The major course component of the electronics technology BS degree with a concentration in avionics has been developed to provide students proficiency in sophisticated aviation electronics systems found on board commercial, corporate and private aircraft. The program will stress science and technology as they apply to today’s modern fleet of aircraft.
This degree program provides in-depth application of theory and physical sciences to advanced avionics systems found on today’s modern fleet of aircraft. The curriculum includes the avionics courses of the AAS avionics degree program, which applies mathematics and science to electrical circuits, digital electronics, aircraft communication/navigation systems, and aircraft pulse/radar systems. The additional avionics courses of the BS degree cover aircraft power/distribution systems, flight control/management systems, electronics flight instrument systems, long-range navigation systems integrated avionics systems, and traffic alert and avoidance systems. Avionics installation and maintenance, reliability and maintainability, as well as integrated logistics support courses, are also covered as part of this degree program.
The Lab View program Graphical Programming for Instrumentation is used for the avionics laboratory/exercises wherever applicable.
Students must complete an avionics degree project (see AET409 in the course descriptions) in order to graduate. The project must be approved by the department chair.
Graduates of the program are also prepared for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) General Radiotelephone Operator License examination. Graduates must pass a qualifying exam for the FCC License to graduate.
This program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.ABET.org.
Upon completion of curriculum requirements, students in this program are eligible to participate in Technical Operations - Collegiate Training Initiative program. See TO-CTI section.
Program Objectives
Program educational objectives for the BS in Electronic Engineering Technology - Avionics are developed to prepare students for the post-graduation activities. These program educational objectives are intended to produce versatile graduates in engineering technology who:
- Will be successful in their chosen avionics/electronics career path. Graduates of this program will be able to pursue positions that require avionics/electronics design, development, implementation, and manufacturing of avionics systems and processes.
- Will be able to pursue FCC license, professional education, graduate study and/or continued education.
- Will conduct themselves as responsible members of society through involvement in community and professional engagement.
Student Outcomes
The BS electronic engineering technology - Avionics program seeks to provide an engaging educational experience for students. These form the basis for particular abilities that students should be able to demonstrate prior to graduation. These abilities coincide with new ETAC ABET criterion 3 (1) through
(5) requirements as presented below:
- Graduates will demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems used in electronic engineering technology program
- Graduates will demonstrate an ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate of an electronic/avionic system
- Graduates will demonstrate an ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly- defined technical and non-technical environments; and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature
- Graduates will demonstrate an ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes of an electronic/avionic system
- Graduates will demonstrate an ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.
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