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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. & A.C. Fundamentals I ..............    4               
     ETR  167 Logic Circuits and Systems ..............    4               
     MTH  115 Technical Math I ........................    3               
 (1) PED  116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness .............    1               
     STD  Elective ....................................    1               

     ENG  115 Technical Writing .......................                   3
     ETR  114 D.C. & A.C. Fundamentals II .............                   4
     ETR  144 Devices & Application ...................                   4
     MTH  116 Technical Math II .......................                   3
     ___  Social science elective .....................                   3
                                                       _________________________
                              Total Credits               18             17

                                                              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               

     ETR  242 Communications II .......................                   4
     ETR  221 Electronic Controls .....................                   4
     PHY  111 Technical Physics I .....................                   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).


Biomedical Technology Specialization

Purpose: This program is designed for students seeking to enter the field of biomedical electronics technologies. Employment opportunities exist in hospitals and laboratories for electronics personnel who are proficient in servicing and maintaining medical equipment.

Recommended Preparation: Successful completion of 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. & A.C. Fundamentals I ..............    4               
     ETR  167 Logic Circuits and Systems ..............    4               
     MTH  115 Technical Math I ........................    3               
 (1) PED  116 Lifetime Fitness & Wellness .............    1               
     STD  Elective ....................................    1               

     ENG  115 Technical Writing .......................                   3
     ETR  114 D.C. & A.C. Fundamentals II .............                   4
     ETR  144 Devices & Application ...................                   4
     MTH  116 Technical Math II .......................                   3
 (2) ___  Social science elective .....................                   3
                                                       _________________________
                              Total Credits               18             17

                                                              Credits
Second Year                                          1st Semester   2nd Semester
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     ETR  181 Intro to Biomedical Electronics I .......    3               
     ETR  190 Internship in Biomedical Electronics ....    2               
     ETR  250 Intermediate Electronics ................    4               
     ETR  261 Microprocessor Appl. I ..................    4               
     NAS  198 Body Structure and Function .............    4               
 (1) PED  Elective ....................................    1               

     ETR  182 Intro to Biomedical Electronics II ......                   3
     ETR  290 Internship in Biomedical Electronics ....                   2
     HLT  141 Intro to Medical Terminology ............                   2
     PHY  111 Technical Physics I .....................                   4
     SPD  127 Workshop Interpersonal Skills ...........                   1
 (2) ___  Social science elective .....................                   3
                                                       _________________________
                              Total Credits               18             15

Total minimum credits for the Electronics major/Biomedical Technology Specialization (A.A.S. degree) = 68.

(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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