2022-2023 Catalog

Electronic/Computer Controls Tech, A.A.S.

A.A.S. Degree—60 credit hours

Curriculum Code 1281

This program prepares students for entry-level positions as an electronic and computer control technician found in manufacturing, chemical plants, process control environments, packaging and automated warehouse environments. Electrical, electronic, industrial, PC, and PLC controls will be examined. Lab exercises simulate real-world problems that technicians confront on the job daily. Employment for electronic and computer technicians is expected to grow. New technologies and increased computer use will continue to stimulate the demand for such workers.

Required General Education Courses

15 credit hours as follows:

COM-101Composition I

3

COM-103Speech Fundamentals

3

MTH-133Math for Industry

2

Select 4 credit hours from Physical and Life Sciences:

BIO, CHM, EAS, GEL, NAT, PHS, PHY

Select 3 credit hours from Humanities and Fine Arts or Social/Behavioral Sciences:

ANT, ARB, ART, ECO, FRE, GEO, HIS, HUM, LIT, MUS, PHI, PSC, PSY, SOC, SSC, SPA, THE

Required Career Courses

40 credit hours as follows:

ELT-101Electricity and Electronics

3

ELT-102Digital Logic/Solid State Devices

3

ELT-112Computers for Industry

1

ELT-201Industrial Controls

3

ELT-202Advanced Industrial Controls

3

ELT-211Introduction to PLCs

3

ELT-222Advanced PLCs

3

IMM-101Mechanical Systems I

3

IMM-120Fluid Power I: Basic Circuits

3

IMM-220Fluid Power II: Intermediate System

3

- 

LAN-102Voice and Data Cabling

3

OR-

LAN-120IoT Fundamentals

3

- 

LAN-111IT Essentials - A+

3

LAN-112Managing IT - A+

3

LAN-121Network Essentials

3

Electives

Select 5 credit hours from the following:

ELT, HAC, IMM, IST, LAN, MDT, CIS, WLD

Suggested Schedule

Semester 1 (15 credit hours)

COM-101Composition I

3

ELT-101Electricity and Electronics

3

ELT-112Computers for Industry

1

IMM-101Mechanical Systems I

3

- 

LAN-102Voice and Data Cabling

3

OR-

LAN-120IoT Fundamentals

3

- 

MTH-133Math for Industry

2

Semester 2 (16 credit hours)

COM-103Speech Fundamentals

3

ELT-102Digital Logic/Solid State Devices

3

ELT-201Industrial Controls

3

LAN-121Network Essentials

3

___-___Physical and Life Sciences Elective

4

Semester 3 (15 credit hours)

ELT-202Advanced Industrial Controls

3

ELT-211Introduction to PLCs

3

IMM-120Fluid Power I: Basic Circuits

3

LAN-111IT Essentials - A+

3

- 

___-___Humanities and Fine Arts Elective

3

OR-

___-___Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective

3

Semester 4 (14 credit hours)

ELT-222Advanced PLCs

3

IMM-220Fluid Power II: Intermediate System

3

LAN-112Managing IT - A+

3

___-___Career Electives

5