Program Outline
This outline covers all four semesters of your at-home degree program. You will
receive credit for previous college coursework if you meet Penn Foster standards.
If you wish to receive credit for previous coursework, contact the college you
attended and ask that your transcripts be forwarded to Penn Foster for evaluation.
All previous college work must have been completed with a grade of "C" or
better, and as much as 75% of the required credits may be transferred. We will
also credit your tuition for all the courses that are acceptable.
Computer specifications
You will need access to a Microsoft® Windows®-based computer to complete this program. Penn Foster recommends the following as minimum specifications: Pentium® III 800 MHz or better processor, using Microsoft® Windows® XP or later. You will also need access to the Internet and Microsoft® Office 2007 to complete portions of this program.
Online Library and Librarian
Students at Penn Foster College have access to an online library during their college studies. Students can use the library to do the required course research or for general reference and links to valuable resources. The library contains helpful research assistance, articles, databases, books, and Web links. A librarian is available to answer questions on general research-related topics via email and will assist students in research activities.
SEMESTER ONE |
Basic Skills Assessment
All degree applicants are required to complete two Basic Skills Assessments, one in reading and one in math, to determine the level of readiness for beginning their selected program. Additional studies may be required.
MET100 - Technology Orientation (1 credit)
The development of engineering and engineering technology; technical mathematics; use of a scientific calculator.
EET101 - Fundamentals of Electricity (3 credits)
DC principles; nature of electricity; electric cells and batteries; electrical language and hardware; DC generators; AC principles and components; alternating current; AC currents; types of electric circuits.
MAT110 - Technical Mathematics 1 (2 credits)
Use of formulas; algebraic operations; use of determinants; use of exponents; logarithms.
CSC104 – Computer Applications (3 credits)
Computer and Internet basics; computer hardware and software; digital electronics and file management; introduction to Windows®; pc applications in word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software.
EET103 - Fundamentals of Electronics (3 credits)
Electronic components; semiconductor switching devices; switching and connection devices; basic electronics circuits; amplifiers; oscillators; modulation and detection circuits; logic circuits; pulse digital circuits.
ENG103 - Information Literacy (1 credit)
Teaches students to become effective in finding and utilizing information at libraries and other information centers and through electronic resources available in libraries and on the web.
ENG100 - English Composition (3 credits)
Writing difficulties; grammar review (sentences, parts of speech, punctuation marks, and paragraphs); defining unfamiliar terms; finding ideas through freewriting and brainstorming; organizing ideas; principles of revising and editing; figures of speech; writing for the senses; getting the readers' attention; descriptive writing; first-person narratives; reflective and persuasive essay; thesis statement.
Textbooks included
Proctored Examination*
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SEMESTER TWO
SCI167 – Physical Science (3 credits)
Principles that define and govern the physical universe as we know it; chemistry; physics, earth and space sciences.
MAT122 – Technical Mathematics II (2 credits)
Practical geometry; plane trigonometry; polygons and solids; angles; trigonometric functions.
EET105 – Electrical/Electronic Measurements and Instruments (3 credits)
Transformer fundamentals; checking simple circuits; troubleshooting with basic meters; how a voltmeter works; how an ammeter works; AC measuring instruments; multi-purpose test instruments; oscilloscopes; component testers; digital test equipment.
Social Science Elective (3 credits) (Choose one):
SSC130 Essentials of Psychology
Biology and behavior; consciousness; memory; thought and language; intelligence; personality and gender; stress; community influences.
SSC105 Readings in World Civilization
Importance of the study of history; major events of the sixteenth through twentieth centuries; causal relationships between events and trends.
SSC150 Foundations of Political Science
The normative questions of politics; logical and empirical analysis of political questions.
EET210 – Electric Motors and Controls (3 credits)
Principles of generator and motor operation; principles of induction motors and synchronous motors; performance and speed control; principles of motor control systems; solid-state drive systems; SCRs as AC to DC converters; installation and maintenance of drive systems.
MET101 Basic Drafting (3 credits)
Recognizing and interpreting various types of drawings; using drafting equipment; drawing techniques; creating projections; adding dimensions, sections, auxiliary views, and breaks to drawings; geometric drawing systems.
Proctored Examination*
SEMESTER THREE
MET221 – Quality Control Systems (3 credits)
Establishing quality systems; interpreting conventional and GD&T system drawings; setting up and using inspection tools and equipment; developing part acceptance procedures; statistical process control (SPC) fundamentals and practical applications.
EET212 – Electrical Equipment (3 credits)
Sizing and selecting conductors, raceways, devices, and controls incorporated in electrical systems; identifying key characteristics of electrical equipment including circuit protection, outlet; and control devices; creating ladder logic relay diagrams.
EET214 – Interpreting the National Electric Code® (3 credits)
Locating the applicable code section to identify specific electrical installation requirements; interpreting and applying code specifications during the electrical-system design process; evaluating sample installations to ensure code compliance.
EET216 – Electrical Installations (3 credits)
How electricity is generated and distributed; interpreting blueprints that represent various types of electrical systems; evaluating industrial electrical system requirements; specifying the correct equipment and conductor type and capacity for electrical systems; the role of each major component in a utility’s electrical distribution system; the basic design characteristics of underground distribution systems.
ENG121 – Business and Technical Writing (3 credits)
Writing styles; ABC method of organizing material; grammar (parts of speech, active and passive voice, complete sentences vs. sentence fragments; parallel construction); using action verbs; constructing paragraphs; writing memos, business letters, and e-mails; organizing material; conducting research; documenting sources; outlining; providing illustrations; writing reports, proposals, descriptions, instructions, articles, and manuals.
MET240 – Electro/Mechanical Control Technology (3 credits)
Recognizing control system types; various types of feedback loops, designing digital and analog systems; operation of controlled and sensing devices; system evaluation and troubleshooting.
Proctored Examination*
SEMESTER FOUR
MET202 – Drafting with AutoCAD® (3 credits)
Computer aided drafting and design systems; AutoCAD® menus and features; file and entity creation; drawing organization; displaying modifying, and annotating drawings; data exchange and output methods.
Technical Electives (5-6 credits) (Choose two):
MET241 Tool Design 1 (3 credits)
Single-point, multi-point, and rotary tools; types of work-holding devices; tool wear and failure; shearing and die-cutting; bending, forming and extrusion dies; forging dies.
MET242 Tool Design 2 (3 credits)
Principles of gauging; tools for soldering, brazing, and mechanical joining processes; safety; tool materials.
IET249: Computer Aided Manufacturing (2 credits)
MAT220 Analytic Geometry and Calculus (4 credits)
Rectangular coordinates, graphics of linear equation; average rate of change; applications of integrals; derivatives and their applications; applications of calculus to shapes and moments.
MET248 Industrial Plastics (3 credits)
Students receive an introduction to the basic chemical principles that are relevant to the plastics industry. They will understand the properties and uses for various types of plastics, how to test and identify the plastic’s properties and the effects of introducing certain additives. The course also includes a discussion of manufacturing processes, such as molding, machining, finishing, material selection, process control and extruding.
General Education Elective (3 credits) (Choose one):
HUM102 Art Appreciation
Artistic media; historical periods and artistic movements; roles of the artist and the viewer; art criticism.
HUM104 Music Appreciation
Appreciating music; roles of composer and listener; principles of music theory and instrumentation; historical periods; varying styles of music.
EET249 – Resident Laboratory Training (Electrical) (3 credits)
This two-week session includes the use of various measuring instruments for performing a series of comprehensive experiments. The experiments are designed to provide familiarization with instrumentation, equipment, preparation of data, and laboratory reporting techniques.
Proctored Examination*
* As a Degree candidate, you will take a proctored exam at the end of each semester. We make it easy because you pick the location and the person you want to supervise the exam, as long as Penn Foster College's established policy and qualifications are met. Complete information packets with procedures will be provided well in advance, before completion of final semester coursework.
NOTE: Advanced standing student shipments may vary from the above schedule.
A High School Diploma or GED is required to enroll in this degree program. Although this outline covers all four semesters of the Electrical Engineering Technology Degree Program, you receive lesson materials for each semester as you enroll.
NEC and National Electrical Code are registered trademarks of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
AutoCAD is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated registered in the United States of America and/or other jurisdictions.
IBM is a trademark of IBM Corporation registered in the United States of America and/or other jurisdictions.
Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation or it subsidiaries registered in the United States of America and/or other jurisdictions.
We reserve the right to change the program content and materials when it becomes necessary.