Electronic Engineering Technology Associate Degree
Computer Electronics Major

Columbus State’s six-quarter associate degree program in Electronic Engineering Technology prepares students to read and interpret complex instructions, engineering drawings, reports, technical literature, and to solve a variety of involved problems. Students will learn to use the language of electronics to communicate clearly with engineers, scientists, and skilled trade workers. Coursework includes electronic drafting, devices, and fabrication; algebra and calculus; and labs in direct and alternating current, electronic devices, digital devices, and microprocessors. Students may also qualify for work-study cooperative experiences with local industry.

Electronic Engineering Technologists are in demand in a diverse range of fields—from biomedicine to manufacturing—and a variety of activities—from computer repair to telecommunications, and from fiber optics to robotics. Graduates receive more than just a good paying job, they have the satisfaction of knowing the work they do provides a product or service which improves the quality of life of those who use it.

Columbus State’s Electronic Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (TAC of ABET). For further information regarding accreditation, contact: Accreditation Director for Engineering Technology, Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202.

Graduates who wish to continue their education may transfer their associate degree credits to a number of four-year institutions that offer baccalaureate degrees in engineering technology.

Electronic Engineering Technology shares related coursework with the Electro-Mechanical Engineering and Quality Assurance Technologies. For additional information refer to those sections of the Catalog.

Computer Electronics Major
Students interested in combining electronics with computer programming should consider the Computer Electronics major. This program enables the student to enroll in courses on how to use computers as well as on the electronics of the computer. Please contact the chairperson of either the Electronic Engineering Technology or Computer Information Technology programs for more information.

In addition to the general Electronic Engineering Technology competencies, a graduate majoring in Computer Electronics will be able to:
• Write, debug, test, maintain and document programs in Assembly, and C++ language programs.
• Write Job Control Language (JCL) necessary to execute typical business applications on an IBM mainframe computer using DOS/VSE.
• Use a terminal in an online environment (ADR/VOLLIE).
• Use word processing, spreadsheet, and graphic software available for the IBM PC and local area networks.
• Use flowcharting.

Specific Program Admission Information
Listed below are additional requirements for admission to the Computer Electronics major.

Complete CIT 101 – PC Applications I or equivalent approved by the chairperson of Computer Information Technology.