Program: Electronics Technology Major - South Dakota State University

2013-2014 Undergraduate Catalog

Apr 20, 2025

Program Contact/Coordinator
Byron Garry, Academic Program Coordinator
Department of Construction and Operations Management
Solberg Hall 116
605-688-6417
e-mail: byron.garry@sdstate.edu
http://www.sdstate.edu/etm/
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Program Description
The Electronics Technology Bachelor of Science degree program is a hands-on, lab-based blend of electronics theory and application. The program has three key components: electronics foundations, advanced electronics applications, and applied management. The goal is to prepare graduates to use technical and managerial skills to be successful in a variety of career choices. Electronics technology courses include circuits, analog and digital systems (intro and advanced), networking, industrial controls and PLCs, PCB design, power systems, and communication systems. The program also includes project management, quality systems management, statistics, and industrial safety.

Course Delivery Format
The program provides coursework on campus, in classroom, laboratory, and in field-based settings.

Requirements for Electronics Technology Major: 120 Credits

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

System General Education Requirements*: 32

Goal #1 Written Communication:
ENGL 101
, and
ENGL 277
Credits: 6
Goal #2 Oral Communication:
SPCM 101*
Credits: 3
Goal #3 Social Sciences/Diversity:
ECON 202
and Goal # 3 Elective Credits: 6
Goal #4 Arts and Humanities/Diversity Credits: 6
Goal #5 Mathematics:
MATH 102
Credits: 3
Goal #6 Natural Sciences:
PHYS 111-111L
and
CHEM 106-106L
Credits: 8

Institutional Graduation Requirements**: 5

Goal #1 First Year Seminar:
GE 109-109L**
Credits: 2
Goal #2 Cultural Awareness and Social and Environmental Responsibility::
GE 231 - Technology, Society, and Ethics**
Credits: 3

Major Requirements: 67

GE 121 - Engineering Design Graphics I Credits: 1
GE 123 - Computer Aided Drawing Credits: 1
CSC 105 - Introduction to Computers (COM) Credits: 3
MATH 121-121L - Survey of Calculus and Lab* (COM) Credits: 5
PHYS 113-113L - Introduction to Physics II and Lab* (COM) Credits: 4
ET 210-210L - Introduction to Electronic Systems Credits: 4
ET 232-232L - Digital Electronics and Microprocessors and Lab Credits: 3
ET 240 - Techniques of Servicing Credits: 2
ET 325-325L - Advanced Analog Electronics and Lab Credits: 3, 0
ET 330-330L - Microcontrollers and Networks and Lab Credits: 3, 0
ET 332-332L - Advanced Digital Electronics and Lab Credits: 3, 0
ET 345-345L - Power Systems and Lab Credits: 3/0
ET 380-380L - Circuit Boards and Design and Lab Credits: 3, 0
ET 451-451L - Industrial Controls and PLCs and Lab Credits: 3, 0
ET 426-426L - Communication Systems and Lab Credits: 4
ET 471-471L - Capstone Experience and Lab (CI) (AW) Credits: 1
Supporting Coursework: 31
ACCT 210 - Principles of Accounting I (COM) Credits: 3
ACCT 211 - Principles of Accounting II (COM) Credits: 3
GE 425-525 - Occupational Safety and Health Management Credits: 3
MGMT 310 - Business Finance Credits: 3
MGMT 325 - Management Information Systems Credits: 3
MGMT 360 - Organization and Management Credits: 3
MGMT 460 - Human Resource Management Credits: 3
OM 462-562 - Quality Management Credits: 3
OM 469-569 - Project Management Credits: 2
OM 494 - Internship (AW) Credits: 1-3
Technical Elective Credits: 4

Total Required Credits: 120

Management Minor:

Student may choose additional courses needed to fulfill the requirements for the Management Minor offered through the Economics Department .

Cooperative Education Program:

Students have the opportunity to work in industry and receive technical elective credit for the experience through ET 497. A formal work plan must be approved by the Program Coordinator of Electronics Engineering Technology prior to the work experience. Further information can be found in the Program’s Cooperative Education policy.

Curriculum Notes

* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 64 credits.

** South Dakota State University has a 5 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).

(G) Globalization Requirement.

(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.

Electronics Technology Major