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Curricula - Plans of Study

EET Educational Objectives-Associate of Science Program

The Associate of Science degree program in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) is a highly structured, laboratory-based curriculum that combines hands-on practice with the appropriate basic electrical and electronic theory. The program is applications-oriented and is designed to prepare well rounded technicians who will compete and succeed in one or more of the fields related to electrical engineering technology.

The Educational Objectives of the EET Associate of Science Degree Program at Purdue University are to produce graduates who:

1. Have technical and professional skills that prepare them for immediate employment as an electrical or electronics technician and to add value to their company within a short time after employment.
2. Apply basic physics theory, circuit analysis methods, algebra, trigonometry, computer programming, and software simulation to build, test, operate and maintain electrical/electronic systems.
3. Communicate effectively in oral, written, and graphical forms at a level appropriate to an electrical/electronics technician.
4. Work effectively both individually as a technician and as a member of a team that may include a diverse range of engineering and engineering technology skills.
5. Demonstrate a high standard of professional ethics and are cognizant of social concerns as they relate to the practice of engineering technology.
6. Continue their education through short courses, industrial training, and/or continuation toward a bachelor's degree.

EET Educational Objectives-Bachelor of Science Program

The EET Bachelor of Science degree program continues the applications-oriented nature of the Associate program, and offers a number of elective sequences together with a solid foundation in project development and management. Graduates will be capable of competing and succeeding in engineering-related positions in one or more of the fields related to electrical engineering technology.

The Educational Objectives of the EET Baccalaureate Degree Program at Purdue University are to produce graduates who:

1. Have technical and professional skills that prepare them for immediate employment in an electrical or electronics engineering related capacity and to add value to their company within a short time after employment.
2. Analyze, design, and implement control systems, communications systems, computer systems, or power systems utilizing mathematical methods including statistics/probability, transform methods, discrete mathematics, or applied differential equations.
3. Communicate effectively in oral, written, and graphical forms at a level appropriate to an electrical or electronics technologist.
4. Work effectively, individually and as a member or leader of a multidisciplinary team.
5. Demonstrate a high standard of professional ethics and are cognizant of social concerns as they relate to the practice of engineering technology.
6. Continue their education through short courses, industrial training, and/or participation in a graduate program.
7. Apply project management techniques to EET projects.