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Engineering Technology - Associate of Applied Science (Major Code - EGRT)

The Engineering Technology Associate of Applied Science degree provides training in configuring, programming, and networking electronic equipment. Students learn to use common communications test equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers. The program is designed to prepare students for a career in engineering or for further study in the operation of specialized equipment in numerous related fields.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

  • Communicate technical information such as test results in written documents and oral summaries, and in presentations to groups.
  • Demonstrate and apply computer programming for control and data reduction.
  • Program industrial devices such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
  • Navigate the Linux operating system.
  • Configure an Internet Protocol (IP) address.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of electromagnetic phenomena at the technician level.
  • Configure, interface, and interpret data from test and communication equipment.

Degree Map

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 19 CREDITS

Composition 6 credits

ENG 101Composition**

3
ENG 102English Composition**

3

Mathematics 4 credits

MAT 151Precalculus Algebra**

4
or higher (4 credits)

Liberal Arts 6 credits

Liberal arts

3
ECN 201Principles of Macroeconomics***

3

Technology Literacy 3 credits

CIS 116Computer Essentials*

3

CORE CURRICULUM 42 CREDITS

BUS 167Business Communications*

3
CED 224Field Experience in Cooperative Education

2
CHM 130Fundamental Chemistry***

4
CIS 150Essentials of Networking*

3
EGR 102Principles of Engineering*

3
EGR 103Electrical Components and Systems*

4
EGR 104Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers*

4
EGR 107Introduction to RF Communication Systems*

4
EGR 122Programming for Engineering and Science*

4
MAT 182Precalculus Trigonometry*

3
PHY 111General Physics I**

4
PHY 112General Physics II**

4

ELECTIVES (AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE 64 CREDITS)

General education electives must be chosen from the general education list. See www.cochise.edu/AGEC.

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 64 CREDITS