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I am currently going to penn state and pursuing an electrical engineering technology degree. i can switch to straight electrical engineering but i’ve heard that some companies view them as almost the same.

You heard this from the engineering technology people, not the companies. I used to tell people the same thing when I taught engineering technology, but it’s not true. If you think you can do the work, switch to real electrical engineering. It costs the same and takes the same amount of time, but you learn more–far, far more.

It wasn’t supposed to work this way, but engineering technology turned into a program for people who couldn’t do real engineering work. It’s not the same, and it’s not viewed the same. Really.

Ive always been fascinated with robots when i was a kid, watched tv shows, movies, everything about them! i wish, i hope that i can get a job that works in robots, as in asimo for instance. what i want to know, is my major(computer engineering technology) a great choice? or are there other things i should look at? anyone who has experience, please help me. thanks!!!

Yes, it will certainly help but robotics is also about mechanical engineering, hydraulics, and electronics. Robotics has become a specialized course of study in itself since these different fields have to all be closely integrated. NASA is probably the best place for general information – see link below.

i am interested in doing engineering after high school, but there is a program called electronics engineering technology and electrical engineering. what is the difference

In most cases technology degrees are two year training degrees. They are training you for a tech position. Engineering’s degrees are 4year degrees or on a community college level they are 2 year transfer degrees.
It doesnt mean you couldn’t transfer with the technology degree but in most cases you will have to do a few extra classes. I went the techonology route then started a job and went to college part time for a ba.

Have you checked the college website? They should have basic information posted on what you will be learning and what you can do with it.

They offer this at my college and I’m interested in the design aspects of products like furniture and windows and modern buildings. Would this major (Engineering Technology – Design Concentration) be good?

Also, is engineering difficult? I think I’m good at math and I think I could do well but because I have no experience in engineering, I’m afraid it will be hard? Is it more tedious than hard? My dad is an electrical engineer so I guess I can always get help, but I’m worried!

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I actually graduated with a 4 year degree in mechanical engineering technology. The biggest difference between Eng. Tech and Eng. is the math. As an ET, you’ll have less math – Eng students go well into calculus – ET’s just scratch the surface. The other big difference is that ETs learn more of the application side of engineering, rather than the theoretical side. You’ll still learn a little bit about the theory, but only as background.

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I want to go to Texas A&M here in Texas, and when I looked under the majors that the school offers, there are Computer Engineering and Engineering Technology. What are the differences between those two? I love technology and computer so I guess both of those majors are the right ones for me.

Computer Engineering is more focused on the principals and they get paid more. While (Computer) Engineering Technology is more hands on, they get paid less than engineers but more than Computer Technicians, and they bridge the gap between the engineers and technicians.

I am trying to find the best school to take online courses for an associates in mechanical engineering technology and I want one who is accredited by ABTE. Is there one?

I’m a MET grad (2003) from Montana State University. I don’t know of any online MET degree that’s ABET accredited.

Not sure if ABET accredits 2 year programs? I’d go for a 4 year program in ME if you can handle it. You’ll go a lot further with your degree then.

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A video about human genetic engineering for my English class. Song: Dream Fighter (instrumental) by Perfume

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Learn about the Civil Engineering Technology program in the Engineering Technologies division at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology. http://www.osuit.edu/CET/

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I’m looking for a good university to become an electronics engineering technology student, do you know of any good places? I’m interested in designing cell phones, if that helps. Thanks!
Hmm, good thinking. But are there places that require a tech if you have a regular engineering?

Might want to skip the ‘technology’ degree and get a full engineering degree. A lot of places you won’t be able to get an engineer position with a tech degree.

A tech degree is engineering "lite" …a lot less math and a lot less intense.

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Today’s Facilities Engineering and Management Technician needs an ever-increasing range of skills and knowledge … a strong foundation of understanding everything from supervision to safety, with the ability to tackle an organization’s air conditioning, electrical systems and mechanical repair needs, and much more.

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The Facilities Engineering and Management Technology Specialization at Texas State Technical College is a cross-disciplinary program with intensive coursework in many different areas, from air conditioning and heating to instrumentation and electrical power systems. As a student in this Industrial Management & Engineering Technology specialization, you can build the broad knowledge base that companies nationwide seek in successful facilities engineering technicians.

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According to the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association there have been 1.2 million new units sold over the last six years. Add that to the growing number of RV rentals and you have many dealers and maintenance shops searching for qualified technicians to help service and maintain the vehicles. TSTC Waco’s program was designed by recreational industry leaders to help ensure that graduates of the program possess the strong technical knowledge necessary to service both the interior coach components and the exterior services of the recreational vehicle.

Through the college’s partnership with the Texas Recreational Vehicle Association, you can enter an intensive one-year Fast Track Apprenticeship Program to help you use your technical aptitude and quickly enter the field as a Recreational Vehicle Maintenance Technician.

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