Electronics Engineering Technology
Mission
The mission of the Electronics Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science degree program is to provide comprehensive instruction that will enable graduates to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary for immediate employment and continued advancement in the field of electronics. The department will be a leader in providing career-ready candidates for the Pacific Northwest Region's electronics technology fields. Faculty and students will engage in applied research in emerging technologies and provide professional services to their communities.
Education Objectives
- Graduates will be technically competent for immediate employment in the field of electronics. This includes having the ability to solve engineering and technology problems by applying principles of mathematics, science, and engineering.
- Graduates will be able to use modern engineering techniques and tools to identify, formulate, and solve electronics engineering technology problems.
- Graduates will have analytical, communication, problem solving, and critical thinking skills to function effectively as members of multidisciplinary teams and as contributors to the technology workforce in Oregon and the western U.S.
- Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of ethical, societal, and professional responsibility, and will have an appreciation of the need for life-long learning.
Expected Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of our Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology program must have:
an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of their disciplines.
an ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of mathematics, science, engineering and technology.
an ability to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to improve processes.
an ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components or processes appropriate to program objectives.
an ability to function effectively on teams.
an ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems.
an ability to communicate effectively.
a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning.
an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities.
a respect for diversity and knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues.
a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
knowledge and hands-on competence in the application of circuit analysis and design, computer programming, associated software, analog and digital electronics, and microcomputers to the building, testing, operation, and maintenance of electronic systems.
knowledge and hands-on competence in the applications of physics to electronics circuits in a rigorous mathematical environment.
the ability to analyze, design, and implement control systems, instrumentation systems, communications systems, computer systems, or power systems.
the ability to apply project management techniques to electrical/electronic(s) systems.
the ability to utilize statistics/probability, transform methods, discrete mathematics, or applied differential equations in support of electronic systems.
Curriculum Map
The curriculum map for the Electronics Engineering Technology program can be found on the program's web page on the OIT web site.
2007-08 Assessment Activities
The EET Assessment Report, summarizing 2007-08 assessment activities, is attached.