Trade & Industry
At a Glance
- Emphasis on electronics technology theory and practical application for successful employment using both manual and computerized electronics systems.
- Employable as an electronic technician with a specialization in communications electronics or industrial electronics.
- Program length is six quarters if full time.
- Entrance is allowed quarterly.
Electronics Technology
DESCRIPTION:
The Electronics Technology aAssociate dDegree program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in electronics technology professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of electronics technology theory and practical application necessary for successful employment using both manual and computerized electronics systems. Program graduates receive an Electronics Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree which qualifies them as electronics technicians with a specialization in biomedical instrumentation, communications electronics, computer electronics, general electronics, industrial electronics, or telecommunications electronics.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Entry-level Electronics Technician in either the Communication field or the Industrial field.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA:
Attainment of 16 years of more of age; documentation of High school diploma or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements; achievement of minimum regular admission score on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in TCSG document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and completion of application and related procedures.
PROGRAM COSTS: (Program costs are estimates and are subject to change)
Application fee: $15; Tuition: $2,592; Fees: $486; Books & Supplies: $2,175; Total Program Costs: $5,268
PROGRAM LENGTH:
Six quarters if full time and regular student.
Program Requirements
Explores the analysis of literature and articles about issues in the humanities and in society. Students practice various modes of writing, ranging from exposition to argumentation and persuasion. The course includes a review of standard grammatical and stylistic usage in proofreading and editing. An introduction to library resources lays the foundation for research. Topics include: writing analysis and practice, revision, research paper, and formatting and documentation. Students write a research paper using library resources and using a formatting and documentation style appropriate to the purpose and audience.
Emphasizes the student’s ability to read literature analytically and meaningfully and to communicate clearly. Students analyze the form and content of literature in historical and philosophical contexts. Topics include: reading and analysis of fiction, poetry, and drama; research writing, formatting and documentation, and writing about literature.
Emphasizes practical knowledge of technical communications techniques, procedures, and reporting formats used in industry and business. Topics include: reference use and research, device and process description, formal technical report writing, correspondence, and technical report presentation.
This course emphasizes techniques of problem solving using algebraic concepts. Topics include: fundamental concepts of algebra; equations and inequallities; functions and graphs; systems of equations; optional topics including sequences, series, and probability; and analytic geometry.
Emphasizes techniques of problem solving using trigonometric concepts. Topics include: trigonometric functions, properties of trigonometric functions, vectors and triangles, inverse of trigonometric functions/graphing, logarithmic and exponential functions, and complex numbers.
Provides a description and analysis of economic operations in contemporary society. Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of economic concepts and policies as they apply to everyday life. Topics include: basic economic principles; economic forces and indicators; capital and labor; price, competition, and monopoly; money and banking; government expenditures, federal and local; fluctuations in production, employment, and income; and the United States economy in perspective.
This course emphasizes the basics of psychology. Topics include: science of psychology; social environments; life stages; physiology and behavior; personality; emotions and motives; conflicts, stress, and anxiety; abnormal behavior; and perception, learning, and intelligence.
Continues direct current (DC) concepts and applications. Topics include: DC theorems and complex series/parallel circuits.
Continues development of AC concepts with emphasis on constructing, verifying, and troubleshooting reactive circuits using RLC theory and oscilloscopes. Topics include: reactive components, simple RLC circuits, AC circuit resonance, passive filters; and non-sinusoidal waveforms.
Continues the exploration of the physical characteristics and applications of solid state devices. Topics include: bipolar junction theory, bipolar junction application, and field effect transistors.
Provides in-depth instruction on the characteristics and applications of linear integrated circuits. Topics include: operational amplifiers, timers, and three-terminal voltage regulators.
Introduces the basic building blocks of digital circuits. Topics include: binary arithmetic, logic gates and truth tables, Boolean algebra and minimization techniques, logic families, and digital test equipment.
Uses the concepts developed in Digital Electronics I as a foundation for the study of more advanced devices and circuits. Topics include: flip-flops, counters, multiplexers and demultiplexers, encoding and decoding, displays and analog to digital and digital to analog conversions.
This course is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of microprocessor and microcontroller operation, programming, interfacing, interrupts, and troubleshooting. The choice of microprocessor and microcontroller used in the lab experiences and illustration of basic operation is not important. The main objective of the course is to give the student a basic understanding of microprocessor operation and applications.
Provides an in-depth study of the health and safety practices required for maintenance of industrial, commercial, and home electrically operated equipment. Topics include: introduction to OSHA regulations; safety tools, equipment, and procedures; and first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Introduces direct current (DC) concepts and applications. Topics include: electrical principles and laws; batteries; DC test equipment; series, parallel and simple combination circuits; and laboratory procedures and safety practices.
Introduces the theory and application of varying sine wave voltages and current. Topics include: magnetism, AC wave generation, AC test equipment, inductance, capacitance, and basic transformers.
Introduces the physical characteristics and applications of solid-state devices. Topics include: introduction to semiconductor fundamentals, diode applications, basic transistor fundamentals, basic amplifiers, and semiconductor switching devices.
Introduces the fundamental concepts and operations necessary to use microcomputers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include: computer terminology, introduction to the Windows environment, introduction to networking, introduction to word processing, introduction to spreadsheets, and introduction to databases.
Introduces industrial process control applications with an emphasis on sensors and signal conditioning. Topics include: symbology and drawing standards, control techniques, sensors and signal conditioning, and ISA and other relevant standards.
Introduces the application of motor controls in the industrial environment. Topics include: AC/DC motors, AC/DC drives, MCC and contractors, NEC and NEMA standards, ladder diagrams, and power sources.
Provides the basic skills and techniques used in industrial application of programmable controls. Topics include: controller hardware, programming, PC applications, and troubleshooting.
Develops knowledge and skills necessary to transmit mechanical power using common industrial linkage types. Emphasis is placed on use of mechanical devices in combination with electronic controls. Topics include: linkages, motion analysis, gear drives, and preventative maintenance.
Provides an overview of fluid power operation as applied to industrial electronics. Emphasis is placed on the interfacing of electronic and fluidic systems. Topics include: safety, fluid dynamics, hydraulics, pneumatics, air logic, and electrical interfacing.
Explores robotic concepts, terminology, and basic applications. Emphasis is placed on programming in robotic languages and robot/human interfacing safety practices. Topics include: safety, terminology, languages, and programming.
Reviews communication system concepts and emphasizes an in-depth analysis of amplitude modulation and detection methods. Topics include: communication concepts, AM/SSB modulation, AM/SSB detection, AM/SSB transmitters, AM/SSB receivers, noise/bandwidth considerations, and multiplexing/ demultiplexing.
Provides in-depth analysis of frequency modulation and detection methods. Topics include: frequency modulation, frequency detection, FM transmitters, FM receivers, basic telemetry concepts, and FM multiplexing/demultiplexing.
Continues the study of modulation and detection techniques. Topics include: digital modulation techniques, pulse modulation techniques, and sampling techniques.
Provides an understanding of antennas and transmission lines used in communications. Topics include: transmission lines, wave guides, antenna types, antenna applications, and telephone transmission lines.
Provides a basic understanding of microwave communications and radar. Topics include: microwave and radar fundamentals, microwave devices, wave guides, specialized antennas, radar systems, and communications systems.
Surveys the major optical devices used for communications. Topics include: light sources, fiber optic cable, coupling and fusing, light modulation and detection techniques, and system application of light devices.
