Academic Programs

Engineering Technology: Electronics

Award: Associate of Applied Science
Number of credits required: 60
Locations: Leonardtown Campus (LEON)
Contact: J. Tjiputra, Chair

Description:

This electronics option provides students with the background to work as an electronics technician in support of engineering, scientific and technological areas of business, industry or governmental operation. Employment in this field is expected to increase much faster than other occupations due to anticipated continued strong demand for computers, communication equipment and technical products. Students develop competencies in the general skills of engineering technology and study related subjects that provide a broad educational foundation. Technically specific coursework includes AD/DC fundamentals, semiconductors, electronic devices, computer logic basics, communication theory and computer architecture. With a strong background in engineering technology fundamentals and a concentration in electronics, graduates of this program will be prepared for employment as an entry-level electronics technician. The maximum number of credits accepted in transfer from other institutions to this program is 45.

Required Courses:

Take CHE-1200 CHE-1200L EGT-1015 EGT-2910 ELT-1015 ENG-1010 ENG-2050 ITS-1015 PHY-1010 PHY-1010L ;

Arts/Hum:

Take 3 credits from General Education course listing.

Communications:

Take 3 credits from COM-1010 COM-1250 COM-1350 COM-1450

Mathematics:

Take 6 credits general education course listing, MTH-1120 and higher.

SOBS:

Take 3 credits from General Education course listing.

Elect Concentration:

Take ELT-1030 ELT-2015 ELT-2020 ELT-2030 ITS-2750 ;

Last Update: October 10, 2008