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Electronics Technology, Associate in Applied Science
Outcomes
Outcomes
Graduates of the program will:
- Prototype, evaluate, and assist in the design of electronic circuits using fundamental analog and digital concepts.
- Fabricate electronic circuit layouts and electromechanical prototypes.
- Use computer technology to conduct research, analyze data, simulate circuit performance, design circuits, program microprocessors, and document findings.
- Select and operate electronic test equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and function generators to test and troubleshoot analog and digital circuits.
- Apply mathematics and reasoning to predict electronic circuit performance and to analyze data.
- Effectively speak, write, and graphically illustrate the discourse of electronics technology.
- Work both independently and as a contributing member of an effective team.
- Use applied research, critical thinking, and problem solving skills to support lifelong professional development.
Career Potential: Senior Electronics Technician
Courses
First Semester
COLS101 | College Success | 1 credits |
ELEC101 | DC Circuit Analysis | 4 credits |
ELEC121 | Technical Computer Applications | 2 credits |
ELEC177 | Electronics Manufacturing I | 2 credits |
ENGL101 | English I | 3 credits |
MATH140 | College Algebra | 3 credits |
| General Education Elective | 3 credits |
Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Second Semester
CMTH102 | Introduction to Communication | 3 credits |
ELEC126 | Digital Electronics I | 3 credits |
ELEC151 | AC/DC Circuit Analysis | 4 credits |
ELEC155 | Introduction to Solid State Devices | 2 credits |
EMEC115 | Mechanical Skills for Technicians | 1 credits |
ENGL151T | English II | 3 credits |
Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Third Semester
ELEC207 | Solid State Circuits | 4 credits |
ELEC208 | Digital Electronics II | 3 credits |
ENGG100 | Engineering Graphics | 3 credits |
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PHYS101 | Physics I | 4 credits |
| OR | |
CHEM120 | General Chemistry I | 4 credits |
Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Fourth Semester
ELEC226 | Microprocessors I | 3 credits |
ELEC230 | Team Project | 2 credits |
ELEC232 | Linear Integrated Circuits | 4 credits |
| General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Elective | 3 credits |
Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 63
- For the General Education Electives, students must select one course from the list of approved courses in two of the following categories: Arts & Humanities (AH), Social Science: Societies and Institutions over Time (SIT); Social Science: Scientific Study of Human Behavior (SSHB).
- One course should be designated as Diversity and Global Awareness (D).
- One General Education Elective must be taken in a Writing Intensive (WI) section.
- Computer competencies are included in various courses in this program. Thus, completing the program automatically satisfies the computing requirement.
NOTE: Students planning to transfer to BS in Electrical Engineering Technology programs should consult with the 4-year institution and the program advisor before selecting courses.