Electronics Engineering Technology, AAS

Program Details

Semester 1

• ELT 383 - Electronic Circuit Analysis Credits: 3
• ELT 384 - Electronic Circuit Analysis Lab Credits: 2
• ELT 325 - Digital Electronics Credits: 3
• ELT 324 - Digital Electronics Lab Credits: 2
• ELT 108 - Math-Electronics & Computers Credits: 4
• SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1

Semester 2

• ELT 387 - Electric Circuit Analysis II Credits: 3
• ELT 388 - Elec Circuit Analysis II Lab Credits: 2
• ELT 393 - Fabrication Techniques Credits: 4
• Select one course from Option 1 Credits: 3-5
• Any AAS degree core Communications course  : 3 credits

Semester 3

• ELT 728 - Motor Controls and Power Electronics Credits: 4
• ELT 652 - Computer Repair & Networking Credits: 4
• ELT 143 - Mechanisms Credits: 3
• ELT 146 - Mechanisms Lab Credits: 2

Semester 4

• ELT 474 - Communications Systems Credits: 3
• ELT 475 - Communications Systems Lab Credits: 3
• Select 6 credits from Option 2 Courses Credits: 6
• Any AAS degree core Social and Behavioral Science/Humanities course   Credits: 3

Semester 5

• ELT 816 - Systems Troubleshooting Credits: 2
• ELT 817 - Systems Troubleshooting Lab Credits: 3
• Select 9 credits from Option 2  Credits: 9

Total Credits Required to Complete this AAS Degree - 72*

*Total credits are calculated using the least number of credits need to satisfy the option requirements.

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$160.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Approximate total for the program: $13,645**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Install, diagnose and repair electronic equipment including medical equipment, business equipment, communications equipment, consumer equipment, audio-visual equipment, circuit-board repair and network and computer equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, calibrations and upgrades on existing equipment.
• Maintain service records.
• Interact with members of the work force who have various levels of knowledge and experience with electronic equipment.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of electronics, physics, mathematics and industrial equipment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of test equipment used for testing, calibrating and maintaining electronic equipment.
• Apply knowledge to problems with the operation, installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic equipment.
• Demonstrate ability to understand technical manuals and reference material to upgrade existing skills and learn new skills.
• Communicate with managers and staff regarding the safe operation, Installation and modification of electronic systems.

What Else Should I Consider about this Degree program?

• Demonstrate the ability to be a “self-starter.”
• Possess a strong personal commitment to succeed as a technician.
• Anticipated average starting salary $36,000.

Program Competencies

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