Hey there, I plan on going into electrical engineering but I have my doubts… I want to be able to design electronics but also do repairs on computers and maintenance and such. So given that, can you please tell me the difference between the two and your opinion on which one suits me most. Thanks!
I’m in a different branch of engineering, so I can’t speak very well to the careers aspect of your question. What I can tell you is that the university where I teach offers both EE and EET as 4-year, ABET-accredited, BSc degree programs. The EE degree requires math through calculus III and differential equations, while EET stops at calculus II. In general, throughout their respective curricula, EE places greater emphasis on theory, EET on application. In my experience, the EET students seem to be more practical and sociable, if you catch my drift.
I suspect that what your other answerers have said about EET graduates apply primarily to those who have earned less than a full BSc degree. You’re welcome to email me if you need more info.
The difference is one guy is an actual engineer the other is a tech. They went to different schools. One guy drives a beat up hoopty to work and doesn’t get paid very much. The other guy drives some smug expensive luxury foreign car and has money just coming out his a s s.
PS Techs get treated like crap by the engineers in their company most the time
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Engineer = design / management if public safety is involved. $25 – $65 / hour.
Technologist = build / repair according to the Engineer’s design; design things that would not harm the public if the product failed. $16 – $30 / hour
Technician = build / repair. $8 – $24 / hour
Technician = 2 years college
Technologist = 3 years college
Engineer = 4 years University + 4 years work experience + 1 law exam + 1 ethics exam.
References :
http://www.peo.on.ca
http://www.oacett.com
personal experience.
I’m in a different branch of engineering, so I can’t speak very well to the careers aspect of your question. What I can tell you is that the university where I teach offers both EE and EET as 4-year, ABET-accredited, BSc degree programs. The EE degree requires math through calculus III and differential equations, while EET stops at calculus II. In general, throughout their respective curricula, EE places greater emphasis on theory, EET on application. In my experience, the EET students seem to be more practical and sociable, if you catch my drift.
I suspect that what your other answerers have said about EET graduates apply primarily to those who have earned less than a full BSc degree. You’re welcome to email me if you need more info.
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