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BSET in Electrical Engineering Technology

Curriculum

Engineering Technology Core Curriculum (39 q.h.)
Engineering Technology degrees in The Lowell Institute School integrate a set of course requirements that ensure all of our graduates possess a well-rounded background and understanding of the world. 

Written Communication
(3 q.h.)
 
ENG 1004College English 13 q.h.

Technical Literacy
(12 q.h.)
 
ETC 1015 Introduction to Computer Organization 3 q.h.
ETC 1017 Introduction to Computer Hardware
3 q.h.
ETG 2010Applications for Data Analysis
3 q.h.
ITC 1001Introduction to PC Productivity Tools
3 q.h.  

Mathematics
(9 q.h.)
 
MTH 1001College Algebra 1
3 q.h.
MTH 2002College Algebra 2
3 q.h. 
MTH 2101 Pre-Calculus
3 q.h.

Social Science Diversity Electives
(9 q.h.)
Complete a minimum of 9 credits with any of the following prefixes:
ART, ENG, HST, JRN, MUS, PHL, POL, SOC
 

Ethical and Political Perspectives
(6 q.h.)
Complete two of the following perspectives:
 
LDR 3230Ethical Decision Making
3 q.h.
PHL 1001Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics3 q.h.  
PHL 2160Bioethics3 q.h.
PHL 2180Business Ethics3 q.h.

Foundation Courses (63 q.h.)
Complete all of the following courses:

Technology

ETG 1001Engineering Graphics 13 q.h.
ETG 2021Engineering Graphics 23 q.h.
ETE 1101Introduction to DC Networks3 q.h.
ETE 1103DC Network Analysis3 q.h.
ETE 2101Introduction to AC Networks3 q.h.
ETE 2103AC Network Analysis3 q.h.
ETM 1101Introduction to Systems in Static Equilibrium3 q.h.
ETM 1103Application of Static Equilibrium3 q.h.  
ETM 2101Introduction to Linear Dynamics3 q.h.
ETM 2103Introductions to Rotational Dynamics3 q.h.
ETC 1101Introduction to C++ Programming3 q.h.
ETC 1103C++ Application Development3 q.h.  
 
Science
 
PHY 2301Physics 14 q.h.
PHY 2302Lab for Physics 11 q.h.
PHY 2501Physics 24 q.h.
PHY 2502Lab for Physics 21 q.h.  
PHY 3101Physics 34 q.h.
PHY 3102Lab for Physics 31 q.h.

Mathematics
 
MTH 3005Calculus 14 q.h.
MTH 3010Calculus 24 q.h.
MTH 3015Calculus 34 q.h.
 
Major Courses (38 q.h.)
Complete all of the following courses:
 
ETE 2121Introduction to Linear Circuits3 q.h.  
ETE 2123Applied Linear Circuits3 q.h.
ETE 3121Analog Electronics3 q.h.
ETE 3123Applied Analog Electronics3 q.h.  
ETE 2331Introduction to Digital Systems3 q.h.
ETE 2333Applied Digital Systems3 q.h.
ETE 3131Sequential Digital Systems3 q.h.
ETE 3133Applied Sequential Digital Systems3 q.h.  
ETE 1211Introduction to Electrical Measurements3 q.h.  
ETE 1213Applied Electrical Measurements3 q.h.  
ETE 3031Engineering Analysis4 q.h.  
ETE 3411Energy Conversion4 q.h.  

Technical Specialization Electives (24 q.h.)  
Complete a minimum twenty-four additional credits of Technology electives in one of the following areas of specialization:
 

Analog Systems Specialization
 
ETE 3401 Introduction to Power Systems4 q.h.  
ETE 3403 Applied Power Systems4 q.h. 
ETE 2021 Basic Optics and Optical Systems Design4 q.h.  

ETE 2011

 Introduction to Signal Analysis

 4 q.h. 

ETE 2013 Digital Communication Systems4 q.h.  
ETE 3421 Introduction to Distributive Systems3 q.h.  
ETE 3423 Applied Distributive Systems3 q.h.  
ETE 4011 Analog Circuit Simulation4 q.h.  
ETE 4013 Digital Circuit Simulation4 q.h.  

Digital/Embedded Systems Specialization
 
ETC 3251 Software Engineering3 q.h.  
ETC 3121 Assembly Language3 q.h.  
ETC 4510 Embedded Microcomputer Systems4 q.h.  
ETE 2021 Basic Optics and Optical Systems Design4 q.h.  
ETE 2011 Introduction to Signal Analysis4 q.h.  
ETE 2013 Digital Communication Systems4 q.h.  
ETE 3511 Control Engineering4 q.h.  
ETE 4011 Analog Circuit Simulation4 q.h.  
ETE 4013 Digital Circuit Simulation4 q.h.  
ETE 4520 Industrial Control Systems 14 q.h.  
ETE 4521 Industrial Control Systems 24 q.h.  

Electro-Mechanical System Specialization
 
ETE 2011 Introduction to Signal Analysis4 q.h.  
ETE 2013 Digital Communication Systems4 q.h.  
ETE 3511 Control Engineering4 q.h.  
ETE 4011 Analog Circuit Simulation4 q.h.  
ETE 4013 Digital Circuit Simulation4 q.h.  
ETE 4520 Industrial Control Systems 14 q.h.  
ETE 4521 Industrial Control Systems 24 q.h.  
ETF 2011 Computer-Aided Manufacturing 14 q.h.  
ETG 3023 AutoCAD Solids Modeling3 q.h. 
ETG 3031 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing3 q.h. 
ETM 1211 Laboratory Measurement and Analysis3 q.h.  
ETM 1213 Applied Laboratory Measurements3 q.h. 
ETM 4501 Mechanical Vibrations4 q.h.  

Power and Alternative Energy Systems Specialization
 
ETE 3401 Introduction to Power Systems4 q.h.  
ETE 3403 Applied Power Systems4 q.h.  
ETE 2013
 Digital Communication Systems
3 q.h. 
ETE 3423 Applied Distributive Systems3 q.h.  
ETM 3101 Introduction Stress Analysis3 q.h.  
ETM 3103 Application of Stress Analysis3 q.h.  
ETM 3311 Introduction to Thermodynamics3 q.h.  
ETM 3313 Application of Thermodynamics3 q.h.  
ETM 1211 Laboratory Measurement and Analysis3 q.h.  
ETM 1213 Applied Laboratory Measurements3 q.h.  
ETM 4501 Mechanical Vibrations4 q.h. 
ETM 4401 Power Generation4 q.h. 
ETM 3315 Introduction to Heat Transfer3 q.h. 
ETM 3317 Applied Heat Transfer3 q.h.  
ETM 3301 Introduction to Fluid Mechanics3 q.h.  
ETM 3303 Applied Fluid Mechanics3 q.h.  
ETM 4403 Renewable Energy Power4 q.h. 
ETM 4411 Fuel Cells: Principles and Technologies4 q.h.  

Capstone Experiences (22 q.h.)
Capstone builds on skills acquired in earlier courses and emphasizes situations and challenges that exist in the "real world." 

Technology
Complete the following courses: 
 
ETG 3001 Engineering Economy
4 q.h.  
ETG 3041 Technical Communications4 q.h.  
ETG 4880 Capstone Preparation2 q.h. 
ETG 4955 Capstone Design Project4 q.h.  

Science Elective
 
Choose one additional course with any of the following prefixes:
BIO, CHM, ESC, GIS, HSC, PHY
 


3 q.h.

Business and Entrepreneurship

Choose two courses with any of the following prefixes:
ACC, CMN, ECN, FIN, LDR, MGT, MKT
 


5 q.h.
   
Total Quarter Hours: 186 
  
The Electrical Engineering Technology degree program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc., 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012; telephone 410.347.7700. 


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