Electronics Technology, Career Studies Certificate

Purpose

The Electronics Technology Career Studies Certificate (CSC) (Plan Code 221-981-15) is designed to prepare students for employment as a Technician Trainee in engineering, communication, and computer fields. Students enrolled in the CSC program may apply all credits earned to the college’s Electronics Technology Certificate and the 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.
Safely use typical tools and test equipment employed by electronics technicians.

Program Curriculum and Suggested Sequence of Courses

1st Session

ETR 113 - D.C. and A.C. Fundamentals I - credits: 3
ETR 228 - Computer Troubleshooting and Repair - credits: 3

Total Credits: 6

2nd Session

SDV 101 - Orientation to Trades and Technology - credits: 1
ETR 114 - D.C. and A.C. Fundamentals II - credits: 3
ETR 167 - Logic Circuits and Systems - credits: 3

Total Credits: 7

3rd Session

ETR 160 - Survey of Microprocessors - credits: 4
ETR 278 - Computer Interfacing and Circuitry - credits: 4

ESCC Eastern Shore Community College