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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

Course NumberTitleCredits
ENGL-121College Composition

3

Arts & Humanities

Course NumberTitleCredits
SPCH-101Introduction to Human Communication

3
-OR
SPCH-105Fundamentals of Public Speaking

3
-OR
SPCH-110Interpersonal Communication

3

Social & Behavioral Sciences

Course NumberTitleCredits

Select one course from the following:

Course NumberTitleCredits
ANTH-104Introduction to Physical Anthropology and Archaeology

3
ANTH-105Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

3
ANTH-110Global Archaeology

3
ANTH-120Comparative World Cultures

3
GEOG-101Introduction to World Geography

3
GEOG-102Elements of Cultural Geography

3
Total Credit Hours:3

Biological & Physical Sciences

Course NumberTitleCredits
PHYS-101Technical Physical Science

4

Mathematics

Course NumberTitleCredits
MATH-141College Algebra

3
-or higher core course

Core Electives

Course NumberTitleCredits
CADD-101Introduction to Computer-Aided Drafting and Design

3
-Any General Education Core Course

2

Required Courses Related to Major

Course NumberTitleCredits
CMSY-105Managing and Maintaining PCs and Mobile Devices I

3
CMSY-106Managing and Maintaining PCs and Mobile Devices II

3
CMSY-129The Internet and the Digital World

3
CMSY-219Operating Systems

3
CSCO-291Introduction to Networks

3
CSCO-292Routing and Switching Essentials

3
CSCO-293Scaling Networks

3
CSCO-294Connecting Networks

3
ELEC-107Introduction to Electronic Circuits

4
ELEC-117Linear Electronics

4
ELEC-140Network Cabling Systems

3
ELEC-213Digital Circuits

4

A graduate should be able to

  1. 1. Describe the fundamental operating principles and components in electronic technology including computers (hardware and software), computer networks, and analog and digital circuits.
  2. 2. Analyze electronic systems, using appropriate testing methods and instrumentation, for the purpose of troubleshooting, maintenance, and/or repair.
  3. 3. Identify current industry standards and protocols, and apply them for the installation and configuration of electronic systems.
  4. 4. Identify, understand, evaluate, and apply ethical reasoning.

Total Credit Hours: 60