Electronic Technology

Dean: Debbie Vanschoelandt
Academic Chair: Matt Wolken
Faculty: Massimo Mitolo, PhD, PE, FIET, FIEEE

Goals and Objectives

The Electronic Technology program provides high quality instruction leading to a certificate of proficiency or achievement, an associate in science degree, and/or transfer to university programs in engineering technology. The program also prepares students for employment or advancement in the electronics and related industries.

Courses

The curriculum in electronic technology equips students with the skills necessary for coping with a rapidly expanding and changing technological field. A core curriculum seeks to identify and emphasize those principles which are basic to the understanding of current and emerging technologies. In advanced courses, students learn to apply available technology to the solution of specific problems, with an emphasis on creative design and troubleshooting. The curriculum emphasizes the understanding of electronics, focusing on laboratory study, also by employing simulation software, maintaining a level of mathematical rigor appropriate to four-year programs in engineering technology.

Major

A student majoring in Electronic Technology may choose from a number of career paths. The electronics aide certificate program equips the student for entry into the electronics industry in areas such as testing, quality assurance, customer support, production support, equipment maintenance and technical sales.

The Electronic Technology certificate of achievement program provides a solid foundation for immediate employment or further study in the field. After obtaining a certificate of achievement in Electronic Technology, a student may seek employment as an electronic technician, designing, testing, and servicing telecommunication, medical, video, automotive, aerospace, and entertainment equipment.

Completion of the associate in science degree provides even broader opportunity for personal, academic, and career growth with employers who seek the additional oral and written communication skills acquired through general education courses. A student may also transfer into the California State University system and complete a bachelor’s degree in engineering technology.

NOTE: While the Electronic Technology program instructs students in the knowledge and skills generally expected of workers entering the electronics and related fields, successful employment in industry depends on labor market conditions and other factors and cannot be guaranteed.

Prerequisite Skills

No previous knowledge of or experience with electronics is required for entry into the Electronic Technology program. It is recommended that students seeking to enter the program have or acquire basic mathematical skills at or above the pre-algebra level (Arithmetic and Pre-Algebra Mathematics).

Enrollment Limitations

None.

Career Options

Examples of careers in electronic technology include the following:

Bench (Repair)
Biomedical Instrument
Customer Support
Field Service
Research and Development
Test Technician

With a bachelor’s degree:

Design
Field Support
Manufacturing Engineer
Electronic Engineering Technologist

Programs

Associate in Science

Electronic Technology, AS

Certificate of Achievement

Electronic Technology, COA

Certificate of Proficiency

Catalog and Student Handbook

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