Anindya Paul, Department Chairperson, 386-506-4155, Anindya.Paul@daytonastate.edu
Tammy Fritz, Senior Staff Assistant, 386-506-4154, Tammy.Fritz@daytonastate.edu
Program Overview
Mission:
The mission of the Engineering Technology program is to prepare students for employment or provide additional training for individuals employed in manufacturing and high-technology industries. The program includes specializations in Electronics, Digital Design and Modeling, Additive Manufacturing, and Mechatronics.
Description:
The Engineering Technology Associate of Science degree prepares students for employment or advancement in rapidly evolving manufacturing and high-technology industries. Instruction includes electronics, automation, digital design, additive manufacturing, industrial processes, and mechatronics applications.
The Engineering Technology A.S. degree is fully transferable to Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (BSET) degree-granting institutions.
College Credit Certificates That Lead to This Degree: The following College Credit Certificates are embedded within this degree: Applied Technology Specialist - 082000 and Engineering Technology Support Specialist - 082300. Students may pursue the AS degree while simultaneously earning one or more embedded certificates, or pursue the certificates independently to develop or upgrade technical skills. Contact faculty or an academic advisor for additional information regarding course options.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of industrial processes and material properties.
- Generate and interpret computer-aided drawings.
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge of electronics and electricity.
- Apply industrial safety, health, and environmental standards.
- Evaluate quality assurance and quality control concepts.
- Design and conduct tests using tools, instruments, and testing devices.
- Troubleshoot equipment and assess system failures.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills.
- Apply appropriate mathematics skills within engineering technology applications.
- Evaluate modern business practices and strategies.
- Demonstrate professional and employability skills.
Completion Requirements:
- Earn a grade "C" or better in all program-specific and prerequisite courses.
- This is not an online program. On-campus attendance for all hands-on laboratory components.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at
studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
For more information on grants, loans, and work programs available please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at
daytonastate.edu/financial-aid/.
Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester.
For more information see:
daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Career and Labor Market Information
Graduates may pursue employment in engineering technology and advanced manufacturing, including roles such as Engineering Technician, Manufacturing Technician, Electronics Technician, Mechatronics Technician, Automation Technician, and Quality Assurance Technician. In the Brevard-Flagler-Volusia workforce region, approximately 1,428 engineering technologists and manufacturing technicians are employed, with an average annual salary of $62,070 and approximately 147 annual job openings.
| SOC Alignment |
17-3023 – Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
17-3026 – Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
|
| Average Hourly Wage |
$29.84 |
| Average Annual Salary |
$62,070 |
| Annual Job Openings |
147 |
| Regional Employment |
Approximately 1,428 employed |
Occupational Overview: Assist engineers in designing, developing, testing, installing, and maintaining manufacturing, automation, electronic, and industrial systems. Career opportunities span advanced manufacturing, robotics, quality assurance, industrial automation, aerospace, electronics, and other technology-driven industries.
Wage Distribution: 10th percentile: $44,510 | 50th percentile: $62,070 | 90th percentile: $84,390.
Data Sources: CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia Regional Demand Occupations List; FloridaCommerce Employment Projections Region 27; BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach MSA; SOC 17-3023 and 17-3026.
Note: It is never too early to prepare for your career. Log in to the Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board to create your account, submit your resume for review, search for employment opportunities, and practice your interviewing skills through Big Interview. For assistance, contact Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.
15 Credits
Communications Core (3 credits)
Required General Education course:
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3.00 |
Mathematics Core (3 credits)
Recommended Math Pathway:
Natural Sciences Core (3 credits)
Recommended courses. Choose one:
| AST1002 | Astronomy | 3.00 |
| BSC1005 | Survey of Biological Sciences (For Non-Science Majors) | 3.00 |
| CHM1020 | Chemistry in Society | 3.00 |
| EVR2001 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3.00 |
| PHY1020 | Conceptual Physics | 3.00 |
Humanities Core (3 credits)
Recommended courses. Choose one:
Social Sciences Core (3 credits)
Required courses. Choose one:
| AMH2010 | United States History to 1877 | 3.00 |
| AMH2020 | United States History 1865 to Present | 3.00 |
| POS2041 | American Federal Government | 3.00 |
Program Specific Courses
18 Credits
| EET1011C | Introduction to Electrical Circuits and Lab | 3.00 |
| ETD2320C | Computer Aided Drafting I (AutoCAD) and Lab | 3.00 |
| ETI1420 | Manufacturing Processes and Materials | 3.00 |
| ETI1701 | Industrial Safety | 3.00 |
| ETM1010 | Mechanical Measurement and Instrumentation | 3.00 |
Specializations
27 Credits
Electronics
| CET1112C | Digital Fundamentals and Lab | 4.00 |
| CET2123C | Microcomputer and Basic Digital Communications and Lab | 4.00 |
| EET1021C | Advanced Electrical Circuits and Lab | 3.00 |
| EET1141C | Analog Devices and Circuits and Lab | 4.00 |
| EET1607C | Electronics Assembly and Cabling and Lab | 3.00 |
| CTS2214 | Next-Gen Project Management: Human, AI & Automation | 3.00 |
| EGS1000 | Professional Performance for Technicians | 3.00 |
| EET2949 | Internship in Electronics | 1.00 |
EET2949 is a 1-4 variable credit course. The academic department has approved it for 2 credits in this specialization.
Digital Design and Modeling
| ETD2340C | Computer Aided Drafting II (AutoCAD) and Lab | 3.00 |
| ETD2357C | Inventor Solid Modeling and Lab | 3.00 |
| ETD2364C | SolidWorks Solid Modeling and Lab | 3.00 |
| ETD2368C | SolidWorks II and Lab | 3.00 |
| BCT1040 | Blueprint Reading | 3.00 |
| ETD2390C | Introduction to Revit Architecture and Lab | 3.00 |
| ETD2465C | Tool Design and Lab | 3.00 |
| ETG2520 | Statics and Strength of Materials | 3.00 |
| EGS1000 | Professional Performance for Technicians | 3.00 |
Students who successfully complete the following courses may be eligible to sit for the corresponding industry certification examinations:
- ETD 2340C – Autodesk AutoCAD Certified Professional
- ETD 2364C – SOLIDWORKS Certified User
- ETD 2368C – SOLIDWORKS Certified Professional
- ETD 2390C – Autodesk Revit Certified Professional
Additive Manufacturing
| ETD2371 | Additive Manufacturing I | 3.00 |
| ETD2372 | Additive Manufacturing II | 3.00 |
| ETI1411 | Survey of Manufacturing Processes | 3.00 |
| ETI2122 | Product Testing and Quality Control | 3.00 |
| ETD2364C | SolidWorks Solid Modeling and Lab | 3.00 |
| ETD2368C | SolidWorks II and Lab | 3.00 |
| ETD2465C | Tool Design and Lab | 3.00 |
| Electronics/ Digital Design and Modeling Elective | 3 |
| Electronics/ Digital Design and Modeling Elective | 3 |
Mechatronics
| EET1021C | Advanced Electrical Circuits and Lab | 3.00 |
| CET1112C | Digital Fundamentals and Lab | 4.00 |
| CET2123C | Microcomputer and Basic Digital Communications and Lab | 4.00 |
| ETM2315C | Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power and Control and Lab | 3.00 |
| ETS2540C | Fundamentals of Robotics and Automation | 3.00 |
| ETS2542C | Programmable Logic Controllers | 4.00 |
| ETI1843C | Motors and Controls | 3.00 |
| Choose One of the Following: | |
| ETI2950C | Capstone Project | 4.00 |
| EET1141C | Analog Devices and Circuits and Lab | 4.00 |
| EET2949 | Internship in Electronics | 1.00 |
EET2949 is a 1-4 variable credit course. The academic department has approved it for 3 credits in this specialization.
Sample Program of Study
Year 1
Program Core and General Education
1st Semester
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3.00 |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra | 3.00 |
| ETD2320C | Computer Aided Drafting I (AutoCAD) and Lab | 3.00 |
| ETI1110 | Introduction to Quality Assurance | 3.00 |
| ETI1701 | Industrial Safety | 3.00 |
2nd Semester
| Natural Sciences Core | 3.00 |
| Social Sciences Core - Civic Literacy course | 3.00 |
| EET1011C | Introduction to Electrical Circuits and Lab | 3.00 |
| ETI1420 | Manufacturing Processes and Materials | 3.00 |
| ETM1010 | Mechanical Measurement and Instrumentation | 3.00 |
Summer Semester
| Humanities Core | 3.00 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 33 |
Year 2
Specialization: Electronics
1st Semester
| CET1112C | Digital Fundamentals and Lab | 4.00 |
| EET1021C | Advanced Electrical Circuits and Lab | 3.00 |
| EET1141C | Analog Devices and Circuits and Lab | 4.00 |
| EGS1000 | Professional Performance for Technicians | 3.00 |
2nd Semester
| CET2123C | Microcomputer and Basic Digital Communications and Lab | 4.00 |
| EET1607C | Electronics Assembly and Cabling and Lab | 3.00 |
| EET2949 | Internship in Electronics | 1.00 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 27 |
EET2949: This course is a variable credit course (1-4 credits). The academic department has approved it for 2 credits in this specialization.
Year 2
Specialization: Digital Design and Modeling
1st Semester
| BCT1040 | Blueprint Reading | 3.00 |
| EGS1000 | Professional Performance for Technicians | 3.00 |
| ETD2364C | SolidWorks Solid Modeling and Lab | 3.00 |
| ETD2390C | Introduction to Revit Architecture and Lab | 3.00 |
| ETG2520 | Statics and Strength of Materials | 3.00 |
2nd Semester
| ETD2340C | Computer Aided Drafting II (AutoCAD) and Lab | 3.00 |
| ETD2357C | Inventor Solid Modeling and Lab | 3.00 |
| ETD2368C | SolidWorks II and Lab | 3.00 |
| ETD2465C | Tool Design and Lab | 3.00 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 27 |
Year 2
Specialization: Additive Manufacturing
1st Semester
| ETD2364C | SolidWorks Solid Modeling and Lab | 3.00 |
| ETD2371 | Additive Manufacturing I | 3.00 |
| Electronics/ Digital Design and Modeling Elective | 3 |
| Electronics/ Digital Design and Modeling Elective | 3 |
| ETI2122 | Product Testing and Quality Control | 3.00 |
2nd Semester
| ETD2368C | SolidWorks II and Lab | 3.00 |
| ETD2372 | Additive Manufacturing II | 3.00 |
| ETD2465C | Tool Design and Lab | 3.00 |
| ETI1411 | Survey of Manufacturing Processes | 3.00 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 27 |
Year 2
Specialization: Mechatronics
1st Semester
| CET1112C | Digital Fundamentals and Lab | 4.00 |
| EET1021C | Advanced Electrical Circuits and Lab | 3.00 |
| ETI1843C | Motors and Controls | 3.00 |
| ETM2315C | Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power and Control and Lab | 3.00 |
2nd Semester
| CET2123C | Microcomputer and Basic Digital Communications and Lab | 4.00 |
| ETS2540C | Fundamentals of Robotics and Automation | 3.00 |
| ETS2542C | Programmable Logic Controllers | 4.00 |
| Choose One of the Following: | |
| ETI2950C | Capstone Project | 4.00 |
| EET1141C | Analog Devices and Circuits and Lab | 4.00 |
| EET2949 | Internship in Electronics | 1.00 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 27 |
EET2949: This course is a variable credit course (1-4 credits). The academic department has approved it for 3 credits in this specialization.
Note: Sequence of courses may vary. Check catalog course descriptions for requisite requirements.
Total Credit Hours: 60