Electrical Engineering Technology

Associate in Applied Science

Engineering is the application of scientific and mathematical principles to solve problems. The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electronic Technology prepares graduates for a career as an Electronics Technician, with job skills that include basic electrical system installation, operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and service. This degree also provides solid education in DC/AC electrical theories, electrical wiring, digital devices, Programmable Logic Controller (PLLC) systems, motors, and basic computer maintenance.

Students take fundamental courses common to most engineering disciplines and continue their studies in specialized areas after transferring. John A. Logan has transfer agreements in place with surrounding universities in the region. Prospective students interested in engineering should possess the following:

What You Can Do

The graduate in Electronics Engineering Technology will be prepared for entry-level careers in areas such as: product development and support technician, field engineering/service technician, test engineering technician, technical documentation, technical sales/marketing, telecommunications and wireless systems development and support, research and development, quality assurance, and technical documentation.

Modes of Instruction
Learn more about the modes of instruction offered at John A. Logan College.

Program Details

ELT 3012

Curriculum

FIRST YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

ORI 100	College 101	1
ELT 102	Basic Electricity and Wiring	4
ELT 111	Digital Electronics I	3
MAT 111	Precalculus	5
MFT 103	Industrial Robots & PLCs	3
		16

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FIRST YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

ELT 103	Applied DC/AC Circuits	4
ELT 112	Digital Electronics II	3
ELT 150	Applied Solid State Electronics	3
ENG 101	English Composition I1 OR ENG 113 Professional Technical Writing1	3
MAT 131	Calculus I	5
		18

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SECOND YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

COM 115	Speech OR COM 116 Interpersonal Communication	3
ELT 151	Applied Solid State Circuits	3
ELT 200	Introduction to Microprocessors	3
ELT 214	Fundamentals of Computing Hardware	3
PHY 155	College Physics I	5
		17

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SECOND YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

ELT 210	Supporting Computer Operating Systems	3
ELT 215	IOT and Embedded Systems	3
ELT 218	Introduction to Network Technologies	3
ELT 220	Special Projects in Electronics	3
ELT 224	Power Distribution and Motors	3
		15

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Total Hours for Degree

66

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1. Requires a grade of “C” or higher. ↩︎

Cost

The Electrical Engineering Technology Program is a minimum of 66 credit hours. Please use our Tuition and Fees page to calculate your approximate cost.

*Students will be responsible for additional classroom materials and tools.

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Accreditation

Transfer Planning

John A Logan offers a seamless transfer to the next step in your educational journey for many of our programs. Our academic programs prepare you for what you will need to transfer to a four-year college or university. When you have selected the college where you would like to transfer, it is important to review their specific admission and course requirements. John A Logan College has many articulation agreements with various colleges.

Transfer Planning – John A. Logan College (jalc.edu)

Related Degrees and Certificates

• Electronics Technology – AAS Degree

Program Learning Outcomes

Coming fall 2024 semester.

Electrical Engineering Faculty Contact

Rob Craig

Associate Professor of Electronics

Email: rob.craig@jalc.edu
Phone: (618) 985-2828 Ext. 8587
Office: G104 A