Electrical Engineering Technology

Associate Degree in Applied Science

Program number: 106621

• Overview
• Admission
• Curriculum
• Outcomes
• Careers

Overview

Overview

The Electrical Engineering Technology program at Madison College will provide you with the skills you need for a variety of in-demand jobs related to electrical engineering. As an Electrical Engineering Technology student, you will:

• Learn to analyze complex problems and develop solutions
• Build strong math and analytical skills
• Utilize electronics terminology, schematic symbols and electronic standards
• Assemble circuits from schematics, wiring diagrams and/or specifications
• Define the math parameters of alternating current (AC) signals
• Derive simplified equivalent circuits for basic AC circuits
• Explain the basic characteristics of a differential transistor and operational amplifiers
• Interface digital to field devices and determine functions of electronic memory
• Create clocked logic circuits to drive encoders, decoders and multiplexer systems
• Build microcontrollers/microprocessors and embedded systems architecture
• Implement serial and parallel communications

Transfer Options

Electrical Engineering Technology graduates can transfer as a junior into the Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering program at Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). Additional transfer pathways include transfer into a Bachelor of Science in Physics at Edgewood College and into the UW-Platteville Electrical Engineering major through the UW-Platteville Engineering Partnership.  

Program Details

Students in the Electrical Engineering Technology program can attend full or part time.

Electrical Engineering Technology program classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:

• Madison - Truax

Explore financial aid eligibility for Electrical Engineering Technology.

All courses for this program are offered only in person.

Electrical Engineering Technology

Admission

Admission

To Apply
 

• View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials and requirements.
• Attend an Academic Information Session to get started in the admission process.
• Visit MATC to learn more about the Madison College experience, including campus tours and program open houses.

After Acceptance

Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at MATC. 

Questions?

Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or (608) 246-6210.

Curriculum

Curriculum

Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2018-2019 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.

Current program students (including newly admitted), go directly to your Degree Progress Report (also referred to as an Advising Report or Academic Requirements) to view:

• Progress toward your specific requirements
• Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements

If you have questions after reviewing your report, please see Advising Services.

First Semester

10-801-195

Written Communication

3 credits

10-809-199

Psychology Of Human Relations

3 credits

10-605-112

AC/DC Electronics 1

3 credits

10-605-113

Analog Circuit Techniques

3 credits

10-605-118

Digital Circuit Techniques

3 credits

10-605-172

Applied Electronic Math 2

2 credits

Second Semester

10-809-195

Economics

3 credits

10-605-114

AC/DC Electronics 2

3 credits

10-605-115

Analog Circuit Principles

3 credits

10-605-119

Digital Circuit Principles

3 credits

10-605-173

Embedded Programming

3 credits

Third Semester

10-801-197

Technical Reporting

3 credits

10-806-143

College Physics 1

3 credits

10-605-131

Technical Calculus 1

4 credits

10-605-143

Motors and Control Circuits

3 credits

10-605-176

Microcontrollers

3 credits

10-662-112

AC/DC Electronics 3

3 credits

Fourth Semester

20-809-264

Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking

3 credits

10-605-108

Certified IPC Application Specialist (CIS) J-STD-001

1 credits

10-605-132

Technical Calculus 2

4 credits

10-605-145

Programmable Logic Controls

3 credits

10-605-178

Networks, Interfacing and Programming

3 credits

10-662-124

Advanced Circuit Analysis

3 credits

Outcomes

Outcomes

MATC Electrical Engineering Technology program graduates are prepared to:  

• Apply electronic theory to practice
• Operate test equipment
• Build electronic circuits and systems
• Evaluate the operation of electronic circuits or systems
• Communicate technical information

 

Careers

Earning your Associate Degree in Applied Science in the Electrical Engineering Technology program at Madison Area Technical College prepares you for valuable work as a/an:  

• Engineering Assistant
• Electronic Development Technician
• Electronic Technician
• Electronic Maintenance Technician
• Electronic Test Technician
• Field Service Technician

With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as a/an:

• Electrical Engineer
• Computer Engineer
• Electronic Production Supervisor
• Electronic Maintenance Supervisor
• Field Service Engineer
• Network Engineer 

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