Electronics Technology AAS Degree (ET13)

The Electronics Technology Degree program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in electronics professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of electronics technology theory and practical application necessary for successful employment using both manual and computerized electronics systems. Program graduates receive an Electronics Technology Associate of Science Degree which qualifies them as electronics technicians with a specialization in biomedical instrumentation, communication electronics, computer electronics, industrial electronics, general electronics, or telecommunication electronics.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find employment as specialized industrial or specialized general electronics technicians, assemblers, testers, repairers, and calibrators.

Credit Required for Graduation: Minimum of 64 credit hours

Curriculum

All Associate of Applied Science Degrees require a minimum 15 credit hours of general education courses using the curriculum structure outlined in the beginning of this degree program section. All course prerequisites must be met. Please see Associate Degree General Education Requirement Section for Area I, Area II, Area III, and Area IV requirements.

General Core Courses

Area I requirements (minimum 3 hours; must include ENGL 1101)

Area II requirements (minimum 3 hours; must include PSYC 1101)

Area III requirements (minimum 3 hours; must include MATH 1111)

Area IV requirements (minimum 3 hours)

Additional 3 hours from Area I, II, III, IV

Occupational Courses

CIST 1401	Computer Networking Fundamentals	4
ELCR 1007	Introduction to Electronics Assembly	3
ELCR 1125	Advanced DC and AC Circuits	4
ELCR 1130	Solid State Devices I	4
ELCR 1135	Solid State Devices II	4
ELCR 1140	Digital Fundamentals	4
ELCR 1150	Basic Microprocessors and Embedded Systems	4
IDSY 1101	DC Circuit Analysis	3
IDSY 1105	AC Circuit Analysis	3

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Specific Occupational Courses (Industrial Electronics Technology Specialization – 22 credits)

ELCR 2140	Mechanical Devices	2
ELCR 2165	Robotics and Embedded Systems	4
IDSY 1112	Motor Controls I	4
IDSY 1181	Fluid Power Systems	4
IDSY 1230	Instrumentation	4
IDSY 2000	PLC I	4

Specific Occupational Courses (Field Occupation Specialization – 16 credits)

ELCR 2595	Optical Fiber Systems	3
ELCR 2600	Telecommunication and Data Cabling	3
ELCR 2660	Security System Installation and Testing	4
IDSY 1112	Motor Controls I	4
IDSY 2000	PLC I	4

Specific Occupational Courses (Biomedical Instrumentation Technology Specialization – 18 credits)

ALHS 1011	Structure and Function of the Human Body	5
ALHS 1090	Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences	2
BMET 1231	Medical Equipment Function and Operation I	4
BMET 2242	Medical Equipment Function and Operation II	4
BMET 2343	Internship Medical Systems	3