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

CodeTitleHours
ELEC 120 Introduction to Electronics3
ELEC 126 Microcomputer A+ Preparation4
ELEC 125 Digital Electronics I4
MATH 130Technical Mathematics I or higher3
 Prerequisite: MATH 111 with a grade of "C" or higher or an appropriate score on the math assessment test  
ENGL 121 Composition I3
 Prerequisite: ENGL 106 or appropriate placement test score or EAP 113 and EAP 117  

Total Semester Hours: 17

Second Semester

CodeTitleHours
Humanities Elective3
ELEC 122Circuit Analysis I3
 Prerequisites: ELEC 120 and either MATH 133 or MATH 130 or MATH 171  
ELEC 225Digital Electronics II3
 Prerequisite: ELEC 125  
MATH 131Technical Mathematics II or higher3
 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 125Personal Communication3

Total Semester Hours: 15

Third Semester

CodeTitleHours
Technical Elective3
Social Science/Economics Elective3
ELEC 130Electronic Devices I4
 Prerequisite or corequisite: ELEC 140  
ELEC 140 Circuit Analysis II3
 Prerequisites: ELEC 122 and (MATH 134 or MATH 131 or MATH 172 or MATH 173)  
ENGL 123 Technical Writing I3
 Prerequisite: ENGL 121  

Total Semester Hours: 16

Fourth Semester

CodeTitleHours
Technical Elective3
Health and/or Physical Education Elective1
ELEC 230Electronic Devices II3
 Prerequisite: ELEC 130  
ELEC 240Electronic Communication Systems4
 Prerequisite or corequisite: ELEC 230  
PHYS 133Applied Physics or higher5
 Prerequisite: MATH 135 or higher  

Total Semester Hours: 16

Technical Electives

CodeTitleHours
ELEC 118Mobile Auto Electronics Installation3
ELEC 127 Robots for Humans4
ELEC 131 Introduction to Sensors and Actuators3
ELEC 133Programmable Controllers3
ELEC 165Advanced Programmable Controllers3
 Prerequisite: ELEC 133  
ELEC 175Telecommunications3
 Prerequisite or corequisite: ELEC 130  
ELEC 185LAN Cabling and Installation3
ELEC 245 Microprocessors3
 Prerequisite: ELEC 225  
ELEC 250Microcomputer Maintenance3
 Prerequisite: ELEC 126  
ELEC 271Electronics Internship I1
 Prerequisite: department approval  
ELEC 272Electronics Internship II1
 Prerequisites: ELEC 271 and department approval  

Total Program Hours: 64