Electronics, Certificate

Purpose

The Electronics Certificate (Plan Code 925) is designed to prepare students for employment as technicians in engineering, communication, and computer fields. Students enrolled in the Certificate program may apply all credits earned to the college’s AAS degree in Electronics Technology.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

Analyze Direct Current (DC) and Alternating Current (AC) circuits using various circuit simplification and analysis techniques;
Identify common electronic components, devices, and symbols.

Program Curriculum and Suggested Sequence of Courses

1st Session

SDV 101 - Orientation to Trades and Technology - credits: 1
ETR 113 - D.C. and A.C. Fundamentals I - credits: 3
ENG 111 - College Composition I - credits: 3

Total Credits: 7

2nd Session

ENG 112 - College Composition II - credits: 3
or
ENG 115 - Technical Writing - credits: 3
ETR 114 - D.C. and A.C. Fundamentals II - credits: 3

Total Credits: 6

3rd Session

ETR 160 - Survey of Microprocessors - credits: 4
MTH 161 - PreCalculus I - credits: 3
General Electives - Options - credits: 3-4

Total Credits: 10-11

4th Session

ETR 167 - Logic Circuits and Systems - credits: 3
MTH 162 - PreCalculus II - credits: 3
General Electives - Options - credits: 3-4

Total Credits: 9-10

Total Credits For Program: 32 -34

Notes and Additional Curriculum Options

The general elective may be satisfied with any course number of 100 or above. Students should consult with their faculty advisor regarding the selection of the most appropriate course.

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