Basic Electronics I - Technical Certificate of Credit

The Basic Electronics I is designed to prepare students for entry-level careers in printed circuit board installation and maintenance. Students develop competencies in AC and DC circuits, soldering technology and solid state devices. Learning opportunities further develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Courses may be applied towards advanced study in the field of electronics.

Length of Program
A minimum of 28 credit hours is required for graduation. A full time student can expect to
complete the program in 2-3 quarters.

Employment Opportunities
Program graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in a variety of industries requiring
printed circuit board installation and maintenance.


Admissions Requirements
Age: Applicant must be 16 years or older.
Education: A high school diploma/GED is required.
Program Acceptance/Placement: Applicant must achieve program ready or provisional scores on the ASSET placement test (or submit acceptable SAT/ACT scores). Applicants who do not attain the minimum scores may take refresher/remedial instruction in order to meet admissions requirements.

CURRICULUM

Course # Course Title Credit Hrs

MAT 103 Algebraic Concepts 5
IFC 100 Industrial Safety Procedures 2
IFC 101 Direct Current Circuits I 4
IFC 102 Alternating Current Circuits I 4
IFC 103 Solid State I 4
ELC 104 Soldering Technology 2
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 3
XXX xxx Electives 4