Electrical Engineering Technology is a locally and nationally recognized degree. Engineering graduates are involved in a wide spectrum of activities, from software design to the assembly of complex control systems. Graduates with the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology program will have the technical and managerial skills necessary to enter careers in the design, application, installation, manufacturing, operation, and/or maintenance of electrical/electronic systems. In addition to having strengths in the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of existing electrical systems, graduates will be well prepared for development and implementation of electrical/electronic systems. They will be able to take on the role of engineers and senior technicians in the design and manufacture of complex systems, as well as field support and customer service inquiries. Graduates will have the skills, technical experience, and capabilities necessary to succeed in the workplace.
Recent Vermont Tech graduates are involved in alternative energy, chip production/ design, aviation, and many other fields.
For the first two years of the program, students will follow the same curriculum as the Associate of Engineering in Electrical Engineering Technology program. For the "plus two" portion of the curriculum, students will broaden and deepen their knowledge in the areas of mathematics; physics; arts and humanities; social sciences, electromechanical systems, programming, and advanced electrical design.
The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology program will:
- Provide students with the capability to be immediately employable and productive in the workplace
- Provide the educational foundation so that graduates are knowledgeable in both theory and application, with the ability to analyze, design, and implement electrical and electronic systems and products
- Qualify graduates for positions of responsibility with the ability to apply project management techniques to electrical/electronic systems
- Instill the need for creativity in the design of systems, components, or processes by having students research and develop multiple solutions to problems and use a variety of tools and techniques in their work
- Prepare graduates for lifelong learning and adaptation to new and emerging technologies
- Provide the base of knowledge so that graduates can continue their formal education
Students with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology should be able to demonstrate:
- An appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of electrical engineering
- Use standard software engineering tools related to electrical, computer, and software disciplines
- Program in several languages, including those related to microcontrollers and PLCs
- The ability to apply basic current knowledge of the electrical, computer, and software engineering fields and to adapt this knowledge to emerging applications of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology
- The ability to conduct, analyze, and interpret experiments and to apply experimental results to improve processes
- The ability to apply creativity in the design of products (systems, components, or processes) appropriate to EET objectives
- Research and evaluate new technologies (electrical, computer, or software) and make recommendations about such technologies based on features, performance, and cost
- The ability to function effectively on teams
- The ability to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems
- The ability to communicate effectively
- The recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in lifelong learning by researching, reading, and understanding relevant documents
- The ability to understand professional, ethical, and social responsibilities
- A respect for diversity and knowledge of contemporary professional, societal, and global issues
- A commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement
The program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
The normal number of credits required for the degree is 135.
Third Year | Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits | | ELM 3015 – Sensors & Instrumentation | 3 | ELT 2061 - Electromechanical Systems I | 4 | | ELT 3010 - Digital Circuits II | 4 | ELT 3040 - Electronic & Data Communications | 4 | | ELT 3053 - General Electronics III | 4 | ELT 3050 - Microprocessor Techniques II | 4 | | MAT 2532 - Calculus II | 4 | MAT 3170 - Applied Mathematics for Engineers | 3 | | ELE XXXX - AH/SS elective | 3 | ELE 3XXX - Upper level AH/SS elective | 3 | | | 18 | | 18 |
Fourth Year
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits | | ELM 4015 - Electromechanical Power Systems | 4 | ELM 4232 - Control Systems II | 4 | | ELM 4231 - Control Systems I | 4 | ELT 4020 - Digital Signal Processing
| 3
| | ELM 4701 - EET Project I | 2
| ELT 4702 - EET Project II
| 3
| ELE XXXX - Technical Elective
| 3-4
| PHY 3120 - Intro to Modern Physics
| 4 | | | 13-14 | | 15 |
Note: General education requirements for the program include 24 credits minimum, nine of which must contain a strong writing component. Three of these credits are included in ELT 4701 and 4702.
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