ELEC 271 - Electronics Internship I

JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
ELECTRONICS
COURSE OUTLINE

 

Title: Electronics Internship I Effective Term: Spring 2009
Number: ELEC 271 Credit Hours: 1 Contact Hours: 16
Course Type: Career Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0
Internship: 15

Description:

This course affords the student the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to an actual work environment. It will provide selected advanced electronics technology students with appropriate on-the-job experience with area employers, under instructional oversight, that will promote the student's career goals. 18 hrs. approved and appropriate work activity/wk.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Prerequisite: department approval

Textbook(s): NONE

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

  1. Describe the work activities accomplished on-the-job to the internship coordinator.
  2. Explain the activities of the company, its products and services.
  3. Perform basic technical electronic tasks in the accomplishment of assigned work assignments.
  4. Demonstrate an increased understanding of the application of the classroom experience to the workplace environment.
  5. Demonstrate a greater preparedness, personally and professionally, for a career position.

Content Outline & Competencies:

The specific nature and degree of emphasis of job-related activities
performed by each student will vary from one employer to another. 
However, in general, it is expected that the student will perform many of
the following functions.

I. Operate Electronic Equipment

II. Troubleshoot and Repair Electronic Equipment

III. Test and Check Electronic Equipment

IV. Perform Equipment Calibration

V. Perform Preventative Maintenance

VI. Maintain Records and Other Data

VII. Refer to Equipment Service Manuals and Other Documents

VIII. Use Interpersonal and Communication Skills Through Interaction With
Other Professionals

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

Percentage not to exceed:
   Instructor's on-site visits and evaluations        30% of grade
   Weekly work log                                    60% of grade
   Evaluation of the student by the work supervisor   60% of grade
                                                     100%

Grading Scale:
   90%-100% = A
   80%- 89% = B
   70%- 79% = C
   60%- 69% = D
  Below 60% = F

Caveats:

  1. Transportation to work site is the responsibility of the student.

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.