Electronics Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
Application Code 18
For curriculum information, contact the Science, Engineering, and Technology Division—Room ST-248—443-518-1600.
All aspects of modern society and business are becoming more dependent on skilled professionals to maintain the electronics infrastructure. Graduates can choose to work in challenging positions in the fields of computers, telecommunications, training, and higher studies. Courses will emphasize theory and practice. Coursework will reflect the changing needs of industry and inculcate a need for ongoing training. Students planning to transfer to a four‑year technical institution should contact that institution to check transferable courses. This curriculum prepares students to sit for the A+ certification exam and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification exam.
General Education Core
English Composition
Arts & Humanities
SPCH-101 | Introduction to Human Communication | 3 |
- | OR | |
SPCH-105 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
- | OR | |
SPCH-110 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Select one course from the following:
ANTH-104 | Introduction to Physical Anthropology and Archaeology | 3 |
ANTH-105 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
ANTH-110 | Global Archaeology | 3 |
ANTH-120 | Comparative World Cultures | 3 |
GEOG-101 | Introduction to World Geography | 3 |
GEOG-102 | Elements of Cultural Geography | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Biological & Physical Sciences
Mathematics
MATH-141 | College Algebra | 3 |
- | or higher core course | |
Core Electives
Required Courses Related to Major
A graduate should be able to
- 1. Describe the fundamental operating principles and components in electronic technology including computers (hardware and software), computer networks, and analog and digital circuits.
- 2. Analyze electronic systems, using appropriate testing methods and instrumentation, for the purpose of troubleshooting, maintenance, and/or repair.
- 3. Identify current industry standards and protocols, and apply them for the installation and configuration of electronic systems.
- 4. Identify, understand, evaluate, and apply ethical reasoning.
Total Credit Hours: 60