Electronics Fundamentals - Diploma

The Electronics Fundamentals diploma program is sequence of courses designed to prepare graduates for entry-level employment in electronics. The program provides learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills. Completion of the program of study leads to a diploma in Electronics Fundamentals.

Length of Program
A minimum of 65 credit hours is required for graduation. A full time student can expect to complete the program in 4 - 6 quarters.

Employment Opportunities
A graduate may find employment in a entry-level position in the electronics field or in related fields.

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

General Core Courses
EMP 100 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 3
ENG 101 English 5
MAT 103 Algebraic Concepts 5
MAT 104 Geometry & Trigonometry 5
OR
MAT 105 Trigonometry 5

Occupational Courses
ELC 104 Soldering Technology I 2
ELC 108 Direct Current Circuits II 4
ELC 110 Alternating Current II 4
ELC 115 Solid State Devices II 4
ELC 117 Linear Integrated Circuits 4
ELC 118 Digital Electronics I 4
ELC 119 Digital Electronics II 4
ELC 120 Microprocessors I 4
IFC 100 Industrial Safety Procedures 2
IFC 101 Direct Current Circuits I 4
IFC 102 Alternating Current I 4
IFC 103 Solid State Devices I 4
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 3