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Oct 18, 2024
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2024-2025 Catalog
Electronics & Automation Engineering Technology (EAET-BS), B.S.
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Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Electronics & Automation Engineering Technology offers students a course of study which enables them to thrive in a discipline essential to advanced and globally impactful technologies. Coursework in the EAET program is centered in STEM (Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics). Specialization is offered in this major through elective courses, focusing on specific areas of the student’s interests. A required internship and capstone project course bring together theory with application. Graduates have entered careers in electric vehicle engineering, wind and solar power generation, the Internet of Things (IoT) as well as factory automation and controls. Graduates have earned titles such as Power Engineer, Product Engineer and Automation Engineer.
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Program Outcomes
1. Ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
2. Ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline.
3. 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.
4. Ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to improve processes.
5. Ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.
New Student Admissions Requirements
- Students must have completed an associate degree or equivalent in a related program with a 2.35 GPA (on a 4.00 scale).
- Placement into MATH 220
Transfer Student Admissions Requirements
- Students must have completed an associate degree or equivalent in a related program with a 2.35 GPA (on a 4.00 scale).
- Placement into MATH 220
University Requirements - 56 to 57 Credits Required
First Year Seminar Requirement (FSUS 100 or Equivalent) - 0 to 1 Credit Required
All First-Time-In-Any-College Freshmen (FTIACs) must complete a one-credit FSUS 100 course, or its equivalent. Additional information and the definition of FTIAC for FSUS purposes can be found in the Ferris State University Academic Affairs FSUS Policy.
University General Education Requirements - 56 Credits Required
Courses in this section are required to satisfy the University General Education Requirements for a bachelor’s degree. The University General Education requirements can be found on the Ferris State University General Education Requirements Webpage.
Communication Competency - 12 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)
Quantitative Literacy Competency - 3 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)
Choose 1 of 4 - MATH 115 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 3
Official Pre-2016 Math SAT Score of 560 or Higher Official Post-2016 Math SAT Score of 580 or Higher Official Math ACT Score of 24 or Higher
Natural Sciences Competency - 8 Credits Required
Two courses are required with a minimum of 6 credits: must have at least one lab course.
Cultural Competency - 9 Credits Required
Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines and have at least one 200 level or higher course.
Self and Society Competency - 9 Credits Required
Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits, must be from two different disciplines, have at least one 200 level or higher course, and at least one Self and Society Foundation course.
United States (U.S.) Diversity Competency - 1 Course Required
If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the United States (U.S.) Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes.
Global Diversity Competency - 1 Course Required
If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the Global Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes.
Collaboration Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements
If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Collaboration attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes.
Problem Solving Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements
If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Problem Solving attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes.
Additional General Education Requirements - 15 Credits Required
These courses are additional General Education courses to meet the requirements for this specific program.
College Requirements - 69 Credits Required
Major Courses - 60 Credits Required
Technical Related Courses - 9 Credits Required
Notes
- Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
- Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate from Ferris State University, students must meet both University and Programmatic Graduation Requirements.
University Graduation Requirements
These are the minimum graduation requirements for a bachelor’s degree at Ferris State University:
• All requirements as specified in the University Requirements section must be met.
• A minimum of 120 credits must be earned.
• A 2.00 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
• A minimum of 30 credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.
• A minimum of 40 credits of 300 level or higher courses must be earned.
Programmatic Graduation Requirements
These are the additional graduation requirements mandated by the program:
- • All requirements as specified in the College Requirements section must be met.
- A minimum grade of C- must be earned in each EAET and IAET course in order to qualify as a prerequisite for another EAET and IAET course.
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Contact Information
College of Engineering Technology, Engineering and Computing Technology
(231) 591-2068
[email protected]
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