Electronic Technology, COA

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.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

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

Analyze (predict or calculate the behavior or performance of) a specified electronic or electromechanical component, circuit, or system studied.
Design (specify all components, values, interconnections and, where applicable, associated firmware or software for) an electronic or electromechanical circuit or system to perform a specified function to given standards.
Troubleshoot (locate and identify a faulty component or functional block in) a given non-functioning electronic or electromechanical circuit or system, and indicate the nature of the fault.
Properly perform specified tests and measurements on the electronic and electromechanical devices, circuits, and systems studied.

Complete the following courses:

ET 99 DIGITAL ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS 4 Units
ET 92 BASIC ELECTRIC CIRCUITS I 4 Units
ET 104 BASIC ELECTRIC CIRCUITS II 4 Units
ET 105 ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND CIRCUITS I 4 Units
ET 107 ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND CIRCUITS II 4 Units

Complete at least 4 units from among the following courses:

ET 116 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS 4 Units
ET 119 INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION USING PLCS 2 Units
ET 120 INTRODUCTION TO MICROPROCESSORS AND MICROCONTROLLERS 4 Units
ET 122A EMBEDDED CONTROL SYSTEMS I 2 Units
ET 122B EMBEDDED CONTROL SYSTEMS II 2 Units
ET 168 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY 1 Unit
ET 168 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY 2 Units
ET 168 COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE: ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY 3 Units

Total Units Required: 24

Recommended Electives:

CS 36 C PROGRAMMING 3 Units
ET 101 ELECTRONICS IN EVERYDAY LIFE 3 Units
PHYS 20 CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS 4 Units

To earn the certificate of achievement:

See Earning a Certificate for certificate information and requirements.

Third-party credentialing:

Third-party credentialing may be subject to change without notice. This information is accurate as of the publication date of this catalog. For the most current information, please consult with the area dean.

Catalog and Student Handbook

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