Electrical & Information Engineering Technology Majors
The EIET program is a four-year undergraduate program leading to a Bachelor of Science Degree. The EIET program teaches the fundamental elements of electrical power, analog/digital electronics, microcomputers, control systems, telecommunications, instrumentation and networking principles. Mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and related controls are also covered. The program begins with a base of introductory classes in math, physics, statistics and computer programming and continues into practical engineering applications of EIET in industrial settings. In addition to the advanced-level technical classes with computer simulations, the program has a strong hands-on orientation and includes numerous labs and project experiences.
Engineering technology is the profession in which a knowledge of mathematics, engineering and natural sciences, gained by higher education, experience and practice is devoted primarily to the implementation and extension of existing technology for the benefit of humanity. Students in engineering technology programs acquire hands-on technical skills that enable them to solve production and system implementation problems and help them develop real-life solutions.
Major:
Electrical and Information Engineering Technology, B.S.
Minor:
Electrical/Electronics Technology (EET)
(Click major/minor/certificate title to see typical courses for the program)
Students majoring in EIET have great opportunities for a bright career since the major content of the curriculum they study will not become obsolete. Practical industrial experiences offered by the EIET program expose students to the world of work. Students have the opportunity for hands-on experiences in the classroom, the EIET laboratories, or at local industries through cooperative education and senior design projects. This prepares them for a variety of engineering technology and technical leadership positions.
Program graduates have an excellent reputation among employers in Iowa, as well as other states. Most of our junior and senior students are employed part time by local industry based on their skills and qualifications. According to our recent statistics, starting salaries of our graduates are between $39K and $45K per year, depending on qualifications and job responsibilities. Please click on the “Alumni” button in the EIET web site to see testimonials of some of our recent graduates.
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A friendly environment where you interact on a daily and personal basis with your professors
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A flexible program offering a wide variety of options and emphases with sufficient rigor to prepare for a productive career in the EIET area
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Individualized hands-on training using state-of-the-art equipment and trainers used in industry
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Small class sizes make the difference.
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Iowa’s first four-year BS degree granting engineering technology program
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Excellent part-time job opportunities for EIET juniors and seniors in local industries
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Articulation agreements with all Iowa Community Colleges, which may provide transfer credits up to 65 semester hours.
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Several annual competitive scholarships
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Program Industrial Advisory Board, in addition to the Department of Industrial Technology Advisory Board
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IEEE (Institute of Electrical Electronics Engineers) active student organization for great leadership skills and, also other departmental professional organization chapters
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Opportunities for local industry-sponsored senior design projects and part-time jobs
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Dedicated departmental student computer labs with continuously updated software tools
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Housed in the Industrial Technology Center, featuring classrooms with state-of-the-art media facilities
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Specialized laboratories with modern equipment and testing devices
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Student computer laboratory for instructional and student use
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Several full-tuition industrial technology scholarships are available to incoming freshmen on a competitive basis through the College of Natural Sciences Mathematics, Science and Technology Symposium. Other departmental and college level scholarships include the W&H Wagner Scholarship, J.P. LaRue Scholarship, W.E. Luck Scholarship, Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics (CEMS) Scholarships, Students First Scholarship, and others.
More information on department scholarships can found at Financial Aid.