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:
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 a minimum grade of “C” 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 a minimum grade of “C”.
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:
Electives
Select 5 credit hours from the following:
ELT, HAC, IMM, IST, LAN, MDT, MIS, WLD
Suggested Schedule
Semester 1 (15 credit hours)
Semester 2 (16 credit hours)
| COM-103 | Speech Fundamentals | 3 |
| ELT-102 | Digital Logic/Solid State Devices | 3 |
| ELT-201 | Industrial Controls | 3 |
| LAN-121 | Network Essentials | 3 |
| ___-___ | Physical and Life Sciences Elective | 4 |
Semester 3 (15 credit hours)
| ELT-202 | Advanced Industrial Controls | 3 |
| ELT-211 | Introduction to PLCs | 3 |
| IMM-120 | Fluid Power I: Basic Circuits | 3 |
| LAN-111 | IT Essentials - A+ | 3 |
| - | | |
| ___-___ | Humanities and Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| OR- | | |
| ___-___ | Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 |
Semester 4 (14 credit hours)
| ELT-222 | Advanced PLCs | 3 |
| IMM-220 | Fluid Power II: Intermediate System | 3 |
| LAN-112 | Managing IT - A+ | 3 |
| ___-___ | Career Electives | 5 |