Associate of Applied Science

Electronics Technology

The Electronics Technology Program trains graduates to become skilled personal electronics assemblers, and to diagnose and repair circuit boards. Graduates receive training in theory, fundamentals of microprocessor electronics, and assembly and troubleshooting of electronic circuits. Courses prepare students for work in telecom, power, radio and computer industries.

Associate of Applied Science • 64-65 Cr.

To earn the AAS in Electronics Technology the student must complete the 16-17 credits of general education requirements, 39 core requirement credits and 9 credits of required electives.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS • 16-17 cr.

Communications • 6 cr.

• ENL 101 College Composition I • 3 cr.
• ENL 102 College Composition II • 3 cr.
• or
• ENL 109 Technical Writing • 3 cr.
• or
• SPT 120 Public Speaking • 3 cr.

Mathematics • 3-4 cr.

• MAT 112 Algebra II: Intermediate • 3 cr.
• or
• MAT 121 Intermediate Algebra • 4 cr.

Discipline Studies • 7 cr.

Per the AAS Discipline Studies List.

Core Requirements • 39 cr.

• CIS 100 Introduction to Computer Science • 3 cr.
• CIS 110 Fundamentals of Program Design and Development • 3 cr.
• CIS 170 Operating Systems • 3 cr.
• ELC 105 Introduction to Technology • 3 cr.
• ELC 110 DC Analysis and Laboratory • 3 cr.
• ELC 111 AC Analysis and Laboratory • 3 cr.
• ELC 140 Semiconductor Theory and Laboratory • 3 cr.
• ELC 141 Electronic Circuits Theory and Laboratory • 3 cr.
• ELC 210 Digital Theory and Laboratory • 3 cr.
• ELC 245 Microprocessor Theory and Laboratory • 3 cr.
• ELC 246 Microprocessor Interfacing and Laboratory • 3 cr.
• ELC 255 Project Selection and Design • 3 cr.
• ELC 256 Project Fabrication and Documentation • 3 cr.

Required Electives • 9 Cr.

Student must complete a minimum of 9 unduplicated credits from the following list:

• BOC 153 Industrial Wiring • 3 cr.
• CTP 150 Computer Diagnosis and Repair I • 3 cr.
• CTP 252 Computer Peripherals Diagnosis and Repair • 3 cr.
• CTP 253 Network Hardware Installation and Maintenance • 3 cr.
• ELC 198 Internship • 1-6 cr.
• ELC 199 Workshop • 0.5-6 cr.
• ITP 150 Pneumatics and Hydraulics Control Systems • 3 cr.
• ITP 200 Systems Critical Thinking and Control • 3 cr.

Certificate of Applied Science

To complete a Certificate of Applied Science in Electronics Technology a student must complete MAT 112 or MAT 121, ENL 101 and the following required courses:

• ELC 110 DC Analysis and Laboratory • 3 cr.
• ELC 111 AC Analysis and Laboratory • 3 cr.
• ELC 140 Semiconductor Theory and Laboratory • 3 cr.
• ELC 141 Electronic Circuits Theory and Laboratory • 3 cr.
• ELC 210 Digital Theory and Laboratory • 3 cr.
• ELC 245 Microprocessor Theory and Laboratory • 3 cr.
• ELC 246 Microprocessor Interfacing and Laboratory • 3 cr.
• ITP 105 Unified Technical Concepts of Physics I • 3 cr.
• ITP150 Pneumatics and Hydraulics Control Systems • 3 cr.

Certificate of Proficiency

Power Plant Electronics • 18 cr.

• ELC 110 DC Analysis and Laboratory • 3 cr.
• ELC 111 AC Analysis and Laboratory • 3 cr.
• ELC 140 Semiconductor Theory and Laboratory • 3 cr.
• ELC 141 Electronic Circuits Theory and Laboratory • 3 cr.
• ELC 210 Digital Theory and Laboratory • 3 cr.
• ELC 245 Microprocessor Theory and Laboratory • 3 cr.

Special Note: The Power Plant Electronics Certificate of Proficiency is offered in-house at area industries.