2017-2018 Catalog

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

A.A.S. Degree—63 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

18 credit hours as follows:

COM-101Composition I

3

COM-103Speech Fundamentals

3

MTH-133Math for Industry

2

MTH-133: A minimum level of competency in mathematics is required for graduation for all A.A.S. degrees. This minimum competency may be demonstrated in one of three ways:
  • Placement into MTH-120 or higher; or
  • Successful completion with an earned grade of “C” or better in BUS-120, MTH-102, MTH-109, MTH-121, or MTH-133 or higher-level mathematics course for designated career programs; or
  • An equivalent transfer course from another college with an earned grade of “C” or better.

Select 3 credit hours from Social/Behavioral Sciences:

ANT, ECO, GEO, HIS, PSC, PSY, SOC, SSC

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:

ARB, ART, FRE, HUM, LIT, MUS, PHI, 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-110Hydraulics

3

IMM-115Pneumatics

3

LAN-102Voice and Data Cabling

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, MIS, 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

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-110Hydraulics

3

LAN-111IT Essentials - A+

3

___-___Humanities and Fine Arts Elective

3

Semester 4 (17 credit hours)

ELT-222Advanced PLCs

3

IMM-115Pneumatics

3

LAN-112Managing IT - A+

3

___-___Career Electives

5

___-___Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective

3