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Electrical Engineering Technology

Professors: E. Cooney (Program Director)
Clinical Associate Professor: W.Lin
Associate Professor: D. Goodman, A. Izadian, R.Weissbach (Department Chair)
Lecturer: E. Freije, J. Tabas

Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Electrical Engineering Technology

Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Graduates of this program are qualified for high-level positions as technologists with job titles such as product engineer, process automation specialist, quality engineer, audio engineer, manufacturing system integration engineer, product engineer, field service engineer, substation engineer, controls engineer, calibration specialist, and sales engineer. The courses are offered both in the day and evening.

In addition to all the school and university requirements, this degree requires that both the IU Cumulative GPA and the Degree GPA be equal to or greater than 2.000.

It is also required that students earn a minimum grade of C or better in all ECET core competency courses.

Program Educational Objectives for Electrical Engineering Technology

Three to five years after graduation, alumni of the Electrical Engineering Technology program at IUPUI will be able to:

  1. Meet expectations of employers in technical and professional careers related to the field of Electrical Engineering Technology.
  2. Achieve recognition and/or advancement consistent with their education.
  3. Continue growth in professional knowledge through additional education, certification or licensing.

Freshman Year

First Semester (16 credit hours)

  • TECH 10200 First Year Seminar for Tech Majors: 1 credit hour
  • TECH 10500 Introduction to Engineering Technology: 3 credit hours
  • MET 10400  Technical Graphics Communications: 3 credit hours
  • ECET 10900 Digital Fundamentals: 3 credit hours
  • ENG W131 Reading, Writing, and Inquiry: 3 credit hours
  • Gen Ed Elective (see approved course list: Arts & Humanities): 3 credit hours

Second Semester (16 credit hours)

  • ECET 10700 Introduction to Circuit Analysis: 4 credit hours
  • ECET 15500 Digital Fundamentals II: 3 credit hours
  • COMM R110 Fundamentals of Speech Communication: 3 credit hours
  • MATH 22100 Calculus for Technology: 3 credit hours
  • Gen Ed Elective (See approved course list: Cultural Understanding): 3 credit hours

Sophomore Year

Third Semester (14 credit hours)

  • ECET 15700 Electronics Circuit Analysis: 4 credit hours
  • TCM 21800 Intro to Engr Technical Reports: 1 credit hour
  • ECET 16400 Applied Object Oriented Programming: 3 credit hours
  • PHYS 21800 General Physics: 3 credit hours
  • MATH 22200 Calculus for Technology II: 3 credit hours

Fourth Semester (15 credit hours)

  • ECET 20700 AC Electronics Circuit Analysis: 4 credit hours
  • ECET 28400 Computer Communications: 4 credit hours
  • TCM 21900 Intro to Technical Presentations: 1 credit hour
  • MATH/TECH Selective (See approved course list): 3 credit hours
  • ECET 23110 Electrical Machines: 3 credit hours

Junior Year

Fifth Semester  (14 credit hours)

  • ECET 20900 Introduction to Microprocessors: 4 credit hours
  • TCM 22200 Intro to Technical Documentation: 1 credit hour
  • ECET Elective: see approved course list: 3 credit hours
  • IET 15000 Quantitative Methods for Technology: 3 credit hours
  • ECET 23120 Industrial Controls: 3 credit hours

Sixth Semester (17 credit hours)

  • ECET 30700 Analog Network Signal Processing: 4 credit hours
  • ECET Elective (see approved course list): 3 credit hours
  • ECET Elective (see approved course list): 3 credit hours
  • Gen Ed Elective (see approved course list: Social Science): 3 credit hours
  • ECET 49300 Ethics & Professionalism in Technology: 1 credit hour
  • IET 35000 Engineering Economy: 3 credit hours
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Senior Year

Seventh Semester (14 credit hours)

  • ECET Elective (see approved course list): 3 credit hours
  • ECET 49000 Senior Design Project Phase I: 1 credit hour
  • TCM 41500 Technical Communication for Design Projects: 1 credit hour
  • BUS-X 100 Business Administration: Intro: 3 credit hours
  • CHEM C101 Elementary Chemistry I LEC: 3 credit hours
  • IET 36400 Total Quality Control: 3 credit hours

Eighth Semester (13 credit hours)

  • ECET Elective (see approved course list): 3 credit hours
  • Sustainability Selective (see approved course list): 3 credit hours
  • ECET 49100 Senior Design Project Phase II: 2 credit hours
  • TCM 41600 Advanced Technical Communication for Design: 1 credit hour
  • TECH Elective (see approved course list): 3 credit hours
  • TECH 49500 Senior Seminar for Engineering Technology (TECH 49100): 1 credit hour

Minor in Electrical Engineering Technology

The minor in electrical engineering technology (EET) requires completion of a minimum of 22 credit hours of ECET courses. Required courses are ECET 10700, 10900, 15700, 15500, and 20700. In addition, one course from the following list must be completed: ECET 20900, 23100 or 28400. At least 12 credit hours of minor must be completed in residence at IUPUI. Students with credit for ECET 11600 should consult the ECET department. 

Students who wish to complete a minor in electrical engineering technology should consult a department advisor about prerequisite courses or credit for courses taken at other universities.

Minor in Digital Electronics Technology

The minor in Digital Electronics Technology focuses on digital and microprocessor systems.  It requires completion of a minimum of 22 credit hours of EET courses.  Required courses are EET 10900, 11600, 15500, 20900, and 30900.  In addition, one of the following must be completed: EET 35700 or 48404.  At least 12 hours of the minor must be completed in residence at IUPUI.

Students who wish to complete a minor in Digital Electronics Technology should consult a department advisor about prerequisite courses or credit for courses taken at other universities.