Division: Mathematics, Engineering and
Physical Science
Academic Dept: Engineering Technology
Curriculum Chair: Prof. Ernest Joerg
Tel: 914-606-6957
Program Description:
The Electrical Technology
Department offers courses that keep abreast of rapid change in
technology. For example, it took 2,400 years to advance from the abacus
to the first vacuum tube computer which filled a room and it has taken
only 25 years to advance to a computer on a microchip. Today, technology
in electronics changes in a matter of months. The electrical technology
program emphasizes a multi-discipline approach to support aspects of
power utilities, and support the growth of electronics in health care,
computers, automotive control, robotics and automation. As the
electronics industry evolves the program is updated to keep up-to-date
and prepare a student for a career in this field.
Graduates may transfer to four-year institutions
offering Bachelor of Technology or Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
Technology programs. These courses are also offered in the evening.
In addition to fundamental courses in electricity
and electronics, our electrical students study solid state materials,
semiconductor devices, microprocessors, robotics, analog and digital
communication, electrical machines, fiber optics, lasers, logic
circuits, operational amplifiers, circuit design, energy conversion,
computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided instruction (CAI).
Modifications are constantly made in response to rapid technological
changes to insure that the program is current.
To ensure that graduates become well-rounded
professionals, candidates for the A.A.S. also received a solid
background in the liberal arts. The holder of the Associate in Applied
Science in Electrical Technology will be seen as a valued asset to his
or her potential employers. The courses provide hands-on laboratories,
circuit simulation as well as theory. The program is designed to support
the growth of various allied fields which use electronics as part of
their applications.
Recommended Full-Time
Semester Plan
The curriculum chairperson for this
program
recommends taking the courses for this degree in a particular order.
Click the button above for recommended semester-by-semester layout of
the classes needed to complete this program.
Program
Descriptions Table of Contents
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Core Requirements
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Credit Hours
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ENG 101, 102 Comp & Lit I & II |
6 |
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MATH 110A
College Algebra with
Trigonometry |
4 |
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MATH 115A Technical
Mathematics with Calculus* |
4 |
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PHYSC
107A, 108, 109A, 110
Technical Physics I, II & Labs |
6 |
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Behavioral Science,
Humanities
& Social Science
choose one course from any two
areas for total of... |
6 |
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Phys. Ed.
(1 health/fitness, 1 sport) |
2 |
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Total
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28 |
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Degree
Requirements
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Credit Hours
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CIVIL 103 Intro to
Technology * |
3 |
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ELEC 129
Digital Logic |
3 |
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ELEC 128 Electrical
Circuits |
3 |
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ELEC 137
Electronic Waveforms |
3 |
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ELEC 160 Electronics |
3 |
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ELEC 204
Electrical Machinery |
3 |
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ELEC 239 Analog Amplifiers |
3 |
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ELEC 218 Introduction to
Microprocessors |
3 |
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ELEC 266 Computer
Applications |
2 |
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ELEC 281
Electrical Layout Lab |
1 |
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ELEC 217A Electronics Laboratory |
1 |
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ELEC 282 Electronic
Communication |
3 |
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Technical
Electives ** |
6 |
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Total |
37 |
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Minimum Total
Credits |
65 |
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*Or an approved substitute by Chair. **Recommended: ELEC 228 Energy Conversion and Power, ELEC 138 Introduction to Telecommunications, ELEC 223 Digital Logic and Switching Circuits, ELEC 227 Electrical System Analysis, ELEC 240 Advanced Electronics, ELEC 212A Emerging Electronic Applications, ELEC 261 Computer Diagnostics, ELEC 258 Computer-Based Instrumentation, ELEC 265 Network Transform Analysis, ELEC 285 Emerging Digital Technology.
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IEEE
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) maintains a student chapter of this international, professional electrical society at Westchester Community College—Epsilon Omega Zeta, chartered in 1971. Throughout the year, the IEEE sponsors on-campus speakers on leading technical topics, day trips to electrical corporations, and travel to the annual Electro Exposition in New York, New Jersey, or Massachusetts. The IEEE aids students in employment search, college transfers, and exam review sessions. Westchester
Community College has one of three worldwide student chapters of the Power Engineering Society (PES/IEEE). |
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