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Electronics Technology Diploma Program
The Electronics Technology diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as electronic technicians. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of electronic theory and practical applications necessary for successful employment. Program graduates are to be competent in the general areas of communications, math, and interpersonal relations. Program graduates receive an Electronics Technology diploma which qualifies them as an electronics technician with a specialization in biomedical instrumentation, computer electronics, or industrial electronics.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Program graduates receive an Electronic Technology diploma, which qualifies them as an electronics technician with a specialization in biomedical instrumentation, computer electronics, or industrial electronics.
PROGRAM DELIVERY METHOD
The Electronics Technology diploma program is available through on-campus classes at Southeastern Technical College's Vidalia campus and through the World Wide Web with the Georgia Virtual Technical College.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
Test Reading Writing Numerical Algebra ASSET 38 35 39 37 COMPASS 70 23 39 28 SAT 430 400 ACT 18 16 CPE 75 75 75
ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM
The standard curriculum for the Electronics Technology diploma program is designed for the quarter system. Students may enter the program during Fall and Spring quarters. The program generally takes 6 quarters to complete. The program requires completion of the 65 credit hours in the Electronics Fundamentals diploma plus an additional 25 credit hours in one of the specialization areas. There is to be a mini-mum total of 90 credit hours to receive the Electronics Technology diploma.
| CURRICULUM OUTLINE | CREDITS | |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL CORE COURSES | 18 | |
| EMP 100* | Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development (OL) | 3 |
| ENG 101* | English (OL) | 5 |
| MAT 103* | Algebraic Concepts (OL) | 5 |
| MAT 105* | Trigonometry | 5 |
| OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | 44 | |
| ELC 104* | Soldering Technology (OL) | 2 |
| ELC 108* | Direct Current Circuits II (OL) | 4 |
| ELC 110* | Alternating Current Circuits II (OL) | 4 |
| ELC 115* | Solid State Devices II (OL) | 4 |
| ELC 117* | Linear Integrated Circuits (OL) | 4 |
| ELC 118* | Digital Electronics I (OL) | 4 |
| ELC 119* | Digital Electronics II (OL) | 4 |
| ELC 120* | Microcompressors Fundamentals (OL) | 4 |
| IFC 100* | Industrial Safety (OL) | 2 |
| IFC 101* | Direct Current Circuits I (OL) | 4 |
| IFC 102* | Alternating Current Circuits I (OL) | 4 |
| IFC 103* | Solid State Devices I (OL) | 4 |
| FUNDAMENTAL OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | 3 | |
| SCT 100* | Introduction to Microcomputers (OL) | 3 |
SPECIALIZATION AREA
Choose one of the following specializations:
| BIOMEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION | 25 | |
|---|---|---|
| AHS 101* | Anatomy and Physiology (OL) | 5 |
| AHS 109* | Medical Terminology (OL) | 3 |
| BMI 232* | Medical Equipment-Function and Operation I | 4 |
| BMI 233* | Internship-Medical Systems I | 5 |
| BMI 242* | Medical Equipment-Function and Operation II | 3 |
| BMI 243* | Internship-Medical Systems II | 5 |
| COMPUTER ELECTRONICS | 25+ | |
| ELC 217* | Computer Hardware (OL) | 7 |
| ELC 218* | Operating System Technologies (OL) | 7 |
| ELC 219* | Networking I (OL) | 4 |
| ELC 286* | CompTIA A+ Certification (OL) | 5 |
| XXX xxx* | Technical Electives | 2+ |
| INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS | 25 | |
| ELC 211* | Process Controls (OL) | 6 |
| ELC 212* | Motor Controls (OL) | 6 |
| ELC 213* | Programmable Controllers (OL) | 5 |
| ELC 214* | Mechanical Devices | 3 |
| ELC 215* | Fluid Power | 3 |
| ELC 216* | Robotics | 2 |
* "C" or higher is required for designated courses.
(OL) designation indicates course is available online in selected quarters.
PROGRAM COSTS
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)
Tuition/Fees: $2,718
Books/Supplies: $1,290