Approximate Cost

• Credit Costs (approximate, minimum cost of two-years $8,800 full time at AACC)
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Honors Program Courses

If you qualify for the Honors Program, you may take honors versions  of some courses (such as ENG 101H , ENG 102H , etc.).

Graduation Requirements

Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements  for college-wide graduation requirements.

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General Education Requirements: 25-26 credits

An approved list of general education courses can be found in the General Education and Diversity, Technology and Wellness Requirements  section of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:

Program Requirements: 35-36 credits

• EET 118 - Electronic Hardware and Assembly Techniques 4 credit hours
• EET 130 - Introduction to Electronic Circuits Four credit hours
• EET 150 - Semiconductors and Linear Circuits Four credit hours
• EET 231 - Digital-Electronic Circuits 4 credit hours
• EET 255 - Metrology and Calibration 4 credit hours
• EET 260 - Electronic Communication Systems 4 credit hours
• EET 265 - Electronics Technician Capstone 3 credit hours
• STM 213 - Professional Skills for STEM 1 credit hour

• Technical Electives 7 - 8 credits

  Students must choose Technical Electives from the list below.  Students taking MAT 137  or MAT 145  must complete 8 credits of Technical Electives.  Students taking MAT 151  or MAT 191  must complete 7 credits of Technical Electives.

• CTA 105 - Theory and Troubleshooting Microcomputers 1 3 credit hours
• CTA 205 - Theory and Troubleshooting Microcomputers 2 3 credit hours
• CTS 110 - Network Essentials 4 credit hours
• EET 140 - Introduction to Telecommunications 3 credit hours
• EET 141 - Telecommunications Wiring Laboratory 1 credit hour
• EET 240 - Fiber Optic Communications 3 credit hours
• EET 250 - Microprocessors and Microcontrollers 4 credit hours
• ENT 241 - Computer-Aided Drafting 3 credit hours
• ENT 260 - Solid Modeling with SolidWorks 3 credit hours
• MAT 146 - Precalculus 2 3 credit hours
• MAT 191 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1 4 credit hours
• MEC 110 - Mechanical Systems 4 credit hours
• MEC 120 - Pneumatics and Hydraulics 4 credit hours
• MEC 130 - Programmable Logic Controllers 4 credit hours
• MEC 140 - Introduction to Robotics 4 credit hours
• MEC 230 - Electric Motor Fundamentals 3 credit hours
• PHY 112 - Fundamentals of Physics 2 4 credit hours
• PHY 212 - General Physics 2 4 credit hours
• UAS 100 - Uncrewed Aircraft Systems Remote Pilot Ground School 1 credit hour

• With approval of the engineering department chair, one technical elective may be selected from the following areas: CTP or CTS.

Diversity Requirement

Students may satisfy the diversity requirement simultaneously as they satisfy general education requirements for arts and humanities or social and behavioral sciences. See Diversity Requirement  for a list of approved courses.

Technology Requirement

Satisfied by CTA 100  or CTP 103  or CTS 107  or EGR 120  or UAS 111 .

Wellness Requirement

Unless they are in a degree that is exempt, all students in associate degree programs must satisfy the Wellness Requirement . In many cases, students may satisfy this requirement simultaneously as they satisfy a general education course requirement or with an elective.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1.  Apply appropriate safety standards and protocols.
2. Build and analyze electronic circuits using schematic diagrams and circuit simulation software.
3. Troubleshoot electronic circuits using appropriate test equipment.
4. Perform basic soldering operations.
5. Demonstrate professional and critical thinking skills essential to workplace success.

This program aligns with all the college’s core competencies.

Related Anne Arundel Community College Certificates

• Electronics Technology (certificate)  
• Mechatronics Technology (certificate)  

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