Area of Study Overview
| Advisory: It is strongly recommended that students do not take any of the nuclear engineering or electronics systems engineering area of study courses unless their math skills (calculus I or higher) are reasonably current. |
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The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electronics Systems Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission(s) of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Electrical/Electronic(s) Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs Program Criteria.
The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with an area of study in Electronics Systems Engineering Technology is designed for technologists employed in various phases of the electronics industry, including computer hardware, avionics, instrumentation and control, and communications. A total of 18 area of study credits must be from 3000/4000-level courses. The BS degree with an area of study in Electronic Systems Engineering Technology is a 120-credit program.
The Electronics Systems Engineering Technology program’s goal is to educate engineering technology practitioners who are immediately relevant to or practicing in industry by frequently evaluating and improving our educational programs, engaging in scholarly and industrially based activities, and working within the broader community to be relevant to the professional and global community.
The Heavin School's vision and mission statements are reviewed and updated periodically, most recently in 2018. These reviews are performed by the mentors as well as the Industrial Advisory Council (IAC). Details are published in the Heavin School and IAC meeting minutes. The current vision and mission statements are published on Thomas Edison State University’s website.
Degree Requirements
Computer Programming or Programmable Logic Controllers
CIS-1070 or above
STA-2010
MAT-2310
MAT-2320
PHY-1150
PHY-1160
CHE-1210
NOTE:
How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study:
- All of the courses in this area of study can be completed through Thomas Edison State University ways to earn credit.
- A total of 18 area of study credits must be from course at the 3000 level or above.
Electronic Systems Engineering Technology Program (ESET)
| Year |
Enrollments |
Graduates |
| 2016 - 2017 |
329 |
10 |
| 2017 - 2018 |
402 |
18 |
| 2018 - 2019 |
447 |
43 |
| 2019 - 2020 |
435 |
30 |
| 2021 - 2022 |
392 |
32 |
| 2022 - 2023 |
365 |
29 |
Credit Distribution
I. General Education Featured Courses (46 Credits)
A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)
B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 Credits)
| SOC-1010 | Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| ETH-2200 | Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership | 3 |
| POS-1100 | American Government | 3 |
C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (15 Credits)
Select two featured courses from the list below:
D. Scientific Knowledge (7 Credits)
II. Electronics Systems Engineering Technology (65 Credits)
Electronic Engineering Technology Electives (9 Credits)
| - | Military/INPO Discipline Specific Training including Laboratory/Practicum | 1-10 |
| - | OR | |
| ELT-3080 | Industrial Electronics | 3 |
| CTR-2120 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 3 |
| CMP-3540 | Network Technology | 3 |
Complete the following
| APS-4000 | Occupational Safety and Health | 3 |
| APS-4020 | Applied Quality Management | 3 |
| MAN-4350 | Project Management | 3 |
| APS-4900 | Engineering Technology Assessment/Career Planning | 3 |
| ELT-4950 | Electronics Systems Engineering Technology Capstone | 4 |
III. Electives (9 Credits)
For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.
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Total Credit Hours: 120
Required Advisement
Students are encouraged to schedule and complete planning sessions with academic advisors. Academic advisors discuss and elaborate on recommended course sequence and prerequisites in these advising sessions.
The advised sequence of courses (suggested prerequisite requirements) is as follows:
- Calculus I (MAT-2310) prior to Calculus II (MAT-2320)
- Physics I with Lab (PHY-1150), prior to Physics II with Lab (PHY-1160)
- Physics II with Lab (PHY-1160) prior to Solid State Devices & Circuits with Lab (ELT-3060)
- DC Circuits with Lab (ELE-2110) and AC Circuits with Lab (ELE-2120) prior to Solid State Devices & Circuits with Lab (ELT-3060) and Linear & Integrated Circuits with Lab (ELT-3070)
- ELT-3060 and ELT-3070 prior to Digital Electronics with Lab (ELD-3020)
- ELT-3060 and ELT-3070 prior to Microprocessors with Lab (ELD-3110)
- ELT-3060 and ELT-3070 prior to Electronic Communication Systems with Lab (ELC-2010)
- ELT-3060 and ELT-3070 prior to Electronic Instrumentation & Control (CTR-2110)
- All ESET AOS courses should be completed prior to Electronics Assessment/Career Planning (APS/ELT-4900)
- Electronics Assessment/Career Planning (APS/ELT-4900) prior to Electronics Systems Engineering Technology Capstone (ELT-4950)
The following summarizes the prescribed sequence above:
Program Educational Objectives
The program educational objectives (PEOS) are broad statements describing the career and professional accomplishments that the Electronics Systems Engineering Technology program is preparing graduates to achieve in 3-5 years after graduation. The BS degree in Electronics Systems Engineering Technology (ESET) strives to produce qualified and competent applied technology engineering professionals who can immediately make substantial contributions to their employers.
The PEOS are to:
- demonstrate a desire and commitment to remain technically current through formal training, self-improvement, and continuing education, while applying skills that involve both practical and acquired knowledge;
- demonstrate a commitment to increased levels of leadership and responsibilities in the electronics field;
- function effectively in a professional/industrial environment while maintaining independent thought, a focus on safety and efficiency, and adherence to ethical standards;
- demonstrate ongoing commitment to professionalism through teamwork as a leader or influential team member in the solution of technical challenges/issues; and
- advocate for the industry through membership/involvement with professional/communal/educational societal, committees, and panels.