BS in Electronics Systems Engineering Technology

Area of Study Overview

Advisory:  It is strongly recommended that students do not take any of the nuclear engineering or electronics systems engineering area of study courses unless their math skills (calculus 1 or higher) are reasonably current.

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The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electronics Systems Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET.

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The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with an area of study in Electronics Systems Engineering Technology is designed for technologists employed in various phases of the electronics industry, including computer hardware, avionics, instrumentation and control, and communications. A total of 18 area of study credits must be from 300/400-level courses. The BS degree with an area of study in Electronic Systems Engineering Technology is a 120-credit program.

The Electronics Systems Engineering Technology program’s goal is to educate engineering technology practitioners who are immediately relevant to or practicing in industry by frequently evaluating and improving our educational programs, engaging in scholarly and industrially based activities, and working within the broader community to be relevant to the professional and global community.

The School's vision and mission statements are reviewed and updated periodically, most recently in 2018. These reviews are performed by the mentors as well as the Industrial Advisory Council IAC. Details are published in the School and IAC meeting minutes. The current vision and mission statements are published on Thomas Edison State University’s website.

Degree Requirements

Computer Programming or Programmable Logic Controllers

CIS-107 or above

STA-201

MAT-231

MAT-232

PHY-115

PHY-116

CHE-121

NOTE:

• How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study: All of the courses in this area of study can be completed through Thomas Edison State University ways to earn credit.
• A total of 18 area of study credits must be from course at the 300 level or above.

Advisory:

It is strongly recommended that students do not take any of the nuclear engineering or electronics systems engineering area of study courses unless their math skills (calculus 1 or higher) are reasonably current.

Electronic Systems Engineering Technology Program (ESET)

Year	Enrollments	Graduates
2013 - 2014	17	3
2014 - 2015	60	1
2015 - 2016	117	1
2016 - 2017
2017 - 2018	355	18
2018 - 2019	443	43

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Featured Courses (46 Credits)

TESU Featured Courses are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses.  For more information see About Our General Education Program.  To plan your program please contact an Advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)

ENC-101	English Composition I	3
ENC-102	English Composition II	3
COM-209	Public Speaking	3
STA-201	Principles of Statistics	3
SOS-110	Critical Information Literacy	3

For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Intellectual and Practical Skills.

B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 Credits)

SOC-101	Our Changing World An Introduction to Sociology	3
ETH-230	Ethics in the Digital Age	3
POS-110	American Government	3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Civic and Global Leadership.

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (15 Credits)

AOJ-280	Forensic Science	3
HIS-113	American History I	3
FIL-110	American Cinema	3

Select two featured courses from the list below

SOC-291	Criminology	3
HIS-114	American History II	3
HUM-103	Introduction to the Humanities III: Music	3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Knowledge of Human Cultures.

D. Scientific Knowledge (7 Credits)

COS-111	Introduction to Programming	3
CHE-121	General Chemistry I with Lab	4

II. Electronics Systems Engineering Technology (65 Credits)

MAT-231	Calculus I	4
MAT-232	Calculus II	4
PHY-115	Physics I with Lab	4
PHY-116	Physics II with Lab	4
ELE-211	DC Circuits	3
ELE-212	AC Circuits	3
ELT-306	Solid State Devices and Circuits	3
ELT-307	Linear and Integrated Circuits	3
ELD-302	Digital Electronics	3
ELD-311	Microprocessors	3
ELC-201	Electronic Communication Systems	3
CTR-211	Electronic Instrumentation and Control	3

Electronic Engineering Technology Electives (9 Credits)

-	Military/INPO Discipline Specific Training including Laboratory/Practicum	1-10
-	OR
ELT-308	Industrial Electronics	3
CTR-212	Programmable Logic Controllers	3
CMP-354	Network Technology	3

Complete the following

APS-400	Occupational Safety and Health	3
APS-402	Applied Quality Management	3
MAN-435	Project Management	3
APS-490	Engineering Technology Assessment/Career Planning	3
ELT-495	Electronics Engineering Technology Capstone	4

III. Electives (9 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.

Total Credit Hours: 120

Required Advisement

Policy for Required Advisement for BS degree in Electronics Systems Engineering Technology

BS degree in Electronic Systems Engineering Technology program learners are required to schedule and complete a minimum of two program planning sessions with a School of Applied Science and Technology advisor. The first scheduled program planning sessions should be after the learner receives formal evaluation of transferred credits and prior to starting courses. A second scheduled program planning sessions should be prior to registration for Electronics Assessment/Career Planning (APS-490).

The session shall encompass the following:

Each BS degree in Electronics Systems Engineering Technology learner is required to meet with a technology advisor:

• After receiving evaluation of transferred credits and prior to starting courses to ensure course sequencing as indicated below
• To verify completion of prerequisite courses prior to enrollment in Engineering Technology Assessment/Career Planning APS-490 and Electronics Engineering Technology Capstone ELT-495
• To verify completion of all courses before graduation

Required Sequence of courses for the BS degree in Electronics Systems Engineering Technology is the following:

General education courses or equivalent transfer courses prerequisites:

• English Composition I ENC-101 and English Composition II ENC-102 prior to Technical Report Writing ENG-201
• Calculus I MAT-231 prior to Calculus II MAT-232
• Physics I (PHY-111) with Lab, PHY-128 prior to Physics II PHY-112 with Lab PHY-129 and prior to Solid State Devices and Circuits ELT-306 or Linear Integrated Circuits ELT-307

NOTE: Other general education, electives and electronics elective courses can be taken as determined by the learner and approved by advisement.

Required the BS degree in Electronics Systems Engineering Technology area of study courses or equivalent transfer courses prerequisites:

• DC Circuits with Lab ELE-211, AC Circuits with Lab ELE-212 prior to Electronics Devices courses of Solid State Devices and Circuits ELT-30 and Linear Integrated Circuits ELT-307
• Solid State Devices and Circuits with Lab ELT-306 and Linear Integrated Circuits with Lab ELT-307 prior to Digital Electronics ELD-302; Microprocessor ELD-302; Electronic Communications Systems ELC-201; and Electronic Instrumentation and Control CTR-211 courses
• Occupational Health and Safety APS-400, Applied Quality Management APS-402, Project Management MAN-435 and elective courses can be taken at any time
• Required completion of general educations courses: English Composition I ENC-101, English Composition II ENC-102, Technical Report Writing ENG-20, Calculus I MAT-231, Calculus II MAT-232,
• Physics I PHY-111 with Lab, PHY-128, Physics II PHY-112 with Lab PHY-129, General Chemistry CHE-111 with Lab CHE-128 prior to Engineering Technology Assessment/Career Planning APS-490
• Required completion of BS degree in Electronics Systems Engineering Technology area of study courses or equivalent transfers prior to Electronics Assessment/Career Planning ELT-490
• Require completion of Engineering Technology Assessment/Career Planning APS-490 prior to Electronics Engineering Technology Capstone ELT-495
• Prior learning assessment (PLA) options will not be available for Engineering Technology Assessment/Career Planning APS-490 OR Electronics Engineering Technology Capstone ELT-495
• The School of Applied Science and Technology advisors shall record the program planning session results in the learners’ student remarks file of Colleague.

Program Educational Objectives

The program educational objectives (PEOS) are broad statements describing the career and professional accomplishments that the Electronics Systems Engineering Technology program is preparing graduates to achieve in 3-5 years after graduation. The BS degree in Electronics Systems Engineering Technology (ESET) strives to produce qualified and competent applied technology engineering professionals who can immediately make substantial contributions to their employers.

The PEOS are to:

1. demonstrate a desire and commitment to remain technically current through formal training, self-improvement, and continuing education, while applying skills that involve both practical and acquired knowledge;
2. demonstrate a commitment to increased levels of leadership and responsibilities in the electronics field;
3. function effectively in a professional/industrial environment while maintaining independent thought, a focus on safety and efficiency, and adherence to ethical standards;
4. demonstrate ongoing commitment to professionalism through teamwork as a leader or influential team member in the solution of technical challenges/issues; and
5. advocate for the industry through membership/involvement with professional/communal/educational societal, committees, and panels.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Electronics Systems Engineering Technology program will be able to:

• demonstrate a fundamental mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools required for the electronics and/or related fields;
• demonstrate an ability to understand and apply current concepts in the areas of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to problems/issues encountered, using proper application of principles and applied procedures or methodologies;
• demonstrate the ability to conduct standard tests and measurements in the lab or in the field; similarly, to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments, and apply results to resolve technical challenges and/or improve processes;
• demonstrate an ability to design or redesign systems, components, or processes appropriate to the challenges encountered;
• demonstrate effective leadership, and participation as a member of a technical team;
• demonstrate a capability to solve technical problems through proper identification, research, and systematic analysis of the issue;
• demonstrate proficiency in oral, written, and graphical communications in a technical and nontechnical setting utilizing standard English;
• demonstrate an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature, documents, and procedures;
• demonstrate the need for and commitment to engage in self-directed continuing professional development and lifelong learning in one’s discipline;
• demonstrate professional, ethical, and social responsibilities within the electronics field, while recognizing differences due to culture and diversity;
• demonstrate recognition of the impacts of electronics technology solutions in an expanding societal and global context; and
• demonstrate a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement in professional activities.