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ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN
Certificate AN

Purpose: The purpose of this certificate is to prepare graduates for entry-level employment in the field of electronics. Occupational objectives include test technician, assembler, prototype fabricator, and electronics draftsman. Students completing the certificate may continue their education toward the A.A.S. degree in Electronics. Persons with experience in the field who are seeking formal training, or who might wish to explore a career in electronics, may enroll in this certificate program.

Recommended Preparation: Successful completion of high school algebra and geometry.

One Year

1st Semester

2nd Semester


 

   ENG

111

College Composition I

3

 

   ETR

113

D.C. & A.C. Fundamentals I

4

 

   ETR

167

Logic Circuits and Systems

4

 

   MTH

166

Precalculus with Trigonometry or
MTH 173 Calculus w/Analytic Geometry I

5

 

   SDV

 

Elective

1

 

 

   ETR

107

Programming Appl. for ELE/ETR

 

 

 

   

 

Calculations

 

4

 

   ETR

114

D.C. & A.C. Fundamentals II

 

4

 

   ETR

144

Devices and Applications

 

4

 

   PHY

201

College Physics I

 

4

 


 

 

Total Credits/Semester

17

16

Total credits for the Electronics Technician Certificate = 33.

 

       
 
       

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