Electrical Engineering Technology
Our industrialized society relies on electricity for everything, from household use to manufacturing processes. To design, operate and maintain power systems, employers need technicians skilled in the specifics of electrical engineering technology. There are a variety of careers for qualified individuals. Persons with an associate degree in electrical engineering technology might find careers in instrumentation, power plant operation, quality control, computer maintenance, and even broadcasting. Washington State’s electrical engineering technology program prepares students to install, operate or service electrical equipment. Students learn about digital controls, AC and DC equipment, electronics, hydraulics and pneumatics, and computer-aided drafting. Their studies also include a solid math and science background. The electrical engineering technology curriculum leads to the Associate of Applied Science degree. All courses shown are required for graduation.
Program Goals
Graduates of the program will be able to:- Produce and present both oral and written technical reports.
- Apply circuit analysis methods to solve D.C. and A.C. networks.
- Determine line and phase currents, voltages, and powers (average, reactive, apparent) in single and poly-phase circuits.
- Use multi-meters and oscilloscopes to measure various D.C. and A.C. circuit parameters.
- Design, breadboard, and troubleshoot basic analog and digital electronic devices and circuits.
- Apply computer software including: word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation programs.
- Use proper soldering and construction techniques.
- Appreciate the similarities and differences pertaining to the values and characteristics of various cultures.
“Engineering technicians use the principles and theories of science, engineering, and mathematics to solve technical problems in research and development, manufacturing, sales, construction, inspection, and maintenance. Their work is more narrowly focused and application-oriented than that of scientists and engineers. Many engineering technicians assist engineers and scientists, especially in research and development. Others work in quality control, inspecting products and processes, conducting tests, or collecting data. In manufacturing, they may assist in product design, development, or production. Although many workers who repair or maintain various types of electrical, electronic, or mechanical equipment are called technicians, these workers are covered in theHandbook section on installation, maintenance, and repair occupations.
Engineering technicians who work in research and development build or set up equipment; prepare and conduct experiments; collect data; calculate or record results; and help engineers or scientists in other ways, such as making prototype versions of newly designed equipment. They also assist in design work, often using computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) equipment.
Most engineering technicians specialize, learning skills and working in the same disciplines as engineers. Occupational titles, therefore, tend to reflect this similarity.”
“Electrical and electronics engineering technicians help design, develop, test, and manufacture electrical and electronic equipment such as communication equipment; radar, industrial, and medical monitoring or control devices;For a current list of required courses, contact the admissions office at admissions@wscc.edu or 740.568.1900.
The Electrical Engineering Technology program leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree.
Courses
Course listings with descriptions of each class may be found in the Washington State Community College Catalog. www.wscc.edu (.pdf)
Contact
Admissions Office
740.568.1900
admissions@wscc.edu
Faculty/Advisors
Richard Barrett, Professor
740.374.8716,Ext. 1802
rbarrett@wscc.edu
Tommy Hager, Associate Professor
740.374.8716, Ext. 1803
thager@wscc.edu
