Program: Electronics Engineering Technology (B.S.) - South Dakota State University

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Apr 04, 2025

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Program Coordinator/Contact

Byron Garry, Associate Professor
Department of Construction and Concrete Industry Management
Solberg Hall 116
605-688-6417

Program Information

The Electronics Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science degree program blends theory with an extensive hands-on, lab-based course sequence. The program has three key components: electronics foundations, advanced electronics applications, and applied management. The goal is to prepare graduates to use be proficient in using, developing, and troubleshooting electronic devices, networks, and controls. Electronics technology courses include circuits, analog and digital systems (intro and advanced), networking, programming, microcontrollers, industrial controls and PLCs, circuit board design, power systems, and communication systems. The program also includes courses in computer programming, project management, quality systems management, and statistics.

Accreditation, Certification, and Licensure

The Electronics Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and the General Criteria for Electrical / Electronics Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs.

Requirements for Electronics Engineering Technology Major: 120 Credits

Bachelor of Science

System General Education Requirements

Goal #1 Written Communication: SGR #1 Elective Credits: 3 and
ENGL 277 - Technical Writing in Engineering [SGR #1, HSDC] Credits: 3
Goal #2 Oral Communication: SGR #2 Elective Credits: 3
Goal #3 Social Sciences: ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics (COM) [SGR #3, HSDC] Credits: 3 and SGR #3 Elective Credits: 3
Goal #4 Arts and Humanities: SGR #4 Electives Credits: 6
Goal #5 Mathematics:
MATH 114 - College Algebra (COM) [SGR #5, HSDC] Credits: 3
Goal #6 Natural Sciences:
PHYS 111 - Introduction to Physics I (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3
, PHYS 111L - Introduction to Physics I Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1 , PHYS 113 - Introduction to Physics II (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 3 , and PHYS 113L - Introduction to Physics II Lab (COM) [SGR #6, HSDC] Credits: 1

Major Requirements

ET 210 - Introduction to Electronic Systems Credits: 3
ET 210L - Introduction to Electronic Systems Lab Credits: 1
ET 220 - Analog Electronics Credits: 3
ET 220L - Analog Electronics Lab Credits: 1
ET 232 - Digital Electronics and Microprocessors Credits: 2
ET 232L - Digital Electronics and Microprocessors Lab Credits: 1
ET 240 - Techniques of Servicing Credits: 3
ET 325 - Advanced Analog Electronics Credits: 3
ET 325L - Advanced Analog Electronics Lab Credits: 1
ET 330 - Microcontrollers and Networks Credits: 2
ET 330L - Microcontrollers and Networks Lab Credits: 1
ET 332 - Advanced Digital Electronics Credits: 2
ET 332L - Advanced Digital Electronics Lab Credits: 1
ET 345 - Power Systems Credits: 2
ET 345L - Power Systems Lab Credits: 1
ET 380 - Circuit Boards and Design Credits: 2
ET 380L - Circuit Boards and Design Lab Credits: 1
ET 426 - Communication Systems Credits: 2
ET 426L - Communication Systems Lab Credits: 1
ET 451 - Industrial Controls and PLCs Credits: 2
ET 451L - Industrial Controls and PLCs Lab Credits: 1
ET 471 - Capstone Experience Credits: 2
ET 490 - Seminar (COM) Credits: 1

Supporting Coursework

ACCT 210 - Principles of Accounting I (COM) Credits: 3
BADM / MGMT 360 - Organization and Management (COM) Credits: 3
or GE 385 - Introduction to Systems Engineering and Management Credits: 3
CM 130 - Management Tools and Analysis Credits: 3
CSC 150 - Computer Science I (COM) Credits: 3
GE 101 - Introduction to Engineering and Technical Professions Credits: 1
GE 121 - Engineering Design Graphics I Credits: 1
GE 123 - Computer Aided Drawing Credits: 1
GE 231 - Technology, Society, and Ethics Credits: 3
GE 470 - Project Management Credits: 2
HRM 460 - Human Resource Management (COM) Credits: 3
or LDR 435 - Organizational Leadership and Team Development Credits: 3
MATH 121 - Survey of Calculus (COM) [SGR #5, HSDC] Credits: 4
MATH 121L - Survey of Calculus Lab [HSDC] Credits: 1
MNET 367 - Production Strategy Credits: 2
MNET 367L - Production Strategy Lab Credits: 1
OM 462 - Quality Management Credits: 3
STAT 281 - Introduction to Statistics (COM) [SGR #5, HSDC] Credits: 3
Technical Electives Credits: 12

Total Required Credits: 120

Internship Program

Students have the opportunity to work in industry and receive technical elective credit for the experience through OM 494 . A formal work plan must be approved by the Internship Supervisor and Faculty Advisor prior to registering for internship credits. Further information can be found in the department.

Summary of Program Requirements

Bachelor of Science
System General Education Requirements*	32 Credit Hours
Major Requirements	39 Credit Hours
Supporting Coursework	49 Credit Hours
Electives**	0 Credit Hours

*System General Education Requirements for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree shall include a minimum of 30 credit hours. Some general education coursework may be counted for Major Requirements and Supporting Coursework.
**Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.

Academic Advising Guide Sheet

The goal of the academic advising guide sheets and sample plans of study is to promote undergraduate student success by guiding all students to timely completion of an undergraduate degree. Students are not limited to the course sequence provided for their academic program. Instead, the sample plan of study is one possible path to completing your degree and is meant to be used as a guide for planning purposes in consultation with an academic advisor. The plans also help students prepare for meetings with their academic advisor and track their progress in their selected academic program.

Electronics Engineering Technology (B.S.)

Electronics Engineering Technology (B.S.)

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