About Electronics Engineering

Electronics Engineering is the core discipline that has enabled the remarkable technology advances of recent years. These advances are seen in terms of the ever increasing performance and miniaturization in areas such as mobile communications, audio and video products, and personal computers. All these are made possible by continuing new developments in Electronic Engineering.

The role of the Electronic Engineer has high visibility in terms of the circuit technologies which have spawned major new industries in telecommunications and computer engineering. Electronic Engineers are concerned with the design of circuits and systems which offer greater performance than previous generations, while consuming less space and less power than before. Electronic Engineers have brought us mobile phones, digital cameras, security systems, improved weather forecasting, electronic medical devices and so many other things that we now take for granted.

  The Electronics Engineering program is designed to produce graduates who are able to -

Conduct experiments involving electronic systems using modern test equipment, and interpret and use test results to improve products or methodologies.

Create and implement high-level and assembly language programs in support of technical activities.

Use principles of science, mathematics, engineering and technology to design, implement and evaluate hardware and software solutions to complex technical problems.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Work effectively in a team environment.

Apply research and problem-solving skills to support learning at FAMT as well as lifelong personal and professional development.

Evaluate the broader effects of technology and identify connections between technology and economics, politics, culture, social structure, ethical responsibility, the environment and other areas.

FAMT accomplishes these goals by -

Providing an academic program that develops a sound foundation in mathematics, physics and technology, as well as competencies in a broad spectrum of technical specialty areas such as instrumentation and process controls, microprocessors and computer systems, digital signal processing, and wireless and telecommunications technology.

Incorporating into each technical course a strong lab component, including use of computer hardware, design and test automation software, and test equipment for designing and implementing electronic systems.

Integrating general competencies such as applied research, written and oral communication, critical thinking, problem-solving and team skills into technical and non technical courses.