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Electronic Engineering Technology, B.S.


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The Electronic Engineering Technology (ELET) program at Fort Valley State University offers the only Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Engineering Technology in Middle Georgia.

The mission of the program is to serve the traditional, non-traditional and under-served students of the state and nation and to provide them with the necessary knowledge and skills in electronics engineering technology in order to pursue careers in electronics and the related fields. The program seeks to develop the student’s ability to apply basic concepts and theories in the analysis and design of analog and digital circuits and systems and to use appropriate instrumentation for troubleshooting and analysis of electronic systems; to cultivate an awareness of the professional engineering standards and code of ethics; and to instill the value of teamwork and cooperation necessary for successful careers and living.

The field of Electronics constitutes one of the largest segments of today’s industrial and technological operations. This is due to the society’s total dependence on electronics for production, consumption, education and entertainment. Computers, automation in industry and at home, video and television, power generation and distribution, medicine and military defense are but a few areas heavily dependent on electronics technology.

This dependence has created a large demand for trained professionals in a wide range of activities related to design, development, production, operation and maintenance of electronic components and instruments and systems that utilize such components. The Electronic Engineering Technology program provides students with the engineering knowledge and technical skills to work in a variety of technological positions within the above areas, particularly in those dealing with application, implementation and production activities. Electronic Engineering Technology courses are designated ELET.

EET Program Educational Objectives

The program Educational Objectives that have been established for the Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering Technology Degree at FVSU are given below.

Graduates are prepared to be practicing Electronic Engineering Technologists with the following attributes:

  1. possess adequate technical knowledge in their discipline;
  2. have problem solving skills necessary to succeed as engineering technologists;
  3. have a well-rounded general education background;
  4. have good oral and written communication skills;
  5. have awareness of professional ethics;
  6. have the ability for life-long learning; and
  7. have an awareness of contemporary global issues and commitment to continuous improvement.

EET Student Outcomes

The student outcomes that have been established for the Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering Technology are given below. Students at the time of graduation will have:

  1. an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
  2. an ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
  3. an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
  4. an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes; and
  5. an ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.
  6. Understand and aware of Engineering code of ethics.
  7. an ability to use modern software tools for circuit analysis and report writing.   

Program of Study for the B.S. Degree in Electronic Engineering Technology
Total Number of Degree Hours: 132

Freshman Year


Sophomore Year


Junior Year


17 Credit Hours


Spring Semester


17 Credit Hours


Senior Year


14 Credit Hours


Spring Semester


12 Credit Hours


A. Core Requirements


Area A: Essential Skills: 10 Credit Hours


Area B: Institutional Options: 4 Credit Hours


Area C: Humanities/Fine Arts: 6 Credit Hours


Area D: Science, Math and Technology : 12 Credit Hours


(A science course with a lab is required.)

B. Major Requirements


Area F: Courses Related to the Program of Study: 16 Credit Hours


III. Other Requirements: 13 Credit Hours


C. Institutional Requirements: 3 Credit Hours


Note:


1The Electronic Engineering Technology Program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.
2Two hours of physical education or its equivalent in Military Science and one hour of orientation are required for the B.S. degree in EET.

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