Applied Engineering Technology
Course Overview
Students in the Applied Engineering Technology program may choose courses from two pathways: engineering technology or transfer.
The engineering technology pathway is geared towards the student who wishes to complete the A.A.S. degree and seek employment upon graduation in an electrical and/or technical field where knowledge of basic electronics is essential. This pathway includes core electronics courses and AET electives. The electives include in-context principles and concepts relative to the workplace environments that students may be employed in.
The transfer pathway is designed to allow a student to transfer into a bachelor’s degree engineering technology program. Locally, both Temple and Drexel offer engineering technology degree programs at the bachelor’s level. College level chemistry and physics are components of these curricula along with precalculus math courses.
Engineering technology programs emphasize problem solving and having lab and technical based skills. Engineering technology programs prepare individuals for application oriented careers in industry, such as manufacturing, field-service, marketing, technical sales, or as technical members of an engineering team.
Course Structure
Course Structure for Engineering Technology Associate Degree
Semester 1 (5 Courses)
AET 101: Introduction to Robotics
ENGL 101: English Composition I (or Honors)
FNMT 118 or MATH 161: Intermediate Algebra or Precalculus I
CHEM 110 or General Elective: Introductory Chemistry or General Elective
CIS 103: Introduction to Information Technology
Semester 2 (4 Courses)
ENGL 102: The Research Paper (or Honors)
ELEC 120: Direct and Alternating Current Circuits
Any AET Course or Prior Learning Experience: 3-4 Credits
ENGL 115: Public Speaking
Semester 3 (5 Courses)
ELEC 124: Semiconductor Devices
Any TWO AET Courses or Prior Learning Experience: 6-8 Credits
AET Elective
PHYS 105: Survey of Physics
ANTH 112 or HIST 142 or HIST 150 or SOC 101 or SOC 101H or SOC 115: Cultural Analysis and Interpretation
Semester 4 (5 Courses)
ELEC 130: Digital Electronics
Any TWO AET Courses or Prior Learning Experience: 6-8 Credits
AET Elective
General Elective
PHYS 112 or ENGL 115 or ECON 181: General Physics II or Public Speaking or Principles of Economics (Macroeconomics)
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Electrical and Electronics Drafters
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians