Associate Degree in Science in Electrical Engineering Technology (AS)
Program Description
The Associate Degree in Science in Electrical Engineering Technology program aims to prepare professionals with the skills necessary to work in the fields of electricity, electrical controls, and renewable energy systems. This program is designed for students interested in the fields of electricity, power, and renewable energy.
Students will gain the practical skills and specialized knowledge to work in a business or offer services as electricians and renewable energy installers. It also prepares students to take the Assistant Electrical Surveyor and the Surveyor Electrical Surveyor exams in Puerto Rico upon graduation.
The curriculum covers the methodologies, technologies, and equipment for the proper and safe installation of electrical and renewable energy systems. The curriculum combines lectures that introduce electrical engineering concepts and methodologies with practical laboratory sections. In the labs, the skills necessary for an electrician are developed, such as making safe electrical connections, programming electrical controls, and installing electrical and renewable equipment at residential, commercial, and industrial levels.
Graduates of the program will be able to work in the field of electricity and power. The knowledge and skills acquired will enable them to adequately perform in electrical power installation projects and renewable energy systems. The courses and laboratories included in the curriculum make program graduates a valuable specialized resource in the construction and energy industries.
The Associate Degree in Science in Electrical Engineering Technology program also provides an alternative for students interested in exploring careers in engineering at the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, Bayamón Campus. The program allows students to take some courses that can be transferred to the School of Engineering's bachelor's degree programs. The School of Engineering currently offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, and Industrial Engineering.
The Bayamón Campus is authorized to offer this program.
Program Goals
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To provide training in understanding the principles of electrical engineering in the installation and maintenance of electrical and renewable energy systems.
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To provide instruction in the installation of the various components of electrical and photovoltaic systems, following the regulations and codes that govern the practice.
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To develop skills for cost estimation, time management, and planning of an electrical or renewable energy project.
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To foster collaboration with professionals from other disciplines in the field, with a sense of ethical, moral, and social responsibility.
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To convey an appreciation for work, the state of the art of technology, and electrical engineering, and to provide instruction in working with electrical engineers in the implementation of electrical system designs.
Program Objectives
Develop professionals who can:
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Master the technologies associated with Electrical Engineering to solve engineering problems that affect society, through the application of critical thinking, scientific and mathematical reasoning, and the demonstration of professional and ethical behavior.
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Possess the knowledge to apply the technologies and standards in the field of electrical energy and assist in the design, installation, testing, manufacturing, operation, and maintenance of electrical and renewable energy systems.
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Demonstrate oral, written, and graphic communication skills, as well as leadership skills, to perform effectively and responsibly as a member of multidisciplinary teams or independently.
Graduate Competency Profile
The program is designed to develop competencies that will enable students to:
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Apply modern knowledge, techniques, skills, and tools from mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve well-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
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Design solutions to well-defined technical problems and assist with the engineering design of systems, components, or processes specific to the discipline.
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Use written, oral, and graphic communication in well-defined technical and non-technical environments; and identify and utilize appropriate technical literature.
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Perform standardized tests, measurements, and experiments, and analyze and interpret the results.
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Function effectively as a member of a technical team.
Graduation Requirements for the Associate Degree in Science in Electrical Engineering Technology Program
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Meet the graduation requirements for associate degrees, as stipulated in the General Catalog.
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Pass all prescribed major and distributive courses with a grade of C or higher.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (AS)
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General Education Requirements
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18 credits
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Concentration Requirements
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35 credits
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Related Requirements
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3 credits
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Prescribed Distribution Requirements
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6-8 credits
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Total
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62-64 credits
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General Education Requirements - 18 credits
Eighteen (18) credits are required as described in the current General Catalog. Students in this program are exempt from taking GEIC 1010 Information and Computing Technologies, GEEC 2000 Entrepreneurial Culture, and GEHS 2010 Historical Process of Contemporary Puerto Rico.
Related Requirements - 3 credits
Concentration Requirements - 35 credits
Prescribed Distribution Requirements - 6 to 8 credits
The student will select from six to eight credits from the following courses: