Basic Electronics Certificate

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a 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 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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My Academic Plan: Full-Time

Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to completing your certificate and should be completed in the order listed. This pathway may be accelerated by applying transfer credit, credit for prior learning, and/or completing one or more additional courses each semester, schedule permitting. For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.

Semester 1

MTE 1102	Safety Manufacturing Environment	1
MTE 1100	Print Reading for Manufacturing	3
ELT 1004	Electronic Assembly	3
MAT 1150 or MAT 1340 or MAT 1400 or MAT 1420 or MAT 1440 or MAT 2410 or Higher	Technical Mathematics (MAT 1150), College Algebra (MAT 1340), Survey of Calculus (MAT 1400), College Trigonometry (MAT 1420), Pre-Calculus (MAT 1440), Calculus I (MAT 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.

Semester 2

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

Prior Learning eligible course

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Important Program Notes:

Basic Electronics Certificate cohort begins in the Fall semester.