Electronics Systems Specialist (AAS.EETES)

The Electronic Systems Specialist program prepares the student for employment in the electronics field of choice utilizing a hands-on approach. The graduate may chose classes in the electronics fields of computers, networking, telecommunications, or manufacturing. Electronics Systems Specialist applies their knowledge of electronics by assisting electronics engineers, performing test on new equipment designs, doing field service work or performing maintenance and repair on sophisticated electronic systems such as robotics, computers, and industrial controls.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Hours
CAD-056
CAD I

CAD-056
CAD I

Basic Theory of CAD. Student will learn to use a Computer Aided Drafting system to create simple to moderately complex technical drawings. (Repeatable 1 Time)

Course Outline
2.0
EET-040
Basic Electronics

EET-040
Basic Electronics

Develops an understanding of the basic DC electricity concepts such as voltage, current, resistance, power and energy. The course covers resistive circuits through series-parallel circuits. Laboratory work includes use of analog and digital meters and circuit construction.

Course Outline
2.5
EET-050
Electric Circuits I

EET-050
Electric Circuits I

Introduces the student to the sin wave and the relative parameters such as frequency, period, rms and ave values. Capacitance and inductance are introduced and their effect in sin wave circuits are studied. Lab work includes familiarization with the oscilloscope.

Course Outline
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2.5
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Technical Elective

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Technical Elective



3.0
EET-056
Electronic Design/Fabrication

EET-056
Electronic Design/Fabrication

Designed to present through actual practice the elements of electronics drafting and fabrication.

Course Outline
3.0
TEC-050
Technical Math I

TEC-050
Technical Math I

Fundamentals of basic arithmetic, calculator usage, algebra, geometry and right angle trigonometry.

Course Outline
2.0
TEC-052
Technical Math II

TEC-052
Technical Math II

Offers the student an in-depth study of algebra including factoring, solving linear systems, quadratic equations and exponents.

Course Outline
*
2.0

Semester Totals

17.0
Second Semester
SPE-111
Intro to Speech Communication

SPE-111
Intro to Speech Communication

Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selection, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence, and points of view to audiences.

Course Outline
3.0
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Technical Elective

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Technical Elective



3.0
HED-178
Responding to Emergencies

HED-178
Responding to Emergencies

The purpose of the American Red Cross Responding to Emergency course is to provide the citizen responder with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life.

Course Outline
OR
SFS-101
Strategies for Success

SFS-101
Strategies for Success

Designed to improve student performance in college and beyond. Topics include: college resources; identification of college and career goals; implementation of study, note-taking, and test-taking strategies; and development of life management skills including time management, stress management, and relationship skills.

Course Outline
2.0
EET-076
Digital Logic

EET-076
Digital Logic

The study of basic digital systems principles and techniques. Binary, Hexidecimal, BCD, logic theory, AND, OR, NOT, NAND, and NOR gates as well as combination gate, Flip Flops and hardware are covered.

Course Outline
*
3.0
EET-052
Solid State Devices

EET-052
Solid State Devices

Study of basic solid state devices and associated circuits. Devices included will be general purpose diodes, zener diodes, bipolar junction transistors, field effect transistors. Integrated circuits will be introduced. Circuit applications will include rectifiers, transistors, switching circuits, and linear amplifiers.

Course Outline
*
4.0
TEC-054
Technical Math III

TEC-054
Technical Math III

Offers the student a more in-depth study of trigonometry plus logarithms, complex numbers and functional variation.

Course Outline
*
2.0

Semester Totals

17.0
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
Hours
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Social Science Elective

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Social Science Elective



3.0
EET-048
Digital Circuits

EET-048
Digital Circuits

Applications of digital circuits and devices to consumer products. Advanced application or digital logic fundamentals in design operation of digital circuits & systems.

Course Outline
*
3.0
EET-072
Industrial Control I

EET-072
Industrial Control I

This course provides the student with an understanding of industrial electrical and electronic power systems. Topics covered include three phase circuits, motors wiring, ladder logic, transformers, and electronical motor controllers.

Course Outline
*
2.0
EET-086
Prog Logic Controllers I

EET-086
Prog Logic Controllers I

This course covers basic PLC operation and programming using Rslogix500 software and Allen Bradley PLC's. Topics include: Basic ladder design, Input Output, Timers, Counters, Batch Processes, Shift registers, Word compare, and Math.

Course Outline
*
2.0
EET-081
Microcontroller Applications

EET-081
Microcontroller Applications

Principles of micro controllers. Topics include: Flow charting, Input-output devices and interfacing, Signal conditioning, Programming, and basic process control using a micro controller. Class stresses using the micro controllers to control I/O devices.

Course Outline
*
3.0
EET-078
Linear Electronics

EET-078
Linear Electronics

A study of linear electronic circuits. Combines theory of passive and active circuits into operational units. Topics include amplifiers frequency response, feedback, oscillators, high frequency, operational and instrumentation amplifiers, linear and switching regulators.

Course Outline
*
3.0

Semester Totals

16.0
Second Semester
EET-080
R.F. Communications

EET-080
R.F. Communications

The study of electronic communication components and systems. AM, FM Single Side Band, commercial broadcasting and digital transmitters and receivers as found in two-way radio are studied. Transmission lines, electromagnetic fields and antennas are included.

Course Outline
*
3.0
EET-085
Electronic Projects

EET-085
Electronic Projects

Instructor approved and student selected electronic project providing experience in design, fabrication and testing of an electronic unit. The project should coincide with student's occupational goal and area of electronic work interest. (Communications, computers, industrial, etc.) (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
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2.0
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Technical Elective

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Technical Elective



4.5
PLC-040
Fund of Instrumentation

PLC-040
Fund of Instrumentation

Fundamentals of instrumentation: Basic types of sensors, actuators, and controls used in instrumentation are studied.

Course Outline
3.0
ENG-050
Writing for Industry

ENG-050
Writing for Industry

Students will learn strategies for writing essays, instructions manuals, proposals, reports, career documents as well as deliver oral presentations to prepare them for a profession in industry. Students will practice research strategies by using library resources and the Internet.

Course Outline
3.0

Semester Totals

15.5

Total Program Hours

65.5