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 Academic 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 1102	Safety Manufacturing Environment	1
MTE 1100	Print Reading for Manufacturing	3
ELT 1004	Electronic Assembly	3
MATH	MAT 1150/1340/1400/1420/1440/2410 or Higher	3
ELT 1206	Fundamentals of DC/AC	4
Total Credit Hours:		14

Semester Note: ELT 1206 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 1102, MTE 1100, ELT 1065, MAT 1150 or higher, and ELT 1206, you should apply for the Electronics Assembly Certificate.

Second Semester

ELT 1212	Advanced DC-AC	3
ELT 2254	Industrial Wiring	3
ELT 2252	Motors and Controls	3
ELT 1247	Digital Devices I	4
ELT 2215	Operational Amplifiers	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Total Credit Hours: 30

Important Program Notes:

Basic Electronics Certificate cohort begins in the fall semester.