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4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
Kansas State UniversityKansas State University Salina’s Electronic and Computer Engineering Technology program offers a practical, hands-on education focused on the theory and application of electronic circuits, instrumentation, and computing systems. Every core course includes an integrated lab, ensuring students build technical skills from day one. The program fosters a small-campus learning environment with close faculty interaction and collaborative student projects.
Students work on real-world, innovative projects like music visualizers, semi-autonomous robots, battery monitoring systems for unmanned aircraft, and data sensors for weather stations. The curriculum is industry-connected, incorporating modern tools like Raspberry Pi and custom circuit board design.
Course Overview:
General Education: Courses in English, Communication, Math & Statistics, Natural & Physical Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Arts & Humanities, Free Electives
Physics or Chemistry: General Physics I, General Chemistry, General Chemistry Laboratory or General Physics II
English: Technical Writing
Professional Studies:
Basic Electronics
Hardware and Network Fundamentals
Applications in C Programming for Engineering Technology
Circuits I
Semiconductor Electronics
Digital Logic
Circuits II
Electric Power and Devices
Electronic Communication Systems
Industrial Control Topics
Electronic Manufacturing
Microprocessor Fundamentals
Digital Circuits and Systems
OR
Microcontroller Applications
Communication Circuits Design
OR
Unmanned Communication Circuits
Signals and Systems
Digital Systems and Computer Architecture
Electronic Design I
Electronic Design II
Industrial Instrumentation and Controls
Technical Electives
Hands-On Labs:
Practical learning is embedded in every core course.
Collaborative Projects:
Frequent teamwork develops collaborative, design, and project management skills.
Industry Connections:
Access to programs like the Great Plains Manufacturing Scholars Program.
Modern Tools:
Students use up-to-date hardware/software, including Raspberry Pi and custom PCB design.
Capstone Projects:
Senior-level individual and team-based projects that simulate real-world engineering practice.
Skill Development: Students gain broad, transferable skills in designing, building, testing, troubleshooting, and implementing electronic and computer systems, while collaborative projects enhance communication and project management abilities.
Advanced Coursework: Junior and senior years emphasize advanced topics in circuit analysis, digital systems, data communications, and industrial electronics, with a strong focus on both individual and group projects.
Industry-Connected Initiatives: Opportunities like the Great Plains Manufacturing Scholars Program provide industry-relevant, hands-on experiences aligned with workforce demands.
High Placement Rate & Strong Earnings: The program has a 96% placement rate, with graduates earning an average starting salary of $58,000.
Further Education & Adaptability: The program equips students with a solid technical foundation for advanced study or specialized skills training and provides adaptability for emerging sectors like robotics, IoT, and advanced manufacturing.
Professional Skills: Strong competencies in design, troubleshooting, testing, systems implementation, and effective collaboration with engineers, computer scientists, and multidisciplinary teams.
School Report & Final Report RequiredCommon App personal essay optionalThis college does not use a writing supplement for any additional writing requirements.College questions: 1 optionalABET accreditedApplication can be done via Common App or University websiteCustomer service technology specialistControl engineerDesign technicianEngineering technicianFailure analysis technicianHydraulics specialistIndustrial control systems designerMaintenance engineering specialistManufacturing technology specialistProduct design specialistTechnical researcherTechnical development specialistTechnical sales specialist
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