Technology is central to the economy of the 21st century, and the demand for skilled technicians continues to increase steadily. Knowledge and skills in electronics are essential for those seeking careers in manufacturing, service, and technical sales and support.
The Electronics Technician Option prepares students for careers as electronics technicians. Electronics technicians are employed in such fields as research and development, automated manufacturing, telecommunications, photonics, and instrumentation. Other career opportunities exist in microelectronics manufacturing, field service, and integrated circuit layout design. This program is recommended for students intending to transfer into a bachelor’s degree program in Electronics or Electrical Engineering Technology.
CORI/SORI:
A Criminal Offenders Record Information (CORI) and Sexual Offenders Record Information (SORI) may be required of all students enrolled in ELM 299 or ELT 299. Finger printing and drug testing may be required.
Additional Cost:
Students enrolled in ELM 299 or ELT 299 may incur an additional expense for professional liability insurance.
Courses
Semester 1
CAD for Technicians or
Introduction to Microcomputer Applications or
Introduction to Computer Applications in Telecommunications Electronics I
Digital Computer Circuits
English Composition & Literature I
College Mathematics I: Precalculus
Semester 2
Windows Client Operating Systems
Electronics II
Microprocessors or
Computer Hardware & Support
English Composition & Literature II
College Mathematics II: Trigonometry
Semester 3
Program Elective
Calculus I
Physics I
Humanities Elective
Social Science Elective
Semester 4
Program Elective
Calculus II
Physics II
Technical Elective