Basic Electronics Certificate

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your certificate and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a one-year (two semester) Certificate in Basic Electronics and enter the workforce. During the first semester students learn basic electrical theory, soldering and assembly skills, and manufacturing print reading skills, earning a one-semester Certificate in Electronic Assembly. The second semester adds further instruction in electrical DC/AC theory, industrial wiring, motors and control, digital systems, and operational amplifiers. This program prepares students for entry-level careers in electronics manufacturing that require DC/AC electrical theory, print reading, and electrical assembly and wiring skills.

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First Semester

MTE 105	Safety Manufacturing Environment	1
MTE 106	Print Reading for Manufacturing	3
ELT 165	Electronic Assembly	3
MATH	MAT 108/121/122/125/166/201 or Higher	3
ELT 106	Fundamentals of DC/AC	4
Total Credit Hours:		14

Semester Note: ELT 206 is offered in fall semesters.

If the student cannot take all of the First Semester courses, they should take the recommended math course, otherwise they will not be able to complete the program in 2 years.

Upon completion of MTE 105, MTE 106, ELT 165, MAT 108 or higher, and ELT 106, you should apply for the Electronics Assembly Certificate.

Second Semester

ELT 112	Advanced DC-AC	3
ELT 254	Industrial Wiring	3
ELT 252	Motors and Controls	3
ELT 147	Digital Devices I	4
ELT 215	Operational Amplifiers	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Total Credit Hours: 30

Important Program Notes:

Basic Electronics Certificate cohort begins in the fall semester.