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Department of Engineering Technology
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Undergraduate Majors and Interests
As an electronics engineering technologist, you may design, develop, test, install, operate and maintain telecommunications equipment, computers, machinery controls, motors, control and data acquisition systems, and other electronics equipment for high-tech companies. The knowledge gained in your pursuit of a bachelor of science degree could also lead to careers such as:
To advance in the field of electronics engineering technology, you may need to earn a master's degree. UNT has one of the nation's largest engineering technology graduate programs. To teach electronics engineering technology at a university, you may need to earn a doctoral degree.
UNT's Career Center can help you prepare to pursue your career. The center has information about jobs and employers, and the staff can help you with resume and letter writing, job search strategies and interview preparation.
As an electronics engineering technology major, you will study automatic control systems, circuit analysis, digital logic and digital systems, network analysis, linear electronics, digital signal processing, microprocessors, computers, and circuit board design and VLSI. The program builds on a strong foundation in mathematics and science. Computer use, laboratory assignments and projects are integral parts of every course in the curriculum. The development of technical communication and presentation skills is required throughout the curriculum.
The electronics engineering technology program is accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET Inc. [111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, Md. 21202, telephone (410) 347-7700], meaning the program has passed strict academic standards for excellence in education.
The department's faculty members have degrees in aerospace, civil, electrical, mechanical, metallurgical and nuclear engineering, engineering technology, and an average of 10 years industrial experience. Faculty members have worked for Airgas Inc., Boeing Military, Electrotest, General Dynamics (Lockheed Martin), General Electric, Houston Engineering and Research, Integrated Technologies Inc., Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory and i2 Technologies among others.
Current faculty research interests include biomedical optics, conceptualized systems, curriculum development, engineering/operations management, environmental concerns, highway illumination, industrial training, metal and ceramic matrix composites testing, optical telecommunications, process control systems, and VLSI. For a senior project, you may work in one of these areas with a faculty member or for an industrial sponsor.
If you are a high school student, we suggest you prepare for college by becoming computer proficient and taking:
You will need to take courses in most of these subjects under the university core curriculum required of all undergraduates, in addition to your major courses. Talk with your high school counselor about preparing for college, including the entrance exams (SAT Reasoning Test or ACT) that you should take during your junior year. We suggest taking Algebra I and II, plane geometry and trigonometry for your math requirements and chemistry and physics to fulfill your science requirements.
As a benefit for transfer students, UNT participates in the Texas Common Course Numbering System. This system makes it easier to transfer credits for general academic courses from one Texas institution to another.
If you're attending a Texas community college, you should consult the UNT Transfer Guide, the UNT Undergraduate Catalog and an academic counselor to discuss your degree plan. Proper planning will help you receive the maximum amount of transfer credits.
Faculty members in the engineering technology department will provide you with career advice and will help you each semester select courses necessary to earn your degree. Faculty members also determine which transfer courses may be applied to engineering technology. The department office is in the UNT Research Park, Room F115.
Curious about courses and other features of this major?
See the
current catalog.