This Electrical Engineering Technician program provides students with a broad-based introduction to electronics, communication, and control systems. Graduates of this Associate of Applied Science (AAS) program have a solid foundation in the analog, digital, microcontroller-based, and communications technologies featured in modern electronics. They are ready to serve in various positions, providing a valuable interface between technicians and electrical engineers.
Program Accreditation
Northland Community & Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Program Learner Outcomes
- Student will apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well-defined engineering problems encountered in eletronic design, electronic parts logistics, and the economics associated with material workflow.
- Student will become employed in an electronics related area or continue to a baccalaureate program.
- Student will adapt to rapidly changing technology through initative and participation in lifelong self-directed professional development.
- Student will exemplify a commitment to quality, timelines, and continuous improvement.
- Student will read and interpret datasheet information provided by electronics component manufactures.
- Student will design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to the electronics discipline.
- Student will apply written, oral, and graphical communication in well-defined technical and non-technical envioronments, and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature.
- Students will conduct standard tests and measurements along with the ability to analyze and interpret the results.
- Students will apply fundamental concepts of economics and management.
- Students will understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities.
- Students will function effectively as a member of a technical team.