The curriculum of the BS program in electronics engineering technology serves the needs of students interested in applied aspects of electronics technology. The electronics engineering technology program has a practice-based approach and uses laboratories to make electronics technology real to students. Major components of the program include: design electronics-related technical courses engineering science general education science and mathematics The alternative energy technologies concentration explores the demands of energy resources in the new economy. This program strives to educate individuals in the use of energy sources such as solar, wind, ocean, geothermal and biomass. This program provides hands-on laboratory experience on several energy conversion and storage technologies including photovoltaics, fuel cells, batteries, electrolyzers and supercapacitors. This program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org. This major is eligible for the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program at the following location: Polytechnic campus. Students from Western states, who select this major and campus, may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition at a rate of 150 percent of Arizona resident tuition plus all applicable fees. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program.

Graduates have an understanding of energy and power technology, the contribution of materials and components to the performance of electronic systems, and how to exploit the power of integrated electronics to enhance productivity and technology solutions. The alternative energy technologies concentration is aimed at preparing graduates for careers in alternative energy as related to electric power conditioning, control systems, electronics and instrumentation. The specific positions might include: application interface environmental and reliability analysis policy analysis process control system design technology analysis Example Careers: Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to the following: *growth *median salary Aerospace Engineers Green OccupationGreen 10.39% $102,420 Architectural and Engineering Managers Green Occupation 6.16% $122,190 Electrical Engineering Technicians Green Occupation $56,900 Electrical Engineers Green Occupation 1.71% $85,920 Electro-Mechanical Technicians Green Occupation $51,220 Electronics Engineering Technicians Green Occupation $56,900 Electronics Engineers, Except Computer Green Occupation 0.31% $91,500 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 15.12% $90,680 Radio Frequency Identification Device Specialists Bright OutlookBright Outlook 0.31% $91,500 Robotics Technicians Green Occupation Bright Outlook $51,220