Engineering Technology Electronics and Instrumentation - McNeese State University

Engineering Technology Electronics and Instrumentation from McNeese State University is a Campus Associate Electrical Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. The Department of Engineering Technology offers an associate degree in Engineering Technology. The associate degree offers concentration in Electronics , Instrumentation . Purpose The purpose of the Department of Engineering Technology is congruent with the purpose of the college as well as the University. The department has established the following specific goals: (1) to prepare graduates to enter industrial employment as a productive member of the engineering team, (2) to maintain up-to-date curriculum standards, (3) to assist local industry in providing up-to-date training for their present and future employees, and (4) to provide an atmosphere and the facilities to stimulate Engineering Technology students toward maximum intellectual growth. The purposes are achieved by: (1) providing a qualified faculty with previous industrial experience, (2) making necessary curriculum revisions as dictated by technological advances and advice of industry, (3) providing laboratory facilities with up-to-date equipment, and (4) providing laboratory hands-on experience in all major courses. Curriculum The Associate of Science degree in Engineering Technology with concentration in Electronics, Instrumentation is designed to offer students an opportunity for specialized training and education in the fields of engineering and science technologies . The technicians employed in these fields understand the principles used by engineers and scientists, and are skilled in installing, maintaining, inspecting, producing, and distributing goods and services of a technical nature. They are members of engineering and science teams and often have important roles in planning, research, and supervision. The need for engineering and science technicians is growing and the shortage is increasing. Research has shown that on the average industry utilizes five technicians for each engineer or scientist. Electronics and Instrumentation Educational Objectives and Outcomes The Associate of Science in Engineering Technology with concentration in Electronics and Instrumentation serves the needs of both students and industry, as it prepares graduates for employment as entry-level technicians in the electronics and process control industries and related fields. To this end, the concentration is designed to help graduates achieve the educational objectives listed below. With appropriate work experience and desire, graduates will be able to: 1. fill entry-level technical positions in the electronics or instrumentation (process control) fields; 2. apply their communication and teamwork skills first practiced during their degree programs to perform in a more supervisory role; 3. pursue further study in managerial or technical fields. In order to prepare students for employment in these areas, students will meet the following program outcomes, which indicate the skills developed by the program. By the time they graduate, students will be able to: 1. Be able to troubleshoot electronics and instrumentation systems using current equipment and systems. 2. Analyze and solve problems in electronics and instrumentation systems - in particular those dealing with analog and digital circuits, meters and instruments, and process control. 3. Graduates will understand the fundamental principles of electrical and electronics circuits and instrumentation, enabling them to understand current technology and to adapt to new devices and technologies. 4. Communicate using proper technical terminology both verbally and in writing. 5. Contribute as part of a team. View more details on McNeese State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Electrical Engineering courses.