Electronics technology influences almost every aspect of modern life. Skilled electronics technicians are needed to support growth in this industry. These technicians must be able to fabricate, test, install, operate and maintain highly technical systems such as communications systems, computers and computer networks, and industrial process control systems. The program focuses on the underlying principles of electronic devices, circuit analysis and digital electronics and will provide a broad systems view of electronics.

Students in the electronics program will work with outstanding facilities and the latest laboratory equipment. Graduates of the program will have the opportunity for employment in one of today’s most challenging and exciting career fields.

Program graduates also have the opportunity to pursue a baccalaureate degree (B.S.E.E.T.) in electronics engineering technology through the transfer of JCCC electronics technology and other courses to participating four-year institutions. Students contemplating this option should seek early counseling and prepare a program plan with specific course selections in anticipation of four-year institution requirements. Students should be prepared to enroll in higher-level math and physics courses when compared with current electronics technology program requirements.

Students who are transferring to JCCC with significant numbers of electronic technology credits should be aware that at least 9 credit hours of approved electronic technology courses must be completed at JCCC before the A.A.S. degree will be awarded. In addition, because of changes in technology, students who desire to graduate using electronics technology courses completed more than seven years ago should seek counseling regarding the current relevance of those courses.

(Major Code 2690; CIP Code 47.0101)

Electronics Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degree

First Semester

ELEC 120  Introduction to Electronics..........................3
ELEC 126  Microcomputer A+ Preparation.........................4
ELEC 125  Digital Electronics I................................4
MATH 133  Technical Mathematics I or higher*...................4
          Prerequisite: MATH 111 with a grade of "C" or higher
          or appropriate score on the math assessment test
ENGL 121  Composition I*.......................................3
          Prerequisite: ENGL 106 or appropriate placement
          test score or EAP 113 and EAP 117
          Total Semester Credit Hours.........................18

Second Semester

ELEC 122  Circuit Analysis I*..................................3
          Prerequisites:  ELEC 120 and MATH 133 or MATH 172
ELEC 225  Digital Electronics II*..............................3
          Prerequisite: ELEC 125
MATH 134  Technical Mathematics II or higher*..................5
          Prerequisite: MATH 133 or an equivalent course
          with a grade of "C" or higher
SPD  125  Personal Communication...............................3
          Humanities Elective..................................3
          Total Semester Credit Hours.........................17

Third Semester

ELEC 130  Electronic Devices I*................................4
          Prerequisite or corequisite: ELEC 140
ELEC 140  Circuit Analysis II*.................................3
          Prerequisites: ELEC 122 and MATH 134 or
          MATH 172 or MATH 173
ENGL 123  Technical Writing I*.................................3
          Prerequisite: ENGL 121
          Technical Elective...................................3
          Social Science/Economics Elective....................3
          Total Semester Credit Hours.........................16

Fourth Semester

ELEC 230  Electronic Devices II*...............................3
          Prerequisite: ELEC 130
ELEC 240  Electronic Communication Systems*....................4
          Prerequisite or corequisite: ELEC 230
          Technical Elective...................................3
PHYS 133  Applied Physics or higher*...........................5
          Prerequisite: MATH 133 or higher
          Health and/or Physical Education Elective............1
          Total Semester Credit Hours.........................16
          TOTAL PROGRAM CREDIT HOURS..........................67

Technical Electives

ELEC 127  Robots for Humans....................................4
ELEC 131  Introduction to Sensors and Actuators................3
ELEC 133  Programmable Controllers.............................3
ELEC 165  Advanced Programmable Controllers*...................3
          Prerequisite: ELEC 133
ELEC 175  Telecommunications*..................................3
          Prerequisite or corequisite: ELEC 130
ELEC 185  LAN Cabling and Installation.........................3
ELEC 245  Microprocessors*.....................................3
          Prerequisite: ELEC 225
ELEC 250  Microcomputer Maintenance*...........................3
          Prerequisite: ELEC 126
ELEC 271  Electronics Internship I*............................1
          Prerequisite: assistant dean's approval
ELEC 272  Electronics Internship II*...........................1
          Prerequisites: ELEC 271 and
          approval of the program assistant dean
*Prerequisite/Corequisite required