2015-16 Virginia Western Academic Catalog 
    
    Apr 18, 2024  
2015-16 Virginia Western Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Electrical Engineering Technology, A.A.S.


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Associate of Applied Science
731

Purpose: This curriculum is designed to provide graduates with the theoretical foundation and hands-on practice in a wide range of subjects, including electronic circuits and devices, computer hardware and software, power and machines, programmable logic controllers, computer networks, and telecommunications.

Program Objectives: Employment opportunities include positions as electrical engineering technicians who assist in identifying and solving problems with electrical equipment and systems found in industrial or commercial plants and laboratories. Job tasks may include evaluating performance of developmental parts; electrical component assembly; calibrating, maintaining and repair of electrical instruments; preparing technical reports; and analyzing test information to resolve design-related problems.

Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet the requirements for admission to credit-level coursework established by the college.

Developmental Requirements: Students who do not place into college-level English on the placement test will be required to take developmental courses.

Students who do not demonstrate proficiency on the placement test in the following mathematical units will be required to complete developmental courses: MTE 1 , MTE 2 , MTE 3 , MTE 4 , MTE 5  and MTE 6 .

It is strongly recommended that developmental education requirements be completed as soon as possible.

 

Although this program is not designed for transfer, agreements with specific institutions may exist. Contact the Electrical Engineering program head as listed on program webpage.

First Year


Second Year


Total Minimum Credits for Degree: 65


1 Electives must be chosen from the specific list referenced in the curriculum requirements above.

2 Electives must be chosen from the specific list referenced in the curriculum requirements above. Veterans with an honorable discharge will be awarded HLT/PED credit based on military service.

* This course has a requisite. Requisites for all courses are listed in the course description section at the back of the catalog.

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