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ELECTRONICS


Associate in Applied Science Degree

Purpose: This curriculum is designed to prepare persons for employment in the electronics industry. In addition, the student who completes the program may choose to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor's degree in Electronics Technology. Occupational objectives include: electronics technician, computer technician, telecommunications technician, radio and television technician, metrology technician, research and development technician, industrial control technician.

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

                                                              Credits
First Year                                           1st Semester   2nd Semester
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     ENG  111 College Composition I ...................    3               
     ETR  106 Basic Prog. Applied to                                       
          Electrical/Electronic Calc. .................    2               
     ETR  113 D.C. Fundamentals .......................    4               
     MTH  115 Technical Math I ........................    3               
     ___  Social science elective .....................    3               
 (1) PED  116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness .............    1               
     STD  Elective ....................................    1               
     ENG  115 Technical Writing .......................                   3
     ETR  114 A.C. Fundamentals .......................                   4
     ETR  144 Devices & Application ...................                   4
     ETR  167 Logic Circuits & Systems ................                   4
     MTH  116 Technical Math II .......................                   3
                                                       _________________________
                              Total Credits               17             18

                                                              Credits
Second Year                                          1st Semester   2nd Semester
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     ETR  241 Communications I ........................    4               
     ETR  250 Intermediate Electronics ................    4               
     ETR  261 Microprocessor Appl. I ..................    4               
     MTH  213 Adv. Engineering Tech. Math I ...........    3               
 (1) PED  Elective ....................................    1               
     PHY  111 Technical Physics I .....................                   4
     ETR  242 Communications II .......................                   4
     ETR  284 Digital Communications ..................                   4
     SPD  127 Workshop Interpersonal Skills ...........                   1
 (2) ___  Social science elective .....................                   3
                                                       _________________________
                              Total Credits               16             16

Total minimum credits for the Electronics major (A.A.S. degree) = 67.

(1) The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED 116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116, 1 cr. plus RPK 205, 207, 208, 216, or 225. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.

(2) Social science courses may be selected from the following: economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology (includes anthropology).


Computer Technology Specialization

Purpose: This program is designed for students seeking to enter the field of computer technology as a maintenance and repair technician, or to receive additional training or expand skills already obtained if presently employed. Occupational objectives include: computer technician, microcomputer technician, bench technician, industrial electronics technician.

Recommended Preparation: High school algebra and geometry.

                                                              Credits
First Year                                           1st Semester   2nd Semester
________________________________________________________________________________
     ENG  111 College Composition I ...................    3               
     ETR  106 Basic Prog. Applied to                                       
          Electrical/Electronic Calc. .................    2               
     ETR  113 D.C. Fundamentals .......................    4               
     MTH  115 Technical Math I ........................    3               
     ___  Social science elective .....................    3               
 (1) PED  Lifetime Fitness & Wellness .................    1               
     STD  100 Orientation .............................    1               
     ENG  115 Technical Writing .......................                   3
     ETR  114 A.C. Fundamentals .......................                   4
     ETR  144 Devices & Applications ..................                   4
     ETR  167 Logic Circuits & Systems ................                   4
     MTH  116 Technical Math II .......................                   3
                                                       _________________________
                              Total Credits               17             18

                                                              Credits
Second Year                                          1st Semester   2nd Semester
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     ETR  250 Intermediate Electronics ................    4               
     ETR  261 Microprocessor Application I ............    4               
     PHY  111 Technical Physics I .....................    4               
     SPD  127 Workshop in Interpersonal Skills ........    1               
 (2) ___  Social science elective .....................    3               
     ETR  221 Electronic Controls I ...................                   4
     ETR  262 Microprocessor Application II ...........                   4
     ETR  277 Computer Interfacing ....................                   3
     ETR  284 Digital Communications ..................                   4
     PED  /RPK ........................................                   1
                                                       _________________________
                              Total Credits               16             16

Total minimum credits for the Electronics major/Computer Technology specialization (A.A.S. degree) = 67.

(1) The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED 116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116, 1 cr. plus RPK 205, 207, 208, 216, or 225. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.

(2) Social science courses may be selected from the following: economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, or sociology (includes anthropology).


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