Electronic Systems Engineering Technology (ESET) prepares graduates for careers in electronic product and system development across a diverse range of industries that include the medical, computer, power, automotive, oil and gas, information/communication technologies, and quality of life sectors. While graduates of the program receive a rigorous technical education and take engineering and technology positions within industry, they are also well prepared for positions in technical sales and project management. The ESET curriculum is based on a strong underpinning of engineering math and science courses followed by a core technical sequence. This core includes analog and digital electronics, embedded systems design, software development using C and assembly language, wired/wireless communications, electronics test, statistical tools for engineers, instrumentation and control systems. Throughout their curriculum, students work on multiple open-ended projects to design, implement, test, and evaluate hardware and software systems. One of the most unique aspects of the Electronic Systems Engineering Technology program is that almost every technical course provides a hands-on laboratory experience using facilities equipped with state-of-the-art computer systems, test equipment, and industry-standard computer-aided design and analysis packages. The technical curriculum is augmented with coursework in written and oral communications, product/system development, device/system testing and technical project management. A team-based industry-sponsored capstone design sequence provides a challenging opportunity to apply technical, managerial, and communications skills to solving a real-world problem.

The Electronic Systems Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org/.

ESET Program Mission

The Electronic Systems Engineering Technology Program at Texas A&M University prepares graduates for immediate impact and long-term career success by providing a real-world experiential education coupled with personalized undergraduate experiences in electronics product development, test, system integration, and engineering research.

ESET Program Vision

To be a nationally recognized educational leader in innovative electronic product/systems development and applied research solutions.

ESET Program Educational Objectives

Graduates of the electronic systems engineering technology Program:

1. Continue to develop technical skills to be productive, innovative, and have successful careers in regional, state, national and global electronic product and system development industries.
2. Continue to develop increasing levels of leadership, teamwork, and be able to communicate information to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
3. Continue to exhibit a commitment to professional ethics in their careers.
4. Continue professional growth through a desire for a lifetime of further opportunities, learning, and flexibility to adapt to a fast-changing environment in engineering industries.

The freshman year is identical for degrees in aerospace engineering, architectural engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, computer science, data engineering, electrical engineering, electronic systems engineering technology, environmental engineering, industrial distribution, industrial engineering, interdisciplinary engineering, manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology, mechanical engineering, multidisciplinary engineering technology, nuclear engineering, ocean engineering, and petroleum engineering. The freshman year is slightly different for chemical engineering, biomedical engineering and materials science and engineering degrees in that students take CHEM 119 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 120.  Students pursuing degrees in biological and agricultural engineering should refer to the specific curriculum for this major. It is recognized that many students will change the sequence and number of courses taken in any semester. Deviations from the prescribed course sequence, however, should be made with care to ensure that prerequisites for all courses are met.

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A grade of C or better is required.

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Entering students will be given a math placement exam. Test results will be used in selecting the appropriate starting course which may be at a higher or lower level.

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Of the 21 hours shown as University Core Curriculum electives, 3 must be from creative arts (see AREN curriculum for more information), 3 from social and behavioral sciences (see DAEN and IDIS curriculum for more information), 3 from language, philosophy and culture (see CVEN, EVEN and PETE curriculum for more information), 6 from American history and 6 from government/political science. The required 3 hours of international and cultural diversity and 3 hours of cultural discourse may be met by courses satisfying the creative arts, social and behavioral sciences, language, philosophy and culture, and American history requirements if they are also on the approved list of international and cultural diversity courses and cultural discourse courses.

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BMEN, CHEN and MSEN require 8 hours of fundamentals of chemistry which are satisfied with CHEM 119 or CHEM 107/CHEM 117 and CHEM 120; Students with an interest in BMEN, CHEN and MSEN can take CHEM 120 second semester freshman year. CHEM 120 will substitute for CHEM 107/CHEM 117.

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For BS-PETE, allocate 3 hours to core communications course (ENGL 210, COMM 203, COMM 205, or COMM 243) and/or 3 hours to UCC elective. For BS-MEEN, allocate 3 hours to core communications course (ENGL 203, ENGL 210, COMM 203 or COMM 205) and/or 3 hours to UCC elective.

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See departmental advisor for a list of approved electives.  ENTC 485 is not for general use as a technical elective.

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All students are required to complete a high-impact experience in order to graduate.  The list of possible high-impact experiences is available in the ETID advising office.

This curriculum lists the minimum number of classes required for graduation. Additional courses may be taken.

Total Program Hours 127