Program Overview
Electrical Engineering Technology
Engineering, Math and Physical Sciences Division, Room T302, (847) 543-2044https://www.clcillinois.edu/programs/egrdv/electrical-engineering-technology
Degree: Associate in Applied Science
Plan 24ED Students are prepared to work in electrical or electronic research, electronic layout, instrumentation, design, field service, communication and service laboratories, as an electrical or electronics engineering technician, installer and repairer, or maintenance. The degree also prepares students for telecommunications, biomedical, broadcast and sound engineering, and sustainable energies, such as solar, wind and geothermal. To complete an A.A.S., students are strongly encouraged to meet with an Academic Success Advisor to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements.
Recommended Plan of StudyFirst Semester | | 14-16 Credits | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course | College Success Seminar | 2 | course | DC Circuit Fundamentals | 2 | course | Electronic Laboratory Techniques | 2 | course | AC Fundamentals | 2 | course | Trigonometry or | | course | Precalculus | 3-5 | course | Technical Composition I or | 3 | course | English Composition I | | Second Semester | | 16 Credits | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course | Circuit Analysis and Network Theorems | 4 | course | Introduction to Digital Electronics | 4 | course | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 | course | General Physics I | 5 | Third Semester | | 15 Credits | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course | Solid State Electronics | 4 | course | Electrical Machinery | 3 | course | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 5 | course | Logic | 3 | Fourth Semester | | 17-19 Credits | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course | Advanced Solid State Electronics | 4 | course | Microprocessors I | 4 | course | Principles of Macroeconomics or | | course | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | | Approved Technical Electives (see list below) | 6-8 | Total Hours for A.A.S. Degree | 62-66 | Technical Elective Options | CoURSE | Title | Hours |
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course | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 | course | Introduction to Renewable Energy Sources | 4 | course | PC Hardware and Networking Fundamentals | 3 | course | Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 | course | Advanced Programmable Controls | 3 | | Departmentally Approved Elective | 3-5 |
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For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising, contact faculty member Yoonill Lee at (847) 543-2672 or the Engineering, Math and Physical Science division at (847) 543-2044.