Electronics Technology, A.A.S. (Spring 2012)
Electronics technology influences almost every aspect of modern life. Skilled electronics technicians are needed to support growth in this industry. These technicians must be able to fabricate, test, install, operate and maintain highly technical systems such as communications systems, computers and computer networks, and industrial process control systems. The program focuses on the underlying principles of electronic devices, circuit analysis and digital electronics and will provide a broad systems view of electronics.
Students in the electronics program will work with outstanding facilities and the latest laboratory equipment. Graduates of the program will have the opportunity for employment in one of today’s most challenging and exciting career fields.
Program graduates also have the opportunity to pursue a baccalaureate degree (B.S.E.E.T.) in electronics engineering technology through the transfer of JCCC electronics technology and other courses to participating four-year institutions. Students contemplating this option should seek early counseling and prepare a program plan with specific course selections in anticipation of four-year institution requirements. Students should be prepared to enroll in higher-level math and physics courses when compared with current electronics technology program requirements.
Students who are transferring to JCCC with significant numbers of electronic technology credits should be aware that at least 9 credit hours of approved electronic technology courses must be completed at JCCC before the A.A.S. degree will be awarded. In addition, because of changes in technology, students who desire to graduate using electronics technology courses completed more than seven years ago should seek counseling regarding the current relevance of those courses.
(Major Code 2690; CIP Code 47.0101)
Associate of Applied Science Degree
First Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ELEC 120 | Introduction to Electronics | 3 |
| ELEC 126 | Microcomputer A+ Preparation | 4 |
| ELEC 125 | Digital Electronics I | 4 |
| MATH 130 | Technical Mathematics I or higher | 3 |
| Prerequisite: MATH 111 with a grade of "C" or higher or an appropriate score on the math assessment test | ||
| ENGL 121 | Composition I | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ENGL 106 or appropriate placement test score or EAP 113 and EAP 117 |
Total Semester Hours: 17
Second Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| ELEC 122 | Circuit Analysis I | 3 |
| Prerequisites: ELEC 120 and either MATH 133 or MATH 130 or MATH 171 | ||
| ELEC 225 | Digital Electronics II | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ELEC 125 | ||
| MATH 131 | Technical Mathematics II or higher | 3 |
| Prerequisites: MATH 130 or MATH 133 with a grade of "C" or higher or an equivalent course with a grade of "C" or higher | ||
| SPD 125 | Personal Communication | 3 |
Total Semester Hours: 15
Third Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science/Economics Elective | 3 | |
| ELEC 130 | Electronic Devices I | 4 |
| Prerequisite or corequisite: ELEC 140 | ||
| ELEC 140 | Circuit Analysis II | 3 |
| Prerequisites: ELEC 122 and (MATH 134 or MATH 131 or MATH 172 or MATH 173) | ||
| ENGL 123 | Technical Writing I | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ENGL 121 |
Total Semester Hours: 16
Fourth Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Health and/or Physical Education Elective | 1 | |
| ELEC 230 | Electronic Devices II | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ELEC 130 | ||
| ELEC 240 | Electronic Communication Systems | 4 |
| Prerequisite or corequisite: ELEC 230 | ||
| PHYS 133 | Applied Physics or higher | 5 |
| Prerequisite: MATH 135 or higher |
Total Semester Hours: 16
Technical Electives
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ELEC 118 | Mobile Auto Electronics Installation | 3 |
| ELEC 127 | Robots for Humans | 4 |
| ELEC 131 | Introduction to Sensors and Actuators | 3 |
| ELEC 133 | Programmable Controllers | 3 |
| ELEC 165 | Advanced Programmable Controllers | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ELEC 133 | ||
| ELEC 175 | Telecommunications | 3 |
| Prerequisite or corequisite: ELEC 130 | ||
| ELEC 185 | LAN Cabling and Installation | 3 |
| ELEC 245 | Microprocessors | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ELEC 225 | ||
| ELEC 250 | Microcomputer Maintenance | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ELEC 126 | ||
| ELEC 271 | Electronics Internship I | 1 |
| Prerequisite: department approval | ||
| ELEC 272 | Electronics Internship II | 1 |
| Prerequisites: ELEC 271 and department approval |
Total Program Hours: 64
