Electronics Technology (certificate)

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Official Title of Certificate: Electronics Technology, Certificate

Award: Certificate

Code: CRT.EGR.ELEC-TECH

Total Credit Hours: 21 to 22 credits

About the Engineering Department

Purpose: This is a flexible option that offers basic competence in electronics for those who desire to enter the job market with part-time study over three terms. It also provides formal recognition to those who are already working in the electronics industry and wish to upgrade their job skills. All credits earned in the option will apply toward an Electronics Engineering Technology Associate of Applied Science degree.

Range of Occupations

Electronics assembler
Electronics communications technician
Electronics technician
Instrumentation and control technician
Upgraded electronic technician

Certificate Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a certificate, students must have demonstrated eligibility for ENG 101 or ENG 101A . Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements .

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Certificate Requirements: 21-22 credits

EET 109 - Circuit Assembly Techniques 2 credit hours
EET 130 - Introduction to Electronic Circuits 4 credit hours
EET 150 - Semiconductors and Linear Circuits 4 credit hours
EET 231 - Digital-Electronic Circuits 4 credit hours
MEC 130 - Programmable Logic Controllers 4 credit hours

Elective (1): 3-4 credits

MAT 137 - College Algebra 3 credit hours OR
MAT 145 - Precalculus 1 3 credit hours OR
MAT 151 - Accelerated Precalculus 4 credit hours OR
MAT 191 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1 4 credit hours OR
UAS 111 - Introduction to Drone Technology 3 credit hours OR
Any EET, ENT, or MEC course

Program Outcomes

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

Apply appropriate safety standards and protocols.
Build and analyze electronic circuits using schematic diagrams and circuit simulation software.
Troubleshoot electronic circuits using appropriate test equipment.
Perform basic soldering operations.

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