Description
Graduates of the Electrical Engineering Technology - Electronics Systems Major are prepared to pursue careers in diverse engineering-related fields such as computer design and repair, digital systems, microcomputer systems, microelectronics, and telecommunications.
Graduates earn an Associate of Applied Science degree. The curriculum also provides an effective foundation for transfer into a related bachelor’s degree program.
Graduates earn an Associate of Applied Science degree. The curriculum also provides an effective foundation for transfer into a related bachelor’s degree program.
Related Programs
Program Code
ESET.AAS
Benefits
Employment Options
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Assist engineers with equipment design and fabrication
- Perform customer service functions such as equipment installation, maintenance, and operation
- Troubleshoot and test electronic equipment
- Use measuring and software tools to test/maintain equipment
- Work in research and development
- Work with computer networking, hardware, and software
- Some graduates elect to take certification exams for electronics technicians and computer repair technicians
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Computer Systems Technician
- Electronics Designer
- Electronics Laboratory Technician
- Electronics Technician
- Engineering Technician
- Field Service Technician
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
$34,000 to $50,000 annual salary
Employment Outlook
Employment of electrical and electronics engineering technicians is projected to hold steady through 2022; however, graduates of Cincinnati State's programs are highly sought after due to their background and skills in electronics and computer technologies, leading to opportunities with a variety of employers.
Education Options
Strong Transfer History
- Miami University
- Northern Kentucky University
- Ohio State University
- University of Cincinnati
- University of Toledo
Representative Co-Op/Clinical/Intern Sites
- Antenen Research
- Duke Energy
- KDI Precision Products, Inc.
- Nova Engineering
- Rite Track Equipment Services
Co-op Salary Projections
$8.50/hr to $12/hr
Curriculum
Effective 2018-2019 academic year
Electrical Engineering Technology - Electronics Systems Major (ESET)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EET 131 | Circuit Analysis 1 ( B) | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition 1 ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| FYE 1XX First Year Experience (B) | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| MAT XXX Mathematics Elective 1 (G) | 3 | 2 | 4 | |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| EET 121 | Digital Systems 1 ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| EET 132 | Circuit Analysis 2 ( T) | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| CIT 190 | Career Preparation: Engineering and Information Technologies ( B) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| MAT XXX Mathematics Elective 2 (B) | 3 | 2 | 4 | |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| EET 291 | Full-Time Cooperative Education 1: Electronics Engineering Technology ( T) | 1 | 40 | 2 |
| NETC 121 | Network Communications 1 ( B) | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| PHY XXX Physics Elective (G) | 3 | 2 | 4 | |
| Semester 4 | ||||
| EET 122 | Digital Systems 2 ( T) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| ESET 251 | Electronics ( T) | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| IT 101 | Programming 1 ( B) | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| ENG 10X English Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester 5 | ||||
| ESET 290 | Electronic Systems Engineering Technology Capstone Project ( T) | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| ESET 220 | Microprocessor Systems ( T) | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| EMET XXX Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology Elective (T) | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
| EET XXX Electrical Engineering Techology Elective 1 (T) | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
| Semester 6 | ||||
| EET XXX Electrical Engineering Technology Elective 2 (T) | 1 | 40 | 2 | |
| ECO 1XX Economics Elective (G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total Credits: | 48 | 117 | 65 | |
Electives
| First Year Experience Elective | ||
| FYE 100 | College Survival Skills | 1 |
| FYE 105 | College Success Strategies | 2 |
| FYE 110 | Community College Experience | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective | 8 | |
| Take one of the following series: | ||
MAT 125 & MAT 126 | Algebra and Trigonometry and Functions and Calculus | |
Or | ||
MAT 251 & MAT 252 | Calculus 1 and Calculus 2 | |
| Physics Elective | ||
| PHY 151 | Physics 1: Algebra and Trigonometry-Based | 4 |
| PHY 201 | Physics 1: Calculus-Based | 5 |
| English Composition Elective | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues | 3 |
| ENG 103 | English Composition 2: Writing about Literature | 3 |
| ENG 104 | English Composition 2: Technical Communication | 3 |
| ENG 105 | English Composition 2: Business Communication | 3 |
| Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology Elective | ||
| EMET 240 | Programmable Logic Controllers, Motors, Motor Controls, and Kinematics | 3 |
| EMET 245 | Laser 1 | 3 |
| EMET 270 | Robotics and Servomechanisms | 4 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology Electives | 5 | |
| Any EET (2XX level) | ||
| or, Any ESET (2XX level) | ||
| or, Any PSET | ||
| or, Any EMET not used to fulfill the Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology Elective | ||
| Economics Elective | ||
| ECO 105 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECO 110 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
The letters G, B, and T (displayed after course titles or elective descriptions) identify types of courses required by the Ohio Department of Higher Education as part of an associate’s degree curriculum.
G = General Education course in this curriculum
B = Basic Skills course in this curriculum
T = Technical course in this curriculum
Contacts
| Program Chair | ||
Ralph Whaley, Jr., PhD |
(513) 569-1768 | |
| Co-op Coordinator | ||
Kimberly Richards, PhD |
(513) 569-1771 | |
