Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology Program Educational Objectives
The purpose of the Electronic and Electrical Engineering Technology programs is to develop, in each student,
the degree of technical competence that would allow the graduate to be employed as an Electronic or Electrical
Engineering Technician in any engineering company. The educational objectives are the following:
1. Mechanical Ability
The ability to relate to various systems and design processes in the engineering environment is the
desired outcome. Troubleshooting and designing various types of mechanical and electrical applications
are required activities. Mechanical ability is developed by Technical Specialty Courses and Basic
Sciences.
2. Accuracy
The ability to solve problems properly and systematically is the desired outcome. An understanding of
mathematics and the design process is required. Accuracy is developed by Basic Sciences and Basic
specialty Courses.
3. Manual Dexterity
The ability to use a wide variety of equipment ranging from Computer programs such as AutoCAD and
Computer simulation to sophisticated Function Generators, Oscilloscopes, and Multimeters comparable
to those used by technicians in industry. A respect for the proper care and maintenance of equipment is
also developed. Manual dexterity is developed by Technical Specialty Courses, specifically lab-oriented
courses.
4. Creativity and Confidence
The ability to develop and communicate one's own designs and engineering principles in various forms is
the desired outcome. The variety of design courses allows for independent student solutions to various
engineering/architectural/ construction/surveying problems proposed to the students. Creativity is
developed by Technical Specialty Courses.
5. Effective Communication & Teambuilding
The ability to communicate engineering and design information and concepts by oral presentation or in
technical reports, in a manner that would gain approval and support, is the desired outcome. Another
desired outcome is the attainment of proper social adjustment, which requires positive interaction among
colleagues and customers. Confidence is developed by Humanities Courses, Communication Courses, and
Technical Specialty Courses. This interaction outcome is reinforced through teambuilding activities
embedded within our technical curriculum.
6. Technical Currency
The ability of present and past students to attain a technically current education is the desired outcome.
An understanding of new equipment, methods of design, code modifications, and the impact of the
computer on the technology are required. Technical currency is developed by Technical Specialty Courses
and Basic Sciences.
Besides the technical and professional skills that our students desire to achieve, another objective is continuing their
education for a bachelor degree or beyond. The college has articulation agreements with many universities in the area
and Ohio. For instance the University of Akron maintains an accredited Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology
(BSET) and is located within an easy commuting distance for prospective students from this area. Our graduates have
been accepted into the BSET program at the University of Akron and other Universities, with a minimum of difficulty.
Many have gone on to graduate with the BSET degree and some with a BSEE degree.
