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Electrical Engineering Technology
Electrical Engineering Technology The electrical engineering technology (EET) curriculum provides preparation for outstanding career opportunities not only in the electronics industry itself, but also in many other areas in modern industry that depend upon electronics for control, communications or computation. Outstanding opportunities exist for graduates to work in diverse areas of electronics and computers. The work of an electrical engineering technology graduate may range from assisting in the design and development of new equipment in the laboratory, applying modern microprocessors in the field, to the operation or supervision of production operations or field representatives. The program offers the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology degree with a major in Electrical Engineering Technology. An option in computers is also available. To meet diverse needs, the program is laboratory-oriented and provides a strong foundation of specialized mathematics and science courses in applied electrical engineering and related technical areas, as well as courses in the area of communications, humanities and the social sciences. Program Educational Objectives OSU Electrical Engineering Technology graduates a few years after graduation will: • Be employed in a technical or management position where the skills and knowledge of applied electrical engineering are utilized. • Continue life-long learning and professional growth through participation and membership in professional organizations and/or through the continuation of professional studies. • Work proactively and productively in teams and communicate effectively in written, oral and graphical forms. • Successfully apply mathematical, analytical and technical expertise to industrial problems Electrical Engineering Technology graduates can expect to obtain these student outcomes upon graduation: (a) an ability to select and apply the knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of the discipline to broadly-defined engineering technology activities; (b) an ability to select and apply a knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering and technology to engineering technology problems that require the application of principles and applied procedures or methodologies; (c) an ability to conduct standard tests and measurements; to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments; and to apply experimental results to improve processes; (d) an ability to design systems, components or processes for broadly- defined engineering technology problems appropriate to program educational objectives; (e) an ability to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team; (f) an ability to identify, analyze and solve broadly-defined engineering technology problems;
(g) an ability to apply written, oral and graphical communication in both technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature; (h) an understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in self- directed continuing professional development; (i) an understanding of and a commitment to address professional and ethical responsibilities including a respect for diversity; (j) a knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and global context; (k) a commitment to quality, timeliness and continuous improvement; (l) should have knowledge and hands-on competence in the application of circuit analysis and design, computer programming, associated software, analog and digital electronics, and microcomputers, and engineering standards to the building, testing, operation and maintenance of electrical/electronic(s) systems; (m) the applications of physics or chemistry to electrical/electronic(s) circuits in a rigorous mathematical environment at or above the level of algebra and trigonometry; (n) the ability to analyze, design and implement control systems, instrumentation systems, communications systems, computer systems or power systems; (o) the ability to apply project management techniques to electrical/ electronic(s) systems, and (p) the ability to utilize statistics/probability, transform methods, discrete mathematics or applied differential equations in support of electrical/ electronic(s) systems. The Electrical Engineering Technology major provides graduates the ability to enter the many dynamic fields of the electrical engineering world. The demand for graduates having electronic and electrical engineering design and application skills remains important and relevant. Graduates of this program will be prepared for a wide range of opportunities for employment in an industry that requires considerable knowledge of the electrical engineering profession. The Electrical Engineering Technology–Computer option curriculum provides the preparation for graduates to enter the growing field of computer hardware and software engineering. The demand for graduates having both computer hardware and software skills is quickly developing as the importance of automation, robotics and artificial intelligence is recognized. Graduates of this program will be prepared for these opportunities in industry that require considerable knowledge of both computer hardware and software engineering skills. The Electrical Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http:// www.abet.org. Undergraduate Programs • Electrical Engineering Technology, BSET (p. 1498) • Electrical Engineering Technology: Computer, BSET (p. 1500) Faculty Brian Norton, MS, PE—Associate Professor and Program Coordinator Associate Professor: Imad Abouzahr, PhD, PE
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