequisite EET 220

Credit Hours: 3

EET 230: Microcontrollers & Embedded Systems

This course teaches system-level design of embedded systems with a top-down design approach. Assembly language programming skills are developed using editor/assembler software. The lectures teach fundamental concepts, theory and design principles of embedded systems, while the labs provide students the opportunities to apply the learned concepts. Topics will include: basic concepts of embedded control systems and applications of microcontrollers, basics of structured programming using assembly language, architecture of the microcontroller, interfacing with off-chip peripheral hardware, and microcontroller programming techniques.

Requisites:
Prerequisite EET 124 minimum grade C
and
Prerequisite EET 140 minimum grade C

Credit Hours: 4

EET 238: Electronic Telecommunications with Lab

This course is designed to study all the relevant aspects of communications systems. Topics include: signals and their spectra; noise; amplitude; frequency, angle, and phase modulation; analog to digital conversion; radio telemetry; transmission lines; antennas; antenna wave propagation; and lasers and fiber optic techniques. The course also includes a laboratory component where digital and analog communication systems are emphasized.

Requisite:
Prerequisite EET 135

Credit Hours: 3

EET 250: Capstone with Embedded Controller Application

This course provides a comprehensive technical survey of the important topics in production automation systems and systems integration. It combines the hardware configuration, input and output modules, memory organizations, and instruction sets of several different programmable controllers with ladder logic, flow line production, industrial robotics, group technology, flexible manufacturing systems, automated inspection, process control, and computer integrated manufacturing (CIM). Students design and model a project using an embedded controller and electronics components and technology that have been taught in previous Electronics Engineering Technology classes. Skills in system design and layout, controller design, hardware interfacing, control and timing implementation, and software interfacing are developed.

Requisites:
Prerequisite EET 220
and
Prerequisite EET 230

Credit Hours: 5

EET 270: Electronic Systems Applications

This course teaches students to analyze and design the applications of electronic systems in today's world. Topics include radio frequency (RF) signal analysis with spectrum analyzer, avionics system analysis, wireless data transmission, transceiver design and implementation, cables and cabling concepts, soldering standards, fiber optics, robotics design and implementation, and access and fire control systems. This course is primarily lab focused where application of electronic systems are emphasized.

Requisites:
Corequisite EET 238
and
Prerequisite EET 220 minimum grade C

Credit Hours: 3