Electrical Engineering Technology

The first two years of Electrical Engineering Technology concentrate on fundamentals of mathematics and science along with the development of written and oral communications skills. Technological topics of study include DC circuits (to introduce the fundamental physical principles and applied mathematics that underlie all circuit behavior), AC circuits (to extend basic circuit theory to simple time dependant sources and energy storage elements), Electronic Devices (introduces students to the principles of operation of semiconductor and other devices), Drafting (computer-aided or traditional methods and technologies for producing electrical circuit diagrams), Digital Logic (introduces the principles, mathematics, and simple circuits used in digital systems), Computer Applications (introduces computers as tools used for mathematical analysis and simulation of electrical circuits), Programming (introduces the principles of logical procedures for problem solving using widely used computer languages). Coursework emphasizes fundamentals and understanding. Laboratories are used every semester to allow students to “do” as well as “see and hear”. Instruction in science and mathematics, along with written and oral communications provides support to current classes as well as preparation for the technical courses to follow.

The third and fourth years of the BSET program provide students with classes intended to expand upon the fundamentals covered in the first two years. Greater emphasis is placed on principles rather than on introductory topics. Computer simulation, as well as more advanced mathematical tools, allows treatment of technologies in greater depth and over a wider range. The program culminates in a Capstone Project in which a student is expected to demonstrate not only an understanding of electrical technologies, but the ability to plan a project, execute a project, and provide written and oral reports about the project.

The upper division (junior and senior years) of the Electrical Engineering Technology Program is also offered as an Individual Access, BSET Degree completion program to address the needs of working adults.  The program is the same as the on-campus program; the program content, objectives and outcomes are identical to the on-campus offerings.  However, the program is designed to meet the academic needs of electrical engineering technicians who currently hold the Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) but are place bound and cannot attend classes on campus.  Admission is open to citizens of the United States and non-residents holding permanent U.S. residency only.

Questions about the academic courses and requests for advising information should be directed to Ms. Madelyn Wilson at 704-687-4197 or by email to madwilso@uncc.edu

To receive Distance Education Information and/or Admission Packet, please call Traci Piazza, the Distance Education ELET Program Manager, distanceed@uncc.edu, 704-687-4457 or toll-free at 877-583-2966.