ELE - Electronics Technology A.A.S.

CR Applied Associate of Science

Program Description

This program is designed to prepare the student for employment as an electronics technician. Graduates will assist engineers in the design, construction, testing, and repair of electronic systems. Jobs for which graduates are expected to be qualified include technical investigator, electronics technician, computer service technician, quality control, electronic equipment installer, technical writer, engineering assistant in products development, navigational equipment technician, and sales representative.

Program Objectives

Program Objective
connect components into basic electrical circuits and use multimeters to verify circuit operation
connect digital circuits common to computers, such as logic gates, flip flops, counters, and arithmetic circuits, into functioning circuits
use the instruction set to write assembly language programs to control the operation of the microprocessor
construct and experimentally verify the operation of standard electronic circuits, such as power supplies, amplifiers, and oscillators
use a programmable controller to set up a specific process to control operations
use electro physical sensors to measure such conditions as light, heat, pressure, and motion to control and operate power devices
use operational amplifiers as a component in a variety of circuits, such as amplifiers, regulators, and active filters
analyze and repair defective circuits in test equipment, control devices, and consumer electronic systems
explain the methods used to transmit and receive radio waves containing intelligence pulse, tone, voice, and coded signals
describe the operation of cellular communications
demonstrate effective communication skills by writing technical reports based on laboratory experiences
demonstrate critical thinking/problem-solving abilities by analyzing a nonfunctioning electrical circuit, determining the problem, and restoring circuit operation
demonstrate interpersonal relations, teamwork, and work ethics through group laboratory projects
demonstrate an ability to use and apply mathematical quantitative reasoning to design basic functional electronic circuits
demonstrate use of computer electrical/electronic drafting packages by drawing circuit diagrams and laying out a printed circuit board
demonstrate use of computer software packages by simulating circuit operations and obtaining valid circuit parameters

Advisor Notes

Required Electives ♦Program Electives may be selected from any ASA, CIS, CON, ELE, HAC, KBD, MET or NET courses. *MAT 165 or higher level courses will also satisfy the mathematics requirement. +ENG 106 may be substituted.