Student Catalog and Handbook 2020-2021

Electronics Technology Diploma (ET14)

The Electronics Technology diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in electronics technology professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Program graduates are to be competent in the general areas of communications, mathematics, computer literacy, and interpersonal relations. The program emphasizes a combination of electronics technology theory and practical application necessary for successful employment using both manual and computerized electronics systems.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find employment as specialized industrial or specialized general electronics technicians, assemblers, testers, repairers, and calibrators.

Credit Required for Graduation: Minimum of 54 credit hours

Curriculum

Basic Skills Courses

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

2

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Occupational Courses

ELCR 1005Soldering Technology

1

ELCR 1010Direct Current Circuits

6

ELCR 1020Alternating Current Circuits

7

ELCR 1030Solid State Devices

5

ELCR 1040Digital and Microprocessor Fundamentals

5

ELCR 1060Linear Integrated Circuits

3

CIST 1401Computer Networking Fundamentals

4

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ELCR 2600Telecommunication and Data Cabling

3

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Choose one of the following specializations

Specific Occupational Courses (Industrial Electronics Technology Specialization – 16 credits)

ELCR 2110Process Control

3

ELCR 2120Motor Controls

3

ELCR 2130Programmable Controllers

3

ELCR 2140Mechanical Devices

2

ELCR 2150Fluid Power

2

ELCR 2160Advanced Microprocessors and Robotics

3

Specific Occupational Courses (Field Occupation Specialization) Occupational Electives (16 credits from the list below)

ELCR 2110Process Control

3

ELCR 2120Motor Controls

3

ELCR 2130Programmable Controllers

3

ELCR 2150Fluid Power

2

ELCR 2590Fiber Optic Systems

3

ELCR 2600Telecommunication and Data Cabling

3

ELCR 2660Security System Installation and Testing

4

ELTR 1060Electrical Prints, Schematics, and Symbols

2

Specific Occupational Courses (Biomedical Instrumentation Technology Specialization – 18 credits)

ALHS 1011Structure and Function of the Human Body

5

ALHS 1090Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences

2

BMET 1231Medical Equipment Function and Operation I

4

BMET 2242Medical Equipment Function and Operation II

4

BMET 2243Internship Medical Systems

3