Electrical Engineering Technology A.A.S.

For more information, visit the Dallas College Electronics Related webpage and your success coach at your campus.

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Electrical Engineering Technology. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Electrical Engineering Technology. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.

This program is designed specifically to provide the student with skills to perform technical duties associated with the installation, repair, maintenance and calibration of equipment used for the manufacturing and testing of semiconductor products. Students will gain skills in electronics and electrical engineering practices related to the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Courses that complete the degree are noted below.

Catalog Year       2021-2022   You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type       Associate of Applied Science

GPA Requirement       Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI       Must be Complete

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1

CETT 1403 – DC Circuits

CHOOSE ONE:

• RBTC 1401 – Programmable Logic Controllers OR
• ELPT 2419 – Programmable Logic Controllers I
  

SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course.

MATH 1314 – College Algebra This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of "C" or better.

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.

2. Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.​

   ​Total Hours: 14​

SEMESTER 2

CETT 1405 – AC Circuits

INTC 1457 – AC/DC Motor Control

CETT 1425 – Digital Fundamentals

MATH 1316 – Plane Trigonometry         

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.

   Total Hours: 15

SEMESTER 3

CETT 1441 – Solid State Circuits

CHOOSE ONE:

• ELMT 1405 – Basic Fluid Power OR
• HYDR 1445 – Hydraulics and Pneumatics

PHYS 1401 – College Physics I This is a Core course.

SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.

2. Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Cooperative course, if needed.

   ​Total Hours: 15

SEMESTER 4

INMT 1417 – Industrial Automation This is the capstone course for this award.

CHEM 1411 – General Chemistry I This is a Core course.

SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.

HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.

CHOOSE ONE:

• MCHN 1200 – Beginning Machine Shop OR
• ENTC 2280 – Cooperative Education-Engineering Technology, General
  

* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.

SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS

1. Meet with your success coach to apply for the Electrical Engineering Technology A.A.S.
2. Sign up for Commencement.
3. Join the Alumni Network!

Total Hours: 16

DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS​