As a student in our electronic engineering technology program, you will learn about hardware and circuitry and acquire the analytical and technical skills to test and optimize the performance of feedback control systems. This program will introduce you to the latest technology, including microprocessors, embedded microcontrollers, digital signal processing, visual programming, and VSLI devices. You are required to successfully complete two co-op work semesters beginning junior year. This program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. (See www.abet.org for information about TAC/ABET accreditation.)

As a graduate you will be qualified for a career in telecommunications, power electronics, digital and analog systems, and new product design.

Course of Study - BEET

First Year Fall Semester

• Circuit Theory I
• Introduction to Engineering and Technology
• English I
• College Mathematics I

First Year Spring Semester

• Computer Science I Using C
• Circuit Theory II
• Electronic Design I
• English II
• College Mathematics II

Second Year Fall Semester

• Electronic Devices
• Logic Circuits
• Social Science Elective
• Calculus I
• College Physics I

Second Year Spring Semester

• Microcontrollers and Embedded Computer Systems
• Integrated Circuits with Applications
• Social Science Elective
• Calculus II
• College Physics II
• Writing Competency Assessment

Second Year Summer Semester

• Optional Cooperative Work Term

Third Year Fall Semester

• Technical Communications
• Object Oriented Programming for Electronics
• Electric Motors
• Technical Elective
• Calculus III

Third Year Spring Semester

• Cooperative Work Semester I

Third Year Summer Semester

• Advanced Sensors and Interfacing Systems
• Linear Network Analysis
• Discrete Signals and Systems
• Digital Applications

Fourth Year Fall Semester

• Cooperative Work Semester II

Fourth Year Spring Semester

• Digital Signal Processing
• Electromagnetics
• Senior Design Project I
• Humanities or Social Science Elective (1)
• Humanities or Social Science Elective (2)

Fourth Year Summer Semester

• Feedback Control Systems
• Digital Communication Systems
• Senior Design Project II
• Humanities or Social Science Elective

Co-op Opportunities for Students in the Department of Electronics and Mechanical
Career preparation at Wentworth also includes finding, securing and successfully completing two co-op semesters. Co-ops are full time work experiences in Wentworth's curriculum. For four year majors, co-op is in the spring of junior year and the fall of senior year. For five year majors, co-op is in the summer before the senior and fifth year.

Students in the Electronics and Mechanical Department have worked at great companies including: iRobot, Mass Electric, Analog Devices, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), Depuy Johnson & Johnson, Raytheon, Electromechanica, Gillette and Sikorsky.

Co-op allows Electronics and Mechanical Department students to gain valuable skills such as:

• Electrical and/or mechanical design and prototype fabrication
• Troubleshooting and technical maintenance
• Building WAN between multiple sites
• Understanding data acquisition and signal processing systems
• Operating and testing of sensor systems for engines, boilers, and burners
• Constructing and soldering test circuits
• Developing hardware and software

Each major has its own designated Co-op Coordinator who assists students in finding and securing co-ops. Alicia LaPolla is the Co-op Coordinator for Computer Engineering Technology majors. Andréa Juliano is the Co-op Coordinator for Electronic Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology and Electromechanical Engineering majors. Andréa says:

Schools that are still lacking a solid co-op program are putting their students at a serious disadvantage upon graduation. They are simply unable to compete in the job market with the practically and professionally experienced students from programs like the one here at Wentworth.

Department of Electronics and Mechanical, Additional Information
The Department of Electronics and Mechanical offers Bachelor of Science degree programs in Electronic Engineering Technology (BEET program described above), Computer Engineering Technology (see additional literature for the BCOT program), Mechanical Engineering Technology (see additional literature for the BMET program), and Electromechanical Engineering (see additional literature for the BELM program).

The Course of Study guide above is intended to be used for comparative reference only. Please refer to the Wentworth Institute of Technology Course Catalog for detailed course descriptions, departmental requirements, pre-requisites, and institutional policies.

Please contact the Wentworth Admissions Office at 617-989-4000 or 800-556-0610 or via email at admissions@wit.edu if you have questions about the Admissions Process.

Please contact the Department of Electronics and Mechanical directly at 617-989-4120 if you have questions about this course of study.

Refer to the Course Catalog for course descriptions.

most recent update: 09/07/05